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Driver
City in Northern Territory, Australia
Overview
Driver is a peaceful, residential suburb in Palmerston, Northern Territory, just a short drive from Darwin. With a tight-knit community, abundant parks, and natural scenery, it offers a welcoming and slow-paced atmosphere perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
Territory
Northern Territory
Population
2,747
Time Zone
Australia/Darwin
Coordinates
-12.49°, 130.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,558
Local Cost
$1,640
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
25.8°C
Record High
41.4°C
Record Low
9.8°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1622 mm
Internet Speed
193 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
58 ms
City Vibrancy
60
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
52
Transport
75
Walk Score
75
Footways
149.0
Airport
DRW
Distance
13 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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