Suburbs Alpurrurulam

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Alpurrurulam NT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Alpurrurulam, Northern Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Alpurrurulam NT is 350 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Alpurrurulam is $246 per week ($12,792 per year). Median rent in Alpurrurulam is $92 per week ($399 per month). Alpurrurulam has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Alpurrurulam has a population density of 35.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Baptist (73% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alpurrurulam is $217.

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📍 Alpurrurulam, Northern Territory — 20.9840°S, 137.8363°E

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Alpurrurulam Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Alpurrurulam Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$246/wk
$12,792 per year
#8896 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$92/wk
$399 per month
#8691 of 14,663
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Median Age
27years
11 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$217/mo
Avg household size: 4.3 · 1.4 per bedroom

Alpurrurulam Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (179) Female 49.0% (172)

Population Density

35.0
people per km²
350 people · 10.0 km²

Households

4.3
Avg household size
1.4
Persons per bedroom
$519
Family income/wk

Alpurrurulam Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Alpurrurulam Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Alpurrurulam Religion

Baptist
72.5%
No Religion
10.2%
Not stated
6.3%
Christian (other)
4.9%
Othr Protestnt
3.3%
Catholic
1.9%
Anglican
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Alpurrurulam Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
43.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
25.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
16.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Alpurrurulam Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous
49.0%
Other
49.0%
SAL Indon
1.0%
SAL Tot
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Alpurrurulam Employment

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Employed full-time
13.6% 32 people
⏰
Employed part-time
7.6% 18 people
🔍
Unemployed
4.7% 11 people
🏠
Not in labour force
74.2% 175 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Alpurrurulam Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
38.1%
Certificate I/II
38.1%
Certificate III/IV
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Alpurrurulam Occupation

Professionals
42.1%
Community & Personal Service
36.8%
Managers
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Alpurrurulam Field of Study

Education
42.1%
Health
21.1%
Management & Commerce
21.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Alpurrurulam Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Alpurrurulam Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
13.6%
$400-$499/wk
16.7%
$500-$649/wk
10.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.6%
$800-$999/wk
13.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
4.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Alpurrurulam Marital Status

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Married
53.9% 137
↔️
Separated
2.8% 7
🕊️
Widowed
4.7% 12
👤
Never married
38.6% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Alpurrurulam Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
93.4%
Australian
2.3%
Other
2.0%
Irish
1.4%
English
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Alpurrurulam School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
53.8%
Secondary — Government
28.6%
Pre-school
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Alpurrurulam Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
0.6% 4
✅
No need for assistance
99.4% 652

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Alpurrurulam Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
2.6% 6
—
Not a volunteer
97.4% 226

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Alpurrurulam How People Get to Work

Walked only
55.8%
Car (driver)
32.7%
Other
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Alpurrurulam Car Ownership

0 vehicles
67.2%
1 vehicle
26.9%
2 vehicles
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Alpurrurulam Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
7.8%
3 bedrooms
62.3%
4 bedrooms
29.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Alpurrurulam Population Mobility

3.0%
moved in the last year
13.2%
moved in the last 5 years
16.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
26.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Alpurrurulam Indigenous Population

97.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
678
Indigenous residents
19
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Alpurrurulam Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
24
Mental health
10
Asthma
6
Heart disease
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Alpurrurulam Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.7%
$1-$149/wk
11.3%
$150-$299/wk
62.4%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$400-$499/wk
1.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
1.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Alpurrurulam Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
59.1%
One parent — children under 15
19.5%
Couple — no children
11.3%
One parent — no children under 15
5.7%
Couple — no children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Alpurrurulam Military Service

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Previously served
1.7% 4
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Never served
98.3% 235

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Alpurrurulam Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
6.0% 14
—
Did not provide
94.0% 221

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Alpurrurulam Children Ever Born

No children
23.1%
1 child
30.8%
2 children
46.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Alpurrurulam When Migrants Arrived

2018
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Alpurrurulam Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
43.1%
5–14 hours
10.8%
15–29 hours
17.7%
30+ hours
1.3%
Did not do domestic work
27.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Alpurrurulam Household Size

1 person
14.1%
2 persons
15.4%
3 persons
14.1%
4 persons
14.1%
5 persons
12.8%
6+ persons
29.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Alpurrurulam Where Residents Moved From

Same address
318
Moved — same area (SA2)
5
Moved from QLD
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Alpurrurulam Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
81.3%
Blended family — no other children
6.3%
Blended family — other children present
6.3%
Other couple — children only
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Alpurrurulam Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
617
avg ICSEA score
57
total students
Alpurrurulam School Government
Combined · T-11 · 57 students
617
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Alpurrurulam Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $855/wk
Median Rent $92/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Alpurrurulam

≈ $3,705/month
Median rent $92/wk
Left after rent $763/wk
Rent share 10.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem
Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $57/wk
Milingimbi
Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $47/wk
Gunbalanya
Income: $276/wk Rent: $70/wk Save: $22/wk
Maningrida
Income: $256/wk Rent: $90/wk Save: $2/wk
Ngukurr
Income: $230/wk Rent: $90/wk Save: $2/wk
Wurrumiyanga
Income: $227/wk Rent: $80/wk Save: $12/wk

Alpurrurulam vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Robinson River
Pop: 180 Income: $319/wk Rent: $95/wk
White Gums
Pop: 182 Income: $1,068/wk Rent: $265/wk
Edith (NT)
Pop: 186 Income: $990/wk Rent: $300/wk
Tablelands (NT)
Pop: 188 Income: $1,234/wk Rent: $250/wk
Thamarrurr
Pop: 188 Income: $234/wk Rent: $30/wk
Venn
Pop: 189 Income: $906/wk Rent: $398/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alpurrurulam

What is the population of Alpurrurulam NT?

The population of Alpurrurulam NT is 350 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 35.0 people per km².Alpurrurulam is ranked #5,685 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Alpurrurulam?

The median personal income in Alpurrurulam NT is $246 per week, or $12,792 per year.The median household income is $855 per week.Family income is $519 per week.Alpurrurulam is ranked #8,896 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Alpurrurulam?

Median rent in Alpurrurulam NT is $92 per week ($399 per month).Rent represents 10.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Alpurrurulam ranks #8,691 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Alpurrurulam?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alpurrurulam NT is $217. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Alpurrurulam?

The median age in Alpurrurulam NT is 27 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Alpurrurulam a good suburb to live in?

Alpurrurulam is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 350.The median income is $246/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 70006. All dollar figures in AUD.