Suburbs Amoonguna

Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Amoonguna NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Amoonguna NT is 229 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Amoonguna is $267 per week ($13,884 per year). Median rent in Amoonguna is $50 per week ($217 per month). Amoonguna has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Amoonguna has a population density of 41.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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📍 Amoonguna, Northern Territory — 23.7684°S, 133.9303°E

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Amoonguna Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Amoonguna Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$267/wk
$13,884 per year
#8875 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$50/wk
$217 per month
#8812 of 14,663
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Median Age
29years
9 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 4 · 1.4 per bedroom

Amoonguna Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.3% (106) Female 53.7% (123)

Population Density

41.0
people per km²
229 people · 5.6 km²

Households

4
Avg household size
1.4
Persons per bedroom
$706
Family income/wk

Amoonguna 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Amoonguna Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Amoonguna Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Amoonguna Religion

Catholic
45.4%
No Religion
36.6%
Lutheran
12.0%
Not stated
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Amoonguna Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
32.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
8.7%

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

Amoonguna Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous
50.4%
Other
49.6%

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

Amoonguna Employment

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Employed full-time
8.9% 15 people
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Employed part-time
3.6% 6 people
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Unemployed
1.8% 3 people
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Not in labour force
85.8% 145 people

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

Amoonguna Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Amoonguna Occupation

Community & Personal Service
100.0%

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

Amoonguna Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Amoonguna Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
9.1%
$400-$499/wk
20.0%
$500-$649/wk
10.9%
$650-$799/wk
12.7%
$800-$999/wk
14.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Amoonguna Marital Status

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Married
32.5% 53
↔️
Separated
3.7% 6
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Widowed
2.5% 4
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Never married
61.3% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Amoonguna Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Amoonguna School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
79.5%
Secondary — Government
13.6%
Vocational Education
6.8%

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

Amoonguna Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance
3.4% 15
✅
No need for assistance
96.6% 422

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

Amoonguna Volunteering

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Volunteer
1.9% 3
—
Not a volunteer
98.1% 154

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Amoonguna How People Get to Work

Walked only
62.5%
Car (driver)
37.5%

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

Amoonguna Car Ownership

0 vehicles
64.0%
1 vehicle
30.0%
2 vehicles
6.0%

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

Amoonguna Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.1%
2 bedrooms
8.2%
3 bedrooms
71.4%
4 bedrooms
14.3%

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

Amoonguna Population Mobility

6.8%
moved in the last year
18.1%
moved in the last 5 years
27.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
11.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Amoonguna Indigenous Population

99.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
442
Indigenous residents
4
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Amoonguna Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
8
Kidney disease
7

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

Amoonguna Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
3.5%
$1-$149/wk
2.7%
$150-$299/wk
79.6%
$300-$399/wk
8.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Amoonguna Family Structure

One parent — children under 15
36.7%
Couple — children under 15
31.2%
One parent — no children under 15
17.1%
Couple — no children
12.6%
Couple — no children under 15
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Amoonguna Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
3.8% 6
—
Did not provide
96.2% 152

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Amoonguna Children Ever Born

No children
21.0%
1 child
27.4%
2 children
30.6%
3 children
9.7%
4 children
11.3%

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

Amoonguna Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
35.2%
5–14 hours
8.2%
15–29 hours
1.9%
Did not do domestic work
54.7%

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

Amoonguna Household Size

1 person
5.7%
2 persons
20.8%
3 persons
5.7%
4 persons
26.4%
5 persons
15.1%
6+ persons
26.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Amoonguna Where Residents Moved From

Same address
206
Moved — same area (SA2)
8
Moved from NT
3

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

Amoonguna Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
36.4%
Intact family — other children present
36.4%
Blended family — no other children
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Amoonguna Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
610
avg ICSEA score
18
total students
Amoonguna School Government
Primary · T-6 · 18 students
610
ICSEA

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

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Amoonguna Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $814/wk
Median Rent $50/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.1%

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

If you earn X in Amoonguna

≈ $3,527/month
Median rent $50/wk
Left after rent $764/wk
Rent share 6.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem
Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $15/wk
Milingimbi
Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $5/wk

Amoonguna vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Daly River
Pop: 116 Income: $596/wk Rent: $90/wk
Wilton (NT)
Pop: 118 Income: $248/wk Rent: $73/wk
Florina
Pop: 118 Income: $1,375/wk Rent: $277/wk
Flynn (NT)
Pop: 119 Income: $309/wk Rent: $90/wk
Kunparrka
Pop: 121 Income: $225/wk Rent: $62/wk
Pigeon Hole
Pop: 121 Income: $267/wk Rent: $90/wk

Compare Amoonguna

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amoonguna

What is the population of Amoonguna NT?

The population of Amoonguna NT is 229 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 41.0 people per km².Amoonguna is ranked #6,617 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Amoonguna?

The median personal income in Amoonguna NT is $267 per week, or $13,884 per year.The median household income is $814 per week.Family income is $706 per week.Amoonguna is ranked #8,875 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Amoonguna?

Median rent in Amoonguna NT is $50 per week ($217 per month).Rent represents 6.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Amoonguna ranks #8,812 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Amoonguna?

The median age in Amoonguna NT is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Amoonguna a good suburb to live in?

Amoonguna is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 229.The median income is $267/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.1% 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: 70008. All dollar figures in AUD.