Suburbs Ampilatwatja

Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Ampilatwatja NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ampilatwatja NT is 439 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ampilatwatja is $412 per week ($21,424 per year). Median rent in Ampilatwatja is $65 per week ($282 per month). Ampilatwatja has a median age of 24 years, younger than the national median of 38. Ampilatwatja has a population density of 15.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Baptist (71% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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📍 Ampilatwatja, Northern Territory — 21.6649°S, 135.2425°E

🏫 Schools (1)

Ampilatwatja Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Ampilatwatja Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$412/wk
$21,424 per year
#8762 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$65/wk
$282 per month
#8785 of 14,663
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Median Age
24years
14 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 5.7 · 1.9 per bedroom

Ampilatwatja Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (218) Female 49.9% (217)

Population Density

15.5
people per km²
439 people · 28.3 km²

Households

5.7
Avg household size
1.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,031
Family income/wk

Ampilatwatja 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
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ampilatwatja Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Ampilatwatja Religion

Baptist
70.6%
Lutheran
11.8%
No Religion
10.7%
Not stated
5.0%
Catholic
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ampilatwatja Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
42.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
25.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
17.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.7%

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

Ampilatwatja Languages Spoken at Home

Other
50.8%
Australian Indigenous
49.2%

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

Ampilatwatja Employment

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Employed full-time
10.5% 27 people
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Employed part-time
5.8% 15 people
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Unemployed
2.3% 6 people
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Not in labour force
81.3% 209 people

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

Ampilatwatja Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
100.0%

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

Ampilatwatja Occupation

Professionals
40.0%
Managers
17.1%
Community & Personal Service
14.3%
Clerical & Administrative
14.3%
Sales Workers
14.3%

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

Ampilatwatja Field of Study

Health
30.4%
Education
30.4%
Management & Commerce
26.1%
Society & Culture
13.0%

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

Ampilatwatja Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ampilatwatja Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
27.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
24.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.3%
$4,000+/wk
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ampilatwatja Marital Status

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Married
48.8% 146
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Separated
2.7% 8
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Divorced
4.7% 14
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Widowed
6.4% 19
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Never married
37.5% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ampilatwatja Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
93.7%
Australian
1.9%
Other
1.9%
English
1.7%
Filipino
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ampilatwatja School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
58.5%
Secondary — Government
25.4%
Pre-school
7.6%
Vocational Education
5.9%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
2.5%

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

Ampilatwatja Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance
4.0% 29
✅
No need for assistance
96.0% 704

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

Ampilatwatja Volunteering

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Volunteer
4.7% 13
—
Not a volunteer
95.3% 261

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ampilatwatja How People Get to Work

Walked only
70.9%
Car (passenger)
14.5%
Car (driver)
9.1%
Did not go to work
5.5%

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

Ampilatwatja Car Ownership

0 vehicles
61.8%
1 vehicle
30.9%
2 vehicles
7.3%

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

Ampilatwatja Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.1%
3 bedrooms
64.2%
4 bedrooms
20.8%

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

Ampilatwatja Population Mobility

4.4%
moved in the last year
9.6%
moved in the last 5 years
9.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
21.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ampilatwatja Indigenous Population

94.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
792
Indigenous residents
51
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ampilatwatja Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
14
Mental health
8
Heart disease
6
Kidney disease
6
Asthma
3

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

Ampilatwatja Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.9%
$300-$399/wk
27.5%
$400-$499/wk
24.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
16.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
1.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ampilatwatja Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.9%
One parent — children under 15
29.9%
Couple — no children under 15
8.9%
One parent — no children under 15
7.6%
Couple — no children
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ampilatwatja Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.4% 32
—
Did not provide
87.6% 226

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ampilatwatja Children Ever Born

No children
31.6%
1 child
42.1%
2 children
7.9%
3 children
18.4%

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

Ampilatwatja When Migrants Arrived

2018
4

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

Ampilatwatja Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.4%
5–14 hours
12.0%
15–29 hours
40.1%
30+ hours
5.5%
Did not do domestic work
19.0%

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

Ampilatwatja Household Size

1 person
5.6%
2 persons
11.1%
3 persons
7.4%
4 persons
11.1%
6+ persons
64.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ampilatwatja Where Residents Moved From

Same address
389
Moved from NT
11
Moved from NSW
4

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

Ampilatwatja Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
88.1%
Other couple — children only
11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ampilatwatja Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
616
avg ICSEA score
92
total students
Ampilatwatja School Government
Combined · T-12 · 92 students
616
ICSEA

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

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Ampilatwatja Rent Prices & Affordability

3%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,111/wk
Median Rent $65/wk
Rent-to-Income 3.1%

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

If you earn X in Ampilatwatja

≈ $9,148/month
Median rent $65/wk
Left after rent $2,046/wk
Rent share 3.1%

Ampilatwatja vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Willowra
Pop: 222 Income: $281/wk Rent: $75/wk
Lloyd Creek
Pop: 225 Income: $1,353/wk Rent: $470/wk
Amoonguna
Pop: 229 Income: $267/wk Rent: $50/wk
Kaltukatjara
Pop: 229 Income: $267/wk Rent: $65/wk
Burt Plain
Pop: 230 Income: $361/wk Rent: $25/wk
Alice Springs
Pop: 231 Income: $952/wk Rent: $313/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ampilatwatja

What is the population of Ampilatwatja NT?

The population of Ampilatwatja NT is 439 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.5 people per km².Ampilatwatja is ranked #5,240 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ampilatwatja?

The median personal income in Ampilatwatja NT is $412 per week, or $21,424 per year.The median household income is $2,111 per week.Family income is $1,031 per week.Ampilatwatja is ranked #8,762 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ampilatwatja?

Median rent in Ampilatwatja NT is $65 per week ($282 per month).Rent represents 3.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ampilatwatja ranks #8,785 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Ampilatwatja?

The median age in Ampilatwatja NT is 24 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ampilatwatja a good suburb to live in?

Ampilatwatja is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 439.The median income is $412/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (3.1% 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: 70009. All dollar figures in AUD.