Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Areyonga NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Areyonga NT is 236 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Areyonga is $232 per week ($12,064 per year). Median rent in Areyonga is $65 per week ($282 per month). Areyonga has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Areyonga has a population density of 33.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Lutheran (63% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Areyonga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Areyonga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$232/wk

$12,064 per year

#8907 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$65/wk

$282 per month

#8785 of 14,663

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Median Age

31years

7 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 4.7 · 1.4 per bedroom

Areyonga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.7% (105) Female 55.3% (130)

Population Density

33.8

people per km²

236 people · 7.0 km²

Households

4.7

Avg household size

1.4

Persons per bedroom

$725

Family income/wk

Areyonga 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)

Areyonga Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Areyonga Religion

Lutheran

63.0%

No Religion

21.3%

Not stated

6.8%

Christian (other)

6.8%

Pentecostal

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Areyonga Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

30.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.3%

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

Areyonga Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.0%

Other

50.0%

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

Areyonga Employment

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Employed full-time

10.4% 17 people

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Employed part-time

17.7% 29 people

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Unemployed

6.7% 11 people

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Not in labour force

65.2% 107 people

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

Areyonga Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

33.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Certificate III/IV

19.0%

Postgraduate Degree

14.3%

Certificate I/II

14.3%

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

Areyonga Occupation

Community & Personal Service

44.0%

Managers

20.0%

Labourers

20.0%

Professionals

16.0%

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

Areyonga Field of Study

Education

42.9%

Society & Culture

28.6%

Architecture & Building

14.3%

Health

14.3%

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

Areyonga Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Areyonga Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

25.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Areyonga Marital Status

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Married

55.6% 105

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Separated

3.2% 6

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Divorced

1.6% 3

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Widowed

9.5% 18

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Never married

30.2% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Areyonga Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

85.1%

English

5.6%

Sri Lankan

2.4%

German

1.6%

Scottish

1.6%

Australian

1.2%

Irish

1.2%

Other

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Areyonga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

59.0%

Secondary — Government

33.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.7%

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

Areyonga Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

12.7% 54

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No need for assistance

87.3% 371

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

Areyonga Volunteering

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Volunteer

3.6% 6

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Not a volunteer

96.4% 162

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Areyonga How People Get to Work

Walked only

78.2%

Car (driver)

16.4%

Car (passenger)

5.5%

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

Areyonga Car Ownership

0 vehicles

24.3%

1 vehicle

54.1%

2 vehicles

21.6%

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

Areyonga Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.0%

3 bedrooms

40.0%

4 bedrooms

45.0%

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

Areyonga Population Mobility

9.5%

moved in the last year

13.5%

moved in the last 5 years

12.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

34.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Areyonga Indigenous Population

94.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

421

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Areyonga Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Diabetes

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

Areyonga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.6%

$1-$149/wk

28.9%

$150-$299/wk

46.1%

$300-$399/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Areyonga Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

60.6%

One parent — children under 15

15.8%

Couple — no children under 15

8.4%

One parent — no children under 15

8.4%

Couple — no children

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Areyonga Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

29.0% 49

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Did not provide

71.0% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Areyonga Children Ever Born

No children

46.6%

1 child

22.7%

2 children

13.6%

3 children

13.6%

5+ children

3.4%

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

Areyonga When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015

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

Areyonga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.7%

5–14 hours

23.3%

15–29 hours

19.2%

30+ hours

12.8%

Did not do domestic work

22.1%

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

Areyonga Household Size

1 person

8.9%

2 persons

11.1%

3 persons

13.3%

4 persons

13.3%

5 persons

6.7%

6+ persons

46.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Areyonga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

209

Moved from NT

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

Areyonga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

69.0%

Step family — other children present

17.2%

Step family — no other children

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Areyonga Schools

schools nearby

government

586

avg ICSEA score

total students

Areyonga School Government

Combined · 1-6 · 29 students

586

ICSEA

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

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Areyonga Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,399/wk

Median Rent $65/wk

Rent-to-Income 4.6%

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

If you earn X in Areyonga

Your weekly income

≈ $6,062/month

Median rent $65/wk

Left after rent $1,334/wk

Rent share 4.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Milingimbi

Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $20/wk

Areyonga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

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

Newcastle Waters

Pop: 122 Income: $697/wk Rent: $25/wk

Compare Areyonga

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Frequently Asked Questions About Areyonga

What is the population of Areyonga NT?

The population of Areyonga NT is 236 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 33.8 people per km².Areyonga is ranked #6,546 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Areyonga?

The median personal income in Areyonga NT is $232 per week, or $12,064 per year.The median household income is $1,399 per week.Family income is $725 per week.Areyonga is ranked #8,907 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Areyonga?

Median rent in Areyonga NT is $65 per week ($282 per month).Rent represents 4.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Areyonga ranks #8,785 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Areyonga?

The median age in Areyonga NT is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Areyonga a good suburb to live in?

Areyonga is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 236.The median income is $232/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (4.6% 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: 70017. All dollar figures in AUD.