Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Arumbera NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Arumbera NT is 257 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Arumbera is $318 per week ($16,536 per year). Median rent in Arumbera is $100 per week ($433 per month). Arumbera has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Arumbera has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Arumbera is England. The most common religion is Lutheran (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arumbera is $845.

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Arumbera Population

residents (Census 2021)

Arumbera Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$318/wk

$16,536 per year

#8835 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$100/wk

$433 per month

#8615 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$845/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 1.3 per bedroom

Arumbera Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.8% (119) Female 54.2% (141)

Population Density

3.7

people per km²

257 people · 70.1 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

1.3

Persons per bedroom

$758

Family income/wk

Arumbera 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)

Arumbera Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 13 dwellings

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

Arumbera Country of Birth

Australia

96.4%

England

3.6%

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

Arumbera Religion

Lutheran

42.4%

No Religion

28.6%

Baptist

11.0%

Uniting Church

5.3%

Not stated

4.5%

Catholic

3.7%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Arumbera Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

37.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

19.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.0%

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

Arumbera Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

49.1%

Other

48.1%

German

2.8%

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

Arumbera Employment

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Employed full-time

15.3% 30 people

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Employed part-time

9.2% 18 people

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Not in labour force

75.5% 148 people

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

Arumbera Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

44.8%

Certificate III/IV

27.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.3%

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

Arumbera Occupation

Professionals

37.5%

Community & Personal Service

29.2%

Managers

16.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.7%

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

Arumbera Field of Study

Education

30.0%

Society & Culture

30.0%

Management & Commerce

20.0%

Engineering

10.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.0%

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

Arumbera Dwelling Types

Separate house

84.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Arumbera Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

18.4%

$500-$649/wk

14.3%

$650-$799/wk

16.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Arumbera Marital Status

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Married

35.0% 70

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Separated

3.0% 6

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Divorced

8.0% 16

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Widowed

2.0% 4

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Never married

52.0% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Arumbera Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

67.7%

English

13.8%

Australian

4.8%

Scottish

3.7%

German

3.3%

Other

3.3%

Irish

2.2%

Dutch

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Arumbera School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

29.5%

Secondary — Government

25.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.8%

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

Arumbera Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.3% 16

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No need for assistance

96.7% 466

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

Arumbera Volunteering

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Volunteer

8.7% 16

—

Not a volunteer

91.3% 168

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Arumbera How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

56.0%

Walked only

38.0%

Did not go to work

6.0%

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

Arumbera Car Ownership

0 vehicles

39.3%

1 vehicle

37.5%

2 vehicles

23.2%

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

Arumbera Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

34.8%

2 bedrooms

20.3%

3 bedrooms

30.4%

4 bedrooms

14.5%

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

Arumbera Population Mobility

15.7%

moved in the last year

32.3%

moved in the last 5 years

24.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Arumbera Indigenous Population

75.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

382

Indigenous residents

121

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Arumbera Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Kidney disease

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

Arumbera Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.2%

$1-$149/wk

6.2%

$150-$299/wk

45.9%

$300-$399/wk

8.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

4.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Arumbera Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

32.2%

Couple — no children

25.7%

One parent — children under 15

18.1%

One parent — no children under 15

15.8%

Couple — no children under 15

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Arumbera Military Service

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Previously served

1.5% 3

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Never served

98.5% 191

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Arumbera Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.0% 15

—

Did not provide

92.0% 172

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Arumbera Children Ever Born

No children

55.4%

1 child

13.3%

2 children

3.6%

3 children

15.7%

4 children

8.4%

5+ children

3.6%

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

Arumbera When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2011–2015

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

Arumbera Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

42.0%

5–14 hours

10.6%

15–29 hours

1.6%

30+ hours

2.7%

Did not do domestic work

43.1%

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

Arumbera Household Size

1 person

29.4%

2 persons

14.7%

3 persons

16.2%

4 persons

19.1%

5 persons

5.9%

6+ persons

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Arumbera Where Residents Moved From

Same address

199

Moved from NT

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

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

Arumbera Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.8%

Other couple — children only

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Arumbera Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $828/wk

Median Rent $100/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.1%

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

If you earn X in Arumbera

Your weekly income

≈ $3,588/month

Median rent $100/wk

Left after rent $728/wk

Rent share 12.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem

Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $65/wk

Gunbalanya

Income: $276/wk Rent: $70/wk Save: $30/wk

Maningrida

Income: $256/wk Rent: $90/wk Save: $10/wk

Arumbera vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Lake Bennett

Pop: 129 Income: $710/wk Rent: $300/wk

Ghan

Pop: 132 Income: $1,100/wk

Petermann

Pop: 138 Income: $877/wk Rent: $20/wk

Wutunugurra

Pop: 143 Income: $362/wk Rent: $60/wk

Tanami (NT)

Pop: 144 Income: $2,172/wk

Davenport (NT)

Pop: 145 Income: $444/wk Rent: $70/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arumbera

What is the population of Arumbera NT?

The population of Arumbera NT is 257 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².Arumbera is ranked #6,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Arumbera?

The median personal income in Arumbera NT is $318 per week, or $16,536 per year.The median household income is $828 per week.Family income is $758 per week.Arumbera is ranked #8,835 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Arumbera?

Median rent in Arumbera NT is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 12.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Arumbera ranks #8,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Arumbera?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Arumbera NT is $845. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Arumbera?

The median age in Arumbera NT is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Arumbera a good suburb to live in?

Arumbera is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 257.The median income is $318/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.1% 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: 70019. All dollar figures in AUD.