Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Atitjere NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Atitjere NT is 204 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Atitjere is $346 per week ($17,992 per year). Median rent in Atitjere is $80 per week ($347 per month). Atitjere has a median age of 28 years, younger than the national median of 38. Atitjere has a population density of 29.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Atitjere is $2,000.

Atitjere Map

📍

Loading map…

Atitjere Population

residents (Census 2021)

Atitjere Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$346/wk

$17,992 per year

#8815 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$80/wk

$347 per month

#8727 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

28years

10 years younger than national median

🏡

Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: —

Atitjere Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (96) Female 51.0% (100)

Population Density

29.1

people per km²

204 people · 7.0 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$762

Family income/wk

Atitjere 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)

Atitjere Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Atitjere Religion

Catholic

39.2%

Lutheran

29.1%

Baptist

14.1%

No Religion

11.6%

Not stated

3.5%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Atitjere Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

36.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

28.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

25.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.6%

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

Atitjere Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.0%

Other

50.0%

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

Atitjere Employment

💼

Employed full-time

26.1% 35 people

⏰

Employed part-time

9.7% 13 people

🔍

Unemployed

11.2% 15 people

🏠

Not in labour force

53.0% 71 people

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

Atitjere Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.6%

Bachelor Degree

17.2%

Certificate I/II

13.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.3%

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

Atitjere Occupation

Professionals

31.3%

Community & Personal Service

31.3%

Clerical & Administrative

15.6%

Labourers

12.5%

Managers

9.4%

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

Atitjere Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

34.8%

Education

34.8%

Society & Culture

17.4%

Health

13.0%

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

Atitjere Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Atitjere Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

13.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Atitjere Marital Status

💍

Married

56.6% 77

↔️

Separated

12.5% 17

🕊️

Widowed

2.2% 3

👤

Never married

28.7% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Atitjere Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

77.8%

Australian

7.4%

Irish

3.7%

English

3.2%

Scottish

2.8%

German

1.9%

Other

1.9%

Polish

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Atitjere School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.9%

Pre-school

24.5%

Secondary — Government

13.2%

Vocational Education

11.3%

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

Atitjere Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.9% 11

✅

No need for assistance

97.1% 366

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

Atitjere Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

6.9% 9

—

Not a volunteer

93.1% 122

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Atitjere How People Get to Work

Walked only

43.6%

Car (driver)

38.2%

Car (passenger)

10.9%

Did not go to work

7.3%

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

Atitjere Car Ownership

0 vehicles

41.2%

1 vehicle

41.2%

2 vehicles

17.6%

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

Atitjere Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.3%

3 bedrooms

62.1%

4 bedrooms

27.6%

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

Atitjere Population Mobility

8.3%

moved in the last year

16.6%

moved in the last 5 years

21.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

45.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Atitjere Indigenous Population

81.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

307

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Atitjere Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Arthritis

Mental health

Heart disease

Asthma

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

Atitjere Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.9%

$1-$149/wk

8.9%

$150-$299/wk

36.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Atitjere Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

53.1%

One parent — children under 15

23.5%

Couple — no children

11.7%

Couple — no children under 15

8.9%

One parent — no children under 15

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Atitjere Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

2.3% 3

—

Did not provide

97.7% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Atitjere Children Ever Born

No children

48.7%

1 child

10.3%

2 children

23.1%

3 children

10.3%

5+ children

7.7%

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

Atitjere Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

37.7%

5–14 hours

27.5%

15–29 hours

7.2%

30+ hours

15.9%

Did not do domestic work

11.6%

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

Atitjere Household Size

1 person

18.9%

2 persons

8.1%

3 persons

8.1%

4 persons

8.1%

5 persons

16.2%

6+ persons

40.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Atitjere Where Residents Moved From

Same address

177

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

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

Atitjere Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.0%

Intact family — other children present

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Atitjere Schools

schools nearby

government

638

avg ICSEA score

total students

Harts Range School Government

Combined · T-9 · 56 students

638

ICSEA

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

View all schools in Atitjere with map →

Atitjere Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,575/wk

Median Rent $80/wk

Rent-to-Income 5.1%

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

If you earn X in Atitjere

Your weekly income

≈ $6,825/month

Median rent $80/wk

Left after rent $1,495/wk

Rent share 5.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem

Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $45/wk

Atitjere vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Nemarluk

Pop: 305 Income: $249/wk Rent: $50/wk

Mutitjulu

Pop: 296 Income: $397/wk Rent: $90/wk

Elliott (NT)

Pop: 287 Income: $302/wk Rent: $129/wk

Eaton (NT)

Pop: 284 Income: $1,403/wk Rent: $254/wk

Yarralin

Pop: 283 Income: $301/wk Rent: $113/wk

Ciccone

Pop: 281 Income: $820/wk Rent: $240/wk

Compare Atitjere

Atitjere vs Nemarluk →Atitjere vs Mutitjulu →Atitjere vs Elliott (NT) →Atitjere vs Eaton (NT) →

Frequently Asked Questions About Atitjere

What is the population of Atitjere NT?

The population of Atitjere NT is 204 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 29.1 people per km².Atitjere is ranked #6,916 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Atitjere?

The median personal income in Atitjere NT is $346 per week, or $17,992 per year.The median household income is $1,575 per week.Family income is $762 per week.Atitjere is ranked #8,815 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Atitjere?

Median rent in Atitjere NT is $80 per week ($347 per month).Rent represents 5.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Atitjere ranks #8,727 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Atitjere?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Atitjere NT is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Atitjere?

The median age in Atitjere NT is 28 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Atitjere a good suburb to live in?

Atitjere is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 204.The median income is $346/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Explore More

📊 Australian Average Salary 🏘️ Australian House Prices

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 70020. All dollar figures in AUD.