Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Baines NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Baines NT is 239 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Baines is $397 per week ($20,644 per year). Median rent in Baines is $74 per week ($321 per month). Baines has a median age of 26 years, younger than the national median of 38. Baines has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Pentecostal (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Baines Population

residents (Census 2021)

Baines Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$397/wk

$20,644 per year

#8775 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$74/wk

$321 per month

#8762 of 14,663

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Median Age

26years

12 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 1.3 per bedroom

Baines Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (121) Female 49.6% (119)

Population Density

0.0

people per km²

239 people · 23443.3 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

1.3

Persons per bedroom

$758

Family income/wk

Baines 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Baines Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 6 dwellings

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

Baines Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Baines Religion

Pentecostal

43.7%

No Religion

21.6%

Catholic

17.1%

Not stated

8.2%

Anglican

4.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Baines Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.2%

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

Baines Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

52.9%

Other

47.1%

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

Baines Employment

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Employed full-time

41.7% 68 people

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Employed part-time

9.8% 16 people

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Unemployed

15.3% 25 people

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Not in labour force

33.1% 54 people

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

Baines Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.4%

Bachelor Degree

15.8%

Certificate I/II

14.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.8%

Postgraduate Degree

7.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.0%

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

Baines Occupation

Labourers

30.6%

Managers

24.5%

Community & Personal Service

20.4%

Professionals

18.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.1%

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

Baines Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

36.6%

Health

17.1%

Architecture & Building

14.6%

Education

9.8%

Management & Commerce

7.3%

Society & Culture

7.3%

Creative Arts

7.3%

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

Baines Dwelling Types

Separate house

91.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Baines Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

7.5%

$300-$399/wk

13.2%

$400-$499/wk

7.5%

$500-$649/wk

11.3%

$650-$799/wk

15.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.4%

$4,000+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Baines Marital Status

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Married

40.3% 75

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Separated

2.2% 4

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Divorced

3.8% 7

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Widowed

7.0% 13

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Never married

46.8% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Baines Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

57.7%

Australian

14.2%

English

12.7%

Irish

5.8%

Scottish

4.2%

Chinese

1.5%

German

1.5%

Italian

1.2%

Other

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Baines School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

52.6%

Secondary — Government

17.5%

Vocational Education

15.8%

Pre-school

14.0%

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

Baines Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.9% 13

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No need for assistance

97.1% 436

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

Baines Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.9% 32

—

Not a volunteer

80.1% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Baines How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

44.6%

Walked only

35.4%

Other

9.2%

Car (passenger)

6.2%

Did not go to work

4.6%

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

Baines Car Ownership

0 vehicles

38.6%

1 vehicle

36.8%

2 vehicles

17.5%

4+ vehicles

7.0%

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

Baines Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.3%

2 bedrooms

26.3%

3 bedrooms

43.9%

4 bedrooms

17.5%

5 bedrooms

7.0%

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

Baines Population Mobility

29.1%

moved in the last year

51.8%

moved in the last 5 years

22.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Baines Indigenous Population

67.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

301

Indigenous residents

142

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Baines Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Mental health

Kidney disease

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

Baines Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

32.0%

$300-$399/wk

7.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Baines Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.5%

One parent — children under 15

20.7%

Couple — no children

11.6%

Couple — no children under 15

6.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Baines Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

1.8% 3

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Previously served

3.6% 6

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Never served

94.6% 158

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Baines Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.1% 23

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Did not provide

85.9% 140

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Baines Children Ever Born

No children

63.6%

2 children

11.4%

3 children

15.9%

4 children

9.1%

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

Baines When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Baines Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.6%

5–14 hours

37.0%

15–29 hours

12.7%

30+ hours

8.5%

Did not do domestic work

18.2%

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

Baines Household Size

1 person

21.7%

2 persons

18.3%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

13.3%

5 persons

11.7%

6+ persons

18.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Baines Where Residents Moved From

Same address

156

Moved from QLD

Moved from NT

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from NSW

Moved from TAS

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

Baines Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Baines Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $752/wk

Median Rent $74/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.8%

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

If you earn X in Baines

Your weekly income

≈ $3,259/month

Median rent $74/wk

Left after rent $678/wk

Rent share 9.8%

Baines vs State & National Average

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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

Imanpa

Pop: 124 Income: $273/wk Rent: $50/wk

Victoria River

Pop: 126 Income: $955/wk Rent: $35/wk

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baines

What is the population of Baines NT?

The population of Baines NT is 239 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Baines is ranked #6,521 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Baines?

The median personal income in Baines NT is $397 per week, or $20,644 per year.The median household income is $752 per week.Family income is $758 per week.Baines is ranked #8,775 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Baines?

Median rent in Baines NT is $74 per week ($321 per month).Rent represents 9.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Baines ranks #8,762 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Baines?

The median age in Baines NT is 26 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Baines a good suburb to live in?

Baines is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 239.The median income is $397/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.8% 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: 70021. All dollar figures in AUD.