Bakewell, NT: suburb profile

The population of Bakewell NT is 3,091 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bakewell is $1,104 per week ($57,408 per year). Median rent in Bakewell is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Bakewell has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bakewell has a population density of 2,344 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bakewell is Philippines. The most common religion is No religion (46.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bakewell is $1,742.

Population
3,091
Census 2021
Median income
$1,104/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$380/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
32years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Bakewell vs the typical NT suburb

The median personal income in Bakewell is $1,104 a week, 29% above the typical NT suburb ($855). That ranks 42nd of 163 NT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $380 a week, $130 more than the typical NT suburb. Rent takes 19.4% of the median household income here, against 13.6% in the typical NT suburb. The median resident is 32, 1 year younger than in the typical NT suburb (33).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBakewellTypical NTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,104/wk$855/wk +29%$766/wk
Household income$1,955/wk$1,803/wk +8%$1,637/wk
Rent$380/wk$250/wk +52%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,742/mo$1,950/mo −11%$1,733/mo
Median age3233 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.4%13.6% +5.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Bakewell, the typical NT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bakewell Population

3,091 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bakewell Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,104/wk
$57,408 per year
Ranked 690 of 14,663
Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
Ranked 2,445 of 14,663
Median Age
32years
6 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,742/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Bakewell Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,955/wk
Median rent $380/wk
Rent to income 19.4%

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

Median rent in Bakewell against your income

About $8,472 a month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $1,575/wk
Rent share 19.4%

Bakewell Schools

16
schools nearby
10
government
936
avg ICSEA score
6,295
total students
Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · T-6 · 379 students
1027
ICSEA
Durack Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 474 students
1017
ICSEA
Palmerston Christian College Independent
Combined · T-10 · 365 students
1008
ICSEA
MacKillop Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 795 students
1001
ICSEA
Zuccoli Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 537 students
989
ICSEA
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · T-6 · 165 students
983
ICSEA
Bakewell Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 616 students
978
ICSEA
Rosebery Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 349 students
964
ICSEA
Forrest Parade School Government
Primary · T-6 · 118 students
939
ICSEA
Driver Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 409 students
914
ICSEA
Palmerston College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,267 students
884
ICSEA
Woodroffe Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 327 students
842
ICSEA
Gray Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 283 students
808
ICSEA
Moulden Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 211 students
753
ICSEA
NT Christian College - Palmerston Campus Independent
Secondary

Showing 15 of 16 schools.

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

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Bakewell, Northern Territory: 12.4966°S, 130.9928°E

Bakewell Schools (16)

People in Bakewell

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (1,496) Female 51.5% (1,591)

Population Density

2,344
people per km²
3,091 people · 1.3 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,205
Family income/wk

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
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Philippines
5.7%
England
2.0%
India
2.0%
New Zealand
1.9%
Pakistan
0.7%
Indonesia
0.6%
Thailand
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
3.2%
Filipino
1.6%
Greek
1.1%
Hindi
0.8%
Punjabi
0.8%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Thai
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
33.6%
English
30.3%
Australian Aboriginal
12.7%
Irish
8.2%
Scottish
8.0%
Filipino
7.5%
German
4.3%
Chinese
2.1%
Indian
2.1%
Italian
2.0%
Greek
1.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
46.2%
Catholic
19.3%
Not stated
9.6%
Anglican
5.7%
Christian (other)
2.3%
Hinduism
2.2%
Uniting Church
1.9%
Buddhism
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

13.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
35.6% 841
Separated
4.9% 116
Divorced
10.6% 251
Widowed
3.0% 71
Never married
45.9% 1,086

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
47.5%
Couple: no children
19.8%
One parent: children under 15
14.6%
Couple: no children under 15
11.5%
One parent: no children under 15
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.2%
2 persons
30.2%
3 persons
19.2%
4 persons
15.8%
5 persons
5.6%
6+ persons
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bakewell

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,140 occupied private dwellings in Bakewell at the 2021 Census, 45.6% were rented, 10.5% owned outright and 41.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.3% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
10.5% 120 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.6% 474 dwellings
Rented
45.6% 520 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
80.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
15.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.4%
2 bedrooms
25.9%
3 bedrooms
54.8%
4 bedrooms
15.5%
5 bedrooms
2.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.2%
$450-$599/mo
0.7%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$800-$999/mo
4.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
18.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
9.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.7%
1 vehicle
38.0%
2 vehicles
41.4%
3 vehicles
12.7%
4+ vehicles
4.2%

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

Work, income and education in Bakewell

Employment

Employed full-time
57.9% 1,191 people
Employed part-time
19.4% 400 people
Unemployed
3.5% 71 people
Not in labour force
19.2% 395 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
19.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.8%
Clerical & Administrative
17.2%
Community & Personal Service
14.9%
Managers
11.4%
Labourers
6.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.7%
Sales Workers
4.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
3.1%
$800-$999/wk
4.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
18.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.3%
$4,000+/wk
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.1%
$150-$299/wk
3.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.9%
$400-$499/wk
2.0%
$500-$649/wk
1.7%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.6%
Did not go to work
10.1%
Car (passenger)
6.0%
Bus
2.3%
Walked only
1.0%
Other
1.0%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Bicycle
0.5%
Truck
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.5%
Bachelor Degree
21.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.3%
Postgraduate Degree
4.2%
Certificate I/II
4.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.5%
Engineering
20.6%
Society & Culture
15.9%
Health
9.4%
Education
7.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.8%
Architecture & Building
4.7%
Information Technology
3.2%
Agriculture & Environment
2.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.8%
Creative Arts
1.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
38.9%
Secondary: Government
16.8%
Vocational Education
12.6%
Pre-school
10.2%
Secondary: Catholic
8.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.4%
Primary: Catholic
2.3%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.3%
Has need for assistance
3.7%
Need for assistance not stated
8.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
242
Asthma
81
Diabetes
63
Arthritis
56
Lung condition
44
Heart disease
42
Cancer
21
Kidney disease
20
Stroke
16

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 240
Did not provide
88.9% 1,922

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.6% 295
Not a volunteer
86.4% 1,871

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.8% 18
Current ADF: Reserves
0.6% 12
Previously served
4.6% 100
Never served
94.0% 2,041

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
34.0%
1 child
16.9%
2 children
27.1%
3 children
14.8%
4 children
6.2%
5+ children
0.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
12
1961: 1970
43
1971: 1980
41
1981: 1990
67
1991: 2000
68
2001: 2010
162
2011: 2015
147
2016
45
2017
18
2018
49
2019
44
2020
15

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

Population Mobility

21.6%
moved in the last year
49.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
75.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,209
Moved from NT
430
Moved: same area (SA2)
58
Moved from QLD
31
Moved from NSW
19
Moved from VIC
15
Moved from overseas
14
Moved from SA
14
Moved from WA
11
Moved from TAS
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.1%
5: 14 hours
32.5%
15: 29 hours
10.7%
30+ hours
7.5%
Did not do domestic work
27.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
74.2%
Step family: no other children
18.6%
Blended family: no other children
5.6%
Intact family: other children present
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $1,203/wk Rent: $350/wk $30/wk less rent

Suburbs near Bakewell

The closest suburb to Bakewell is Gunn, 1.0 km away.

Gunn
1.0 km away · income $1,201/wk · rent $480/wk
Rosebery (NT)
1.3 km away · income $1,205/wk · rent $420/wk
Gray (NT)
1.4 km away · income $877/wk · rent $300/wk
Woodroffe
1.5 km away · income $1,012/wk · rent $360/wk
Johnston
1.5 km away · income $1,179/wk · rent $370/wk
Farrar
1.9 km away · income $1,172/wk · rent $455/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bakewell

What is the population of Bakewell NT?

The population of Bakewell NT is 3,091 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,344 people per km². Bakewell is ranked #2,363 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bakewell?

The median personal income in Bakewell NT is $1,104 per week, or $57,408 per year. The median household income is $1,955 per week. Family income is $2,205 per week. Bakewell is ranked #690 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bakewell?

Median rent in Bakewell NT is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bakewell ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bakewell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bakewell NT is $1,742. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bakewell?

The median age in Bakewell NT is 32 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bakewell a good suburb to live in?

Bakewell is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 3,091. The median income is $1,104/wk, which is above the typical NT suburb ($855/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% 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: 70022. All dollar figures in AUD.