Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Bakewell NT — Suburb Profile

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

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 2344.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bakewell is India. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bakewell is $1,742.

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Bakewell Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bakewell Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,104/wk

$57,408 per year

#690 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$380/wk

$1,647 per month

#2445 of 14,663

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Median Age

32years

6 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,742/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Bakewell Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

2344.3

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

Bakewell 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 & Locality (SAL)

Bakewell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

20.2% 120 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

79.8% 474 dwellings

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

Bakewell Country of Birth

Australia

92.4%

India

2.7%

England

2.1%

Greece

1.0%

Germany

0.6%

Brazil

0.3%

Indonesia

0.3%

Chile

0.3%

China

0.3%

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

Bakewell Religion

No Religion

51.9%

Catholic

21.7%

Not stated

10.8%

Anglican

6.4%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Hinduism

2.5%

Uniting Church

2.1%

Buddhism

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bakewell 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%

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

Bakewell Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

29.9%

Other

22.6%

SAL Tagalog

16.3%

SAL Filipin

9.5%

Greek

8.1%

Urdu

5.0%

Hindi

4.5%

Mandarin

4.1%

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

Bakewell Employment

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Employed full-time

57.9% 1,191 people

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Employed part-time

19.4% 400 people

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Unemployed

3.5% 71 people

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Not in labour force

19.2% 395 people

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

Bakewell 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

Bakewell 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

Bakewell 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

Bakewell 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

Bakewell 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

Bakewell Marital Status

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Married

35.6% 841

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Separated

4.9% 116

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Divorced

10.6% 251

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Widowed

3.0% 71

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Never married

45.9% 1,086

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bakewell Ancestry

Australian

26.4%

English

23.8%

Other

11.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

10.0%

Irish

6.4%

Scottish

6.3%

Filipino

5.9%

German

3.3%

Chinese

1.7%

Indian

1.7%

Italian

1.6%

Greek

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bakewell 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

Bakewell Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.1% 233

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No need for assistance

95.9% 5,459

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

Bakewell Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.6% 295

—

Not a volunteer

86.4% 1,871

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bakewell 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

Bakewell 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

Bakewell 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

Bakewell 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

Bakewell 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

Bakewell Indigenous Population

14.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

831

Indigenous residents

4,905

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bakewell Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

242

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Bakewell 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

Bakewell 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

Bakewell Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.8% 18

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.6% 12

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Previously served

4.6% 100

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Never served

94.0% 2,041

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bakewell Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.1% 240

—

Did not provide

88.9% 1,922

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bakewell 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

Bakewell When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

162

2011–2015

147

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Bakewell 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

Bakewell 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

Bakewell Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,209

Moved from NT

430

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

Moved from WA

Moved from TAS

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

Bakewell 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

Bakewell Schools

schools nearby

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

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Bakewell Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

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.

If you earn X in Bakewell

Your weekly income

≈ $8,472/month

Median rent $380/wk

Left after rent $1,575/wk

Rent share 19.4%

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Income: $1,094/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $30/wk

Driver

Income: $1,011/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $360/wk Save: $20/wk

Katherine East

Income: $1,079/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $1,203/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $30/wk

Bakewell vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Herbert

Pop: 1,610 Income: $1,268/wk Rent: $460/wk

Farrar

Pop: 1,650 Income: $1,172/wk Rent: $455/wk

Ludmilla

Pop: 1,667 Income: $924/wk Rent: $300/wk

Girraween (NT)

Pop: 1,668 Income: $1,256/wk Rent: $420/wk

Bayview (NT)

Pop: 1,702 Income: $1,533/wk Rent: $560/wk

Virginia (NT)

Pop: 1,811 Income: $1,167/wk Rent: $460/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 2344.3 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 NT average of $760/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.