Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Barunga NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Barunga NT is 337 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Barunga is $298 per week ($15,496 per year). Median rent in Barunga is $100 per week ($433 per month). Barunga has a median age of 26 years, younger than the national median of 38. Barunga has a population density of 45.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Othr Protestnt (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Barunga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Barunga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$298/wk

$15,496 per year

#8850 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$100/wk

$433 per month

#8615 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: 3.8 · 1.5 per bedroom

Barunga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (164) Female 51.8% (176)

Population Density

45.2

people per km²

337 people · 7.5 km²

Households

3.8

Avg household size

1.5

Persons per bedroom

$706

Family income/wk

Barunga 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)

Barunga Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Barunga Religion

Othr Protestnt

53.8%

No Religion

25.8%

Not stated

8.5%

Baptist

4.6%

Catholic

3.3%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

1.5%

Other Religions Tot

1.5%

Anglican

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Barunga Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent

36.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

16.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.9%

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

Barunga Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.2%

Australian Indigenous

49.8%

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

Barunga Employment

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Employed full-time

15.0% 32 people

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Employed part-time

11.7% 25 people

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Unemployed

3.7% 8 people

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Not in labour force

69.6% 149 people

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

Barunga Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

38.9%

Certificate III/IV

38.9%

Certificate I/II

22.2%

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

Barunga Occupation

Professionals

46.2%

Community & Personal Service

26.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

15.4%

Clerical & Administrative

11.5%

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

Barunga Field of Study

Management & Commerce

28.6%

Education

25.7%

Engineering

22.9%

Agriculture & Environment

11.4%

Health

11.4%

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

Barunga Dwelling Types

Separate house

71.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

28.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Barunga Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

9.9%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

18.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

4.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Barunga Marital Status

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Married

48.0% 107

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Separated

8.1% 18

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Divorced

6.3% 14

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Widowed

6.7% 15

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Never married

30.9% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Barunga Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

88.5%

Other

4.2%

Australian

2.8%

English

2.2%

Chinese

1.1%

Scottish

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Barunga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

64.6%

Secondary — Government

11.0%

Pre-school

9.8%

Vocational Education

9.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.9%

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

Barunga Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.8% 25

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No need for assistance

96.2% 637

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

Barunga Volunteering

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Volunteer

7.8% 17

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Not a volunteer

92.2% 201

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Barunga How People Get to Work

Walked only

70.1%

Car (driver)

16.4%

Car (passenger)

13.4%

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

Barunga Car Ownership

0 vehicles

63.4%

1 vehicle

29.3%

2 vehicles

7.3%

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

Barunga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

14.3%

2 bedrooms

22.1%

3 bedrooms

59.7%

4 bedrooms

3.9%

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

Barunga Population Mobility

15.5%

moved in the last year

26.8%

moved in the last 5 years

7.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

32.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Barunga Indigenous Population

95.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

637

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Barunga Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

Mental health

Dementia

Kidney disease

Lung condition

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

Barunga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.5%

$1-$149/wk

9.0%

$150-$299/wk

44.1%

$300-$399/wk

9.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

3.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Barunga Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.8%

One parent — children under 15

33.8%

Couple — no children

10.2%

One parent — no children under 15

6.0%

Couple — no children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Barunga Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.4% 32

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Did not provide

85.6% 190

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Barunga Children Ever Born

No children

21.3%

1 child

11.7%

2 children

23.4%

3 children

21.3%

4 children

17.0%

5+ children

5.3%

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

Barunga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

52.1%

5–14 hours

11.5%

15–29 hours

4.1%

30+ hours

12.9%

Did not do domestic work

19.4%

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

Barunga Household Size

1 person

20.7%

2 persons

13.8%

3 persons

13.8%

4 persons

11.5%

5 persons

16.1%

6+ persons

24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Barunga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

278

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

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

Barunga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.9%

Intact family — other children present

16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Barunga Schools

schools nearby

government

614

avg ICSEA score

total students

Barunga School Government

Combined · T-11 · 81 students

614

ICSEA

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

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Barunga Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,087/wk

Median Rent $100/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.2%

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

If you earn X in Barunga

Your weekly income

≈ $4,710/month

Median rent $100/wk

Left after rent $987/wk

Rent share 9.2%

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

Barunga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Douglas-Daly

Pop: 173 Income: $1,015/wk

Robinson River

Pop: 180 Income: $319/wk Rent: $95/wk

White Gums

Pop: 182 Income: $1,068/wk Rent: $265/wk

Edith (NT)

Pop: 186 Income: $990/wk Rent: $300/wk

Tablelands (NT)

Pop: 188 Income: $1,234/wk Rent: $250/wk

Thamarrurr

Pop: 188 Income: $234/wk Rent: $30/wk

Compare Barunga

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barunga

What is the population of Barunga NT?

The population of Barunga NT is 337 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 45.2 people per km².Barunga is ranked #5,777 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Barunga?

The median personal income in Barunga NT is $298 per week, or $15,496 per year.The median household income is $1,087 per week.Family income is $706 per week.Barunga is ranked #8,850 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Barunga?

Median rent in Barunga NT is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 9.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Barunga ranks #8,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Barunga?

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

Is Barunga a good suburb to live in?

Barunga is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 337.The median income is $298/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.2% 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: 70023. All dollar figures in AUD.