Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Belyuen NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Belyuen NT is 149 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Belyuen is $272 per week ($14,144 per year). Median rent in Belyuen is $75 per week ($325 per month). Belyuen has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Belyuen has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Belyuen Population

residents (Census 2021)

Belyuen Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$272/wk

$14,144 per year

#8871 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$75/wk

$325 per month

#8744 of 14,663

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Median Age

32years

6 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 1.2 per bedroom

Belyuen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (74) Female 51.0% (77)

Population Density

3.6

people per km²

149 people · 41.4 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

1.2

Persons per bedroom

$661

Family income/wk

Belyuen 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)

Belyuen Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Belyuen Religion

No Religion

51.7%

Christian (other)

13.4%

Othr Protestnt

10.7%

Pentecostal

10.7%

Catholic

5.4%

Not stated

4.0%

Other Religions Tot

2.0%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Belyuen Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

51.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

27.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

7.1%

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

Belyuen Languages Spoken at Home

Other

51.4%

Australian Indigenous

48.6%

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

Belyuen Employment

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Employed part-time

6.0% 6 people

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Not in labour force

94.0% 94 people

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

Belyuen Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

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

Belyuen Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

100.0%

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

Belyuen Field of Study

Education

100.0%

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

Belyuen Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Belyuen Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

12.1%

$300-$399/wk

9.1%

$400-$499/wk

18.2%

$500-$649/wk

9.1%

$650-$799/wk

18.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Belyuen Marital Status

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Married

41.9% 54

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Separated

2.3% 3

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Divorced

2.3% 3

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Widowed

4.7% 6

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Never married

48.8% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Belyuen Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

96.6%

English

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Belyuen School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

66.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

33.3%

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

Belyuen Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.9% 24

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No need for assistance

92.1% 280

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

Belyuen Volunteering

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Not a volunteer

100.0% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Belyuen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

50.0%

Walked only

50.0%

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

Belyuen Car Ownership

0 vehicles

80.5%

1 vehicle

19.5%

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

Belyuen Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

34.1%

3 bedrooms

65.9%

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

Belyuen Population Mobility

5.4%

moved in the last year

12.8%

moved in the last 5 years

15.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

15.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Belyuen Indigenous Population

100.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

282

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Belyuen Long-term Health Conditions

Kidney disease

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Belyuen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.6%

$1-$149/wk

19.0%

$150-$299/wk

50.0%

$300-$399/wk

13.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Belyuen Family Structure

One parent — children under 15

33.3%

Couple — no children

24.0%

Couple — no children under 15

18.6%

One parent — no children under 15

13.2%

Couple — children under 15

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Belyuen Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.3% 11

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Did not provide

88.7% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Belyuen Children Ever Born

No children

23.1%

1 child

23.1%

3 children

30.8%

4 children

23.1%

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

Belyuen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

30.0%

5–14 hours

9.0%

15–29 hours

6.0%

Did not do domestic work

55.0%

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

Belyuen Household Size

1 person

19.6%

2 persons

30.4%

3 persons

30.4%

4 persons

10.9%

6+ persons

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Belyuen Where Residents Moved From

Same address

141

Moved from NT

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

Belyuen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

60.0%

Step family — other children present

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Belyuen Schools

schools nearby

government

661

avg ICSEA score

total students

Belyuen School Government

Combined · T-10 · 21 students

661

ICSEA

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

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Belyuen Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $680/wk

Median Rent $75/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.0%

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

If you earn X in Belyuen

Your weekly income

≈ $2,947/month

Median rent $75/wk

Left after rent $605/wk

Rent share 11.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem

Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $40/wk

Milingimbi

Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $30/wk

Gunbalanya

Income: $276/wk Rent: $70/wk Save: $5/wk

Belyuen vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Arnold (NT)

Pop: 75 Income: $1,375/wk

Buchanan (NT)

Pop: 80 Income: $939/wk

Haasts Bluff

Pop: 82 Income: $268/wk Rent: $100/wk

Finniss Valley

Pop: 84 Income: $830/wk Rent: $100/wk

Dundee Forest

Pop: 85 Income: $469/wk Rent: $250/wk

Wallace Rockhole

Pop: 87 Income: $407/wk Rent: $40/wk

Compare Belyuen

Belyuen vs Arnold (NT) →Belyuen vs Buchanan (NT) →Belyuen vs Haasts Bluff →Belyuen vs Finniss Valley →

Frequently Asked Questions About Belyuen

What is the population of Belyuen NT?

The population of Belyuen NT is 149 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².Belyuen is ranked #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Belyuen?

The median personal income in Belyuen NT is $272 per week, or $14,144 per year.The median household income is $680 per week.Family income is $661 per week.Belyuen is ranked #8,871 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Belyuen?

Median rent in Belyuen NT is $75 per week ($325 per month).Rent represents 11.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Belyuen ranks #8,744 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Belyuen?

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

Is Belyuen a good suburb to live in?

Belyuen is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 149.The median income is $272/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.0% 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: 70028. All dollar figures in AUD.