Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Beswick NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Beswick NT is 542 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Beswick is $251 per week ($13,052 per year). Median rent in Beswick is $64 per week ($277 per month). Beswick has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Beswick has a population density of 197.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Othr Protestnt (27% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Beswick Population

residents (Census 2021)

Beswick Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$251/wk

$13,052 per year

#8889 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$64/wk

$277 per month

#8794 of 14,663

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Median Age

27years

11 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: —

Beswick Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.0% (243) Female 55.0% (297)

Population Density

197.5

people per km²

542 people · 2.7 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$661

Family income/wk

Beswick 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Beswick Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Beswick Religion

Othr Protestnt

26.5%

Not stated

24.5%

No Religion

22.5%

Pentecostal

12.2%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

4.2%

Other Religions Tot

4.2%

Anglican

3.1%

Baptist

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Beswick Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

26.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

26.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

25.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

22.2%

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

Beswick Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.2%

Australian Indigenous

49.8%

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

Beswick Employment

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Employed full-time

9.9% 38 people

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Employed part-time

9.9% 38 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 9 people

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Not in labour force

77.8% 298 people

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

Beswick Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.5%

Certificate I/II

25.4%

Bachelor Degree

14.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.1%

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

Beswick Occupation

Professionals

45.5%

Community & Personal Service

33.3%

Labourers

12.1%

Managers

9.1%

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

Beswick Field of Study

Education

38.2%

Management & Commerce

23.5%

Society & Culture

14.7%

Engineering

11.8%

Health

11.8%

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

Beswick Dwelling Types

Separate house

76.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

23.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Beswick Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

9.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.2%

$4,000+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Beswick Marital Status

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Married

60.2% 236

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Separated

4.8% 19

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Divorced

3.6% 14

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Widowed

6.6% 26

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Never married

24.7% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Beswick Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

91.7%

English

2.0%

Greek

2.0%

Australian

1.8%

Scottish

1.2%

Irish

0.9%

German

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Beswick School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

64.5%

Secondary — Government

17.4%

Pre-school

12.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.3%

Vocational Education

2.5%

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

Beswick Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.1% 44

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No need for assistance

95.9% 1,027

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

Beswick Volunteering

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Volunteer

3.7% 14

—

Not a volunteer

96.3% 369

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Beswick How People Get to Work

Walked only

45.9%

Car (driver)

24.3%

Car (passenger)

17.6%

Bus

12.2%

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

Beswick Car Ownership

0 vehicles

59.7%

1 vehicle

28.6%

2 vehicles

11.7%

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

Beswick Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.8%

2 bedrooms

16.9%

3 bedrooms

62.7%

4 bedrooms

9.6%

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

Beswick Population Mobility

7.3%

moved in the last year

16.1%

moved in the last 5 years

10.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

21.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Beswick Indigenous Population

96.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

1,035

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Beswick Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Stroke

Asthma

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

Beswick Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.9%

$1-$149/wk

19.3%

$150-$299/wk

45.6%

$300-$399/wk

7.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

1.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

0.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

0.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Beswick Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.2%

One parent — children under 15

22.1%

Couple — no children

16.0%

Couple — no children under 15

6.6%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Beswick Military Service

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Previously served

1.0% 4

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Never served

99.0% 378

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Beswick Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

21.2% 82

—

Did not provide

78.8% 305

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Beswick Children Ever Born

No children

28.6%

1 child

21.4%

2 children

19.6%

3 children

13.7%

4 children

8.3%

5+ children

8.3%

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

Beswick Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

32.4%

5–14 hours

13.8%

15–29 hours

16.8%

30+ hours

29.3%

Did not do domestic work

7.7%

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

Beswick Household Size

1 person

14.0%

2 persons

7.0%

3 persons

3.5%

4 persons

9.3%

5 persons

12.8%

6+ persons

53.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Beswick Where Residents Moved From

Same address

493

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from overseas

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

Beswick Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

68.9%

Intact family — other children present

14.8%

Blended family — no other children

8.2%

Step family — other children present

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Beswick Schools

schools nearby

government

585

avg ICSEA score

138

total students

Wugularr School Government

Combined · T-12 · 138 students

585

ICSEA

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

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Beswick Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,333/wk

Median Rent $64/wk

Rent-to-Income 4.8%

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

If you earn X in Beswick

Your weekly income

≈ $5,776/month

Median rent $64/wk

Left after rent $1,269/wk

Rent share 4.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem

Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $29/wk

Milingimbi

Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $19/wk

Beswick vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Ross (NT)

Pop: 806 Income: $1,102/wk Rent: $300/wk

Bees Creek

Pop: 803 Income: $1,046/wk Rent: $408/wk

West Arnhem

Pop: 785 Income: $234/wk Rent: $30/wk

Borroloola

Pop: 755 Income: $393/wk Rent: $33/wk

Jabiru

Pop: 755 Income: $1,268/wk Rent: $65/wk

Marlow Lagoon

Pop: 754 Income: $1,545/wk Rent: $550/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beswick

What is the population of Beswick NT?

The population of Beswick NT is 542 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 197.5 people per km².Beswick is ranked #4,903 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Beswick?

The median personal income in Beswick NT is $251 per week, or $13,052 per year.The median household income is $1,333 per week.Family income is $661 per week.Beswick is ranked #8,889 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Beswick?

Median rent in Beswick NT is $64 per week ($277 per month).Rent represents 4.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Beswick ranks #8,794 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Beswick?

The median age in Beswick NT is 27 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Beswick a good suburb to live in?

Beswick is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 542.The median income is $251/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (4.8% 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: 70031. All dollar figures in AUD.