Braitling, NT: suburb profile

The population of Braitling NT is 3,160 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Braitling is $1,138 per week ($59,176 per year). Median rent in Braitling is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Braitling has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Braitling has a population density of 648 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Braitling is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (47.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Braitling is $1,804.

Population
3,160
Census 2021
Median income
$1,138/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$430/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

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

Braitling vs the typical NT suburb

The median personal income in Braitling is $1,138 a week, 33% above the typical NT suburb ($855). That ranks 38th of 163 NT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $430 a week, $180 more than the typical NT suburb. Rent takes 19.7% of the median household income here, against 13.6% in the typical NT suburb. The median resident is 36, 3 years older 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.
MeasureBraitlingTypical NTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,138/wk$855/wk +33%$766/wk
Household income$2,182/wk$1,803/wk +21%$1,637/wk
Rent$430/wk$250/wk +72%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,804/mo$1,950/mo −7%$1,733/mo
Median age3633 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.7%13.6% +6.1 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 Braitling, the typical NT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Braitling Population

3,160 residents at the 2021 Census.

Braitling Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,138/wk
$59,176 per year
Ranked 585 of 14,663
Median Rent
$430/wk
$1,863 per month
Ranked 1,360 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,804/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Braitling Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,182/wk
Median rent $430/wk
Rent to income 19.7%

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

Median rent in Braitling against your income

About $9,455 a month
Median rent $430/wk
Left after rent $1,752/wk
Rent share 19.7%

Braitling Schools

7
schools nearby
3
government
947
avg ICSEA score
1,478
total students
Ross Park Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 413 students
1040
ICSEA
St Philip's College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 502 students
1031
ICSEA
Alice Springs School Of The Air Government
Combined · T-9 · 77 students
1025
ICSEA
Braitling Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 218 students
911
ICSEA
Yipirinya School Independent
Combined · T-10 · 186 students
729
ICSEA
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College - Bath Street Campus Catholic
Primary
St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 82 students

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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Braitling Map

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Braitling, Northern Territory: 23.6749°S, 133.8636°E

Braitling Schools (7)

People in Braitling

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (1,526) Female 51.8% (1,637)

Population Density

648
people per km²
3,160 people · 4.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,526
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

New Zealand
2.8%
England
2.2%
Philippines
2.1%
United States of America
1.6%
India
1.5%
Zimbabwe
0.6%
Fiji
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Australian Indigenous Languages
5.9%
Tagalog
1.2%
Spanish
0.7%
Punjabi
0.5%
Malayalam
0.5%
Samoan
0.4%
Filipino
0.4%

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

Ancestry

Australian
30.7%
English
30.3%
Australian Aboriginal
21.3%
Irish
10.2%
Scottish
8.2%
German
4.9%
Italian
3.2%
Filipino
2.8%
Chinese
1.9%
Indian
1.9%
Dutch
1.6%

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
47.7%
Catholic
16.1%
Not stated
8.4%
Anglican
4.7%
Uniting Church
4.1%
Lutheran
4.0%
Baptist
2.9%
Christian (other)
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

22.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
38.0% 956
Separated
3.9% 99
Divorced
8.2% 207
Widowed
2.7% 68
Never married
47.1% 1,183

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.4%
Couple: no children
27.0%
One parent: children under 15
12.3%
Couple: no children under 15
11.4%
One parent: no children under 15
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.0%
2 persons
33.2%
3 persons
17.9%
4 persons
14.4%
5 persons
6.1%
6+ persons
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Braitling

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,090 occupied private dwellings in Braitling at the 2021 Census, 33.5% were rented, 19.5% owned outright and 41.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 10 dwellings
Owned outright
19.5% 213 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.7% 455 dwellings
Rented
33.5% 365 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
4.0% 44 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
82.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
13.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.7%
2 bedrooms
12.2%
3 bedrooms
54.6%
4 bedrooms
23.0%
5 bedrooms
4.3%
6+ bedrooms
0.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.4%
$300-$449/mo
1.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
2.6%
$800-$999/mo
3.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
32.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.6%
1 vehicle
31.9%
2 vehicles
37.2%
3 vehicles
16.9%
4+ vehicles
7.5%

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

Work, income and education in Braitling

Employment

Employed full-time
51.9% 1,151 people
Employed part-time
15.5% 344 people
Unemployed
3.7% 82 people
Not in labour force
28.8% 639 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
29.6%
Community & Personal Service
17.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.5%
Managers
14.9%
Clerical & Administrative
11.6%
Labourers
4.6%
Sales Workers
3.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
3.7%
$800-$999/wk
4.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.3%
$4,000+/wk
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
1.8%
$650-$799/wk
5.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.8%
Did not go to work
9.9%
Car (passenger)
7.5%
Bicycle
4.0%
Walked only
2.7%
Bus
1.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.2%
Other
0.8%
Truck
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.6%

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
37.5%
Bachelor Degree
27.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.3%
Postgraduate Degree
11.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.6%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Society & Culture
19.1%
Health
17.0%
Management & Commerce
15.1%
Engineering
15.0%
Education
9.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.9%
Architecture & Building
6.5%
Creative Arts
5.0%
Agriculture & Environment
2.7%
Information Technology
1.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.9%
Secondary: Government
13.1%
Vocational Education
11.5%
Pre-school
10.3%
Primary: Catholic
9.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.1%
Secondary: Catholic
7.1%

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
89.0%
Has need for assistance
4.4%
Need for assistance not stated
6.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
237
Diabetes
104
Asthma
92
Arthritis
69
Heart disease
65
Lung condition
47
Kidney disease
38
Stroke
28
Cancer
24
Dementia
10

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.8% 252
Did not provide
89.2% 2,073

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.2% 470
Not a volunteer
79.8% 1,857

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 6
Previously served
2.2% 52
Never served
97.5% 2,290

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
34.9%
1 child
16.0%
2 children
25.6%
3 children
13.7%
4 children
6.4%
5+ children
3.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
22
1961: 1970
43
1971: 1980
57
1981: 1990
52
1991: 2000
40
2001: 2010
167
2011: 2015
105
2016
29
2017
11
2018
18
2019
15
2021
17

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

Population Mobility

20.1%
moved in the last year
44.7%
moved in the last 5 years
4.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,333
Moved from NT
299
Moved: same area (SA2)
102
Moved from VIC
56
Moved from SA
28
Moved from overseas
26
Moved from NSW
24
Moved from QLD
17
Moved from TAS
9
Moved from WA
7
Moved from ACT
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.9%
5: 14 hours
30.7%
15: 29 hours
12.4%
30+ hours
8.1%
Did not do domestic work
25.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
76.5%
Step family: no other children
12.3%
Blended family: no other children
5.1%
Intact family: other children present
3.0%
Other couple: children only
2.1%
Blended family: other children present
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Braitling

The closest suburb to Braitling is Araluen (NT), 2.5 km away.

Araluen (NT)
2.5 km away · income $1,281/wk · rent $440/wk
Larapinta (NT)
3.2 km away · income $1,094/wk · rent $350/wk
Gillen
4.0 km away · income $1,103/wk · rent $400/wk
East Side
4.1 km away · income $1,227/wk · rent $393/wk
The Gap (NT)
4.5 km away · income $1,189/wk · rent $350/wk
Desert Springs
4.7 km away · income $1,454/wk · rent $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Braitling

What is the population of Braitling NT?

The population of Braitling NT is 3,160 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 648 people per km². Braitling is ranked #2,316 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Braitling?

The median personal income in Braitling NT is $1,138 per week, or $59,176 per year. The median household income is $2,182 per week. Family income is $2,526 per week. Braitling is ranked #585 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Braitling?

Median rent in Braitling NT is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Braitling ranks #1,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Braitling?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Braitling NT is $1,804. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Braitling?

The median age in Braitling NT is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Braitling a good suburb to live in?

Braitling is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 3,160. The median income is $1,138/wk, which is above the typical NT suburb ($855/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% 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: 70039. All dollar figures in AUD.