Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Canteen Creek NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Canteen Creek NT is 147 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Canteen Creek is $372 per week ($19,344 per year). Median rent in Canteen Creek is $60 per week ($260 per month). Canteen Creek has a median age of 25 years, younger than the national median of 38. Canteen Creek has a population density of 122.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Christian (other) (29% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Canteen Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Canteen Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$372/wk

$19,344 per year

#8800 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$60/wk

$260 per month

#8797 of 14,663

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Median Age

25years

13 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 4.7 · 1.6 per bedroom

Canteen Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 42.7% (64) Female 57.3% (86)

Population Density

122.5

people per km²

147 people · 1.2 km²

Households

4.7

Avg household size

1.6

Persons per bedroom

$933

Family income/wk

Canteen Creek Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Canteen Creek Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Canteen Creek Religion

Christian (other)

28.9%

Baptist

27.5%

No Religion

19.0%

Not stated

12.0%

Othr Protestnt

4.2%

Lutheran

2.8%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

2.8%

Other Religions Tot

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Canteen Creek Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

34.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

31.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

29.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.9%

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

Canteen Creek Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.0%

Other

50.0%

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

Canteen Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

14.3% 12 people

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Employed part-time

10.7% 9 people

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Unemployed

9.5% 8 people

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Not in labour force

65.5% 55 people

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

Canteen Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.7%

Postgraduate Degree

33.3%

Certificate I/II

25.0%

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

Canteen Creek Occupation

Managers

45.5%

Professionals

27.3%

Community & Personal Service

27.3%

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

Canteen Creek Field of Study

Education

100.0%

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

Canteen Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Canteen Creek Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk

44.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Canteen Creek Marital Status

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Married

55.7% 49

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Separated

11.4% 10

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Never married

33.0% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Canteen Creek Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

88.9%

Scottish

5.9%

English

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Canteen Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

81.8%

Pre-school

9.1%

Secondary — Government

9.1%

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

Canteen Creek Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 257

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

Canteen Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer

7.1% 6

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Not a volunteer

92.9% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Canteen Creek How People Get to Work

Walked only

100.0%

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

Canteen Creek Car Ownership

0 vehicles

77.8%

1 vehicle

22.2%

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

Canteen Creek Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

71.4%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

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

Canteen Creek Population Mobility

8.6%

moved in the last year

24.0%

moved in the last 5 years

32.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

33.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Canteen Creek Indigenous Population

92.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

260

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Canteen Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

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

Canteen Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

10.1%

$300-$399/wk

31.9%

$400-$499/wk

15.9%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Canteen Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

58.3%

One parent — children under 15

18.9%

Couple — no children under 15

14.2%

Couple — no children

5.5%

One parent — no children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Canteen Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.3% 11

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Did not provide

86.7% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Canteen Creek Children Ever Born

No children

30.8%

1 child

23.1%

2 children

34.6%

5+ children

11.5%

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

Canteen Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.7%

5–14 hours

41.2%

15–29 hours

10.6%

30+ hours

9.4%

Did not do domestic work

14.1%

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

Canteen Creek Household Size

1 person

8.8%

2 persons

8.8%

3 persons

20.6%

4 persons

14.7%

5 persons

11.8%

6+ persons

35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Canteen Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

127

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

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

Canteen Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

65.0%

Intact family — other children present

20.0%

Blended family — other children present

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Canteen Creek Schools

schools nearby

government

564

avg ICSEA score

total students

Canteen Creek School Government

Combined · T-11 · 49 students

564

ICSEA

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

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Canteen Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,687/wk

Median Rent $60/wk

Rent-to-Income 3.6%

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

If you earn X in Canteen Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $7,310/month

Median rent $60/wk

Left after rent $1,627/wk

Rent share 3.6%

Canteen Creek 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Canteen Creek

What is the population of Canteen Creek NT?

The population of Canteen Creek NT is 147 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 122.5 people per km².Canteen Creek is ranked #7,806 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Canteen Creek?

The median personal income in Canteen Creek NT is $372 per week, or $19,344 per year.The median household income is $1,687 per week.Family income is $933 per week.Canteen Creek is ranked #8,800 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Canteen Creek?

Median rent in Canteen Creek NT is $60 per week ($260 per month).Rent represents 3.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Canteen Creek ranks #8,797 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Canteen Creek?

The median age in Canteen Creek NT is 25 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Canteen Creek a good suburb to live in?

Canteen Creek is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 147.The median income is $372/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (3.6% 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: 70050. All dollar figures in AUD.