Coconut Grove, NT: suburb profile

The population of Coconut Grove NT is 2,892 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coconut Grove is $913 per week ($47,476 per year). Median rent in Coconut Grove is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Coconut Grove has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Coconut Grove has a population density of 2,031 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Coconut Grove is Nepal. The most common religion is No religion (33.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coconut Grove is $1,600.

Population
2,892
Census 2021
Median income
$913/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

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

Coconut Grove vs the typical NT suburb

The median personal income in Coconut Grove is $913 a week, 7% above the typical NT suburb ($855). That ranks 77th of 163 NT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, $50 more than the typical NT suburb. Rent takes 19.4% of the median household income here, against 13.6% in the typical NT suburb. The median resident is 35, 2 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.
MeasureCoconut GroveTypical NTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$913/wk$855/wk +7%$766/wk
Household income$1,549/wk$1,803/wk −14%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$250/wk +20%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,600/mo$1,950/mo −18%$1,733/mo
Median age3533 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.4%13.6% +5.8 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 Coconut Grove, the typical NT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Coconut Grove Population

2,892 residents at the 2021 Census.

Coconut Grove Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$913/wk
$47,476 per year
Ranked 1,986 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 1 per bedroom

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

Coconut Grove Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,549/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 19.4%

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

Median rent in Coconut Grove against your income

About $6,712 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,249/wk
Rent share 19.4%

Coconut Grove Schools

14
schools nearby
9
government
1004
avg ICSEA score
4,141
total students
The Essington School Independent
Combined · T-12 · 782 students
1128
ICSEA
St Paul's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · T-6 · 221 students
1077
ICSEA
Nightcliff Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 478 students
1063
ICSEA
Nakara Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 409 students
1051
ICSEA
Alawa Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 259 students
1011
ICSEA
Jingili Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 235 students
997
ICSEA
Nightcliff High School Government
Secondary · 7-9 · 409 students
986
ICSEA
SEDA College NT Independent
Secondary · 10-12 · 150 students
980
ICSEA
Moil Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 167 students
970
ICSEA
Casuarina Senior College Government
Secondary · 10-12 · 690 students
949
ICSEA
Nemarluk School Government
Primary · T-6 · 170 students
929
ICSEA
Millner Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 171 students
911
ICSEA
The Essington School - Senior Campus Independent
Secondary
SEDA College NT - Tennis NT campus Independent
Secondary

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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Coconut Grove Map

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Coconut Grove, Northern Territory: 12.3953°S, 130.8510°E

Coconut Grove Schools (14)

People in Coconut Grove

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (1,400) Female 51.6% (1,494)

Population Density

2,031
people per km²
2,892 people · 1.4 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,040
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

Nepal
7.8%
India
6.5%
Philippines
5.5%
England
2.5%
Indonesia
1.6%
Bangladesh
1.4%
China
1.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Nepali
8.4%
Punjabi
3.5%
Greek
2.8%
Tagalog
2.6%
Australian Indigenous Languages
2.2%
Mandarin
1.7%
Bengali
1.5%

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

Ancestry

English
20.2%
Australian
15.7%
Australian Aboriginal
10.3%
Irish
8.2%
Filipino
6.2%
Scottish
5.6%
Indian
5.2%
Chinese
3.7%
German
3.4%
Greek
2.9%
Italian
2.9%

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
33.2%
Catholic
17.4%
Hinduism
11.5%
Not stated
10.8%
Islam
4.6%
Eastern Orthodox
3.6%
Buddhism
3.4%
Other religions
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

11.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.2% 1,014
Separated
3.9% 96
Divorced
9.9% 245
Widowed
4.6% 114
Never married
40.4% 995

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
43.0%
Couple: no children
33.3%
One parent: children under 15
9.0%
Couple: no children under 15
8.8%
One parent: no children under 15
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
37.8%
2 persons
31.6%
3 persons
14.5%
4 persons
10.6%
5 persons
3.5%
6+ persons
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Coconut Grove

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,215 occupied private dwellings in Coconut Grove at the 2021 Census, 60.7% were rented, 14.5% owned outright and 21.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 10 dwellings
Owned outright
14.5% 176 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
21.8% 265 dwellings
Rented
60.7% 737 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.9% 23 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Semi-detached (1 storey)
39.0%
Separate house
33.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
27.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
15.0%
2 bedrooms
55.3%
3 bedrooms
19.3%
4 bedrooms
8.2%
5 bedrooms
1.7%
6+ bedrooms
0.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
1.7%
$300-$449/mo
1.3%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
3.0%
$800-$999/mo
8.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
24.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
9.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
17.6%
1 vehicle
43.4%
2 vehicles
28.5%
3 vehicles
6.9%
4+ vehicles
3.6%

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

Work, income and education in Coconut Grove

Employment

Employed full-time
45.4% 976 people
Employed part-time
21.3% 457 people
Unemployed
3.2% 69 people
Not in labour force
30.1% 647 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
31.1%
Community & Personal Service
17.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.4%
Clerical & Administrative
11.3%
Managers
10.9%
Labourers
7.0%
Sales Workers
6.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
2.7%
$300-$399/wk
6.4%
$400-$499/wk
9.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
4.6%
$800-$999/wk
5.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.0%
$4,000+/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.8%
$1-$149/wk
2.6%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.7%
Did not go to work
9.6%
Bus
6.3%
Car (passenger)
6.3%
Bicycle
3.0%
Walked only
2.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.4%
Other
1.1%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.7%

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

Bachelor Degree
34.7%
Certificate III/IV
22.0%
Postgraduate Degree
20.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.8%
Certificate I/II
1.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
28.4%
Health
17.7%
Society & Culture
13.7%
Engineering
12.0%
Education
5.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.4%
Information Technology
5.3%
Creative Arts
4.4%
Architecture & Building
3.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.6%
Agriculture & Environment
1.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.3%
Secondary: Government
23.5%
Vocational Education
21.2%
Pre-school
10.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.0%
Primary: Catholic
2.0%
Secondary: Catholic
0.8%

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
85.1%
Has need for assistance
5.4%
Need for assistance not stated
9.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
190
Diabetes
70
Arthritis
66
Asthma
66
Lung condition
56
Heart disease
50
Kidney disease
40
Cancer
27
Stroke
24
Dementia
11

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
8.8% 191
Did not provide
91.2% 1,990

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.9% 371
Not a volunteer
83.1% 1,823

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.6% 14
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 5
Previously served
2.0% 46
Never served
97.1% 2,190

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
46.2%
1 child
16.6%
2 children
22.0%
3 children
9.4%
4 children
5.0%
5+ children
0.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
17
1961: 1970
51
1971: 1980
97
1981: 1990
73
1991: 2000
56
2001: 2010
212
2011: 2015
252
2016
106
2017
116
2018
101
2019
89
2020
29
2021
8

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

Population Mobility

23.3%
moved in the last year
58.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,977
Moved from NT
354
Moved from NSW
55
Moved from VIC
51
Moved: same area (SA2)
40
Moved from overseas
28
Moved from QLD
26
Moved from WA
21
Moved from SA
9
Moved from ACT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.9%
5: 14 hours
27.7%
15: 29 hours
8.4%
30+ hours
6.7%
Did not do domestic work
35.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.0%
Step family: no other children
13.9%
Intact family: other children present
1.9%
Blended family: no other children
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Karama
Income: $838/wk Rent: $293/wk $7/wk less rent
Moulden
Income: $851/wk Rent: $295/wk $5/wk less rent
Cossack (NT)
Income: $1,077/wk Rent: $250/wk $50/wk less rent

Suburbs near Coconut Grove

The closest suburb to Coconut Grove is Nightcliff, 1.4 km away.

Nightcliff
1.4 km away · income $1,203/wk · rent $350/wk
Millner
1.5 km away · income $957/wk · rent $340/wk
Rapid Creek
1.8 km away · income $1,229/wk · rent $350/wk
Jingili
2.4 km away · income $1,042/wk · rent $400/wk
Ludmilla
2.4 km away · income $924/wk · rent $300/wk
Alawa
3.0 km away · income $915/wk · rent $340/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coconut Grove

What is the population of Coconut Grove NT?

The population of Coconut Grove NT is 2,892 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,031 people per km². Coconut Grove is ranked #2,472 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Coconut Grove?

The median personal income in Coconut Grove NT is $913 per week, or $47,476 per year. The median household income is $1,549 per week. Family income is $2,040 per week. Coconut Grove is ranked #1,986 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Coconut Grove?

Median rent in Coconut Grove NT is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Coconut Grove ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Coconut Grove?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coconut Grove NT is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Coconut Grove?

The median age in Coconut Grove NT is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Coconut Grove a good suburb to live in?

Coconut Grove is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 2,892. The median income is $913/wk, which is above the typical NT suburb ($855/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% 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: 70059. All dollar figures in AUD.