Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Daguragu NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Daguragu NT is 196 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Daguragu is $203 per week ($10,556 per year). Median rent in Daguragu is $59 per week ($256 per month). Daguragu has a median age of 21 years, younger than the national median of 38. Daguragu has a population density of 4.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Baptist (74% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Daguragu Population

residents (Census 2021)

Daguragu Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$203/wk

$10,556 per year

#8913 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$59/wk

$256 per month

#8805 of 14,663

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Median Age

21years

17 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: —

Daguragu Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (93) Female 52.1% (101)

Population Density

4.4

people per km²

196 people · 44.2 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$454

Family income/wk

Daguragu 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

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Daguragu Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Daguragu Religion

Baptist

73.6%

No Religion

22.3%

Catholic

2.5%

Not stated

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Daguragu Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

44.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

24.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

14.1%

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

Daguragu Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.0%

Other

50.0%

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

Daguragu Employment

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Employed full-time

4.8% 6 people

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Employed part-time

4.8% 6 people

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Unemployed

8.0% 10 people

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Not in labour force

82.4% 103 people

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

Daguragu Qualifications

Certificate I/II

100.0%

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

Daguragu Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Daguragu Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

15.0%

$500-$649/wk

25.0%

$650-$799/wk

15.0%

$800-$999/wk

25.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Daguragu Marital Status

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Married

4.7% 6

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Never married

95.3% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Daguragu Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Daguragu School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

48.0%

Secondary — Government

40.0%

Pre-school

12.0%

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

Daguragu Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.6% 14

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No need for assistance

96.4% 371

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

Daguragu Volunteering

—

Not a volunteer

100.0% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Daguragu How People Get to Work

Car (passenger)

100.0%

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

Daguragu Car Ownership

0 vehicles

51.4%

1 vehicle

40.0%

2 vehicles

8.6%

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

Daguragu Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

100.0%

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

Daguragu Population Mobility

11.4%

moved in the last year

19.5%

moved in the last 5 years

50.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

18.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Daguragu Indigenous Population

100.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

391

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Daguragu Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Daguragu Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

2.5%

$1-$149/wk

22.9%

$150-$299/wk

72.0%

$650-$799/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Daguragu Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.9%

One parent — children under 15

17.4%

Couple — no children

11.8%

Couple — no children under 15

8.2%

One parent — no children under 15

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Daguragu Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.1% 14

—

Did not provide

88.9% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Daguragu Children Ever Born

No children

12.5%

1 child

12.5%

2 children

37.5%

3 children

37.5%

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

Daguragu Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.8%

5–14 hours

64.8%

Did not do domestic work

6.4%

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

Daguragu Household Size

3 persons

9.1%

4 persons

9.1%

5 persons

21.2%

6+ persons

60.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Daguragu Where Residents Moved From

Same address

163

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

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

Daguragu Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.5%

Step family — no other children

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Daguragu Schools

schools nearby

government

593

avg ICSEA score

164

total students

Kalkaringi School Government

Combined · T-11 · 164 students

593

ICSEA

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

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Daguragu Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $814/wk

Median Rent $59/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.2%

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

If you earn X in Daguragu

Your weekly income

≈ $3,527/month

Median rent $59/wk

Left after rent $755/wk

Rent share 7.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Milingimbi

Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $14/wk

Wadeye

Income: $181/wk Rent: $50/wk Save: $9/wk

Daguragu vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Elliott (NT)

Pop: 287 Income: $302/wk Rent: $129/wk

Eaton (NT)

Pop: 284 Income: $1,403/wk Rent: $254/wk

Yarralin

Pop: 283 Income: $301/wk Rent: $113/wk

Ciccone

Pop: 281 Income: $820/wk Rent: $240/wk

Timber Creek

Pop: 278 Income: $719/wk Rent: $90/wk

Dundee Beach

Pop: 267 Income: $494/wk Rent: $190/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Daguragu

What is the population of Daguragu NT?

The population of Daguragu NT is 196 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.4 people per km².Daguragu is ranked #7,007 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Daguragu?

The median personal income in Daguragu NT is $203 per week, or $10,556 per year.The median household income is $814 per week.Family income is $454 per week.Daguragu is ranked #8,913 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Daguragu?

Median rent in Daguragu NT is $59 per week ($256 per month).Rent represents 7.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Daguragu ranks #8,805 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Daguragu?

The median age in Daguragu NT is 21 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Daguragu a good suburb to live in?

Daguragu is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 196.The median income is $203/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.2% 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: 70069. All dollar figures in AUD.