Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Daly River NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Daly River NT is 116 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Daly River is $596 per week ($30,992 per year). Median rent in Daly River is $90 per week ($390 per month). Daly River has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Daly River has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Daly River is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Daly River is $1,312.

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Daly River Population

residents (Census 2021)

Daly River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$596/wk

$30,992 per year

#7149 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$90/wk

$390 per month

#8693 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,312/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 1.1 per bedroom

Daly River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (61) Female 48.3% (57)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

116 people · 1850.9 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$1,291

Family income/wk

Daly River Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Daly River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

85.7% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

14.3% 3 dwellings

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

Daly River Country of Birth

Australia

91.5%

England

8.5%

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

Daly River Religion

No Religion

39.8%

Catholic

32.0%

Not stated

22.3%

Anglican

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Daly River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

37.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.2%

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

Daly River Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

36.4%

Other

36.4%

Afrikaans

27.3%

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

Daly River Employment

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Employed full-time

42.5% 34 people

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Employed part-time

15.0% 12 people

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Not in labour force

42.5% 34 people

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

Daly River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.5%

Bachelor Degree

20.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.3%

Certificate I/II

9.3%

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

Daly River Occupation

Community & Personal Service

31.6%

Professionals

18.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

15.8%

Labourers

15.8%

Clerical & Administrative

10.5%

Managers

7.9%

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

Daly River Field of Study

Society & Culture

33.3%

Engineering

29.6%

Agriculture & Environment

22.2%

Health

14.8%

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

Daly River Dwelling Types

Separate house

91.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Daly River Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

19.2%

$650-$799/wk

23.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

34.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Daly River Marital Status

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Married

38.7% 36

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Separated

4.3% 4

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Divorced

8.6% 8

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Never married

48.4% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Daly River Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

28.1%

Australian

25.2%

English

14.8%

Irish

8.9%

Dutch

4.4%

German

4.4%

Italian

4.4%

Scottish

4.4%

Filipino

3.0%

South African

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Daly River School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

75.0%

Secondary — Catholic

25.0%

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

Daly River Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.5% 3

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No need for assistance

98.5% 196

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

Daly River Volunteering

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Volunteer

3.9% 3

—

Not a volunteer

96.1% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Daly River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Daly River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

48.5%

Walked only

24.2%

Car (passenger)

15.2%

Did not go to work

12.1%

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

Daly River Car Ownership

0 vehicles

8.1%

1 vehicle

51.4%

2 vehicles

18.9%

3 vehicles

13.5%

4+ vehicles

8.1%

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

Daly River Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

20.0%

2 bedrooms

51.4%

3 bedrooms

20.0%

4 bedrooms

8.6%

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

Daly River Population Mobility

22.9%

moved in the last year

22.6%

moved in the last 5 years

51.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Daly River Indigenous Population

36.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

119

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Daly River Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer

Diabetes

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Daly River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

26.0%

$400-$499/wk

11.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

15.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$3,500+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Daly River Family Structure

Couple — no children

51.9%

Couple — children under 15

48.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Daly River Military Service

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Previously served

7.3% 6

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Never served

92.7% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Daly River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.1% 6

—

Did not provide

92.9% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Daly River Children Ever Born

No children

62.5%

3 children

37.5%

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

Daly River When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

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

Daly River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.0%

5–14 hours

23.8%

15–29 hours

12.5%

30+ hours

5.0%

Did not do domestic work

33.8%

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

Daly River Household Size

1 person

44.1%

2 persons

47.1%

4 persons

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Daly River Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NT

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

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

Daly River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Daly River Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $979/wk

Median Rent $90/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.2%

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

If you earn X in Daly River

Your weekly income

≈ $4,242/month

Median rent $90/wk

Left after rent $889/wk

Rent share 9.2%

Daly River vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Rakula

Pop: 59 Income: $708/wk Rent: $80/wk

Wilora

Pop: 59 Income: $274/wk Rent: $75/wk

Weddell

Pop: 61 Income: $825/wk Rent: $275/wk

Tara (NT)

Pop: 62 Income: $369/wk Rent: $70/wk

Birdum

Pop: 63 Income: $866/wk

Stapleton

Pop: 63 Income: $662/wk Rent: $577/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Daly River

What is the population of Daly River NT?

The population of Daly River NT is 116 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².Daly River is ranked #8,532 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Daly River?

The median personal income in Daly River NT is $596 per week, or $30,992 per year.The median household income is $979 per week.Family income is $1,291 per week.Daly River is ranked #7,149 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Daly River?

Median rent in Daly River NT is $90 per week ($390 per month).Rent represents 9.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Daly River ranks #8,693 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Daly River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Daly River NT is $1,312. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Daly River?

The median age in Daly River NT is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Daly River a good suburb to live in?

Daly River is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 116.The median income is $596/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.2% 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: 70071. All dollar figures in AUD.