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East Arnhem NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of East Arnhem NT is 1,194 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in East Arnhem is $281 per week ($14,612 per year). Median rent in East Arnhem is $35 per week ($152 per month). East Arnhem has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. East Arnhem has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Uniting Church (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Arnhem is $2,500.

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East Arnhem Population

residents (Census 2021)

East Arnhem Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$281/wk

$14,612 per year

#8860 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$35/wk

$152 per month

#8838 of 14,663

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Median Age

27years

11 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,500/mo

Avg household size: 4.9 · 1.7 per bedroom

East Arnhem Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (601) Female 49.6% (591)

Population Density

0.0

people per km²

1,194 people · 30871.2 km²

Households

4.9

Avg household size

1.7

Persons per bedroom

$774

Family income/wk

East Arnhem 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

East Arnhem Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 20 dwellings

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

East Arnhem Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

East Arnhem Religion

Uniting Church

33.0%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

23.5%

Other Religions Tot

23.5%

No Religion

7.6%

Not stated

5.2%

Christian (other)

4.7%

Catholic

1.4%

SB OSB NRA OSB

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

East Arnhem Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

37.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

20.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.9%

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

East Arnhem Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.8%

Other

49.2%

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

East Arnhem Employment

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Employed full-time

10.2% 85 people

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Employed part-time

7.8% 65 people

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Unemployed

7.6% 63 people

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Not in labour force

74.4% 618 people

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

East Arnhem Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

32.5%

Certificate I/II

31.3%

Bachelor Degree

15.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.0%

Postgraduate Degree

3.8%

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

East Arnhem Occupation

Professionals

56.4%

Community & Personal Service

17.9%

Managers

10.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.7%

Clerical & Administrative

7.7%

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

East Arnhem Field of Study

Education

47.6%

Agriculture & Environment

26.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

16.7%

Society & Culture

9.5%

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

East Arnhem Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

East Arnhem Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

2.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

11.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.3%

$4,000+/wk

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

East Arnhem Marital Status

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Married

45.8% 417

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Separated

3.4% 31

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Divorced

1.3% 12

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Widowed

8.6% 78

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Never married

40.9% 373

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

East Arnhem Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

95.7%

Other

1.3%

English

1.2%

Scottish

0.8%

Australian

0.6%

Maori

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

East Arnhem School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.0%

Secondary — Government

19.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

16.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.8%

Pre-school

9.5%

Vocational Education

4.7%

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

East Arnhem Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.9% 108

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No need for assistance

95.1% 2,118

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

East Arnhem Volunteering

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Volunteer

8.8% 73

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Not a volunteer

91.2% 754

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

East Arnhem How People Get to Work

Walked only

59.1%

Car (passenger)

22.0%

Car (driver)

15.9%

Other

3.0%

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

East Arnhem Car Ownership

0 vehicles

54.8%

1 vehicle

35.7%

2 vehicles

6.4%

3 vehicles

3.2%

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

East Arnhem Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.1%

2 bedrooms

30.6%

3 bedrooms

38.9%

4 bedrooms

21.7%

5 bedrooms

1.9%

6+ bedrooms

1.9%

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

East Arnhem Population Mobility

15.5%

moved in the last year

19.7%

moved in the last 5 years

28.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

24.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

East Arnhem Indigenous Population

96.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

2,253

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

East Arnhem Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Asthma

Mental health

Lung condition

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

East Arnhem Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

52.8%

$300-$399/wk

12.9%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

2.9%

$800-$999/wk

0.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

1.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

0.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

0.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

0.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

East Arnhem Family Structure

One parent — children under 15

36.8%

Couple — children under 15

36.5%

Couple — no children under 15

10.8%

Couple — no children

9.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

East Arnhem Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.7% 6

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Never served

99.3% 850

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

East Arnhem Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

20.3% 170

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Did not provide

79.7% 669

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

East Arnhem Children Ever Born

No children

38.1%

1 child

20.0%

2 children

19.7%

3 children

11.7%

4 children

6.0%

5+ children

4.4%

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

East Arnhem When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015

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

East Arnhem Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.8%

5–14 hours

37.7%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

8.6%

Did not do domestic work

16.4%

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

East Arnhem Household Size

1 person

3.4%

2 persons

15.5%

3 persons

12.1%

4 persons

16.7%

5 persons

10.3%

6+ persons

42.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

East Arnhem Where Residents Moved From

Same address

962

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

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

East Arnhem Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.6%

Intact family — other children present

9.6%

Other couple — children only

7.4%

Blended family — no other children

3.2%

Blended family — other children present

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

East Arnhem Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,224/wk

Median Rent $35/wk

Rent-to-Income 2.9%

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

If you earn X in East Arnhem

Your weekly income

≈ $5,304/month

Median rent $35/wk

Left after rent $1,189/wk

Rent share 2.9%

East Arnhem vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Santa Teresa

Pop: 609 Income: $275/wk Rent: $85/wk

Darwin River

Pop: 627 Income: $839/wk Rent: $268/wk

The Narrows (NT)

Pop: 632 Income: $848/wk Rent: $300/wk

Miniyeri

Pop: 650 Income: $237/wk Rent: $70/wk

Lajamanu

Pop: 655 Income: $196/wk Rent: $70/wk

Yirrkala

Pop: 657 Income: $338/wk Rent: $83/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Arnhem

What is the population of East Arnhem NT?

The population of East Arnhem NT is 1,194 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².East Arnhem is ranked #3,713 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in East Arnhem?

The median personal income in East Arnhem NT is $281 per week, or $14,612 per year.The median household income is $1,224 per week.Family income is $774 per week.East Arnhem is ranked #8,860 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in East Arnhem?

Median rent in East Arnhem NT is $35 per week ($152 per month).Rent represents 2.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.East Arnhem ranks #8,838 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in East Arnhem?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Arnhem NT is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in East Arnhem?

The median age in East Arnhem NT is 27 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is East Arnhem a good suburb to live in?

East Arnhem is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 1,194.The median income is $281/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (2.9% 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: 70086. All dollar figures in AUD.