Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Elliott NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Elliott NT is 287 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Elliott is $302 per week ($15,704 per year). Median rent in Elliott is $129 per week ($559 per month). Elliott has a median age of 28 years, younger than the national median of 38. Elliott has a population density of 95.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (66% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Elliott Population

residents (Census 2021)

Elliott Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$302/wk

$15,704 per year

#8846 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$129/wk

$559 per month

#8462 of 14,663

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Median Age

28years

10 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: —

Elliott Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (142) Female 51.7% (152)

Population Density

95.8

people per km²

287 people · 3.0 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$762

Family income/wk

Elliott 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Elliott Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 5 dwellings

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

Elliott Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Elliott Religion

No Religion

65.6%

Christian (other)

13.1%

Othr Protestnt

11.0%

Not stated

5.0%

Catholic

4.3%

Anglican

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Elliott Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

39.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

24.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.1%

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

Elliott Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

53.6%

Other

46.4%

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

Elliott Employment

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Employed full-time

19.7% 36 people

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Employed part-time

16.4% 30 people

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Not in labour force

63.9% 117 people

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

Elliott Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.5%

Certificate I/II

24.2%

Bachelor Degree

12.1%

Postgraduate Degree

7.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

4.5%

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

Elliott Occupation

Professionals

37.8%

Community & Personal Service

37.8%

Labourers

13.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.8%

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

Elliott Field of Study

Society & Culture

20.8%

Education

18.8%

Architecture & Building

14.6%

Management & Commerce

14.6%

Health

12.5%

Engineering

10.4%

Agriculture & Environment

8.3%

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

Elliott Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Elliott Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

13.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$800-$999/wk

15.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Elliott Marital Status

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Married

37.8% 82

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Separated

6.0% 13

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Divorced

6.0% 13

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Widowed

5.5% 12

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Never married

44.7% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Elliott Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

80.3%

English

6.3%

Australian

3.9%

Scottish

3.9%

Irish

2.6%

Chinese

2.0%

Other

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Elliott School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

82.9%

Vocational Education

7.1%

Pre-school

5.7%

Secondary — Catholic

4.3%

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

Elliott Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.6% 9

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No need for assistance

98.4% 542

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

Elliott Volunteering

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Volunteer

5.0% 9

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Not a volunteer

95.0% 170

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Elliott How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

41.6%

Walked only

32.5%

Car (passenger)

14.3%

Did not go to work

6.5%

Bus

5.2%

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

Elliott Car Ownership

0 vehicles

33.3%

1 vehicle

41.3%

2 vehicles

20.6%

3 vehicles

4.8%

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

Elliott Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

18.0%

3 bedrooms

52.5%

4 bedrooms

16.4%

5 bedrooms

13.1%

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

Elliott Population Mobility

10.0%

moved in the last year

25.3%

moved in the last 5 years

35.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Elliott Indigenous Population

87.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

494

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Elliott Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Mental health

Kidney disease

Asthma

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

Elliott Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$1-$149/wk

2.0%

$150-$299/wk

51.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

4.1%

$800-$999/wk

4.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Elliott Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.4%

One parent — children under 15

28.5%

Couple — no children

10.8%

One parent — no children under 15

8.0%

Couple — no children under 15

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Elliott Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.1% 13

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Did not provide

92.9% 169

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Elliott Children Ever Born

No children

40.0%

1 child

16.0%

2 children

28.0%

3 children

6.0%

5+ children

10.0%

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

Elliott When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Elliott Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.9%

5–14 hours

26.2%

15–29 hours

16.0%

30+ hours

15.0%

Did not do domestic work

21.9%

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

Elliott Household Size

1 person

17.9%

2 persons

16.1%

3 persons

19.6%

4 persons

19.6%

5 persons

5.4%

6+ persons

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Elliott Where Residents Moved From

Same address

244

Moved from NT

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Elliott Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

54.8%

Step family — no other children

12.9%

Other couple — children only

12.9%

Blended family — no other children

9.7%

Intact family — other children present

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Elliott Schools

schools nearby

government

611

avg ICSEA score

total students

Elliott School Government

Combined · T-10 · 70 students

611

ICSEA

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

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Elliott Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,093/wk

Median Rent $129/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.8%

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

If you earn X in Elliott

Your weekly income

≈ $4,736/month

Median rent $129/wk

Left after rent $964/wk

Rent share 11.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem

Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $94/wk

Gunbalanya

Income: $276/wk Rent: $70/wk Save: $59/wk

Maningrida

Income: $256/wk Rent: $90/wk Save: $39/wk

Elliott vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Wagait Beach

Pop: 422 Income: $826/wk Rent: $250/wk

Kintore

Pop: 420 Income: $246/wk Rent: $100/wk

Umbakumba

Pop: 419 Income: $133/wk Rent: $125/wk

Milikapiti

Pop: 414 Income: $255/wk Rent: $70/wk

Casuarina (NT)

Pop: 406 Income: $618/wk Rent: $460/wk

Batchelor

Pop: 396 Income: $542/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elliott

What is the population of Elliott NT?

The population of Elliott NT is 287 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 95.8 people per km².Elliott is ranked #6,108 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Elliott?

The median personal income in Elliott NT is $302 per week, or $15,704 per year.The median household income is $1,093 per week.Family income is $762 per week.Elliott is ranked #8,846 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Elliott?

Median rent in Elliott NT is $129 per week ($559 per month).Rent represents 11.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Elliott ranks #8,462 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Elliott?

The median age in Elliott NT is 28 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Elliott a good suburb to live in?

Elliott is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 287.The median income is $302/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.8% 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: 70091. All dollar figures in AUD.