Suburbs Engawala

Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Engawala NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Engawala NT is 164 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Engawala is $259 per week ($13,468 per year). Median rent in Engawala is $70 per week ($303 per month). Engawala has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Engawala has a population density of 42.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Lutheran (68% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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📍 Engawala, Northern Territory — 22.8035°S, 134.4577°E

🏫 Schools (1)

Engawala Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Engawala Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$259/wk
$13,468 per year
#8881 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$70/wk
$303 per month
#8767 of 14,663
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Median Age
29years
9 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 4.9 · 1.8 per bedroom

Engawala Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.6% (71) Female 56.4% (92)

Population Density

42.9
people per km²
164 people · 3.8 km²

Households

4.9
Avg household size
1.8
Persons per bedroom
$693
Family income/wk

Engawala 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
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Engawala Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Engawala Religion

Lutheran
67.7%
Catholic
10.6%
Not stated
6.2%
No Religion
6.2%
Other Religions Tot
3.7%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
3.7%
Lattr day Snts
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Engawala Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
30.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
30.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
22.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.8%

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

Engawala Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous
50.4%
Other
49.6%

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

Engawala Employment

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Employed full-time
8.2% 10 people
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Employed part-time
18.0% 22 people
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Not in labour force
73.8% 90 people

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

Engawala Qualifications

Certificate I/II
51.3%
Certificate III/IV
48.7%

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

Engawala Occupation

Managers
41.2%
Professionals
23.5%
Community & Personal Service
17.6%
Sales Workers
17.6%

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

Engawala Field of Study

Society & Culture
63.6%
Management & Commerce
36.4%

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

Engawala Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Engawala Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
17.6%
$800-$999/wk
17.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
23.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Engawala Marital Status

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Married
50.4% 67
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Separated
3.8% 5
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Widowed
4.5% 6
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Never married
41.4% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Engawala Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
90.2%
English
3.7%
Australian
2.4%
Scottish
1.8%
Other
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Engawala School & University Attendance

Pre-school
37.5%
Vocational Education
33.3%
Primary — Government
16.7%
Secondary — Government
12.5%

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

Engawala Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 295

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

Engawala Volunteering

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Volunteer
3.8% 5
—
Not a volunteer
96.2% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Engawala How People Get to Work

Walked only
86.7%
Car (driver)
13.3%

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

Engawala Car Ownership

0 vehicles
58.3%
1 vehicle
41.7%

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

Engawala Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
34.5%
3 bedrooms
65.5%

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

Engawala Population Mobility

8.9%
moved in the last year
41.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
28.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Engawala Indigenous Population

96.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
304
Indigenous residents
10
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Engawala Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
7
Heart disease
5
Arthritis
4
Asthma
3

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

Engawala Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.0%
$150-$299/wk
76.9%
$300-$399/wk
4.4%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Engawala Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
43.0%
Couple — no children under 15
21.9%
One parent — children under 15
14.6%
Couple — no children
11.3%
One parent — no children under 15
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Engawala Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
4.8% 6
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Did not provide
95.2% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Engawala Children Ever Born

No children
54.1%
1 child
21.6%
2 children
8.1%
3 children
8.1%
5+ children
8.1%

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

Engawala When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
4

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

Engawala Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
62.6%
5–14 hours
18.7%
15–29 hours
4.9%
30+ hours
8.9%
Did not do domestic work
4.9%

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

Engawala Household Size

1 person
25.7%
2 persons
8.6%
4 persons
8.6%
5 persons
14.3%
6+ persons
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Engawala Where Residents Moved From

Same address
144
Moved — same area (SA2)
10

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

Engawala Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
58.8%
Intact family — other children present
23.5%
Step family — no other children
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Engawala Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
610
avg ICSEA score
33
total students
Alcoota School Government
Combined · T-8 · 33 students
610
ICSEA

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

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Engawala Rent Prices & Affordability

5%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,399/wk
Median Rent $70/wk
Rent-to-Income 5.0%

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

If you earn X in Engawala

≈ $6,062/month
Median rent $70/wk
Left after rent $1,329/wk
Rent share 5.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem
Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $35/wk
Milingimbi
Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $25/wk

Engawala vs State & National Average

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Pop: 82 Income: $268/wk Rent: $100/wk
Finniss Valley
Pop: 84 Income: $830/wk Rent: $100/wk
Dundee Forest
Pop: 85 Income: $469/wk Rent: $250/wk
Wallace Rockhole
Pop: 87 Income: $407/wk Rent: $40/wk
Manton (NT)
Pop: 87 Income: $364/wk Rent: $50/wk
Ti Tree
Pop: 88 Income: $933/wk Rent: $25/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Engawala

What is the population of Engawala NT?

The population of Engawala NT is 164 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 42.9 people per km².Engawala is ranked #7,503 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Engawala?

The median personal income in Engawala NT is $259 per week, or $13,468 per year.The median household income is $1,399 per week.Family income is $693 per week.Engawala is ranked #8,881 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Engawala?

Median rent in Engawala NT is $70 per week ($303 per month).Rent represents 5.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Engawala ranks #8,767 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Engawala?

The median age in Engawala NT is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Engawala a good suburb to live in?

Engawala is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 164.The median income is $259/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.0% 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: 70095. All dollar figures in AUD.