Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Farrar NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Farrar NT is 1,650 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Farrar is $1,172 per week ($60,944 per year). Median rent in Farrar is $455 per week ($1,972 per month). Farrar has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Farrar has a population density of 1121.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Farrar is India. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Farrar is $2,167.

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Farrar Population

residents (Census 2021)

Farrar Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,172/wk

$60,944 per year

#489 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$455/wk

$1,972 per month

#1017 of 14,663

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Median Age

32years

6 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Farrar Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (797) Female 51.7% (852)

Population Density

1121.8

people per km²

1,650 people · 1.5 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,741

Family income/wk

Farrar 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Farrar Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

18.5% 51 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

81.5% 225 dwellings

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

Farrar Country of Birth

Australia

90.1%

India

3.1%

England

2.6%

Bangladesh

1.2%

Indonesia

1.1%

Germany

0.8%

Fiji

0.6%

China

0.5%

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

Farrar Religion

No Religion

51.1%

Catholic

20.1%

Anglican

9.5%

Not stated

8.5%

Christian (other)

3.2%

Islam

3.0%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Hinduism

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Farrar Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.4%

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

Farrar Languages Spoken at Home

Other

28.2%

SAL Tot

15.4%

SAL Tagalog

12.8%

Bengali

10.3%

Hindi

9.0%

IAL Nepali

9.0%

IAL Punjabi

7.7%

Greek

7.7%

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

Farrar Employment

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Employed full-time

55.9% 611 people

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Employed part-time

16.4% 179 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 25 people

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Not in labour force

25.4% 278 people

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

Farrar Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.8%

Bachelor Degree

21.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.7%

Postgraduate Degree

6.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.1%

Certificate I/II

3.7%

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

Farrar Occupation

Professionals

20.2%

Community & Personal Service

19.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.1%

Clerical & Administrative

16.1%

Managers

13.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.4%

Sales Workers

4.1%

Labourers

3.3%

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

Farrar Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.7%

Engineering

20.5%

Society & Culture

15.2%

Health

10.9%

Education

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.5%

Architecture & Building

4.6%

Information Technology

2.6%

Agriculture & Environment

2.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.4%

Creative Arts

1.4%

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

Farrar Dwelling Types

Separate house

79.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

18.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Farrar Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

0.9%

$650-$799/wk

1.1%

$800-$999/wk

1.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.1%

$4,000+/wk

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Farrar Marital Status

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Married

41.8% 508

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Separated

3.7% 45

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Divorced

7.0% 85

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Widowed

4.5% 55

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Never married

43.0% 523

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Farrar Ancestry

Australian

30.2%

English

24.6%

Other

12.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.4%

Scottish

5.6%

Irish

5.3%

Filipino

3.3%

German

3.2%

Indian

2.0%

Chinese

1.9%

Italian

1.8%

Greek

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Farrar School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.3%

Pre-school

15.1%

Secondary — Government

15.1%

Vocational Education

11.5%

Secondary — Catholic

9.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.1%

Primary — Catholic

5.4%

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

Farrar Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

9.4% 290

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No need for assistance

90.6% 2,788

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

Farrar Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.1% 171

—

Not a volunteer

84.9% 961

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Farrar Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.9%

$800-$999/mo

2.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

22.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Farrar How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.2%

Did not go to work

9.3%

Car (passenger)

5.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.4%

Walked only

1.4%

Other

1.2%

Bus

1.2%

Truck

0.5%

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

Farrar Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.2%

1 vehicle

23.4%

2 vehicles

55.4%

3 vehicles

14.5%

4+ vehicles

5.5%

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

Farrar Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.4%

2 bedrooms

8.2%

3 bedrooms

36.7%

4 bedrooms

46.9%

5 bedrooms

5.7%

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

Farrar Population Mobility

21.0%

moved in the last year

57.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Farrar Indigenous Population

11.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

359

Indigenous residents

2,741

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Farrar Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

120

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Dementia

Lung condition

Stroke

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Farrar Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.0%

$1-$149/wk

2.4%

$150-$299/wk

3.7%

$300-$399/wk

0.8%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

1.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Farrar Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

58.4%

Couple — no children

19.0%

One parent — children under 15

8.6%

Couple — no children under 15

8.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Farrar Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

3.5% 40

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.8% 9

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Previously served

5.4% 61

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Never served

90.3% 1,028

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Farrar Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.3% 116

—

Did not provide

89.7% 1,011

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Farrar Children Ever Born

No children

35.5%

1 child

15.8%

2 children

27.3%

3 children

16.2%

4 children

4.1%

5+ children

1.1%

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

Farrar When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Farrar Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.3%

5–14 hours

32.4%

15–29 hours

9.9%

30+ hours

7.1%

Did not do domestic work

28.4%

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

Farrar Household Size

1 person

15.3%

2 persons

32.6%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

21.8%

5 persons

9.8%

6+ persons

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Farrar Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,199

Moved from NT

170

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

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

Farrar Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.8%

Step family — no other children

15.6%

Blended family — no other children

5.2%

Intact family — other children present

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Farrar Schools

schools nearby

government

930

avg ICSEA score

6,043

total students

Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · T-6 · 379 students

1027

ICSEA

Good Shepherd Lutheran College Independent

Combined · T-12 · 1,117 students

1025

ICSEA

Durack Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 474 students

1017

ICSEA

MacKillop Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 795 students

1001

ICSEA

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · T-6 · 165 students

983

ICSEA

Bakewell Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 616 students

978

ICSEA

Driver Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 409 students

914

ICSEA

Palmerston College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,267 students

884

ICSEA

Woodroffe Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 327 students

842

ICSEA

Gray Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 283 students

808

ICSEA

Moulden Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 211 students

753

ICSEA

Good Shepherd Lutheran College - Palmerston Campus Independent

Primary

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

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Farrar Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,573/wk

Median Rent $455/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.7%

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

If you earn X in Farrar

Your weekly income

≈ $11,150/month

Median rent $455/wk

Left after rent $2,118/wk

Rent share 17.7%

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Income: $984/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $135/wk

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Income: $977/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $55/wk

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Income: $1,308/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $225/wk

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Income: $1,011/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $105/wk

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Woodroffe

Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $360/wk Save: $95/wk

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Income: $1,340/wk Rent: $265/wk Save: $190/wk

Farrar vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Tindal

Pop: 850 Income: $1,513/wk Rent: $260/wk

Yulara

Pop: 853 Income: $1,019/wk Rent: $134/wk

Berry Springs

Pop: 870 Income: $1,048/wk Rent: $300/wk

Angurugu

Pop: 883 Income: $273/wk Rent: $70/wk

Hugh

Pop: 895 Income: $398/wk Rent: $30/wk

Woolner

Pop: 962 Income: $1,425/wk Rent: $440/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Farrar

What is the population of Farrar NT?

The population of Farrar NT is 1,650 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1121.8 people per km².Farrar is ranked #3,276 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Farrar?

The median personal income in Farrar NT is $1,172 per week, or $60,944 per year.The median household income is $2,573 per week.Family income is $2,741 per week.Farrar is ranked #489 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Farrar?

Median rent in Farrar NT is $455 per week ($1,972 per month).Rent represents 17.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Farrar ranks #1,017 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Farrar?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Farrar NT is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Farrar?

The median age in Farrar NT is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Farrar a good suburb to live in?

Farrar is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 1,650.The median income is $1,172/wk, which is above the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.7% 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: 70098. All dollar figures in AUD.