Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Finke NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Finke NT is 191 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Finke is $254 per week ($13,208 per year). Median rent in Finke is $75 per week ($325 per month). Finke has a median age of 28 years, younger than the national median of 38. Finke has a population density of 6.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Finke Population

residents (Census 2021)

Finke Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$254/wk

$13,208 per year

#8887 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$75/wk

$325 per month

#8744 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: 3.7 · 1.2 per bedroom

Finke Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.4% (107) Female 44.6% (86)

Population Density

6.6

people per km²

191 people · 28.8 km²

Households

3.7

Avg household size

1.2

Persons per bedroom

$710

Family income/wk

Finke Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

60-64

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Finke Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Finke Religion

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

35.6%

Not stated

31.4%

Uniting Church

11.2%

Catholic

10.6%

No Religion

9.0%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Finke Education Level

Year 9 or equivalent

31.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

26.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

14.0%

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

Finke Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.8%

Australian Indigenous

49.2%

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

Finke Employment

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Employed full-time

10.4% 13 people

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Employed part-time

10.4% 13 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 3 people

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Not in labour force

76.8% 96 people

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

Finke Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.4%

Bachelor Degree

27.3%

Certificate I/II

27.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

9.1%

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

Finke Occupation

Community & Personal Service

35.0%

Professionals

30.0%

Managers

20.0%

Labourers

15.0%

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

Finke Field of Study

Management & Commerce

56.3%

Society & Culture

43.8%

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

Finke Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Finke Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

10.9%

$400-$499/wk

15.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.7%

$800-$999/wk

26.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Finke Marital Status

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Married

48.6% 69

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Separated

4.2% 6

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Divorced

7.7% 11

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Widowed

7.0% 10

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Never married

32.4% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Finke Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

90.6%

English

4.5%

Scottish

2.0%

Australian

1.5%

Other

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Finke School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

59.0%

Secondary — Government

17.9%

Pre-school

15.4%

Primary — Catholic

7.7%

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

Finke Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.7% 10

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No need for assistance

97.3% 354

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

Finke Volunteering

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Volunteer

6.0% 8

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Not a volunteer

94.0% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Finke How People Get to Work

Walked only

87.1%

Car (driver)

12.9%

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

Finke Car Ownership

0 vehicles

82.9%

1 vehicle

17.1%

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

Finke Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

19.0%

3 bedrooms

52.4%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

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

Finke Population Mobility

27.6%

moved in the last year

24.1%

moved in the last 5 years

13.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

26.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Finke Indigenous Population

95.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

360

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Finke Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Finke Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

2.6%

$1-$149/wk

7.9%

$150-$299/wk

63.2%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Finke Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

58.3%

One parent — children under 15

15.9%

Couple — no children

13.9%

Couple — no children under 15

7.9%

One parent — no children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Finke Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.3% 26

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Did not provide

80.7% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Finke Children Ever Born

No children

31.4%

1 child

34.3%

2 children

8.6%

3 children

25.7%

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

Finke Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

34.8%

5–14 hours

32.6%

15–29 hours

8.3%

30+ hours

7.6%

Did not do domestic work

16.7%

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

Finke Household Size

1 person

13.6%

2 persons

20.5%

3 persons

6.8%

4 persons

20.5%

5 persons

22.7%

6+ persons

15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Finke Where Residents Moved From

Same address

139

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

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

Finke Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.0%

Step family — no other children

12.0%

Intact family — other children present

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Finke Schools

schools nearby

government

678

avg ICSEA score

total students

Finke School Government

Combined · T-7 · 39 students

678

ICSEA

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

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Finke Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $850/wk

Median Rent $75/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.8%

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

If you earn X in Finke

Your weekly income

≈ $3,683/month

Median rent $75/wk

Left after rent $775/wk

Rent share 8.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem

Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $40/wk

Milingimbi

Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $30/wk

Gunbalanya

Income: $276/wk Rent: $70/wk Save: $5/wk

Finke vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Bynoe

Pop: 98 Income: $669/wk Rent: $353/wk

Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (NT)

Pop: 99 Income: $1,478/wk

Eva Valley

Pop: 101 Income: $560/wk Rent: $400/wk

Hart (NT)

Pop: 105 Income: $389/wk Rent: $53/wk

Milyakburra

Pop: 106 Income: $241/wk Rent: $60/wk

Gregory (NT)

Pop: 107 Income: $347/wk Rent: $20/wk

Compare Finke

Finke vs Bynoe →Finke vs Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (NT) →Finke vs Eva Valley →Finke vs Hart (NT) →

Frequently Asked Questions About Finke

What is the population of Finke NT?

The population of Finke NT is 191 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.6 people per km².Finke is ranked #7,076 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Finke?

The median personal income in Finke NT is $254 per week, or $13,208 per year.The median household income is $850 per week.Family income is $710 per week.Finke is ranked #8,887 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Finke?

Median rent in Finke NT is $75 per week ($325 per month).Rent represents 8.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Finke ranks #8,744 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Finke?

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

Is Finke a good suburb to live in?

Finke is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 191.The median income is $254/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.8% 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: 70099. All dollar figures in AUD.