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Girraween NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Girraween NT is 1,668 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Girraween is $1,256 per week ($65,312 per year). Median rent in Girraween is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Girraween has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Girraween has a population density of 70.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Girraween is England. The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Girraween is $2,500.

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Girraween Population

residents (Census 2021)

Girraween Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,256/wk

$65,312 per year

#331 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$420/wk

$1,820 per month

#1513 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,500/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Girraween Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (851) Female 49.0% (816)

Population Density

70.7

people per km²

1,668 people · 23.6 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$3,071

Family income/wk

Girraween 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)

Girraween Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

30.3% 128 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

69.7% 295 dwellings

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

Girraween Country of Birth

Australia

95.1%

England

4.3%

Germany

0.5%

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

Girraween Religion

No Religion

58.3%

Catholic

13.3%

Anglican

11.4%

Not stated

9.3%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.9%

Baptist

1.8%

Lutheran

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Girraween Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.9%

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

Girraween Languages Spoken at Home

Other

47.1%

Australian Indigenous

35.3%

Afrikaans

17.6%

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

Girraween Employment

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Employed full-time

57.3% 666 people

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Employed part-time

19.5% 227 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 23 people

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Not in labour force

21.2% 247 people

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

Girraween Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.7%

Bachelor Degree

17.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.1%

Postgraduate Degree

3.2%

Certificate I/II

2.9%

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

Girraween Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.7%

Managers

19.5%

Professionals

18.9%

Clerical & Administrative

14.7%

Community & Personal Service

11.4%

Labourers

4.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.2%

Sales Workers

2.9%

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

Girraween Field of Study

Engineering

28.2%

Management & Commerce

23.6%

Education

9.4%

Health

9.3%

Society & Culture

8.1%

Architecture & Building

8.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.2%

Agriculture & Environment

4.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.3%

Information Technology

1.1%

Creative Arts

0.7%

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

Girraween Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Girraween Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.7%

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

1.4%

$400-$499/wk

0.9%

$500-$649/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

1.4%

$800-$999/wk

3.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.1%

$4,000+/wk

30.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Girraween Marital Status

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Married

48.1% 640

↔️

Separated

3.5% 46

📋

Divorced

7.0% 93

🕊️

Widowed

2.0% 26

👤

Never married

39.5% 526

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Girraween Ancestry

Australian

34.2%

English

28.2%

Irish

8.4%

Scottish

8.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.7%

Other

5.4%

German

4.9%

Italian

1.7%

Dutch

1.3%

New Zealander

0.6%

Polish

0.6%

Filipino

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Girraween School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.7%

Secondary — Government

21.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.5%

Vocational Education

6.9%

Primary — Catholic

6.0%

Pre-school

5.5%

Secondary — Catholic

4.7%

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

Girraween Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.6% 113

✅

No need for assistance

96.4% 3,042

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

Girraween Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.6% 204

—

Not a volunteer

83.4% 1,027

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Girraween Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

1.3%

$450-$599/mo

1.7%

$600-$799/mo

3.0%

$800-$999/mo

3.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

8.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

21.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

24.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Girraween How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.2%

Did not go to work

11.3%

Car (passenger)

5.1%

Truck

1.5%

Walked only

1.2%

Other

1.2%

Bus

0.6%

Bicycle

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

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

Girraween Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.4%

1 vehicle

15.3%

2 vehicles

36.7%

3 vehicles

21.4%

4+ vehicles

25.2%

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

Girraween Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.9%

2 bedrooms

11.6%

3 bedrooms

39.2%

4 bedrooms

28.0%

5 bedrooms

9.2%

6+ bedrooms

5.1%

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

Girraween Population Mobility

10.1%

moved in the last year

28.5%

moved in the last 5 years

2.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

75.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Girraween Indigenous Population

9.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

283

Indigenous residents

2,839

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Girraween Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Dementia

Kidney disease

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

Girraween Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

6.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

18.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Girraween Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.3%

Couple — no children

25.8%

Couple — no children under 15

18.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Girraween Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.6% 8

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 3

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Previously served

5.4% 67

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Never served

93.7% 1,166

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Girraween Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.9% 134

—

Did not provide

89.1% 1,100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Girraween Children Ever Born

No children

32.5%

1 child

9.8%

2 children

31.6%

3 children

17.3%

4 children

7.1%

5+ children

1.7%

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

Girraween When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

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

Girraween Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.4%

5–14 hours

36.3%

15–29 hours

14.6%

30+ hours

8.4%

Did not do domestic work

18.3%

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

Girraween Household Size

1 person

12.9%

2 persons

32.7%

3 persons

14.9%

4 persons

22.9%

5 persons

11.6%

6+ persons

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Girraween Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,392

Moved from NT

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

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

Girraween Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.3%

Step family — no other children

18.8%

Blended family — no other children

4.5%

Intact family — other children present

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Girraween Schools

schools nearby

government

978

avg ICSEA score

312

total students

Girraween Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 312 students

978

ICSEA

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

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Girraween Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,992/wk

Median Rent $420/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.0%

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

If you earn X in Girraween

Your weekly income

≈ $12,965/month

Median rent $420/wk

Left after rent $2,572/wk

Rent share 14.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $1,077/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $170/wk

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Income: $1,322/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $1,118/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $20/wk

Marrara

Income: $1,137/wk Rent: $370/wk Save: $50/wk

Anula

Income: $1,034/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $20/wk

Jingili

Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $20/wk

Parap

Income: $1,281/wk Rent: $415/wk Save: $5/wk

Rapid Creek

Income: $1,229/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $70/wk

Girraween 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 Girraween

What is the population of Girraween NT?

The population of Girraween NT is 1,668 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 70.7 people per km².Girraween is ranked #3,262 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Girraween?

The median personal income in Girraween NT is $1,256 per week, or $65,312 per year.The median household income is $2,992 per week.Family income is $3,071 per week.Girraween is ranked #331 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Girraween?

Median rent in Girraween NT is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 14.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Girraween ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Girraween?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Girraween 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 Girraween?

The median age in Girraween NT is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Girraween a good suburb to live in?

Girraween is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 1,668.The median income is $1,256/wk, which is above the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.0% 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: 70110. All dollar figures in AUD.