Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Gunyangara NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gunyangara NT is 241 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gunyangara is $332 per week ($17,264 per year). Median rent in Gunyangara is $90 per week ($390 per month). Gunyangara has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Gunyangara has a population density of 83.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Gunyangara Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gunyangara Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$332/wk

$17,264 per year

#8825 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$90/wk

$390 per month

#8693 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: 4.3 · 1.7 per bedroom

Gunyangara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.8% (109) Female 54.2% (129)

Population Density

83.5

people per km²

241 people · 2.9 km²

Households

4.3

Avg household size

1.7

Persons per bedroom

$844

Family income/wk

Gunyangara 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

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gunyangara Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Gunyangara Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Gunyangara Religion

No Religion

38.2%

Christian (other)

21.1%

Uniting Church

10.1%

Other Religions Tot

7.0%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

7.0%

Not stated

6.6%

Catholic

5.7%

Othr Protestnt

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gunyangara Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

27.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.3%

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

Gunyangara Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

51.6%

Other

48.4%

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

Gunyangara Employment

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Employed full-time

14.7% 23 people

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Employed part-time

8.3% 13 people

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Unemployed

7.7% 12 people

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Not in labour force

69.2% 108 people

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

Gunyangara Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.5%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.0%

Certificate I/II

12.5%

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

Gunyangara Occupation

Professionals

37.0%

Managers

18.5%

Labourers

18.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.8%

Community & Personal Service

11.1%

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

Gunyangara Field of Study

Engineering

40.0%

Health

30.0%

Management & Commerce

30.0%

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

Gunyangara Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gunyangara Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

20.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gunyangara Marital Status

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Married

54.5% 97

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Divorced

2.8% 5

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Widowed

5.1% 9

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Never married

37.6% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gunyangara Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

87.4%

English

5.4%

Italian

1.7%

Other

1.7%

Australian

1.3%

German

1.3%

Maori

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gunyangara School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

46.3%

Secondary — Government

29.3%

Pre-school

12.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

12.2%

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

Gunyangara Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.5% 16

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No need for assistance

96.5% 437

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

Gunyangara Volunteering

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Volunteer

2.5% 4

—

Not a volunteer

97.5% 154

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gunyangara How People Get to Work

Car (passenger)

37.8%

Car (driver)

31.1%

Walked only

31.1%

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

Gunyangara Car Ownership

0 vehicles

52.5%

1 vehicle

30.0%

2 vehicles

17.5%

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

Gunyangara Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

14.8%

2 bedrooms

18.5%

3 bedrooms

61.1%

4 bedrooms

5.6%

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

Gunyangara Population Mobility

7.6%

moved in the last year

37.1%

moved in the last 5 years

17.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

30.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gunyangara Indigenous Population

91.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

410

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gunyangara Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Mental health

Asthma

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

Gunyangara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.1%

$1-$149/wk

8.1%

$150-$299/wk

39.5%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

11.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

2.4%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gunyangara Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.7%

One parent — children under 15

30.5%

Couple — no children

13.2%

One parent — no children under 15

10.9%

Couple — no children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gunyangara Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 4

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Never served

97.6% 165

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gunyangara Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.4% 30

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Did not provide

81.6% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gunyangara Children Ever Born

No children

29.1%

1 child

29.1%

2 children

23.6%

3 children

18.2%

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

Gunyangara When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Gunyangara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.7%

5–14 hours

23.6%

15–29 hours

24.8%

30+ hours

30.3%

Did not do domestic work

8.5%

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

Gunyangara Household Size

1 person

14.3%

2 persons

23.2%

3 persons

5.4%

4 persons

12.5%

5 persons

16.1%

6+ persons

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gunyangara Where Residents Moved From

Same address

206

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Gunyangara Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

56.5%

Intact family — other children present

17.4%

Step family — no other children

13.0%

Blended family — no other children

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gunyangara Schools

schools nearby

government

612

avg ICSEA score

total students

Dhupuma Barker Independent

Primary · T-10 · 58 students

612

ICSEA

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

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Gunyangara Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,424/wk

Median Rent $90/wk

Rent-to-Income 6.3%

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

If you earn X in Gunyangara

Your weekly income

≈ $6,171/month

Median rent $90/wk

Left after rent $1,334/wk

Rent share 6.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem

Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $55/wk

Gunbalanya

Income: $276/wk Rent: $70/wk Save: $20/wk

Gunyangara vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Kunparrka

Pop: 121 Income: $225/wk Rent: $62/wk

Pigeon Hole

Pop: 121 Income: $267/wk Rent: $90/wk

Newcastle Waters

Pop: 122 Income: $697/wk Rent: $25/wk

Imanpa

Pop: 124 Income: $273/wk Rent: $50/wk

Victoria River

Pop: 126 Income: $955/wk Rent: $35/wk

Lake Bennett

Pop: 129 Income: $710/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gunyangara

What is the population of Gunyangara NT?

The population of Gunyangara NT is 241 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 83.5 people per km².Gunyangara is ranked #6,502 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gunyangara?

The median personal income in Gunyangara NT is $332 per week, or $17,264 per year.The median household income is $1,424 per week.Family income is $844 per week.Gunyangara is ranked #8,825 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gunyangara?

Median rent in Gunyangara NT is $90 per week ($390 per month).Rent represents 6.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gunyangara ranks #8,693 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Gunyangara?

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

Is Gunyangara a good suburb to live in?

Gunyangara is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 241.The median income is $332/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.3% 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: 70118. All dollar figures in AUD.