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Hermannsburg NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hermannsburg NT is 551 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hermannsburg is $292 per week ($15,184 per year). Median rent in Hermannsburg is $90 per week ($390 per month). Hermannsburg has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Hermannsburg has a population density of 41.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Lutheran (82% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Hermannsburg Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hermannsburg Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$292/wk

$15,184 per year

#8852 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$90/wk

$390 per month

#8693 of 14,663

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Median Age

27years

11 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.9 · 1.3 per bedroom

Hermannsburg Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.0% (245) Female 56.0% (312)

Population Density

41.4

people per km²

551 people · 13.3 km²

Households

3.9

Avg household size

1.3

Persons per bedroom

$768

Family income/wk

Hermannsburg 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hermannsburg Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Hermannsburg Religion

Lutheran

81.8%

No Religion

8.8%

Not stated

2.5%

Catholic

2.2%

Hinduism

1.6%

Anglican

1.1%

Baptist

1.1%

Uniting Church

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hermannsburg Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

34.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

30.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

23.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.9%

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

Hermannsburg Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.2%

Other

49.8%

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

Hermannsburg Employment

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Employed full-time

15.6% 60 people

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Employed part-time

9.4% 36 people

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Unemployed

8.8% 34 people

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Not in labour force

66.2% 255 people

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

Hermannsburg Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

32.1%

Certificate I/II

28.4%

Bachelor Degree

19.8%

Postgraduate Degree

9.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.9%

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

Hermannsburg Occupation

Professionals

54.7%

Community & Personal Service

22.6%

Managers

17.0%

Clerical & Administrative

5.7%

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

Hermannsburg Field of Study

Health

27.7%

Education

23.1%

Society & Culture

12.3%

Agriculture & Environment

10.8%

Creative Arts

10.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

9.2%

Management & Commerce

6.2%

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

Hermannsburg Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hermannsburg Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

13.3%

$800-$999/wk

15.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hermannsburg Marital Status

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Married

54.3% 221

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Separated

3.4% 14

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Divorced

2.2% 9

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Widowed

4.4% 18

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Never married

35.6% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hermannsburg Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

86.7%

English

3.2%

Australian

3.0%

Scottish

1.6%

Irish

1.4%

Other

1.2%

French

1.1%

German

1.1%

Indian

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hermannsburg School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

56.5%

Secondary — Government

26.1%

Pre-school

13.9%

Secondary — Catholic

3.5%

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

Hermannsburg Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.9% 20

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No need for assistance

98.1% 1,026

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

Hermannsburg Volunteering

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Volunteer

6.2% 24

—

Not a volunteer

93.8% 366

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hermannsburg How People Get to Work

Walked only

48.3%

Car (driver)

40.2%

Bus

5.7%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

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

Hermannsburg Car Ownership

0 vehicles

42.9%

1 vehicle

43.7%

2 vehicles

7.6%

3 vehicles

5.9%

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

Hermannsburg Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.4%

2 bedrooms

27.4%

3 bedrooms

48.7%

4 bedrooms

19.5%

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

Hermannsburg Population Mobility

17.2%

moved in the last year

24.6%

moved in the last 5 years

26.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

32.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hermannsburg Indigenous Population

92.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

984

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hermannsburg Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

Mental health

Kidney disease

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

Hermannsburg Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.7%

$1-$149/wk

6.1%

$150-$299/wk

51.8%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

2.3%

$800-$999/wk

2.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

1.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

1.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hermannsburg Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

52.5%

One parent — children under 15

20.3%

Couple — no children

16.3%

One parent — no children under 15

6.3%

Couple — no children under 15

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hermannsburg Military Service

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Previously served

0.8% 3

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Never served

99.2% 379

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hermannsburg Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

4.0% 15

—

Did not provide

96.0% 363

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hermannsburg Children Ever Born

No children

34.6%

1 child

13.7%

2 children

25.8%

3 children

13.2%

4 children

9.9%

5+ children

2.7%

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

Hermannsburg When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

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

Hermannsburg Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

52.8%

5–14 hours

31.0%

15–29 hours

5.1%

Did not do domestic work

11.1%

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

Hermannsburg Household Size

1 person

23.7%

2 persons

19.5%

3 persons

5.9%

4 persons

7.6%

5 persons

11.9%

6+ persons

31.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hermannsburg Where Residents Moved From

Same address

437

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from QLD

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

Hermannsburg Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

67.2%

Intact family — other children present

10.9%

Step family — other children present

7.8%

Other couple — children only

7.8%

Step family — no other children

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hermannsburg Schools

schools nearby

government

613

avg ICSEA score

155

total students

Ntaria School Government

Combined · T-12 · 155 students

613

ICSEA

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

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Hermannsburg Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,218/wk

Median Rent $90/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.4%

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

If you earn X in Hermannsburg

Your weekly income

≈ $5,278/month

Median rent $90/wk

Left after rent $1,128/wk

Rent share 7.4%

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

Hermannsburg vs State & National Average

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Pop: 278 Income: $719/wk Rent: $90/wk

Ciccone

Pop: 281 Income: $820/wk Rent: $240/wk

Yarralin

Pop: 283 Income: $301/wk Rent: $113/wk

Eaton (NT)

Pop: 284 Income: $1,403/wk Rent: $254/wk

Elliott (NT)

Pop: 287 Income: $302/wk Rent: $129/wk

Mutitjulu

Pop: 296 Income: $397/wk Rent: $90/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hermannsburg

What is the population of Hermannsburg NT?

The population of Hermannsburg NT is 551 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 41.4 people per km².Hermannsburg is ranked #4,871 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hermannsburg?

The median personal income in Hermannsburg NT is $292 per week, or $15,184 per year.The median household income is $1,218 per week.Family income is $768 per week.Hermannsburg is ranked #8,852 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hermannsburg?

Median rent in Hermannsburg NT is $90 per week ($390 per month).Rent represents 7.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hermannsburg ranks #8,693 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Hermannsburg?

The median age in Hermannsburg NT is 27 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hermannsburg a good suburb to live in?

Hermannsburg is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 551.The median income is $292/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.4% 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: 70124. All dollar figures in AUD.