Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Jilkminggan NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Jilkminggan NT is 263 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Jilkminggan is $248 per week ($12,896 per year). Median rent in Jilkminggan is $48 per week ($208 per month). Jilkminggan has a median age of 25 years, younger than the national median of 38. Jilkminggan has a population density of 43.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Jilkminggan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Jilkminggan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$248/wk

$12,896 per year

#8893 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$48/wk

$208 per month

#8826 of 14,663

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Median Age

25years

13 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 6.1 · 2 per bedroom

Jilkminggan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.9% (120) Female 53.1% (136)

Population Density

43.1

people per km²

263 people · 6.1 km²

Households

6.1

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$816

Family income/wk

Jilkminggan 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Jilkminggan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Jilkminggan Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Jilkminggan Religion

No Religion

34.7%

Other Religions Tot

20.5%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

20.5%

Catholic

8.8%

Not stated

6.6%

Anglican

4.5%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.0%

Islam

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Jilkminggan Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent

34.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

28.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

17.4%

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

Jilkminggan Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.0%

Other

50.0%

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

Jilkminggan Employment

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Employed full-time

7.0% 13 people

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Employed part-time

13.0% 24 people

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Unemployed

4.3% 8 people

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Not in labour force

75.7% 140 people

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

Jilkminggan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.5%

Certificate I/II

34.5%

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

Jilkminggan Occupation

Community & Personal Service

64.7%

Managers

17.6%

Clerical & Administrative

17.6%

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

Jilkminggan Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

35.3%

Education

23.5%

Society & Culture

23.5%

Management & Commerce

17.6%

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

Jilkminggan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Jilkminggan Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

22.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

18.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

18.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Jilkminggan Marital Status

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Married

53.9% 103

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Separated

1.6% 3

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Widowed

5.2% 10

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Never married

39.3% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Jilkminggan Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

98.1%

Other

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Jilkminggan School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

54.8%

Secondary — Government

33.9%

Pre-school

11.3%

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

Jilkminggan Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

0.8% 4

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No need for assistance

99.2% 492

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

Jilkminggan Volunteering

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Volunteer

3.3% 6

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Not a volunteer

96.7% 177

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Jilkminggan How People Get to Work

Walked only

89.7%

Car (passenger)

10.3%

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

Jilkminggan Car Ownership

0 vehicles

71.4%

1 vehicle

14.3%

2 vehicles

14.3%

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

Jilkminggan Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

13.3%

3 bedrooms

86.7%

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

Jilkminggan Population Mobility

8.3%

moved in the last year

12.6%

moved in the last 5 years

11.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

23.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Jilkminggan Indigenous Population

100.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

514

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Jilkminggan Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

Mental health

Asthma

Kidney disease

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

Jilkminggan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.8%

$1-$149/wk

12.8%

$150-$299/wk

47.7%

$300-$399/wk

5.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

2.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Jilkminggan Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

64.6%

One parent — children under 15

15.5%

Couple — no children under 15

8.0%

Couple — no children

6.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Jilkminggan Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.2% 23

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Did not provide

87.8% 165

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Jilkminggan Children Ever Born

No children

39.1%

1 child

14.5%

2 children

14.5%

3 children

8.7%

4 children

14.5%

5+ children

8.7%

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

Jilkminggan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

38.1%

5–14 hours

17.0%

15–29 hours

10.3%

30+ hours

11.3%

Did not do domestic work

23.2%

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

Jilkminggan Household Size

1 person

18.2%

3 persons

9.1%

4 persons

12.1%

6+ persons

60.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Jilkminggan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

233

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

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

Jilkminggan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.4%

Intact family — other children present

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Jilkminggan Schools

schools nearby

government

625

avg ICSEA score

total students

Jilkminggan School Government

Combined · T-12 · 57 students

625

ICSEA

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

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Jilkminggan Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,416/wk

Median Rent $48/wk

Rent-to-Income 3.4%

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

If you earn X in Jilkminggan

Your weekly income

≈ $6,136/month

Median rent $48/wk

Left after rent $1,368/wk

Rent share 3.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem

Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $13/wk

Milingimbi

Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $3/wk

Jilkminggan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Ghan

Pop: 132 Income: $1,100/wk

Petermann

Pop: 138 Income: $877/wk Rent: $20/wk

Wutunugurra

Pop: 143 Income: $362/wk Rent: $60/wk

Tanami (NT)

Pop: 144 Income: $2,172/wk

Davenport (NT)

Pop: 145 Income: $444/wk Rent: $70/wk

Warumungu

Pop: 146 Income: $404/wk Rent: $60/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jilkminggan

What is the population of Jilkminggan NT?

The population of Jilkminggan NT is 263 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 43.1 people per km².Jilkminggan is ranked #6,304 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Jilkminggan?

The median personal income in Jilkminggan NT is $248 per week, or $12,896 per year.The median household income is $1,416 per week.Family income is $816 per week.Jilkminggan is ranked #8,893 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Jilkminggan?

Median rent in Jilkminggan NT is $48 per week ($208 per month).Rent represents 3.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Jilkminggan ranks #8,826 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Jilkminggan?

The median age in Jilkminggan NT is 25 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Jilkminggan a good suburb to live in?

Jilkminggan is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 263.The median income is $248/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (3.4% 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: 70137. All dollar figures in AUD.