Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Kaltukatjara NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kaltukatjara NT is 229 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kaltukatjara is $267 per week ($13,884 per year). Median rent in Kaltukatjara is $65 per week ($282 per month). Kaltukatjara has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Kaltukatjara has a population density of 6.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Lutheran (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kaltukatjara is $1,300.

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Kaltukatjara Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kaltukatjara Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$267/wk

$13,884 per year

#8875 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$65/wk

$282 per month

#8785 of 14,663

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Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 3.6 · 1.3 per bedroom

Kaltukatjara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (107) Female 52.4% (118)

Population Density

6.0

people per km²

229 people · 38.3 km²

Households

3.6

Avg household size

1.3

Persons per bedroom

$556

Family income/wk

Kaltukatjara 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)

Kaltukatjara Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Kaltukatjara Religion

Lutheran

52.5%

Not stated

17.1%

No Religion

8.8%

Other Religions Tot

6.7%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

6.7%

Catholic

4.2%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Anglican

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kaltukatjara Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

37.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

34.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

18.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.0%

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

Kaltukatjara Languages Spoken at Home

Other

49.5%

Australian Indigenous

48.4%

SAL Tot

2.2%

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

Kaltukatjara Employment

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Employed full-time

19.3% 31 people

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Employed part-time

12.4% 20 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 3 people

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Not in labour force

66.5% 107 people

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

Kaltukatjara Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.0%

Bachelor Degree

40.0%

Postgraduate Degree

15.0%

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

Kaltukatjara Occupation

Professionals

37.5%

Community & Personal Service

28.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.8%

Managers

15.6%

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

Kaltukatjara Field of Study

Education

24.1%

Society & Culture

24.1%

Engineering

20.7%

Management & Commerce

20.7%

Health

10.3%

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

Kaltukatjara Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kaltukatjara Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

11.1%

$650-$799/wk

22.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kaltukatjara Marital Status

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Married

44.0% 81

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Separated

7.1% 13

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Divorced

3.8% 7

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Widowed

8.7% 16

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Never married

36.4% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kaltukatjara Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

84.7%

English

4.5%

Irish

3.6%

Scottish

2.7%

Australian

2.3%

Other

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kaltukatjara School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

54.5%

Secondary — Government

36.4%

Pre-school

9.1%

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

Kaltukatjara Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

11.6% 46

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No need for assistance

88.4% 349

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

Kaltukatjara Volunteering

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Volunteer

7.8% 12

—

Not a volunteer

92.2% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kaltukatjara How People Get to Work

Walked only

70.6%

Car (driver)

29.4%

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

Kaltukatjara Car Ownership

0 vehicles

43.2%

1 vehicle

50.0%

3 vehicles

6.8%

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

Kaltukatjara Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.3%

2 bedrooms

31.3%

3 bedrooms

37.5%

4 bedrooms

22.9%

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

Kaltukatjara Population Mobility

12.3%

moved in the last year

18.6%

moved in the last 5 years

10.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

32.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kaltukatjara Indigenous Population

88.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

387

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kaltukatjara Long-term Health Conditions

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Cancer

Asthma

Heart disease

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

Kaltukatjara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.8%

$1-$149/wk

6.8%

$150-$299/wk

56.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

2.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kaltukatjara Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.2%

Couple — no children

20.0%

One parent — children under 15

18.8%

Couple — no children under 15

10.6%

One parent — no children under 15

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kaltukatjara Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

34.4% 56

—

Did not provide

65.6% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kaltukatjara Children Ever Born

No children

45.3%

1 child

21.9%

2 children

14.1%

3 children

12.5%

4 children

6.3%

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

Kaltukatjara When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015

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

Kaltukatjara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

34.1%

5–14 hours

31.1%

15–29 hours

9.8%

Did not do domestic work

25.0%

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

Kaltukatjara Household Size

1 person

24.4%

2 persons

22.2%

3 persons

8.9%

4 persons

8.9%

5 persons

6.7%

6+ persons

28.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kaltukatjara Where Residents Moved From

Same address

185

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from NT

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

Kaltukatjara Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.9%

Step family — no other children

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kaltukatjara Schools

schools nearby

government

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avg ICSEA score

total students

Nyangatjatjara College - Kaltukatjara Campus (Docker River) Secondary Campus Independent

Secondary

Nyangatjatjara College - Kaltukatjara Campus (Docker River) Primary Campus Independent

Primary

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

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Kaltukatjara Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,374/wk

Median Rent $65/wk

Rent-to-Income 4.7%

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

If you earn X in Kaltukatjara

Your weekly income

≈ $5,954/month

Median rent $65/wk

Left after rent $1,309/wk

Rent share 4.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem

Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $30/wk

Milingimbi

Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $20/wk

Kaltukatjara vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Daly River

Pop: 116 Income: $596/wk Rent: $90/wk

Wilton (NT)

Pop: 118 Income: $248/wk Rent: $73/wk

Florina

Pop: 118 Income: $1,375/wk Rent: $277/wk

Flynn (NT)

Pop: 119 Income: $309/wk Rent: $90/wk

Kunparrka

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

Pigeon Hole

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaltukatjara

What is the population of Kaltukatjara NT?

The population of Kaltukatjara NT is 229 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.0 people per km².Kaltukatjara is ranked #6,617 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kaltukatjara?

The median personal income in Kaltukatjara NT is $267 per week, or $13,884 per year.The median household income is $1,374 per week.Family income is $556 per week.Kaltukatjara is ranked #8,875 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kaltukatjara?

Median rent in Kaltukatjara NT is $65 per week ($282 per month).Rent represents 4.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kaltukatjara ranks #8,785 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kaltukatjara?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kaltukatjara NT is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kaltukatjara?

The median age in Kaltukatjara NT is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kaltukatjara a good suburb to live in?

Kaltukatjara is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 229.The median income is $267/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (4.7% 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: 70142. All dollar figures in AUD.