Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Knuckey Lagoon NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Knuckey Lagoon NT is 498 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Knuckey Lagoon is $1,064 per week ($55,328 per year). Median rent in Knuckey Lagoon is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Knuckey Lagoon has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Knuckey Lagoon has a population density of 27.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Knuckey Lagoon is Canada. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Knuckey Lagoon is $3,564.

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Knuckey Lagoon Population

residents (Census 2021)

Knuckey Lagoon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,064/wk

$55,328 per year

#854 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$3,564/mo

Avg household size: 3.3 · 1.1 per bedroom

Knuckey Lagoon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (252) Female 49.7% (249)

Population Density

27.3

people per km²

498 people · 18.2 km²

Households

3.3

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$2,636

Family income/wk

Knuckey Lagoon 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)

Knuckey Lagoon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.8% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.2% 32 dwellings

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

Knuckey Lagoon Country of Birth

Australia

93.1%

Canada

1.9%

England

1.9%

Germany

1.9%

Greece

1.4%

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

Knuckey Lagoon Religion

No Religion

52.2%

Catholic

13.3%

Not stated

7.6%

Other Religions Tot

6.3%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

5.7%

Anglican

5.7%

Baptist

4.8%

Eastern Orthodox

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Knuckey Lagoon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.4%

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

Knuckey Lagoon Languages Spoken at Home

Other

42.9%

Australian Indigenous

35.7%

Greek

12.9%

Vietnamese

8.6%

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

Knuckey Lagoon Employment

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Employed full-time

48.3% 171 people

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Employed part-time

15.8% 56 people

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Unemployed

4.5% 16 people

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Not in labour force

31.4% 111 people

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

Knuckey Lagoon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.8%

Bachelor Degree

24.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.5%

Postgraduate Degree

5.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.4%

Certificate I/II

1.5%

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

Knuckey Lagoon Occupation

Community & Personal Service

29.3%

Professionals

19.5%

Managers

16.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.7%

Clerical & Administrative

8.6%

Labourers

4.0%

Sales Workers

2.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.3%

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

Knuckey Lagoon Field of Study

Society & Culture

19.3%

Management & Commerce

17.3%

Engineering

16.7%

Architecture & Building

12.7%

Agriculture & Environment

8.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.7%

Health

6.7%

Education

4.0%

Creative Arts

4.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.7%

Information Technology

2.0%

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

Knuckey Lagoon Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Knuckey Lagoon Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

4.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.2%

$4,000+/wk

28.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Knuckey Lagoon Marital Status

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Married

43.7% 176

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Separated

1.7% 7

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Divorced

6.9% 28

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Widowed

4.0% 16

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Never married

43.7% 176

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Knuckey Lagoon Ancestry

Australian

25.1%

English

21.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

18.4%

Irish

8.2%

Scottish

7.1%

Other

6.8%

German

3.7%

Greek

3.1%

Italian

2.3%

Chinese

1.6%

New Zealander

1.4%

Filipino

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Knuckey Lagoon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

20.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.6%

Secondary — Government

13.5%

Secondary — Catholic

11.2%

Pre-school

7.9%

Vocational Education

4.5%

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

Knuckey Lagoon Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.6% 34

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No need for assistance

96.4% 899

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

Knuckey Lagoon Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.4% 75

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Not a volunteer

79.6% 292

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Knuckey Lagoon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

50.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Knuckey Lagoon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

60.3%

Walked only

27.4%

Did not go to work

8.2%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

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

Knuckey Lagoon Car Ownership

0 vehicles

8.4%

1 vehicle

17.6%

2 vehicles

32.8%

3 vehicles

13.4%

4+ vehicles

27.7%

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

Knuckey Lagoon Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

14.8%

2 bedrooms

9.3%

3 bedrooms

33.3%

4 bedrooms

19.4%

5 bedrooms

8.3%

6+ bedrooms

14.8%

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

Knuckey Lagoon Population Mobility

24.0%

moved in the last year

47.3%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Knuckey Lagoon Indigenous Population

24.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

229

Indigenous residents

702

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Knuckey Lagoon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Stroke

Kidney disease

Lung condition

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

Knuckey Lagoon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.0%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

4.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Knuckey Lagoon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.3%

Couple — no children under 15

24.9%

Couple — no children

18.2%

One parent — children under 15

12.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Knuckey Lagoon Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

1.3% 5

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Previously served

7.7% 29

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Never served

91.0% 342

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Knuckey Lagoon Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.2% 53

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Did not provide

85.8% 321

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Knuckey Lagoon Children Ever Born

No children

38.1%

1 child

11.9%

2 children

31.0%

3 children

14.3%

4 children

2.4%

5+ children

2.4%

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

Knuckey Lagoon When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

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

Knuckey Lagoon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.0%

5–14 hours

26.1%

15–29 hours

17.0%

30+ hours

8.5%

Did not do domestic work

26.4%

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

Knuckey Lagoon Household Size

1 person

14.5%

2 persons

28.2%

3 persons

13.6%

4 persons

16.4%

5 persons

12.7%

6+ persons

14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Knuckey Lagoon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

352

Moved from NT

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from TAS

Moved from SA

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

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

Knuckey Lagoon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.6%

Step family — no other children

12.1%

Intact family — other children present

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Knuckey Lagoon Schools

schools nearby

government

991

avg ICSEA score

1,699

total students

Haileybury Rendall School Independent

Combined · T-12 · 970 students

1082

ICSEA

Australian International Islamic College Darwin Independent

Primary · T-6 · 40 students

1071

ICSEA

Milkwood Steiner School Independent

Combined · T-8 · 118 students

1053

ICSEA

NT Christian College Independent

Secondary · 11-12 · 93 students

987

ICSEA

Marrara Christian College Independent

Combined · T-10 · 289 students

962

ICSEA

Manunda Terrace Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 189 students

792

ICSEA

Haileybury Rendall School - Haileybury Pangea Distance Learning Campus Independent

Combined

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

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Knuckey Lagoon Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,525/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.9%

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

If you earn X in Knuckey Lagoon

Your weekly income

≈ $10,942/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $2,225/wk

Rent share 11.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cossack (NT)

Income: $1,077/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

Knuckey Lagoon vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Nyirripi

Pop: 251 Income: $243/wk Rent: $82/wk

Tumbling Waters

Pop: 254 Income: $858/wk Rent: $350/wk

Emungalan

Pop: 254 Income: $397/wk Rent: $200/wk

Arumbera

Pop: 257 Income: $318/wk Rent: $100/wk

Bulman Weemol

Pop: 263 Income: $326/wk Rent: $115/wk

Jilkminggan

Pop: 263 Income: $248/wk Rent: $48/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knuckey Lagoon

What is the population of Knuckey Lagoon NT?

The population of Knuckey Lagoon NT is 498 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 27.3 people per km².Knuckey Lagoon is ranked #5,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Knuckey Lagoon?

The median personal income in Knuckey Lagoon NT is $1,064 per week, or $55,328 per year.The median household income is $2,525 per week.Family income is $2,636 per week.Knuckey Lagoon is ranked #854 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Knuckey Lagoon?

Median rent in Knuckey Lagoon NT is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 11.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Knuckey Lagoon ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Knuckey Lagoon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Knuckey Lagoon NT is $3,564. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Knuckey Lagoon?

The median age in Knuckey Lagoon NT is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Knuckey Lagoon a good suburb to live in?

Knuckey Lagoon is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 498.The median income is $1,064/wk, which is above the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.9% 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: 70149. All dollar figures in AUD.