Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Milikapiti NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Milikapiti NT is 414 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Milikapiti is $255 per week ($13,260 per year). Median rent in Milikapiti is $70 per week ($303 per month). Milikapiti has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Milikapiti has a population density of 36.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (80% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Milikapiti Population

residents (Census 2021)

Milikapiti Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$255/wk

$13,260 per year

#8885 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$70/wk

$303 per month

#8767 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: —

Milikapiti Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (202) Female 51.7% (216)

Population Density

36.1

people per km²

414 people · 11.5 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$655

Family income/wk

Milikapiti 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

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Milikapiti Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Milikapiti Religion

Catholic

80.3%

No Religion

9.9%

Not stated

4.5%

Christian (other)

1.4%

Other Religions Tot

1.2%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

1.2%

Uniting Church

0.9%

Anglican

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Milikapiti Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent

37.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

25.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.2%

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

Milikapiti Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.2%

Other

49.8%

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

Milikapiti Employment

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Employed full-time

13.9% 42 people

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Employed part-time

8.6% 26 people

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Unemployed

10.3% 31 people

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Not in labour force

67.2% 203 people

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

Milikapiti Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.8%

Bachelor Degree

22.2%

Certificate I/II

13.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

6.7%

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

Milikapiti Occupation

Managers

37.5%

Professionals

33.3%

Community & Personal Service

16.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.5%

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

Milikapiti Field of Study

Education

31.8%

Engineering

18.2%

Agriculture & Environment

18.2%

Management & Commerce

18.2%

Architecture & Building

13.6%

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

Milikapiti Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Milikapiti Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

20.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

14.5%

$800-$999/wk

15.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Milikapiti Marital Status

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Married

11.6% 37

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Separated

0.9% 3

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Widowed

3.1% 10

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Never married

84.4% 270

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Milikapiti Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

95.1%

English

2.9%

Australian

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Milikapiti School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.8%

Secondary — Government

16.4%

Secondary — Catholic

13.1%

Pre-school

9.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.8%

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

Milikapiti Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.4% 11

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No need for assistance

98.6% 798

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

Milikapiti Volunteering

—

Not a volunteer

95.7% 288

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Volunteer

4.3% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Milikapiti How People Get to Work

Walked only

50.0%

Car (driver)

31.4%

Car (passenger)

14.3%

Other

4.3%

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

Milikapiti Car Ownership

0 vehicles

51.9%

1 vehicle

41.7%

2 vehicles

6.5%

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

Milikapiti Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.7%

2 bedrooms

23.1%

3 bedrooms

63.9%

4 bedrooms

9.3%

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

Milikapiti Population Mobility

8.0%

moved in the last year

13.1%

moved in the last 5 years

28.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

33.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Milikapiti Indigenous Population

95.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

790

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Milikapiti Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Asthma

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

Milikapiti Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

6.7%

$150-$299/wk

68.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

1.7%

$800-$999/wk

1.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

1.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Milikapiti Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.3%

One parent — children under 15

15.2%

Couple — no children

13.1%

One parent — no children under 15

12.5%

Couple — no children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Milikapiti Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

7.2% 22

—

Did not provide

92.8% 282

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Milikapiti Children Ever Born

No children

28.2%

1 child

24.8%

2 children

19.7%

3 children

15.4%

4 children

12.0%

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

Milikapiti Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

45.7%

5–14 hours

11.8%

15–29 hours

2.2%

30+ hours

4.2%

Did not do domestic work

36.1%

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

Milikapiti Household Size

1 person

21.6%

2 persons

16.2%

3 persons

16.2%

4 persons

17.1%

5 persons

11.7%

6+ persons

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Milikapiti Where Residents Moved From

Same address

368

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

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

Milikapiti Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Milikapiti Schools

schools nearby

government

688

avg ICSEA score

total students

Milikapiti School Government

Combined · T-6 · 44 students

688

ICSEA

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

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Milikapiti Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $793/wk

Median Rent $70/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.8%

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

If you earn X in Milikapiti

Your weekly income

≈ $3,436/month

Median rent $70/wk

Left after rent $723/wk

Rent share 8.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem

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

Milingimbi

Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $25/wk

Milikapiti vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Wagait Beach

Pop: 422 Income: $826/wk Rent: $250/wk

Warruwi

Pop: 432 Income: $276/wk Rent: $105/wk

Adelaide River

Pop: 317 Income: $583/wk Rent: $200/wk

Ali Curung

Pop: 394 Income: $391/wk Rent: $65/wk

Alice Springs

Pop: 231 Income: $952/wk Rent: $313/wk

Alpurrurulam

Pop: 350 Income: $246/wk Rent: $92/wk

Compare Milikapiti

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Frequently Asked Questions About Milikapiti

What is the population of Milikapiti NT?

The population of Milikapiti NT is 414 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 36.1 people per km².Milikapiti is ranked #5,354 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Milikapiti?

The median personal income in Milikapiti NT is $255 per week, or $13,260 per year.The median household income is $793 per week.Family income is $655 per week.Milikapiti is ranked #8,885 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Milikapiti?

Median rent in Milikapiti NT is $70 per week ($303 per month).Rent represents 8.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Milikapiti ranks #8,767 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Milikapiti?

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

Is Milikapiti a good suburb to live in?

Milikapiti is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 414.The median income is $255/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.8% 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: 70185. All dollar figures in AUD.