Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Miniyeri NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Miniyeri NT is 650 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Miniyeri is $237 per week ($12,324 per year). Median rent in Miniyeri is $70 per week ($303 per month). Miniyeri has a median age of 22 years, younger than the national median of 38. Miniyeri has a population density of 223.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Miniyeri is India. The most common religion is Anglican (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Miniyeri Population

residents (Census 2021)

Miniyeri Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$237/wk

$12,324 per year

#8901 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$70/wk

$303 per month

#8767 of 14,663

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Median Age

22years

16 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 6.1 · 2.3 per bedroom

Miniyeri Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (310) Female 52.1% (337)

Population Density

223.6

people per km²

650 people · 2.9 km²

Households

6.1

Avg household size

2.3

Persons per bedroom

$728

Family income/wk

Miniyeri 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)

Miniyeri Country of Birth

Australia

98.7%

India

1.3%

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

Miniyeri Religion

Anglican

52.8%

No Religion

26.6%

Other Religions Tot

6.1%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

5.8%

Not stated

5.5%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Catholic

1.2%

Hinduism

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Miniyeri Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent

36.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

21.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.8%

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

Miniyeri Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.0%

Other

50.0%

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

Miniyeri Employment

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Employed full-time

7.7% 32 people

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Employed part-time

4.1% 17 people

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Unemployed

8.2% 34 people

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Not in labour force

80.0% 331 people

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

Miniyeri Qualifications

Certificate I/II

50.0%

Certificate III/IV

15.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.3%

Postgraduate Degree

11.7%

Bachelor Degree

10.0%

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

Miniyeri Occupation

Professionals

48.5%

Community & Personal Service

30.3%

Managers

12.1%

Clerical & Administrative

9.1%

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

Miniyeri Field of Study

Education

55.6%

Health

18.5%

Architecture & Building

14.8%

Society & Culture

11.1%

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

Miniyeri Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Miniyeri Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.2%

$650-$799/wk

12.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.6%

$4,000+/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Miniyeri Marital Status

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Married

53.4% 238

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Separated

2.7% 12

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Divorced

2.9% 13

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Widowed

4.0% 18

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Never married

37.0% 165

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Miniyeri Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

92.6%

Australian

1.7%

Other

1.6%

Irish

1.1%

English

0.9%

Filipino

0.8%

Scottish

0.8%

Indian

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Miniyeri School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

44.4%

Secondary — Government

34.7%

Pre-school

14.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.6%

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

Miniyeri Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.4% 42

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No need for assistance

96.6% 1,183

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

Miniyeri Volunteering

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Volunteer

2.6% 11

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Not a volunteer

97.4% 409

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Miniyeri How People Get to Work

Walked only

82.4%

Car (driver)

17.6%

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

Miniyeri Car Ownership

0 vehicles

58.3%

1 vehicle

31.7%

2 vehicles

10.0%

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

Miniyeri Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.8%

2 bedrooms

27.4%

3 bedrooms

61.3%

4 bedrooms

6.5%

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

Miniyeri Population Mobility

8.1%

moved in the last year

12.5%

moved in the last 5 years

41.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

21.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Miniyeri Indigenous Population

95.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

1,218

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Miniyeri Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Mental health

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Stroke

Asthma

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

Miniyeri Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

18.5%

$1-$149/wk

7.7%

$150-$299/wk

51.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.5%

$650-$799/wk

3.6%

$800-$999/wk

0.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

1.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Miniyeri Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

56.6%

One parent — children under 15

21.0%

Couple — no children under 15

11.6%

Couple — no children

5.9%

One parent — no children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Miniyeri Military Service

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Previously served

1.0% 4

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Never served

99.0% 414

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Miniyeri Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

20.5% 87

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Did not provide

79.5% 337

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Miniyeri Children Ever Born

No children

42.9%

1 child

11.0%

2 children

15.4%

3 children

11.5%

4 children

12.1%

5+ children

7.1%

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

Miniyeri When Migrants Arrived

2017

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

Miniyeri Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.0%

5–14 hours

28.8%

15–29 hours

4.8%

30+ hours

18.7%

Did not do domestic work

30.7%

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

Miniyeri Household Size

1 person

5.6%

2 persons

12.5%

5 persons

13.9%

6+ persons

68.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Miniyeri Where Residents Moved From

Same address

566

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from QLD

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

Miniyeri Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

71.8%

Intact family — other children present

8.5%

Step family — no other children

7.0%

Blended family — no other children

4.2%

Step family — other children present

4.2%

Other couple — children only

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Miniyeri Schools

schools nearby

government

653

avg ICSEA score

134

total students

Minyerri School Government

Combined · T-11 · 134 students

653

ICSEA

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

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Miniyeri Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,812/wk

Median Rent $70/wk

Rent-to-Income 3.9%

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

If you earn X in Miniyeri

Your weekly income

≈ $7,852/month

Median rent $70/wk

Left after rent $1,742/wk

Rent share 3.9%

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

Miniyeri vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Noonamah

Pop: 328 Income: $920/wk Rent: $290/wk

Barunga

Pop: 337 Income: $298/wk Rent: $100/wk

Alpurrurulam

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

Nauiyu

Pop: 350 Income: $301/wk Rent: $100/wk

Nganmarriyanga

Pop: 364 Income: $212/wk Rent: $50/wk

Connellan

Pop: 371 Income: $1,140/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Miniyeri

What is the population of Miniyeri NT?

The population of Miniyeri NT is 650 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 223.6 people per km².Miniyeri is ranked #4,623 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Miniyeri?

The median personal income in Miniyeri NT is $237 per week, or $12,324 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $728 per week.Miniyeri is ranked #8,901 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Miniyeri?

Median rent in Miniyeri NT is $70 per week ($303 per month).Rent represents 3.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Miniyeri ranks #8,767 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Miniyeri?

The median age in Miniyeri NT is 22 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Miniyeri a good suburb to live in?

Miniyeri is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 650.The median income is $237/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (3.9% 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: 70189. All dollar figures in AUD.