Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Minjilang NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Minjilang NT is 265 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Minjilang is $283 per week ($14,716 per year). Median rent in Minjilang is $70 per week ($303 per month). Minjilang has a median age of 26 years, younger than the national median of 38. Minjilang has a population density of 23.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Uniting Church (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Minjilang is $303.

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Minjilang Population

residents (Census 2021)

Minjilang Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$283/wk

$14,716 per year

#8857 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$70/wk

$303 per month

#8767 of 14,663

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Median Age

26years

12 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$303/mo

Avg household size: 4.4 · 1.7 per bedroom

Minjilang Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (131) Female 50.6% (134)

Population Density

23.2

people per km²

265 people · 11.4 km²

Households

4.4

Avg household size

1.7

Persons per bedroom

$900

Family income/wk

Minjilang 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)

Minjilang Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Minjilang Religion

Uniting Church

46.4%

Not stated

25.7%

No Religion

15.5%

Catholic

4.5%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Other Religions Tot

1.5%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

1.5%

Anglican

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Minjilang Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

35.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

24.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

24.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

16.2%

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

Minjilang Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.7%

Other

49.3%

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

Minjilang Employment

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Employed full-time

19.4% 30 people

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Employed part-time

13.5% 21 people

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Unemployed

16.8% 26 people

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Not in labour force

50.3% 78 people

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

Minjilang Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.5%

Certificate I/II

17.6%

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

Minjilang Occupation

Professionals

40.0%

Clerical & Administrative

23.3%

Community & Personal Service

16.7%

Managers

10.0%

Labourers

10.0%

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

Minjilang Field of Study

Education

42.9%

Engineering

28.6%

Society & Culture

28.6%

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

Minjilang Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Minjilang Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

15.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

27.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

21.2%

$4,000+/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Minjilang Marital Status

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Married

59.8% 110

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Separated

2.2% 4

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Divorced

4.3% 8

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Widowed

3.8% 7

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Never married

29.9% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Minjilang Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

81.9%

Other

6.1%

English

5.8%

Irish

2.9%

Australian

2.2%

Scottish

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Minjilang School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.8%

Secondary — Government

22.0%

Pre-school

13.6%

Secondary — Catholic

6.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.8%

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

Minjilang Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

0.8% 3

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No need for assistance

99.3% 397

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

Minjilang Volunteering

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Volunteer

6.9% 11

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Not a volunteer

93.1% 149

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Minjilang How People Get to Work

Walked only

65.0%

Car (driver)

20.0%

Did not go to work

8.3%

Car (passenger)

6.7%

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

Minjilang Car Ownership

0 vehicles

77.8%

1 vehicle

22.2%

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

Minjilang Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.8%

2 bedrooms

33.3%

3 bedrooms

45.1%

4 bedrooms

9.8%

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

Minjilang Population Mobility

10.1%

moved in the last year

19.9%

moved in the last 5 years

29.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

42.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Minjilang Indigenous Population

89.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

467

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Minjilang Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Mental health

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

Minjilang Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

53.0%

$300-$399/wk

7.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

3.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Minjilang Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.0%

Couple — no children

22.6%

One parent — children under 15

19.4%

Couple — no children under 15

5.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Minjilang Military Service

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Previously served

3.2% 5

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Never served

96.8% 149

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Minjilang Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

3.2% 5

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Did not provide

96.8% 152

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Minjilang Children Ever Born

No children

48.3%

1 child

13.8%

2 children

10.3%

3 children

10.3%

4 children

17.2%

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

Minjilang When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010

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

Minjilang Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.3%

5–14 hours

45.3%

15–29 hours

26.4%

30+ hours

5.7%

Did not do domestic work

11.3%

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

Minjilang Household Size

1 person

10.2%

2 persons

20.3%

3 persons

11.9%

4 persons

10.2%

5 persons

15.3%

6+ persons

32.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Minjilang Where Residents Moved From

Same address

232

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

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

Minjilang Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

66.7%

Blended family — no other children

20.8%

Intact family — other children present

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Minjilang Schools

schools nearby

government

626

avg ICSEA score

total students

Mamaruni School Government

Combined · T-11 · 33 students

626

ICSEA

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

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Minjilang Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,392/wk

Median Rent $70/wk

Rent-to-Income 5.0%

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

If you earn X in Minjilang

Your weekly income

≈ $6,032/month

Median rent $70/wk

Left after rent $1,322/wk

Rent share 5.0%

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

Minjilang vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

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

Canteen Creek

Pop: 147 Income: $372/wk Rent: $60/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Minjilang

What is the population of Minjilang NT?

The population of Minjilang NT is 265 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 23.2 people per km².Minjilang is ranked #6,290 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Minjilang?

The median personal income in Minjilang NT is $283 per week, or $14,716 per year.The median household income is $1,392 per week.Family income is $900 per week.Minjilang is ranked #8,857 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Minjilang?

Median rent in Minjilang NT is $70 per week ($303 per month).Rent represents 5.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Minjilang ranks #8,767 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Minjilang?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Minjilang NT is $303. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Minjilang?

The median age in Minjilang NT is 26 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Minjilang a good suburb to live in?

Minjilang is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 265.The median income is $283/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (5.0% 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: 70190. All dollar figures in AUD.