Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Mount Zeil NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Zeil NT is 69 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Zeil is $262 per week ($13,624 per year). Mount Zeil has a median age of 26 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mount Zeil has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Lutheran (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Mount Zeil Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mount Zeil Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$262/wk

$13,624 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

26years

12 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.7 · 1.6 per bedroom

Mount Zeil Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.2% (37) Female 44.8% (30)

Population Density

0.0

people per km²

69 people · 6692.8 km²

Households

3.7

Avg household size

1.6

Persons per bedroom

$933

Family income/wk

Mount Zeil Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Zeil Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Mount Zeil Religion

Lutheran

52.3%

Not stated

27.7%

No Religion

13.8%

Catholic

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Zeil Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

34.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

26.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.4%

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

Mount Zeil Languages Spoken at Home

Other

52.5%

Australian Indigenous

47.5%

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

Mount Zeil Employment

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Employed full-time

23.1% 6 people

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Not in labour force

76.9% 20 people

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

Mount Zeil Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

50.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

50.0%

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

Mount Zeil Occupation

Professionals

55.6%

Managers

44.4%

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

Mount Zeil Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Zeil Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

50.0%

$800-$999/wk

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Zeil Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 19

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Divorced

7.9% 3

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Never married

42.1% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Zeil Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

76.7%

Australian

18.3%

English

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Zeil School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Mount Zeil Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 85

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

Mount Zeil Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.6% 7

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Not a volunteer

77.4% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Zeil How People Get to Work

Walked only

69.2%

Car (driver)

30.8%

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

Mount Zeil Car Ownership

0 vehicles

50.0%

1 vehicle

28.6%

2 vehicles

21.4%

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

Mount Zeil Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

42.9%

5 bedrooms

57.1%

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

Mount Zeil Population Mobility

15.2%

moved in the last year

34.1%

moved in the last 5 years

8.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

27.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Zeil Indigenous Population

82.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Zeil Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

76.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Zeil Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Zeil Unpaid Carers

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Did not provide

100.0% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Zeil Children Ever Born

No children

50.0%

2 children

28.6%

3 children

21.4%

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

Mount Zeil Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours

40.0%

15–29 hours

25.7%

Did not do domestic work

34.3%

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

Mount Zeil Household Size

1 person

31.6%

4 persons

21.1%

6+ persons

47.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Zeil Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Zeil Schools

schools nearby

government

654

avg ICSEA score

total students

Mbunghara School Government

Combined · 1-10 · 14 students

654

ICSEA

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

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Mount Zeil Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $900/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Mount Zeil

Your weekly income

≈ $3,900/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $900/wk

Rent share —

Mount Zeil vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Point Stuart

Pop: 35 Income: $1,104/wk Rent: $200/wk

Numburindi

Pop: 36 Income: $449/wk Rent: $25/wk

Tortilla Flats

Pop: 37 Income: $1,062/wk

Sturt Plateau

Pop: 37 Income: $900/wk

Pamayu

Pop: 40 Income: $1,265/wk Rent: $84/wk

Robin Falls

Pop: 46 Income: $537/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Zeil

What is the population of Mount Zeil NT?

The population of Mount Zeil NT is 69 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Mount Zeil?

The median personal income in Mount Zeil NT is $262 per week, or $13,624 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $933 per week.

What is the median age in Mount Zeil?

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

Is Mount Zeil a good suburb to live in?

Mount Zeil is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 69.The median income is $262/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 70197. All dollar figures in AUD.