Nakara, NT: suburb profile

The population of Nakara NT is 1,906 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nakara is $995 per week ($51,740 per year). Median rent in Nakara is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Nakara has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Nakara has a population density of 2,262 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Nakara is China. The most common religion is No religion (36.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nakara is $2,000.

Population
1,906
Census 2021
Median income
$995/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$420/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Nakara vs the typical NT suburb

The median personal income in Nakara is $995 a week, 16% above the typical NT suburb ($855). That ranks 64th of 163 NT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $420 a week, $170 more than the typical NT suburb. Rent takes 17.3% of the median household income here, against 13.6% in the typical NT suburb. The median resident is 36, 3 years older than in the typical NT suburb (33).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNakaraTypical NTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$995/wk$855/wk +16%$766/wk
Household income$2,424/wk$1,803/wk +34%$1,637/wk
Rent$420/wk$250/wk +68%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,950/mo +3%$1,733/mo
Median age3633 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.3%13.6% +3.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Nakara, the typical NT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Nakara Population

1,906 residents at the 2021 Census.

Nakara Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$995/wk
$51,740 per year
Ranked 1,251 of 14,663
Median Rent
$420/wk
$1,820 per month
Ranked 1,513 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Nakara Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,424/wk
Median rent $420/wk
Rent to income 17.3%

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

Median rent in Nakara against your income

About $10,504 a month
Median rent $420/wk
Left after rent $2,004/wk
Rent share 17.3%

Nakara Schools

27
schools nearby
19
government
967
avg ICSEA score
7,243
total students
The Essington School Independent
Combined · T-12 · 782 students
1128
ICSEA
St Paul's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · T-6 · 221 students
1077
ICSEA
Nightcliff Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 478 students
1063
ICSEA
Nakara Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 409 students
1051
ICSEA
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · T-6 · 243 students
1035
ICSEA
Leanyer Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 538 students
1024
ICSEA
Alawa Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 259 students
1011
ICSEA
Anula Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 388 students
1006
ICSEA
Jingili Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 235 students
997
ICSEA
Dripstone Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-9 · 605 students
994
ICSEA
Wanguri Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 327 students
987
ICSEA
Nightcliff High School Government
Secondary · 7-9 · 409 students
986
ICSEA
Moil Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 167 students
970
ICSEA
Casuarina Senior College Government
Secondary · 10-12 · 690 students
949
ICSEA
Wagaman Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 213 students
944
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 27 schools.

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

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Nakara Map

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Nakara, Northern Territory: 12.3707°S, 130.8778°E

Nakara Schools (27)

People in Nakara

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (969) Female 49.3% (941)

Population Density

2,262
people per km²
1,906 people · 0.8 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,383
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
5.5%
India
4.7%
Philippines
4.0%
Greece
2.6%
England
2.2%
Sri Lanka
1.7%
Indonesia
1.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
6.6%
Greek
5.5%
Malayalam
3.0%
Tagalog
1.7%
Cantonese
1.6%
Other Chinese languages
1.5%
Urdu
1.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
22.8%
Australian
22.1%
Chinese
11.6%
Irish
7.0%
Australian Aboriginal
5.9%
Greek
5.4%
Indian
4.9%
Filipino
4.8%
Scottish
4.8%
German
3.4%
Italian
2.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
36.0%
Catholic
17.6%
Not stated
7.5%
Eastern Orthodox
6.7%
Anglican
5.2%
Buddhism
5.0%
Islam
4.2%
Hinduism
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.9% 744
Separated
3.7% 57
Divorced
6.0% 91
Widowed
3.4% 51
Never married
38.0% 579

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
46.4%
Couple: no children
23.5%
Couple: no children under 15
17.1%
One parent: children under 15
8.2%
One parent: no children under 15
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
15.4%
2 persons
28.1%
3 persons
18.4%
4 persons
21.8%
5 persons
8.4%
6+ persons
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Nakara

Housing Tenure

Of the 581 occupied private dwellings in Nakara at the 2021 Census, 35.5% were rented, 29.9% owned outright and 32.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
29.9% 174 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
32.9% 191 dwellings
Rented
35.5% 206 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.5%
2 bedrooms
9.6%
3 bedrooms
49.1%
4 bedrooms
28.6%
5 bedrooms
8.2%
6+ bedrooms
2.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.0%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
4.0%
$800-$999/mo
4.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.7%
1 vehicle
32.3%
2 vehicles
37.5%
3 vehicles
17.2%
4+ vehicles
8.2%

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

Work, income and education in Nakara

Employment

Employed full-time
46.6% 640 people
Employed part-time
20.5% 282 people
Unemployed
3.9% 53 people
Not in labour force
29.0% 399 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
35.0%
Community & Personal Service
14.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.8%
Managers
11.2%
Clerical & Administrative
10.9%
Labourers
5.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.6%
Sales Workers
4.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
1.0%
$650-$799/wk
5.4%
$800-$999/wk
3.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.2%
$4,000+/wk
22.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.6%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
3.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
10.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500+/wk
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.0%
Did not go to work
10.1%
Car (passenger)
6.1%
Bus
5.2%
Walked only
4.3%
Bicycle
3.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.3%
Other
0.7%
Truck
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
74.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
36.0%
Certificate III/IV
23.8%
Postgraduate Degree
19.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.0%
Certificate I/II
2.7%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.3%
Health
16.5%
Engineering
14.9%
Society & Culture
12.3%
Education
10.9%
Information Technology
5.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.8%
Architecture & Building
3.5%
Creative Arts
2.2%
Agriculture & Environment
2.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
38.6%
Secondary: Government
27.4%
Vocational Education
12.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.1%
Pre-school
5.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.4%
Secondary: Catholic
3.8%
Primary: Catholic
1.0%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.9%
Has need for assistance
3.4%
Need for assistance not stated
7.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
93
Arthritis
56
Diabetes
53
Asthma
37
Heart disease
35
Cancer
24
Lung condition
16
Kidney disease
14
Stroke
8
Dementia
6

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
9.8% 139
Did not provide
90.2% 1,273

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.2% 286
Not a volunteer
79.8% 1,129

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 5
Previously served
2.7% 39
Never served
96.7% 1,388

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
37.6%
1 child
13.5%
2 children
23.8%
3 children
14.6%
4 children
8.4%
5+ children
2.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
23
1961: 1970
52
1971: 1980
59
1981: 1990
71
1991: 2000
59
2001: 2010
165
2011: 2015
160
2016
48
2017
49
2018
44
2019
41
2020
26

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

Population Mobility

16.7%
moved in the last year
44.1%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,468
Moved from NT
156
Moved from VIC
35
Moved: same area (SA2)
30
Moved from QLD
23
Moved from overseas
17
Moved from WA
14
Moved from NSW
12
Moved from SA
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.7%
5: 14 hours
28.9%
15: 29 hours
13.1%
30+ hours
7.0%
Did not do domestic work
30.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.5%
Step family: no other children
9.6%
Blended family: no other children
3.5%
Intact family: other children present
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Millner
Income: $957/wk Rent: $340/wk $80/wk less rent
Jingili
Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $400/wk $20/wk less rent
Ludmilla
Income: $924/wk Rent: $300/wk $120/wk less rent
Coconut Grove
Income: $913/wk Rent: $300/wk $120/wk less rent
Malak
Income: $831/wk Rent: $301/wk $119/wk less rent
Moil
Income: $939/wk Rent: $310/wk $110/wk less rent
Alawa
Income: $915/wk Rent: $340/wk $80/wk less rent
Wagaman
Income: $864/wk Rent: $340/wk $80/wk less rent

Suburbs near Nakara

The closest suburb to Nakara is Wanguri, 1.1 km away.

Wanguri
1.1 km away · income $977/wk · rent $410/wk
Alawa
1.1 km away · income $915/wk · rent $340/wk
Brinkin
1.1 km away · income $1,093/wk · rent $360/wk
Wagaman
1.4 km away · income $864/wk · rent $340/wk
Tiwi
1.5 km away · income $948/wk · rent $375/wk
Lyons (NT)
1.8 km away · income $1,340/wk · rent $265/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nakara

What is the population of Nakara NT?

The population of Nakara NT is 1,906 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,262 people per km². Nakara is ranked #3,099 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nakara?

The median personal income in Nakara NT is $995 per week, or $51,740 per year. The median household income is $2,424 per week. Family income is $2,383 per week. Nakara is ranked #1,251 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nakara?

Median rent in Nakara NT is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Nakara ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nakara?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nakara NT is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nakara?

The median age in Nakara NT is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nakara a good suburb to live in?

Nakara is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 1,906. The median income is $995/wk, which is above the typical NT suburb ($855/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% 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: 70201. All dollar figures in AUD.