Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Newcastle Waters NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Newcastle Waters NT is 122 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Newcastle Waters is $697 per week ($36,244 per year). Median rent in Newcastle Waters is $25 per week ($108 per month). Newcastle Waters has a median age of 25 years, younger than the national median of 38. Newcastle Waters has a population density of 28.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Newcastle Waters Population

residents (Census 2021)

Newcastle Waters Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$697/wk

$36,244 per year

#5539 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$25/wk

$108 per month

#8851 of 14,663

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Median Age

25years

13 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 4.1 · 1.2 per bedroom

Newcastle Waters Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (64) Female 49.2% (62)

Population Density

28.0

people per km²

122 people · 4.4 km²

Households

4.1

Avg household size

1.2

Persons per bedroom

$604

Family income/wk

Newcastle Waters 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Newcastle Waters Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Newcastle Waters Religion

No Religion

50.8%

Othr Protestnt

24.6%

Christian (other)

9.0%

Not stated

7.4%

Catholic

4.9%

Anglican

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Newcastle Waters Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.4%

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

Newcastle Waters Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.0%

Other

50.0%

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

Newcastle Waters Employment

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Employed full-time

52.6% 40 people

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Employed part-time

5.3% 4 people

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Not in labour force

42.1% 32 people

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

Newcastle Waters Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.0%

Bachelor Degree

22.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.0%

Certificate I/II

8.0%

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

Newcastle Waters Occupation

Labourers

62.1%

Managers

13.8%

Professionals

13.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.3%

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

Newcastle Waters Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

76.5%

Engineering

23.5%

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

Newcastle Waters Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Newcastle Waters Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Newcastle Waters Marital Status

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Married

34.4% 32

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Divorced

3.2% 3

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Widowed

3.2% 3

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Never married

59.1% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Newcastle Waters Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

54.7%

Australian

18.2%

English

16.1%

German

5.1%

Irish

3.6%

Scottish

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Newcastle Waters School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

56.7%

Vocational Education

20.0%

Pre-school

13.3%

Secondary — Government

10.0%

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

Newcastle Waters Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 226

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

Newcastle Waters Volunteering

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Volunteer

12.9% 11

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Not a volunteer

87.1% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Newcastle Waters How People Get to Work

Walked only

43.8%

Other

21.9%

Did not go to work

18.8%

Car (driver)

15.6%

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

Newcastle Waters Car Ownership

0 vehicles

47.1%

2 vehicles

29.4%

3 vehicles

23.5%

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

Newcastle Waters Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

55.6%

4 bedrooms

44.4%

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

Newcastle Waters Population Mobility

27.8%

moved in the last year

58.7%

moved in the last 5 years

54.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Newcastle Waters Indigenous Population

63.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

143

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Newcastle Waters Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Newcastle Waters Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

32.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$650-$799/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

13.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

22.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Newcastle Waters Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.7%

One parent — children under 15

27.4%

Couple — no children

13.7%

Couple — no children under 15

9.6%

One parent — no children under 15

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Newcastle Waters Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

4.8% 4

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Did not provide

95.2% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Newcastle Waters Children Ever Born

No children

70.3%

2 children

10.8%

3 children

10.8%

4 children

8.1%

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

Newcastle Waters When Migrants Arrived

2019

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

Newcastle Waters Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.8%

5–14 hours

19.3%

15–29 hours

6.8%

30+ hours

13.6%

Did not do domestic work

45.5%

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

Newcastle Waters Household Size

1 person

28.6%

2 persons

35.7%

6+ persons

35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Newcastle Waters Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NT

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Newcastle Waters Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Newcastle Waters Schools

schools nearby

government

694

avg ICSEA score

total students

Newcastle Waters School Government

Combined · T-6 · 8 students

694

ICSEA

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

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Newcastle Waters Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $25/wk

Rent-to-Income 1.6%

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

If you earn X in Newcastle Waters

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $25/wk

Left after rent $1,537/wk

Rent share 1.6%

Newcastle Waters vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Weddell

Pop: 61 Income: $825/wk Rent: $275/wk

Tara (NT)

Pop: 62 Income: $369/wk Rent: $70/wk

Birdum

Pop: 63 Income: $866/wk

Stapleton

Pop: 63 Income: $662/wk Rent: $577/wk

Flying Fox (NT)

Pop: 64 Income: $1,180/wk Rent: $20/wk

Delamere (NT)

Pop: 65 Income: $1,036/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newcastle Waters

What is the population of Newcastle Waters NT?

The population of Newcastle Waters NT is 122 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 28.0 people per km².Newcastle Waters is ranked #8,378 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Newcastle Waters?

The median personal income in Newcastle Waters NT is $697 per week, or $36,244 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $604 per week.Newcastle Waters is ranked #5,539 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Newcastle Waters?

Median rent in Newcastle Waters NT is $25 per week ($108 per month).Rent represents 1.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Newcastle Waters ranks #8,851 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Newcastle Waters?

The median age in Newcastle Waters NT is 25 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Newcastle Waters a good suburb to live in?

Newcastle Waters is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 122.The median income is $697/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (1.6% 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: 70205. All dollar figures in AUD.