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Nganmarriyanga NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Nganmarriyanga NT is 364 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nganmarriyanga is $212 per week ($11,024 per year). Median rent in Nganmarriyanga is $50 per week ($217 per month). Nganmarriyanga has a median age of 22 years, younger than the national median of 38. Nganmarriyanga has a population density of 7.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (76% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

Nganmarriyanga Map

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📍 Nganmarriyanga, Northern Territory — 14.3295°S, 129.8874°E

🏫 Schools (1)

Nganmarriyanga Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Nganmarriyanga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$212/wk
$11,024 per year
#8912 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$50/wk
$217 per month
#8812 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: 5.9 · 2.1 per bedroom

Nganmarriyanga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (176) Female 51.9% (190)

Population Density

7.8
people per km²
364 people · 46.4 km²

Households

5.9
Avg household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
$466
Family income/wk

Nganmarriyanga 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)

Nganmarriyanga Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Nganmarriyanga Religion

Catholic
76.3%
Not stated
13.1%
Christian (other)
4.3%
SB OSB NRA OSB
3.2%
No Religion
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Nganmarriyanga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
35.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.8%

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

Nganmarriyanga Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous
50.0%
Other
50.0%

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

Nganmarriyanga Employment

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Employed full-time
11.7% 26 people
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Employed part-time
13.9% 31 people
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Unemployed
9.0% 20 people
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Not in labour force
65.5% 146 people

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

Nganmarriyanga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
80.0%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%

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

Nganmarriyanga Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

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

Nganmarriyanga Field of Study

Education
100.0%

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

Nganmarriyanga Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Nganmarriyanga Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
7.9%
$150-$299/wk
7.9%
$400-$499/wk
7.9%
$650-$799/wk
21.1%
$800-$999/wk
15.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Nganmarriyanga Marital Status

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Married
34.0% 81
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Divorced
1.3% 3
🕊️
Widowed
5.5% 13
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Never married
59.2% 141

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Nganmarriyanga Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
94.3%
English
2.6%
Other
2.0%
Australian
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Nganmarriyanga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
34.9%
Primary — Catholic
34.9%
Secondary — Catholic
12.8%
Secondary — Government
9.2%
Pre-school
8.3%

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

Nganmarriyanga Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
1.6% 10
✅
No need for assistance
98.4% 627

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

Nganmarriyanga Volunteering

—
Not a volunteer
100.0% 214

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Nganmarriyanga How People Get to Work

Walked only
71.0%
Bus
14.5%
Car (driver)
4.8%
Car (passenger)
4.8%
Did not go to work
4.8%

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

Nganmarriyanga Car Ownership

0 vehicles
74.5%
1 vehicle
17.6%
3 vehicles
7.8%

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

Nganmarriyanga Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
8.9%
3 bedrooms
84.4%
4 bedrooms
6.7%

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

Nganmarriyanga Population Mobility

11.0%
moved in the last year
10.6%
moved in the last 5 years
19.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
36.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Nganmarriyanga Indigenous Population

95.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
664
Indigenous residents
33
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Nganmarriyanga Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
6
Diabetes
3

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

Nganmarriyanga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.1%
$1-$149/wk
34.2%
$150-$299/wk
39.1%
$300-$399/wk
7.1%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
3.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
1.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Nganmarriyanga Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
73.6%
Couple — no children under 15
9.1%
One parent — children under 15
8.5%
Couple — no children
7.0%
One parent — no children under 15
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Nganmarriyanga Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
5.0% 11
—
Did not provide
95.0% 207

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Nganmarriyanga Children Ever Born

No children
34.8%
1 child
10.1%
2 children
21.7%
3 children
17.4%
4 children
11.6%
5+ children
4.3%

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

Nganmarriyanga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.8%
5–14 hours
15.1%
15–29 hours
5.0%
30+ hours
13.7%
Did not do domestic work
53.4%

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

Nganmarriyanga Household Size

4 persons
24.1%
5 persons
18.5%
6+ persons
57.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Nganmarriyanga Where Residents Moved From

Same address
307
Moved — same area (SA2)
11
Moved from NT
10
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from ACT
3

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

Nganmarriyanga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
78.6%
Intact family — other children present
14.3%
Step family — no other children
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Nganmarriyanga Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
596
avg ICSEA score
99
total students
Nganmarriyanga School Government
Combined · T-12 · 99 students
596
ICSEA

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

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Nganmarriyanga Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $819/wk
Median Rent $50/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.1%

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

If you earn X in Nganmarriyanga

≈ $3,549/month
Median rent $50/wk
Left after rent $769/wk
Rent share 6.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Milingimbi
Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $5/wk

Nganmarriyanga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

White Gums
Pop: 182 Income: $1,068/wk Rent: $265/wk
Edith (NT)
Pop: 186 Income: $990/wk Rent: $300/wk
Tablelands (NT)
Pop: 188 Income: $1,234/wk Rent: $250/wk
Thamarrurr
Pop: 188 Income: $234/wk Rent: $30/wk
Venn
Pop: 189 Income: $906/wk Rent: $398/wk
Fly Creek
Pop: 189 Income: $1,131/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nganmarriyanga

What is the population of Nganmarriyanga NT?

The population of Nganmarriyanga NT is 364 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.8 people per km².Nganmarriyanga is ranked #5,602 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nganmarriyanga?

The median personal income in Nganmarriyanga NT is $212 per week, or $11,024 per year.The median household income is $819 per week.Family income is $466 per week.Nganmarriyanga is ranked #8,912 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nganmarriyanga?

Median rent in Nganmarriyanga NT is $50 per week ($217 per month).Rent represents 6.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Nganmarriyanga ranks #8,812 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Nganmarriyanga?

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

Is Nganmarriyanga a good suburb to live in?

Nganmarriyanga is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 364.The median income is $212/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.1% 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: 70206. All dollar figures in AUD.