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Nyirripi NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Nyirripi NT is 251 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nyirripi is $243 per week ($12,636 per year). Median rent in Nyirripi is $82 per week ($355 per month). Nyirripi has a median age of 28 years, younger than the national median of 38. Nyirripi has a population density of 30.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Pentecostal (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Nyirripi Population

residents (Census 2021)

Nyirripi Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$243/wk

$12,636 per year

#8898 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$82/wk

$355 per month

#8726 of 14,663

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Median Age

28years

10 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 4 · 1.3 per bedroom

Nyirripi Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (128) Female 48.6% (121)

Population Density

30.6

people per km²

251 people · 8.2 km²

Households

Avg household size

1.3

Persons per bedroom

$492

Family income/wk

Nyirripi 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Nyirripi Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Nyirripi Religion

Pentecostal

34.9%

Not stated

24.6%

Baptist

13.5%

No Religion

11.1%

Catholic

8.7%

Lutheran

4.4%

Anglican

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Nyirripi Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

29.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

26.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

24.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.8%

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

Nyirripi Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.2%

Other

49.8%

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

Nyirripi Employment

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Employed full-time

16.8% 29 people

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Employed part-time

4.0% 7 people

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Not in labour force

79.2% 137 people

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

Nyirripi Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.3%

Bachelor Degree

23.3%

Postgraduate Degree

13.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.0%

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

Nyirripi Occupation

Professionals

34.5%

Community & Personal Service

31.0%

Clerical & Administrative

17.2%

Labourers

17.2%

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

Nyirripi Field of Study

Education

28.6%

Society & Culture

22.9%

Agriculture & Environment

17.1%

Creative Arts

14.3%

Health

8.6%

Management & Commerce

8.6%

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

Nyirripi Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Nyirripi Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$400-$499/wk

17.4%

$650-$799/wk

21.7%

$800-$999/wk

21.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Nyirripi Marital Status

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Married

65.9% 116

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Separated

3.4% 6

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Divorced

4.0% 7

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Widowed

3.4% 6

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Never married

23.3% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Nyirripi Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

88.9%

Australian

4.0%

English

3.2%

Other

2.8%

Irish

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Nyirripi School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

62.5%

Vocational Education

15.0%

Pre-school

12.5%

Secondary — Government

10.0%

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

Nyirripi Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 465

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

Nyirripi Volunteering

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Volunteer

2.4% 4

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Not a volunteer

97.6% 163

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Nyirripi How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

59.4%

Walked only

40.6%

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

Nyirripi Car Ownership

0 vehicles

21.6%

1 vehicle

64.7%

2 vehicles

5.9%

3 vehicles

7.8%

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

Nyirripi Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

13.3%

3 bedrooms

56.7%

4 bedrooms

21.7%

5 bedrooms

8.3%

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

Nyirripi Population Mobility

11.0%

moved in the last year

15.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

22.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Nyirripi Indigenous Population

92.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

459

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Nyirripi Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Lung condition

Kidney disease

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

Nyirripi Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk

7.6%

$150-$299/wk

75.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Nyirripi Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.4%

Couple — no children

24.6%

One parent — children under 15

16.7%

Couple — no children under 15

6.1%

One parent — no children under 15

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Nyirripi Military Service

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Previously served

3.4% 6

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Never served

96.6% 172

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Nyirripi Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

3.1% 5

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Did not provide

96.9% 157

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Nyirripi Children Ever Born

No children

45.5%

1 child

12.1%

2 children

28.8%

3 children

9.1%

4 children

4.5%

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

Nyirripi Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

65.1%

5–14 hours

24.7%

Did not do domestic work

10.2%

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

Nyirripi Household Size

1 person

8.9%

2 persons

23.2%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

16.1%

5 persons

7.1%

6+ persons

30.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Nyirripi Where Residents Moved From

Same address

218

Moved from QLD

Moved from NT

Moved from VIC

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

Nyirripi Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

61.5%

Other couple — children only

26.9%

Intact family — other children present

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Nyirripi Schools

schools nearby

government

571

avg ICSEA score

total students

Nyirripi School Government

Combined · T-7 · 31 students

571

ICSEA

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

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Nyirripi Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $875/wk

Median Rent $82/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.4%

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

If you earn X in Nyirripi

Your weekly income

≈ $3,792/month

Median rent $82/wk

Left after rent $793/wk

Rent share 9.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem

Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $47/wk

Milingimbi

Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $37/wk

Gunbalanya

Income: $276/wk Rent: $70/wk Save: $12/wk

Wurrumiyanga

Income: $227/wk Rent: $80/wk Save: $2/wk

Nyirripi vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Victoria River

Pop: 126 Income: $955/wk Rent: $35/wk

Lake Bennett

Pop: 129 Income: $710/wk Rent: $300/wk

Ghan

Pop: 132 Income: $1,100/wk

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nyirripi

What is the population of Nyirripi NT?

The population of Nyirripi NT is 251 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 30.6 people per km².Nyirripi is ranked #6,411 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nyirripi?

The median personal income in Nyirripi NT is $243 per week, or $12,636 per year.The median household income is $875 per week.Family income is $492 per week.Nyirripi is ranked #8,898 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nyirripi?

Median rent in Nyirripi NT is $82 per week ($355 per month).Rent represents 9.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Nyirripi ranks #8,726 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Nyirripi?

The median age in Nyirripi NT is 28 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nyirripi a good suburb to live in?

Nyirripi is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 251.The median income is $243/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.4% 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: 70215. All dollar figures in AUD.