Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Pirlangimpi NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pirlangimpi NT is 317 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pirlangimpi is $255 per week ($13,260 per year). Median rent in Pirlangimpi is $80 per week ($347 per month). Pirlangimpi has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Pirlangimpi has a population density of 26.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (81% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Pirlangimpi Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pirlangimpi Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$255/wk

$13,260 per year

#8885 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$80/wk

$347 per month

#8727 of 14,663

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Median Age

32years

6 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 1.2 per bedroom

Pirlangimpi Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (159) Female 50.0% (159)

Population Density

26.7

people per km²

317 people · 11.9 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

1.2

Persons per bedroom

$487

Family income/wk

Pirlangimpi 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pirlangimpi Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Pirlangimpi Religion

Catholic

81.3%

No Religion

13.0%

Not stated

2.2%

SB OSB NRA OSB

1.9%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pirlangimpi Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.3%

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

Pirlangimpi Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.6%

Australian Indigenous

49.4%

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

Pirlangimpi Employment

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Employed full-time

19.5% 43 people

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Employed part-time

7.7% 17 people

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Unemployed

8.6% 19 people

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Not in labour force

64.1% 141 people

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

Pirlangimpi Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

67.5%

Bachelor Degree

10.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.5%

Certificate I/II

7.5%

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

Pirlangimpi Occupation

Community & Personal Service

33.3%

Professionals

25.9%

Managers

14.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.8%

Labourers

11.1%

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

Pirlangimpi Field of Study

Health

34.6%

Management & Commerce

26.9%

Education

19.2%

Society & Culture

19.2%

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

Pirlangimpi Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pirlangimpi Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

7.1%

$150-$299/wk

13.1%

$400-$499/wk

20.2%

$500-$649/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

3.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pirlangimpi Marital Status

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Widowed

5.7% 14

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Never married

62.2% 153

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Married

28.5% 70

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Separated

1.6% 4

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Divorced

2.0% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pirlangimpi Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

87.8%

Australian

5.5%

English

3.6%

Other

2.1%

Irish

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pirlangimpi School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

21.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.9%

Pre-school

10.9%

Secondary — Catholic

10.9%

Secondary — Government

7.8%

Primary — Catholic

6.3%

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

Pirlangimpi Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.4% 8

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No need for assistance

98.6% 573

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

Pirlangimpi Volunteering

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Volunteer

4.7% 10

—

Not a volunteer

95.3% 201

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pirlangimpi How People Get to Work

Walked only

70.5%

Car (driver)

24.6%

Car (passenger)

4.9%

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

Pirlangimpi Car Ownership

0 vehicles

62.8%

1 vehicle

21.3%

2 vehicles

10.6%

3 vehicles

5.3%

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

Pirlangimpi Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

43.7%

3 bedrooms

40.2%

4 bedrooms

12.6%

5 bedrooms

3.4%

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

Pirlangimpi Population Mobility

8.4%

moved in the last year

10.2%

moved in the last 5 years

21.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

35.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pirlangimpi Indigenous Population

94.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

578

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pirlangimpi Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Kidney disease

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

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

Pirlangimpi Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.9%

$1-$149/wk

18.1%

$150-$299/wk

45.1%

$300-$399/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

2.5%

$800-$999/wk

3.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pirlangimpi Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.8%

One parent — children under 15

23.3%

Couple — no children

16.4%

One parent — no children under 15

11.8%

Couple — no children under 15

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pirlangimpi Military Service

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Previously served

1.3% 3

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Never served

98.7% 226

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pirlangimpi Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.6% 21

—

Did not provide

90.4% 198

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pirlangimpi Children Ever Born

No children

38.2%

1 child

21.6%

2 children

17.6%

3 children

12.7%

4 children

6.9%

5+ children

2.9%

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

Pirlangimpi Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.4%

5–14 hours

26.5%

15–29 hours

16.1%

30+ hours

9.1%

Did not do domestic work

27.8%

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

Pirlangimpi Household Size

1 person

20.4%

2 persons

31.1%

3 persons

13.6%

4 persons

19.4%

5 persons

8.7%

6+ persons

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pirlangimpi Where Residents Moved From

Same address

282

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from VIC

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

Pirlangimpi Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.5%

Step family — no other children

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pirlangimpi Schools

schools nearby

government

663

avg ICSEA score

total students

Pularumpi School Government

Combined · T-6 · 32 students

663

ICSEA

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

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Pirlangimpi Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $596/wk

Median Rent $80/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.4%

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

If you earn X in Pirlangimpi

Your weekly income

≈ $2,583/month

Median rent $80/wk

Left after rent $516/wk

Rent share 13.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem

Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $45/wk

Milingimbi

Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $35/wk

Gunbalanya

Income: $276/wk Rent: $70/wk Save: $10/wk

Pirlangimpi vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Anatye

Pop: 160 Income: $746/wk Rent: $25/wk

Engawala

Pop: 164 Income: $259/wk Rent: $70/wk

Namatjira

Pop: 164 Income: $381/wk Rent: $30/wk

Douglas-Daly

Pop: 173 Income: $1,015/wk

Robinson River

Pop: 180 Income: $319/wk Rent: $95/wk

White Gums

Pop: 182 Income: $1,068/wk Rent: $265/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pirlangimpi

What is the population of Pirlangimpi NT?

The population of Pirlangimpi NT is 317 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 26.7 people per km².Pirlangimpi is ranked #5,899 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pirlangimpi?

The median personal income in Pirlangimpi NT is $255 per week, or $13,260 per year.The median household income is $596 per week.Family income is $487 per week.Pirlangimpi is ranked #8,885 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pirlangimpi?

Median rent in Pirlangimpi NT is $80 per week ($347 per month).Rent represents 13.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pirlangimpi ranks #8,727 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Pirlangimpi?

The median age in Pirlangimpi NT is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pirlangimpi a good suburb to live in?

Pirlangimpi is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 317.The median income is $255/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.4% 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: 70226. All dollar figures in AUD.