Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Rakula NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Rakula NT is 59 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Rakula is $708 per week ($36,816 per year). Median rent in Rakula is $80 per week ($347 per month). Rakula has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Rakula has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Rakula Population

residents (Census 2021)

Rakula Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$708/wk

$36,816 per year

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Median Rent

$80/wk

$347 per month

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 1.2 per bedroom

Rakula Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.4% (31) Female 45.6% (26)

Population Density

0.0

people per km²

59 people · 2845.0 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

1.2

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Rakula Age Distribution

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

60-64

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Rakula Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Rakula Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Rakula Religion

No Religion

36.4%

Catholic

23.6%

Not stated

21.8%

Christian (other)

12.7%

Anglican

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Rakula Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

44.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

39.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.9%

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

Rakula Languages Spoken at Home

Other

66.7%

Australian Indigenous

33.3%

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

Rakula Employment

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Employed full-time

43.1% 22 people

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Employed part-time

11.8% 6 people

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Not in labour force

45.1% 23 people

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

Rakula Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

15.0%

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

Rakula Occupation

Professionals

44.0%

Labourers

24.0%

Clerical & Administrative

20.0%

Managers

12.0%

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

Rakula Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

60.0%

Health

20.0%

Management & Commerce

20.0%

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

Rakula Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Rakula Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Rakula Marital Status

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Married

40.0% 24

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Divorced

10.0% 6

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Never married

50.0% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Rakula Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

47.5%

Australian

18.6%

Irish

8.5%

Chinese

6.8%

English

6.8%

Scottish

6.8%

Other

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Rakula Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 83

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

Rakula Volunteering

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Volunteer

9.5% 4

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Not a volunteer

90.5% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Rakula How People Get to Work

Walked only

45.5%

Car (driver)

40.9%

Other

13.6%

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

Rakula Car Ownership

1 vehicle

50.0%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

16.7%

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

Rakula Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.5%

2 bedrooms

25.0%

3 bedrooms

37.5%

4 bedrooms

12.5%

5 bedrooms

12.5%

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

Rakula Population Mobility

22.6%

moved in the last year

41.3%

moved in the last 5 years

48.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Rakula Indigenous Population

69.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Rakula Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

17.4%

$650-$799/wk

26.1%

$800-$999/wk

17.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

39.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Rakula Family Structure

Couple — no children

59.1%

One parent — no children under 15

31.8%

Couple — children under 15

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Rakula Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.2% 4

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Did not provide

91.8% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Rakula Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

3 children

66.7%

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

Rakula Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

35.4%

5–14 hours

16.7%

15–29 hours

16.7%

Did not do domestic work

31.3%

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

Rakula Household Size

1 person

19.0%

2 persons

42.9%

5 persons

14.3%

6+ persons

23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Rakula Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NT

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

Rakula Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,874/wk

Median Rent $80/wk

Rent-to-Income 4.3%

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

If you earn X in Rakula

Your weekly income

≈ $8,121/month

Median rent $80/wk

Left after rent $1,794/wk

Rent share 4.3%

Rakula vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Cobourg

Pop: 32 Income: $900/wk Rent: $50/wk

Litchfield Park

Pop: 34 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $70/wk

Point Stuart

Pop: 35 Income: $1,104/wk Rent: $200/wk

Numburindi

Pop: 36 Income: $449/wk Rent: $25/wk

Tortilla Flats

Pop: 37 Income: $1,062/wk

Sturt Plateau

Pop: 37 Income: $900/wk

Compare Rakula

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rakula

What is the population of Rakula NT?

The population of Rakula NT is 59 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Rakula?

The median personal income in Rakula NT is $708 per week, or $36,816 per year.The median household income is $1,874 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.

How much is rent in Rakula?

Median rent in Rakula NT is $80 per week ($347 per month).Rent represents 4.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Rakula?

The median age in Rakula NT is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Rakula a good suburb to live in?

Rakula is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 59.The median income is $708/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (4.3% 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: 70228. All dollar figures in AUD.