Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Ross NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ross NT is 806 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ross is $1,102 per week ($57,304 per year). Median rent in Ross is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Ross has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Ross has a population density of 43.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ross is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ross is $2,167.

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Ross Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ross Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,102/wk

$57,304 per year

#697 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 1.1 per bedroom

Ross Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (405) Female 49.8% (401)

Population Density

43.2

people per km²

806 people · 18.6 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$2,428

Family income/wk

Ross 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ross Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.7% 98 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.3% 69 dwellings

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

Ross Country of Birth

Australia

92.2%

England

4.1%

India

2.0%

France

1.7%

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

Ross Religion

No Religion

43.2%

Catholic

24.8%

Not stated

13.3%

Anglican

5.9%

Christian (other)

4.3%

Uniting Church

3.5%

Lutheran

3.1%

Baptist

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ross Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.1%

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

Ross Languages Spoken at Home

Other

29.1%

IAL Sinhal

21.8%

Australian Indigenous

14.5%

French

7.3%

Portuguese

7.3%

SAL Tagalog

7.3%

SAL Tot

7.3%

Malayalam

5.5%

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

Ross Employment

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Employed full-time

54.6% 304 people

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Employed part-time

21.7% 121 people

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Unemployed

1.6% 9 people

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Not in labour force

22.1% 123 people

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

Ross Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.8%

Bachelor Degree

29.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.5%

Postgraduate Degree

10.0%

Certificate I/II

3.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.1%

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

Ross Occupation

Professionals

27.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.6%

Managers

15.4%

Community & Personal Service

14.5%

Clerical & Administrative

11.9%

Labourers

6.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.2%

Sales Workers

2.6%

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

Ross Field of Study

Engineering

20.1%

Society & Culture

17.8%

Health

15.1%

Management & Commerce

14.1%

Architecture & Building

10.4%

Education

7.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.4%

Creative Arts

2.7%

Information Technology

2.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.3%

Agriculture & Environment

2.0%

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

Ross Dwelling Types

Separate house

78.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

19.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ross Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.7%

$1-$149/wk

2.3%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

4.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.3%

$4,000+/wk

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ross Marital Status

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Married

47.5% 318

↔️

Separated

3.9% 26

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Divorced

10.1% 68

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Widowed

2.2% 15

👤

Never married

36.3% 243

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ross Ancestry

English

30.3%

Australian

26.9%

Other

10.4%

Irish

7.2%

Scottish

6.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.2%

German

4.6%

Filipino

3.0%

Italian

1.8%

Chinese

1.2%

New Zealander

1.1%

French

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ross School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

22.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.4%

Vocational Education

14.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.6%

Pre-school

11.2%

Secondary — Government

7.2%

Secondary — Catholic

6.4%

Primary — Catholic

6.4%

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

Ross Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.5% 36

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No need for assistance

97.5% 1,393

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

Ross Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.7% 144

—

Not a volunteer

75.3% 439

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ross Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

8.9%

$800-$999/mo

6.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ross How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.6%

Did not go to work

10.5%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

Walked only

5.6%

Bicycle

3.5%

Truck

1.6%

Other

1.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

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

Ross Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.3%

1 vehicle

46.0%

2 vehicles

24.5%

3 vehicles

15.4%

4+ vehicles

11.7%

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

Ross Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

31.6%

2 bedrooms

23.8%

3 bedrooms

14.1%

4 bedrooms

19.3%

5 bedrooms

8.2%

6+ bedrooms

3.0%

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

Ross Population Mobility

23.2%

moved in the last year

51.8%

moved in the last 5 years

1.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ross Indigenous Population

7.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

104

Indigenous residents

1,331

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ross Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Ross Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$1-$149/wk

2.3%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ross Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.0%

Couple — no children

34.3%

Couple — no children under 15

10.1%

One parent — children under 15

9.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ross Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 14

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Never served

97.6% 562

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ross Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.4% 55

—

Did not provide

90.6% 530

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ross Children Ever Born

No children

38.2%

1 child

18.3%

2 children

29.5%

3 children

11.2%

4 children

2.9%

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

Ross When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Ross Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.3%

5–14 hours

32.0%

15–29 hours

10.6%

30+ hours

7.0%

Did not do domestic work

24.2%

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

Ross Household Size

1 person

33.8%

2 persons

35.8%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

9.6%

5 persons

3.6%

6+ persons

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ross Where Residents Moved From

Same address

536

Moved from NT

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Ross Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.0%

Step family — no other children

17.6%

Blended family — no other children

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ross Schools

schools nearby

government

1085

avg ICSEA score

162

total students

Alice Springs Steiner School Independent

Combined · T-9 · 162 students

1085

ICSEA

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

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Ross Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,881/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.9%

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

If you earn X in Ross

Your weekly income

≈ $8,151/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,581/wk

Rent share 15.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cossack (NT)

Income: $1,077/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

Holtze

Income: $1,308/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $70/wk

Ross vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Casuarina (NT)

Pop: 406 Income: $618/wk Rent: $460/wk

Milikapiti

Pop: 414 Income: $255/wk Rent: $70/wk

Umbakumba

Pop: 419 Income: $133/wk Rent: $125/wk

Kintore

Pop: 420 Income: $246/wk Rent: $100/wk

Wagait Beach

Pop: 422 Income: $826/wk Rent: $250/wk

Warruwi

Pop: 432 Income: $276/wk Rent: $105/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ross

What is the population of Ross NT?

The population of Ross NT is 806 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 43.2 people per km².Ross is ranked #4,288 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ross?

The median personal income in Ross NT is $1,102 per week, or $57,304 per year.The median household income is $1,881 per week.Family income is $2,428 per week.Ross is ranked #697 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ross?

Median rent in Ross NT is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 15.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ross ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ross?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ross NT is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ross?

The median age in Ross NT is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ross a good suburb to live in?

Ross is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 806.The median income is $1,102/wk, which is above the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.9% 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: 70235. All dollar figures in AUD.