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Santa Teresa NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Santa Teresa NT is 609 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Santa Teresa is $275 per week ($14,300 per year). Median rent in Santa Teresa is $85 per week ($368 per month). Santa Teresa has a median age of 25 years, younger than the national median of 38. Santa Teresa has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (83% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Santa Teresa Population

residents (Census 2021)

Santa Teresa Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$275/wk

$14,300 per year

#8866 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$85/wk

$368 per month

#8716 of 14,663

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Median Age

25years

13 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 4.4 · 1.6 per bedroom

Santa Teresa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (299) Female 50.7% (308)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

609 people · 1247.1 km²

Households

4.4

Avg household size

1.6

Persons per bedroom

$721

Family income/wk

Santa Teresa 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Santa Teresa Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Santa Teresa Religion

Catholic

82.7%

No Religion

12.3%

Lutheran

2.3%

Not stated

2.0%

Anglican

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Santa Teresa Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

30.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

29.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

21.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

19.9%

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

Santa Teresa Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.5%

Other

49.5%

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

Santa Teresa Employment

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Employed full-time

18.0% 73 people

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Employed part-time

21.9% 89 people

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Unemployed

0.7% 3 people

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Not in labour force

59.4% 241 people

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

Santa Teresa Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.3%

Bachelor Degree

23.5%

Certificate I/II

18.5%

Postgraduate Degree

9.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

4.9%

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

Santa Teresa Occupation

Professionals

42.3%

Community & Personal Service

19.7%

Managers

14.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.0%

Clerical & Administrative

4.2%

Labourers

4.2%

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

Santa Teresa Field of Study

Education

29.0%

Society & Culture

19.4%

Agriculture & Environment

17.7%

Management & Commerce

11.3%

Health

9.7%

Architecture & Building

6.5%

Creative Arts

6.5%

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

Santa Teresa Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Santa Teresa Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

8.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Santa Teresa Marital Status

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Married

38.5% 162

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Separated

2.9% 12

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Divorced

2.9% 12

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Widowed

4.3% 18

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Never married

51.5% 217

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Santa Teresa Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

88.3%

Australian

3.1%

English

3.1%

Scottish

1.4%

Irish

1.3%

German

1.1%

Other

1.1%

Lebanese

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Santa Teresa School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

62.8%

Secondary — Catholic

23.1%

Pre-school

6.4%

Vocational Education

5.1%

Primary — Government

2.6%

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

Santa Teresa Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.7% 32

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No need for assistance

97.3% 1,148

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

Santa Teresa Volunteering

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Volunteer

7.1% 29

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Not a volunteer

92.9% 380

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Santa Teresa How People Get to Work

Walked only

50.3%

Car (driver)

27.7%

Car (passenger)

16.1%

Did not go to work

3.2%

Bus

2.6%

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

Santa Teresa Car Ownership

0 vehicles

51.2%

1 vehicle

36.4%

2 vehicles

12.4%

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

Santa Teresa Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.7%

2 bedrooms

24.8%

3 bedrooms

56.2%

4 bedrooms

8.3%

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

Santa Teresa Population Mobility

12.9%

moved in the last year

18.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

40.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Santa Teresa Indigenous Population

92.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

1,121

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Santa Teresa Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

Mental health

Asthma

Kidney disease

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

Santa Teresa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.6%

$1-$149/wk

16.8%

$150-$299/wk

40.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

1.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Santa Teresa Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.2%

One parent — children under 15

26.3%

Couple — no children

9.6%

Couple — no children under 15

7.9%

One parent — no children under 15

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Santa Teresa Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 48

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Did not provide

87.9% 349

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Santa Teresa Children Ever Born

No children

35.2%

1 child

16.8%

2 children

16.8%

3 children

13.4%

4 children

6.7%

5+ children

11.2%

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

Santa Teresa When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015

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

Santa Teresa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

45.1%

5–14 hours

25.9%

15–29 hours

3.2%

30+ hours

2.2%

Did not do domestic work

23.6%

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

Santa Teresa Household Size

1 person

19.5%

2 persons

11.7%

3 persons

9.4%

4 persons

11.7%

5 persons

10.2%

6+ persons

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Santa Teresa Where Residents Moved From

Same address

519

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

Moved from VIC

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

Santa Teresa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

70.7%

Intact family — other children present

15.5%

Blended family — no other children

8.6%

Other couple — children only

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Santa Teresa Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,178/wk

Median Rent $85/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.2%

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

If you earn X in Santa Teresa

Your weekly income

≈ $5,105/month

Median rent $85/wk

Left after rent $1,093/wk

Rent share 7.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem

Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $50/wk

Milingimbi

Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $40/wk

Gunbalanya

Income: $276/wk Rent: $70/wk Save: $15/wk

Wurrumiyanga

Income: $227/wk Rent: $80/wk Save: $5/wk

Santa Teresa vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Nemarluk

Pop: 305 Income: $249/wk Rent: $50/wk

Kakadu

Pop: 315 Income: $746/wk Rent: $92/wk

Adelaide River

Pop: 317 Income: $583/wk Rent: $200/wk

Pirlangimpi

Pop: 317 Income: $255/wk Rent: $80/wk

Pine Creek (NT)

Pop: 318 Income: $459/wk Rent: $120/wk

Noonamah

Pop: 328 Income: $920/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Teresa

What is the population of Santa Teresa NT?

The population of Santa Teresa NT is 609 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Santa Teresa is ranked #4,716 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Santa Teresa?

The median personal income in Santa Teresa NT is $275 per week, or $14,300 per year.The median household income is $1,178 per week.Family income is $721 per week.Santa Teresa is ranked #8,866 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Santa Teresa?

Median rent in Santa Teresa NT is $85 per week ($368 per month).Rent represents 7.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Santa Teresa ranks #8,716 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Santa Teresa?

The median age in Santa Teresa NT is 25 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Santa Teresa a good suburb to live in?

Santa Teresa is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 609.The median income is $275/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.2% 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: 70239. All dollar figures in AUD.