Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Southport NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Southport NT is 215 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Southport is $1,007 per week ($52,364 per year). Median rent in Southport is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Southport has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Southport has a population density of 43.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Southport is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Southport is $1,580.

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Southport Population

residents (Census 2021)

Southport Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,007/wk

$52,364 per year

#1191 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$335/wk

$1,452 per month

#3743 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,580/mo

Avg household size: —

Southport Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (115) Female 46.5% (100)

Population Density

43.6

people per km²

215 people · 4.9 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,166

Family income/wk

Southport 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Southport Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

33.9% 21 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

66.1% 41 dwellings

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

Southport Country of Birth

Australia

94.2%

England

5.8%

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

Southport Religion

No Religion

44.3%

Not stated

31.0%

Catholic

11.8%

Anglican

7.4%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Buddhism

1.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Southport Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.1%

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

Southport Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Southport Employment

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Employed full-time

51.6% 64 people

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Employed part-time

16.9% 21 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 4 people

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Not in labour force

28.2% 35 people

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

Southport Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

73.1%

Bachelor Degree

7.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.7%

Postgraduate Degree

5.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.8%

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

Southport Occupation

Professionals

27.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.5%

Clerical & Administrative

20.0%

Community & Personal Service

10.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.9%

Managers

5.5%

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

Southport Field of Study

Engineering

38.8%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Agriculture & Environment

12.2%

Architecture & Building

8.2%

Education

8.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.1%

Management & Commerce

6.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.1%

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

Southport Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Southport Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.6%

$4,000+/wk

13.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Southport Marital Status

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Married

38.7% 67

↔️

Separated

4.0% 7

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Divorced

12.1% 21

🕊️

Widowed

2.9% 5

👤

Never married

42.2% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Southport Ancestry

Australian

35.3%

English

27.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.4%

Irish

8.4%

Scottish

7.4%

Other

5.6%

German

3.7%

Filipino

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Southport School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

25.0%

Vocational Education

25.0%

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

Southport Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.8% 18

✅

No need for assistance

94.2% 295

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

Southport Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.6% 18

—

Not a volunteer

86.4% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Southport Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

10.8%

$800-$999/mo

13.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Southport How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.5%

Did not go to work

15.6%

Other

3.9%

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

Southport Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.3%

1 vehicle

33.3%

2 vehicles

43.5%

3 vehicles

5.8%

4+ vehicles

13.0%

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

Southport Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

22.4%

2 bedrooms

28.4%

3 bedrooms

29.9%

4 bedrooms

14.9%

5 bedrooms

4.5%

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

Southport Population Mobility

11.3%

moved in the last year

35.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Southport Indigenous Population

10.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

281

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Southport Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Cancer

Asthma

Diabetes

Stroke

Heart disease

Kidney disease

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

Southport Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,500+/wk

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Southport Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.9%

Couple — no children

28.6%

Couple — no children under 15

15.1%

One parent — children under 15

11.1%

One parent — no children under 15

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Southport Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

2.9% 4

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Previously served

6.6% 9

👤

Never served

90.4% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Southport Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

8.3% 11

—

Did not provide

91.7% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Southport Children Ever Born

No children

58.8%

1 child

11.8%

2 children

8.8%

3 children

20.6%

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

Southport When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Southport Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.7%

5–14 hours

36.6%

15–29 hours

9.7%

30+ hours

9.7%

Did not do domestic work

25.4%

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

Southport Household Size

1 person

35.0%

2 persons

37.5%

3 persons

8.8%

4 persons

13.8%

5 persons

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Southport Where Residents Moved From

Same address

142

Moved from NT

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Southport Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.9%

Step family — no other children

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Southport Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,699/wk

Median Rent $335/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.7%

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

If you earn X in Southport

Your weekly income

≈ $7,362/month

Median rent $335/wk

Left after rent $1,364/wk

Rent share 19.7%

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Southport vs State & National Average

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Pop: 146 Income: $404/wk Rent: $60/wk

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

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Pop: 231 Income: $952/wk Rent: $313/wk

Amoonguna

Pop: 229 Income: $267/wk Rent: $50/wk

Anatye

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

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Pop: 236 Income: $232/wk Rent: $65/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southport

What is the population of Southport NT?

The population of Southport NT is 215 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 43.6 people per km².Southport is ranked #6,766 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Southport?

The median personal income in Southport NT is $1,007 per week, or $52,364 per year.The median household income is $1,699 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.Southport is ranked #1,191 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Southport?

Median rent in Southport NT is $335 per week ($1,452 per month).Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Southport ranks #3,743 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Southport?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Southport NT is $1,580. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Southport?

The median age in Southport NT is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Southport a good suburb to live in?

Southport is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 215.The median income is $1,007/wk, which is above the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% 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: 70242. All dollar figures in AUD.