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The Narrows NT — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for The Narrows, Northern Territory. ABS Census 2021.
The population of The Narrows NT is 632 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Narrows is $848 per week ($44,096 per year). Median rent in The Narrows is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). The Narrows has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. The Narrows has a population density of 1929.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in The Narrows is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Narrows is $2,167.
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The Narrows Population
The Narrows Median Income & Rent
The Narrows Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
The Narrows Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Narrows Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Narrows Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
The Narrows Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
The Narrows Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
The Narrows Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
The Narrows Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
The Narrows Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
The Narrows Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
The Narrows Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
The Narrows Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
The Narrows Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
The Narrows Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
The Narrows Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
The Narrows School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
The Narrows Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
The Narrows Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
The Narrows Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
The Narrows How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
The Narrows Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
The Narrows Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
The Narrows Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
The Narrows Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
The Narrows Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
The Narrows Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
The Narrows Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
The Narrows Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
The Narrows Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
The Narrows Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
The Narrows When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
The Narrows Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
The Narrows Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
The Narrows Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
The Narrows Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
The Narrows Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Narrows
What is the population of The Narrows NT?
The population of The Narrows NT is 632 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1929.8 people per km².The Narrows is ranked #4,663 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in The Narrows?
The median personal income in The Narrows NT is $848 per week, or $44,096 per year.The median household income is $1,577 per week.Family income is $2,263 per week.The Narrows is ranked #2,812 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in The Narrows?
Median rent in The Narrows NT is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 19.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.The Narrows ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in The Narrows?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Narrows 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 The Narrows?
The median age in The Narrows NT is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is The Narrows a good suburb to live in?
The Narrows is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 632.The median income is $848/wk, which is above the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.0% 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: 70255. All dollar figures in AUD.