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Tiwi Islands NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tiwi Islands NT is 194 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tiwi Islands is $281 per week ($14,612 per year). Median rent in Tiwi Islands is $40 per week ($173 per month). Tiwi Islands has a median age of 17 years, younger than the national median of 38. Tiwi Islands has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tiwi Islands is Fiji. The most common religion is Catholic (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tiwi Islands is $2,167.

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Tiwi Islands Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tiwi Islands Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$281/wk

$14,612 per year

#8860 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$40/wk

$173 per month

#8832 of 14,663

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Median Age

17years

21 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 1.3 per bedroom

Tiwi Islands Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.8% (111) Female 44.2% (88)

Population Density

0.0

people per km²

194 people · 7449.8 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

1.3

Persons per bedroom

$1,624

Family income/wk

Tiwi Islands Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

60-64

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tiwi Islands Country of Birth

Australia

94.8%

Fiji

5.2%

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

Tiwi Islands Religion

Catholic

42.7%

No Religion

22.2%

Not stated

14.6%

SB OSB NRA OSB

10.3%

Christian (other)

6.5%

Baptist

2.2%

Pentecostal

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tiwi Islands Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.1%

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

Tiwi Islands Languages Spoken at Home

Other

52.5%

Australian Indigenous

47.5%

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

Tiwi Islands Employment

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Employed full-time

29.3% 36 people

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Employed part-time

6.5% 8 people

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Unemployed

11.4% 14 people

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Not in labour force

52.8% 65 people

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

Tiwi Islands Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.9%

Bachelor Degree

20.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.7%

Certificate I/II

11.8%

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

Tiwi Islands Occupation

Community & Personal Service

43.2%

Professionals

27.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.5%

Managers

8.1%

Labourers

8.1%

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

Tiwi Islands Field of Study

Education

44.8%

Society & Culture

31.0%

Agriculture & Environment

13.8%

Management & Commerce

10.3%

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

Tiwi Islands Dwelling Types

Separate house

60.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

39.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tiwi Islands Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

25.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

29.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tiwi Islands Marital Status

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Married

33.8% 47

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Separated

3.6% 5

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Divorced

2.9% 4

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Widowed

2.2% 3

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Never married

57.6% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tiwi Islands Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

62.8%

Other

12.1%

Australian

10.2%

English

9.8%

German

2.3%

Irish

1.4%

Italian

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tiwi Islands School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

49.4%

Primary — Catholic

12.0%

Primary — Government

12.0%

Secondary — Catholic

9.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.4%

Vocational Education

4.8%

Secondary — Government

3.6%

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

Tiwi Islands Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

0.9% 3

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No need for assistance

99.1% 343

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

Tiwi Islands Volunteering

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Volunteer

12.5% 15

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Not a volunteer

87.5% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tiwi Islands How People Get to Work

Walked only

53.3%

Car (passenger)

24.4%

Car (driver)

11.1%

Did not go to work

11.1%

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

Tiwi Islands Car Ownership

0 vehicles

31.4%

1 vehicle

57.1%

2 vehicles

11.4%

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

Tiwi Islands Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

17.9%

2 bedrooms

30.8%

3 bedrooms

25.6%

4 bedrooms

15.4%

5 bedrooms

10.3%

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

Tiwi Islands Population Mobility

29.0%

moved in the last year

54.7%

moved in the last 5 years

18.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

45.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tiwi Islands Indigenous Population

76.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

286

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tiwi Islands Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

Mental health

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

Tiwi Islands Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

31.5%

$1-$149/wk

8.3%

$150-$299/wk

23.1%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

3.7%

$800-$999/wk

2.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tiwi Islands Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

60.4%

Couple — no children

29.2%

One parent — children under 15

7.3%

Couple — no children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tiwi Islands Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.9% 13

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Did not provide

89.1% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tiwi Islands Children Ever Born

No children

64.0%

4 children

36.0%

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

Tiwi Islands When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015

2017

2018

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

Tiwi Islands Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.9%

5–14 hours

27.9%

15–29 hours

4.5%

Did not do domestic work

39.6%

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

Tiwi Islands Household Size

1 person

24.2%

2 persons

33.3%

4 persons

12.1%

5 persons

21.2%

6+ persons

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tiwi Islands Where Residents Moved From

Same address

120

Moved from NT

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from QLD

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

Tiwi Islands Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tiwi Islands Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $40/wk

Rent-to-Income 2.5%

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

If you earn X in Tiwi Islands

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $40/wk

Left after rent $1,585/wk

Rent share 2.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem

Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $5/wk

Tiwi Islands vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Bynoe

Pop: 98 Income: $669/wk Rent: $353/wk

Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (NT)

Pop: 99 Income: $1,478/wk

Eva Valley

Pop: 101 Income: $560/wk Rent: $400/wk

Hart (NT)

Pop: 105 Income: $389/wk Rent: $53/wk

Milyakburra

Pop: 106 Income: $241/wk Rent: $60/wk

Gregory (NT)

Pop: 107 Income: $347/wk Rent: $20/wk

Compare Tiwi Islands

Tiwi Islands vs Bynoe →Tiwi Islands vs Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (NT) →Tiwi Islands vs Eva Valley →Tiwi Islands vs Hart (NT) →

Frequently Asked Questions About Tiwi Islands

What is the population of Tiwi Islands NT?

The population of Tiwi Islands NT is 194 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Tiwi Islands is ranked #7,031 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tiwi Islands?

The median personal income in Tiwi Islands NT is $281 per week, or $14,612 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.Tiwi Islands is ranked #8,860 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tiwi Islands?

Median rent in Tiwi Islands NT is $40 per week ($173 per month).Rent represents 2.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tiwi Islands ranks #8,832 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tiwi Islands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tiwi Islands 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 Tiwi Islands?

The median age in Tiwi Islands NT is 17 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tiwi Islands a good suburb to live in?

Tiwi Islands is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 194.The median income is $281/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (2.5% 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: 70263. All dollar figures in AUD.