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Tumbling Waters NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tumbling Waters NT is 254 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tumbling Waters is $858 per week ($44,616 per year). Median rent in Tumbling Waters is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Tumbling Waters has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Tumbling Waters has a population density of 4.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tumbling Waters is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tumbling Waters is $2,000.

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Tumbling Waters Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tumbling Waters Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$858/wk

$44,616 per year

#2652 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 1 per bedroom

Tumbling Waters Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (126) Female 51.0% (131)

Population Density

4.0

people per km²

254 people · 63.8 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,023

Family income/wk

Tumbling Waters 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tumbling Waters Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 32 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 32 dwellings

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

Tumbling Waters Country of Birth

Australia

96.8%

England

3.2%

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

Tumbling Waters Religion

No Religion

50.8%

Catholic

15.3%

Not stated

15.3%

Anglican

6.0%

Islam

4.4%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.2%

Eastern Orthodox

2.8%

Buddhism

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tumbling Waters Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.4%

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

Tumbling Waters Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

57.1%

Thai

42.9%

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

Tumbling Waters Employment

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Employed full-time

41.9% 62 people

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Employed part-time

21.6% 32 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 3 people

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Not in labour force

34.5% 51 people

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

Tumbling Waters Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.6%

Bachelor Degree

10.6%

Certificate I/II

8.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.2%

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

Tumbling Waters Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.9%

Clerical & Administrative

20.9%

Community & Personal Service

17.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

17.9%

Managers

10.4%

Professionals

4.5%

Sales Workers

4.5%

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

Tumbling Waters Field of Study

Engineering

33.9%

Management & Commerce

29.0%

Education

9.7%

Creative Arts

9.7%

Agriculture & Environment

6.5%

Health

6.5%

Society & Culture

4.8%

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

Tumbling Waters Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tumbling Waters Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

11.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

$4,000+/wk

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tumbling Waters Marital Status

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Married

37.1% 69

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Separated

4.8% 9

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Divorced

10.8% 20

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Widowed

4.3% 8

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Never married

43.0% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tumbling Waters Ancestry

Australian

36.2%

English

30.7%

Other

6.7%

Scottish

6.1%

Irish

5.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.3%

German

3.1%

Chinese

1.8%

Italian

1.8%

French

1.5%

Greek

1.2%

Dutch

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tumbling Waters School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

49.1%

Secondary — Government

29.1%

Pre-school

16.4%

Vocational Education

5.5%

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

Tumbling Waters Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.4% 15

✅

No need for assistance

96.6% 422

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

Tumbling Waters Volunteering

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Volunteer

15.6% 26

—

Not a volunteer

84.4% 141

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tumbling Waters Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

60.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tumbling Waters How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.2%

Did not go to work

11.7%

Bus

7.4%

Car (passenger)

7.4%

Walked only

3.2%

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

Tumbling Waters Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.2%

1 vehicle

29.6%

2 vehicles

37.0%

3 vehicles

14.8%

4+ vehicles

12.3%

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

Tumbling Waters Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

14.3%

2 bedrooms

15.6%

3 bedrooms

46.8%

4 bedrooms

18.2%

5 bedrooms

5.2%

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

Tumbling Waters Population Mobility

20.3%

moved in the last year

37.9%

moved in the last 5 years

5.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tumbling Waters Indigenous Population

9.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

385

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tumbling Waters Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Stroke

Heart disease

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

Tumbling Waters Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.4%

$150-$299/wk

9.2%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tumbling Waters Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.4%

Couple — no children

26.4%

One parent — children under 15

16.3%

Couple — no children under 15

11.2%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tumbling Waters Military Service

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Previously served

6.1% 10

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Never served

93.9% 155

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tumbling Waters Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.6% 17

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Did not provide

89.4% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tumbling Waters Children Ever Born

No children

45.7%

1 child

21.7%

2 children

32.6%

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

Tumbling Waters When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Tumbling Waters Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.4%

5–14 hours

37.9%

15–29 hours

9.9%

30+ hours

9.9%

Did not do domestic work

24.8%

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

Tumbling Waters Household Size

1 person

20.7%

2 persons

37.8%

3 persons

11.0%

4 persons

20.7%

5 persons

4.9%

6+ persons

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tumbling Waters Where Residents Moved From

Same address

165

Moved from NT

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

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

Tumbling Waters Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tumbling Waters Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,800/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.4%

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

If you earn X in Tumbling Waters

Your weekly income

≈ $7,800/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,450/wk

Rent share 19.4%

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Income: $939/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $40/wk

Millner

Income: $957/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $10/wk

Karama

Income: $838/wk Rent: $293/wk Save: $57/wk

Ludmilla

Income: $924/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $50/wk

Coconut Grove

Income: $913/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $50/wk

Malak

Income: $831/wk Rent: $301/wk Save: $49/wk

Wagaman

Income: $864/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $10/wk

Alawa

Income: $915/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $10/wk

Tumbling Waters vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Lake Bennett

Pop: 129 Income: $710/wk Rent: $300/wk

Ghan

Pop: 132 Income: $1,100/wk

Petermann

Pop: 138 Income: $877/wk Rent: $20/wk

Wutunugurra

Pop: 143 Income: $362/wk Rent: $60/wk

Tanami (NT)

Pop: 144 Income: $2,172/wk

Davenport (NT)

Pop: 145 Income: $444/wk Rent: $70/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tumbling Waters

What is the population of Tumbling Waters NT?

The population of Tumbling Waters NT is 254 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.0 people per km².Tumbling Waters is ranked #6,383 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tumbling Waters?

The median personal income in Tumbling Waters NT is $858 per week, or $44,616 per year.The median household income is $1,800 per week.Family income is $2,023 per week.Tumbling Waters is ranked #2,652 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tumbling Waters?

Median rent in Tumbling Waters NT is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tumbling Waters ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tumbling Waters?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tumbling Waters NT is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tumbling Waters?

The median age in Tumbling Waters NT is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tumbling Waters a good suburb to live in?

Tumbling Waters is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 254.The median income is $858/wk, which is above the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% 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: 70266. All dollar figures in AUD.