Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Umbakumba NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Umbakumba NT is 419 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Umbakumba is $133 per week ($6,916 per year). Median rent in Umbakumba is $125 per week ($542 per month). Umbakumba has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Umbakumba has a population density of 61.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Umbakumba Population

residents (Census 2021)

Umbakumba Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$133/wk

$6,916 per year

#8917 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$125/wk

$542 per month

#8470 of 14,663

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Median Age

29years

9 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: —

Umbakumba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (203) Female 51.4% (215)

Population Density

61.0

people per km²

419 people · 6.9 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$374

Family income/wk

Umbakumba 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Umbakumba Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Umbakumba Religion

No Religion

54.9%

Not stated

16.5%

Anglican

12.6%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

6.3%

Other Religions Tot

6.3%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Catholic

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Umbakumba Education Level

Year 9 or equivalent

36.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

26.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.6%

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

Umbakumba Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.5%

Australian Indigenous

49.5%

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

Umbakumba Employment

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Employed full-time

14.4% 44 people

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Employed part-time

5.2% 16 people

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Unemployed

7.2% 22 people

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Not in labour force

73.2% 224 people

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

Umbakumba Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.0%

Certificate I/II

16.0%

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

Umbakumba Occupation

Community & Personal Service

34.2%

Managers

31.6%

Professionals

18.4%

Labourers

15.8%

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

Umbakumba Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

19.4%

Architecture & Building

16.1%

Education

12.9%

Agriculture & Environment

12.9%

Society & Culture

9.7%

Health

9.7%

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

Umbakumba Dwelling Types

Separate house

78.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

22.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Umbakumba Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

18.9%

$150-$299/wk

24.3%

$300-$399/wk

9.5%

$400-$499/wk

16.2%

$650-$799/wk

4.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Umbakumba Marital Status

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Married

42.5% 147

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Separated

1.4% 5

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Divorced

2.3% 8

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Widowed

5.5% 19

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Never married

48.3% 167

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Umbakumba Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

90.3%

English

3.2%

Irish

2.2%

Australian

2.0%

French

1.5%

Other

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Umbakumba School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

64.9%

Secondary — Government

24.6%

Pre-school

10.5%

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

Umbakumba Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.4% 17

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No need for assistance

97.6% 683

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

Umbakumba Volunteering

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Volunteer

5.0% 14

—

Not a volunteer

95.0% 267

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Umbakumba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

45.9%

Walked only

29.5%

Car (passenger)

24.6%

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

Umbakumba Car Ownership

0 vehicles

44.6%

1 vehicle

43.5%

2 vehicles

7.6%

3 vehicles

4.3%

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

Umbakumba Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

28.6%

3 bedrooms

49.0%

4 bedrooms

22.4%

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

Umbakumba Population Mobility

7.3%

moved in the last year

12.6%

moved in the last 5 years

19.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

25.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Umbakumba Indigenous Population

94.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

755

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Umbakumba Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma

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

Umbakumba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.0%

$1-$149/wk

55.3%

$150-$299/wk

22.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

1.1%

$650-$799/wk

1.5%

$800-$999/wk

2.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

1.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Umbakumba Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.9%

Couple — no children

15.5%

One parent — children under 15

13.1%

One parent — no children under 15

12.8%

Couple — no children under 15

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Umbakumba Military Service

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Previously served

1.0% 3

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Never served

99.0% 303

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Umbakumba Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

34.3% 99

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Did not provide

65.7% 190

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Umbakumba Children Ever Born

No children

50.4%

1 child

23.6%

2 children

14.6%

3 children

11.4%

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

Umbakumba When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Umbakumba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

36.4%

5–14 hours

31.3%

15–29 hours

12.4%

30+ hours

6.2%

Did not do domestic work

13.7%

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

Umbakumba Household Size

1 person

10.8%

2 persons

10.8%

3 persons

17.6%

4 persons

20.6%

5 persons

16.7%

6+ persons

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Umbakumba Where Residents Moved From

Same address

367

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

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

Umbakumba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

12.5%

Intact family — other children present

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Umbakumba Schools

schools nearby

government

591

avg ICSEA score

total students

Alyarrmandumanja Umbakumba School Government

Combined · T-11 · 49 students

591

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Umbakumba Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $436/wk

Median Rent $125/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Umbakumba

Your weekly income

≈ $1,889/month

Median rent $125/wk

Left after rent $311/wk

Rent share 28.7%

Umbakumba vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Wagait Beach

Pop: 422 Income: $826/wk Rent: $250/wk

Warruwi

Pop: 432 Income: $276/wk Rent: $105/wk

Adelaide River

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

Ali Curung

Pop: 394 Income: $391/wk Rent: $65/wk

Alice Springs

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

Alpurrurulam

Pop: 350 Income: $246/wk Rent: $92/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Umbakumba

What is the population of Umbakumba NT?

The population of Umbakumba NT is 419 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 61.0 people per km².Umbakumba is ranked #5,337 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Umbakumba?

The median personal income in Umbakumba NT is $133 per week, or $6,916 per year.The median household income is $436 per week.Family income is $374 per week.Umbakumba is ranked #8,917 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Umbakumba?

Median rent in Umbakumba NT is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 28.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Umbakumba ranks #8,470 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Umbakumba?

The median age in Umbakumba NT is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Umbakumba a good suburb to live in?

Umbakumba is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 419.The median income is $133/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.7% 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: 70267. All dollar figures in AUD.