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Wanguri NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wanguri NT is 1,836 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wanguri is $977 per week ($50,804 per year). Median rent in Wanguri is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Wanguri has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Wanguri has a population density of 2073.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wanguri is Greece. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wanguri is $2,167.

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Wanguri Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wanguri Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$977/wk

$50,804 per year

#1373 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$410/wk

$1,777 per month

#1715 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Wanguri Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (928) Female 49.5% (910)

Population Density

2073.4

people per km²

1,836 people · 0.9 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,637

Family income/wk

Wanguri 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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Wanguri Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.9% 150 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.1% 226 dwellings

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

Wanguri Country of Birth

Australia

86.1%

Greece

3.6%

India

3.6%

England

3.3%

Indonesia

1.1%

Bangladesh

0.9%

Canada

0.6%

Hong Kong

0.6%

Germany

0.4%

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

Wanguri Religion

No Religion

42.5%

Catholic

22.2%

Not stated

10.4%

Eastern Orthodox

7.9%

Anglican

5.0%

Buddhism

4.5%

Islam

4.3%

Uniting Church

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wanguri Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

68.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.9%

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

Wanguri Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

28.4%

Other

20.5%

SAL Tot

20.5%

SAL Indon

7.9%

Urdu

5.8%

Other Chinese

5.8%

Malayalam

5.8%

Italian

5.3%

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

Wanguri Employment

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Employed full-time

46.6% 588 people

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Employed part-time

20.7% 261 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 35 people

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Not in labour force

29.9% 377 people

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

Wanguri Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

32.4%

Certificate III/IV

31.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.0%

Postgraduate Degree

10.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.2%

Certificate I/II

1.7%

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

Wanguri Occupation

Professionals

37.6%

Managers

13.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.2%

Community & Personal Service

10.7%

Labourers

6.1%

Sales Workers

4.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.9%

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

Wanguri Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.1%

Health

18.5%

Society & Culture

14.5%

Engineering

13.0%

Education

11.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.6%

Architecture & Building

5.9%

Information Technology

5.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.0%

Agriculture & Environment

1.6%

Creative Arts

1.5%

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

Wanguri Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wanguri Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

4.0%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.0%

$4,000+/wk

21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wanguri Marital Status

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Married

45.6% 665

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Separated

2.7% 40

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Divorced

8.4% 122

🕊️

Widowed

3.2% 47

👤

Never married

40.0% 583

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wanguri Ancestry

Australian

21.5%

English

19.6%

Other

15.7%

Irish

8.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.3%

Scottish

6.8%

Greek

5.8%

Chinese

4.2%

Filipino

3.9%

German

3.0%

Indian

2.2%

Italian

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wanguri School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.3%

Secondary — Government

25.4%

Vocational Education

10.9%

Pre-school

8.2%

Primary — Catholic

7.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.6%

Secondary — Catholic

6.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.2%

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

Wanguri Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 162

✅

No need for assistance

95.2% 3,191

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

Wanguri Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.6% 273

—

Not a volunteer

79.4% 1,053

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wanguri Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.0%

$300-$449/mo

1.5%

$600-$799/mo

3.0%

$800-$999/mo

4.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

18.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wanguri How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.1%

Did not go to work

10.7%

Car (passenger)

6.9%

Bicycle

3.2%

Walked only

2.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

2.4%

Bus

2.0%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.1%

Truck

0.8%

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

Wanguri Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.9%

1 vehicle

21.7%

2 vehicles

42.4%

3 vehicles

20.5%

4+ vehicles

8.5%

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

Wanguri Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.8%

2 bedrooms

5.2%

3 bedrooms

47.7%

4 bedrooms

30.1%

5 bedrooms

10.5%

6+ bedrooms

1.8%

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

Wanguri Population Mobility

18.1%

moved in the last year

37.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wanguri Indigenous Population

10.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

343

Indigenous residents

3,014

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wanguri Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

103

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

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

Wanguri Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

5.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wanguri Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.6%

Couple — no children

21.4%

Couple — no children under 15

16.1%

One parent — no children under 15

8.6%

One parent — children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wanguri Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.7% 9

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 4

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Previously served

4.0% 53

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Never served

95.1% 1,271

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wanguri Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.2% 135

—

Did not provide

89.8% 1,186

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wanguri Children Ever Born

No children

33.6%

1 child

12.9%

2 children

25.9%

3 children

15.7%

4 children

10.2%

5+ children

1.7%

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

Wanguri When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

101

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Wanguri Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.8%

5–14 hours

30.3%

15–29 hours

14.6%

30+ hours

6.1%

Did not do domestic work

26.2%

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

Wanguri Household Size

1 person

17.7%

2 persons

31.1%

3 persons

18.9%

4 persons

16.3%

5 persons

7.5%

6+ persons

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wanguri Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,354

Moved from NT

191

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

Moved from WA

Moved from TAS

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

Wanguri Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.6%

Step family — no other children

11.1%

Blended family — no other children

4.4%

Intact family — other children present

2.7%

Other couple — children only

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wanguri Schools

schools nearby

government

948

avg ICSEA score

6,594

total students

St Paul's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · T-6 · 221 students

1077

ICSEA

Nakara Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 409 students

1051

ICSEA

Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · T-6 · 243 students

1035

ICSEA

O'Loughlin Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 599 students

1025

ICSEA

Leanyer Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 538 students

1024

ICSEA

Alawa Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 259 students

1011

ICSEA

Anula Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 388 students

1006

ICSEA

Jingili Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 235 students

997

ICSEA

Dripstone Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-9 · 605 students

994

ICSEA

Wanguri Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 327 students

987

ICSEA

Moil Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 167 students

970

ICSEA

Holy Family Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · T-6 · 248 students

968

ICSEA

Casuarina Senior College Government

Secondary · 10-12 · 690 students

949

ICSEA

Wagaman Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 213 students

944

ICSEA

Nemarluk School Government

Primary · T-6 · 170 students

929

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 26 schools

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

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Wanguri Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,439/wk

Median Rent $410/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.8%

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

If you earn X in Wanguri

Your weekly income

≈ $10,569/month

Median rent $410/wk

Left after rent $2,029/wk

Rent share 16.8%

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Income: $948/wk Rent: $375/wk Save: $35/wk

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Income: $939/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $100/wk

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Income: $1,034/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $957/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $70/wk

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Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $10/wk

Coconut Grove

Income: $913/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $110/wk

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Income: $924/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $110/wk

Wanguri vs State & National Average

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Pop: 962 Income: $1,425/wk Rent: $440/wk

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Pop: 1,088 Income: $230/wk Rent: $90/wk

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Pop: 1,097 Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk

Brinkin

Pop: 1,117 Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Pop: 1,177 Income: $276/wk Rent: $70/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wanguri

What is the population of Wanguri NT?

The population of Wanguri NT is 1,836 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2073.4 people per km².Wanguri is ranked #3,150 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wanguri?

The median personal income in Wanguri NT is $977 per week, or $50,804 per year.The median household income is $2,439 per week.Family income is $2,637 per week.Wanguri is ranked #1,373 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wanguri?

Median rent in Wanguri NT is $410 per week ($1,777 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wanguri ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wanguri?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wanguri 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 Wanguri?

The median age in Wanguri NT is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wanguri a good suburb to live in?

Wanguri is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 1,836.The median income is $977/wk, which is above the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 70280. All dollar figures in AUD.