Wanguri, NT: suburb profile

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 2,073 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wanguri is Philippines. The most common religion is No religion (37.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wanguri is $2,167.

Population
1,836
Census 2021
Median income
$977/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$410/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Wanguri vs the typical NT suburb

The median personal income in Wanguri is $977 a week, 14% above the typical NT suburb ($855). That ranks 66th of 163 NT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $410 a week, $160 more than the typical NT suburb. Rent takes 16.8% of the median household income here, against 13.6% in the typical NT suburb. The median resident is 39, 6 years older than in the typical NT suburb (33).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWanguriTypical NTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$977/wk$855/wk +14%$766/wk
Household income$2,439/wk$1,803/wk +35%$1,637/wk
Rent$410/wk$250/wk +64%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,950/mo +11%$1,733/mo
Median age3933 +6 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.8%13.6% +3.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Wanguri, the typical NT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Wanguri Population

1,836 residents at the 2021 Census.

Wanguri Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$977/wk
$50,804 per year
Ranked 1,373 of 14,663
Median Rent
$410/wk
$1,777 per month
Ranked 1,715 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Wanguri Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: 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.

Median rent in Wanguri against your income

About $10,569 a month
Median rent $410/wk
Left after rent $2,029/wk
Rent share 16.8%

Wanguri Schools

26
schools nearby
18
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: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Wanguri, Northern Territory: 12.3716°S, 130.8875°E

Wanguri Schools (26)

People in Wanguri

Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

2,073
people per km²
1,836 people · 0.9 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,637
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Philippines
3.4%
India
2.3%
England
2.2%
Greece
2.1%
Indonesia
1.7%
New Zealand
1.6%
Thailand
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
5.3%
Tagalog
2.1%
Indonesian
1.7%
Australian Indigenous Languages
1.4%
Mandarin
1.4%
Urdu
1.3%
Other Chinese languages
1.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
26.1%
English
23.9%
Irish
9.7%
Australian Aboriginal
8.9%
Scottish
8.2%
Greek
7.0%
Chinese
5.1%
Filipino
4.8%
German
3.7%
Indian
2.7%
Italian
2.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
37.9%
Catholic
19.8%
Not stated
9.3%
Eastern Orthodox
7.0%
Anglican
4.5%
Buddhism
4.0%
Islam
3.9%
Uniting Church
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

9.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.6% 665
Separated
2.7% 40
Divorced
8.4% 122
Widowed
3.2% 47
Never married
40.0% 583

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

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

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

Homes in Wanguri

Housing Tenure

Of the 567 occupied private dwellings in Wanguri at the 2021 Census, 30.5% were rented, 26.5% owned outright and 39.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.6% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
26.5% 150 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
39.9% 226 dwellings
Rented
30.5% 173 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

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

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

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

Work, income and education in Wanguri

Employment

Employed full-time
46.6% 588 people
Employed part-time
20.7% 261 people
Unemployed
2.8% 35 people
Not in labour force
29.9% 377 people

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

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

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

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

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

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%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

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

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

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.9%
Has need for assistance
4.4%
Need for assistance not stated
8.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
103
Diabetes
60
Arthritis
50
Asthma
41
Heart disease
32
Lung condition
22
Kidney disease
15
Cancer
15
Stroke
12
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.2% 135
Did not provide
89.8% 1,186

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.6% 273
Not a volunteer
79.4% 1,053

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.7% 9
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 4
Previously served
4.0% 53
Never served
95.1% 1,271

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
9
1961: 1970
31
1971: 1980
70
1981: 1990
72
1991: 2000
45
2001: 2010
101
2011: 2015
86
2016
13
2017
20
2018
27
2019
22
2020
5

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

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

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,354
Moved from NT
191
Moved: same area (SA2)
29
Moved from VIC
29
Moved from QLD
18
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from NSW
5
Moved from SA
4
Moved from WA
3
Moved from TAS
3

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

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

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cossack (NT)
Income: $1,077/wk Rent: $250/wk $160/wk less rent
Tiwi
Income: $948/wk Rent: $375/wk $35/wk less rent
Moil
Income: $939/wk Rent: $310/wk $100/wk less rent
Anula
Income: $1,034/wk Rent: $400/wk $10/wk less rent
Millner
Income: $957/wk Rent: $340/wk $70/wk less rent
Jingili
Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $400/wk $10/wk less rent
Coconut Grove
Income: $913/wk Rent: $300/wk $110/wk less rent
Ludmilla
Income: $924/wk Rent: $300/wk $110/wk less rent

Suburbs near Wanguri

The closest suburb to Wanguri is Nakara, 1.1 km away.

Nakara
1.1 km away · income $995/wk · rent $420/wk
Wagaman
1.1 km away · income $864/wk · rent $340/wk
Leanyer
1.3 km away · income $1,101/wk · rent $400/wk
Lyons (NT)
1.4 km away · income $1,340/wk · rent $265/wk
Wulagi
1.6 km away · income $1,052/wk · rent $425/wk
Muirhead
1.7 km away · income $1,383/wk · rent $313/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 2,073 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 typical NT suburb ($855/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.