Suburbs Warruwi

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Warruwi NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Warruwi NT is 432 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Warruwi is $276 per week ($14,352 per year). Median rent in Warruwi is $105 per week ($455 per month). Warruwi has a median age of 25 years, younger than the national median of 38. Warruwi has a population density of 27.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Uniting Church (65% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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📍 Warruwi, Northern Territory — 11.6580°S, 133.3798°E

🏫 Schools (1)

Warruwi Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Warruwi Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$276/wk
$14,352 per year
#8863 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$105/wk
$455 per month
#8606 of 14,663
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Median Age
25years
13 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 4.5 · 1.5 per bedroom

Warruwi Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.3% (222) Female 48.7% (211)

Population Density

27.2
people per km²
432 people · 15.9 km²

Households

4.5
Avg household size
1.5
Persons per bedroom
$793
Family income/wk

Warruwi 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
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Warruwi Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Warruwi Religion

Uniting Church
64.6%
Not stated
18.4%
No Religion
8.8%
Other Religions Tot
2.0%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
2.0%
Christian (other)
2.0%
Catholic
1.4%
Anglican
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Warruwi Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
37.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
25.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
18.4%

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

Warruwi Languages Spoken at Home

Other
50.1%
Australian Indigenous
49.9%

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

Warruwi Employment

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Employed full-time
19.5% 54 people
⏰
Employed part-time
9.7% 27 people
🔍
Unemployed
33.9% 94 people
🏠
Not in labour force
36.8% 102 people

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

Warruwi Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.8%
Bachelor Degree
23.5%
Certificate I/II
14.7%

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

Warruwi Occupation

Community & Personal Service
33.3%
Managers
25.6%
Professionals
17.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.7%

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

Warruwi Field of Study

Education
33.3%
Health
23.8%
Management & Commerce
23.8%
Architecture & Building
19.0%

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

Warruwi Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Warruwi Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
5.0%
$400-$499/wk
10.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Warruwi Marital Status

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Married
58.1% 179
↔️
Separated
1.6% 5
🕊️
Widowed
3.6% 11
👤
Never married
36.7% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Warruwi Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
87.6%
Australian
4.2%
Other
3.5%
English
2.1%
German
1.2%
Irish
0.7%
Scottish
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Warruwi School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
46.5%
Secondary — Government
26.3%
Pre-school
15.2%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
9.1%
Vocational Education
3.0%

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

Warruwi Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
2.6% 19
✅
No need for assistance
97.4% 724

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

Warruwi Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
9.6% 27
—
Not a volunteer
90.4% 255

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Warruwi How People Get to Work

Walked only
63.2%
Car (driver)
23.0%
Car (passenger)
13.8%

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

Warruwi Car Ownership

0 vehicles
62.4%
1 vehicle
27.1%
2 vehicles
4.7%
3 vehicles
5.9%

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

Warruwi Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
28.2%
3 bedrooms
55.1%
4 bedrooms
16.7%

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

Warruwi Population Mobility

5.6%
moved in the last year
13.6%
moved in the last 5 years
51.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Warruwi Indigenous Population

93.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
781
Indigenous residents
51
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Warruwi Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
11
Kidney disease
8
Asthma
7
Mental health
7
Heart disease
6

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

Warruwi Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.0%
$1-$149/wk
6.6%
$150-$299/wk
56.8%
$300-$399/wk
5.0%
$400-$499/wk
4.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
3.7%
$800-$999/wk
2.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
2.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
1.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
1.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Warruwi Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.4%
Couple — no children
16.1%
One parent — children under 15
15.3%
One parent — no children under 15
10.0%
Couple — no children under 15
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Warruwi Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.0% 14
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Never served
95.0% 264

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Warruwi Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 39
—
Did not provide
86.1% 242

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Warruwi Children Ever Born

No children
42.1%
1 child
26.2%
2 children
6.5%
3 children
14.0%
4 children
3.7%
5+ children
7.5%

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

Warruwi When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
3
2018
5

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

Warruwi Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.4%
5–14 hours
35.7%
15–29 hours
19.8%
30+ hours
4.9%
Did not do domestic work
9.2%

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

Warruwi Household Size

1 person
12.0%
2 persons
14.7%
3 persons
14.7%
4 persons
5.3%
5 persons
14.7%
6+ persons
38.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Warruwi Where Residents Moved From

Same address
369
Moved from NT
14
Moved — same area (SA2)
3
Moved from QLD
3

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

Warruwi Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
81.0%
Step family — no other children
9.5%
Intact family — other children present
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Warruwi Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
639
avg ICSEA score
79
total students
Warruwi School Government
Combined · T-12 · 79 students
639
ICSEA

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

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Warruwi Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,420/wk
Median Rent $105/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.4%

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

If you earn X in Warruwi

≈ $6,153/month
Median rent $105/wk
Left after rent $1,315/wk
Rent share 7.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $230/wk Rent: $90/wk Save: $15/wk
East Arnhem
Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $70/wk
Milingimbi
Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $60/wk
Gunbalanya
Income: $276/wk Rent: $70/wk Save: $35/wk
Maningrida
Income: $256/wk Rent: $90/wk Save: $15/wk
Wurrumiyanga
Income: $227/wk Rent: $80/wk Save: $25/wk

Warruwi vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Willowra
Pop: 222 Income: $281/wk Rent: $75/wk
Lloyd Creek
Pop: 225 Income: $1,353/wk Rent: $470/wk
Amoonguna
Pop: 229 Income: $267/wk Rent: $50/wk
Kaltukatjara
Pop: 229 Income: $267/wk Rent: $65/wk
Burt Plain
Pop: 230 Income: $361/wk Rent: $25/wk
Alice Springs
Pop: 231 Income: $952/wk Rent: $313/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Warruwi

What is the population of Warruwi NT?

The population of Warruwi NT is 432 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 27.2 people per km².Warruwi is ranked #5,269 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Warruwi?

The median personal income in Warruwi NT is $276 per week, or $14,352 per year.The median household income is $1,420 per week.Family income is $793 per week.Warruwi is ranked #8,863 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Warruwi?

Median rent in Warruwi NT is $105 per week ($455 per month).Rent represents 7.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Warruwi ranks #8,606 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Warruwi?

The median age in Warruwi NT is 25 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Warruwi a good suburb to live in?

Warruwi is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 432.The median income is $276/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.4% 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: 70281. All dollar figures in AUD.