Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

West Arnhem NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of West Arnhem NT is 785 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West Arnhem is $234 per week ($12,168 per year). Median rent in West Arnhem is $30 per week ($130 per month). West Arnhem has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. West Arnhem has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Christian (other) (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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West Arnhem Population

residents (Census 2021)

West Arnhem Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$234/wk

$12,168 per year

#8904 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$30/wk

$130 per month

#8845 of 14,663

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Median Age

27years

11 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 5.6 · 2.2 per bedroom

West Arnhem Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (388) Female 50.6% (398)

Population Density

0.0

people per km²

785 people · 30875.0 km²

Households

5.6

Avg household size

2.2

Persons per bedroom

$633

Family income/wk

West Arnhem 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)

West Arnhem Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

West Arnhem Religion

Christian (other)

47.5%

No Religion

10.0%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

9.8%

Other Religions Tot

9.8%

Not stated

9.5%

Uniting Church

5.6%

Othr Protestnt

4.0%

Anglican

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

West Arnhem Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

25.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.0%

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

West Arnhem Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.3%

Other

49.7%

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

West Arnhem Employment

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Employed full-time

6.9% 37 people

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Employed part-time

7.1% 38 people

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Unemployed

4.5% 24 people

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Not in labour force

81.5% 436 people

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

West Arnhem Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.3%

Certificate I/II

37.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.6%

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

West Arnhem Occupation

Professionals

56.7%

Managers

13.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.0%

Community & Personal Service

10.0%

Labourers

10.0%

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

West Arnhem Field of Study

Engineering

27.3%

Architecture & Building

22.7%

Society & Culture

22.7%

Management & Commerce

13.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

13.6%

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

West Arnhem Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

West Arnhem Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

23.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

West Arnhem Marital Status

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Married

65.1% 383

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Separated

1.9% 11

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Divorced

1.4% 8

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Widowed

2.9% 17

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Never married

28.7% 169

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

West Arnhem Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

94.6%

Irish

1.1%

Other

1.0%

Australian

0.9%

Scottish

0.9%

English

0.8%

Dutch

0.4%

German

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

West Arnhem School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

46.6%

Secondary — Government

43.2%

Pre-school

6.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.1%

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

West Arnhem Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.2% 32

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No need for assistance

97.8% 1,452

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

West Arnhem Volunteering

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Volunteer

3.3% 17

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Not a volunteer

96.7% 502

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

West Arnhem How People Get to Work

Walked only

73.0%

Car (passenger)

16.9%

Car (driver)

10.1%

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

West Arnhem Car Ownership

0 vehicles

64.2%

1 vehicle

35.8%

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

West Arnhem Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.3%

2 bedrooms

26.7%

3 bedrooms

31.1%

4 bedrooms

38.9%

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

West Arnhem Population Mobility

7.4%

moved in the last year

7.3%

moved in the last 5 years

19.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

20.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

West Arnhem Indigenous Population

97.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

1,492

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

West Arnhem Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

Lung condition

Arthritis

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

West Arnhem Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.9%

$1-$149/wk

16.1%

$150-$299/wk

58.4%

$300-$399/wk

7.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$800-$999/wk

1.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

0.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

0.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

0.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

West Arnhem Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

69.1%

Couple — no children

12.3%

Couple — no children under 15

6.8%

One parent — no children under 15

6.4%

One parent — children under 15

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

West Arnhem Military Service

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Previously served

0.7% 4

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Never served

99.3% 548

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

West Arnhem Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.4% 57

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Did not provide

88.6% 445

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

West Arnhem Children Ever Born

No children

28.3%

1 child

15.9%

2 children

23.6%

3 children

15.9%

4 children

9.9%

5+ children

6.4%

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

West Arnhem Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.1%

5–14 hours

51.0%

15–29 hours

14.3%

30+ hours

5.5%

Did not do domestic work

3.1%

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

West Arnhem Household Size

1 person

8.6%

2 persons

3.8%

3 persons

9.5%

4 persons

12.4%

5 persons

7.6%

6+ persons

58.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

West Arnhem Where Residents Moved From

Same address

716

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

West Arnhem Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

70.5%

Intact family — other children present

23.2%

Step family — no other children

3.2%

Other couple — children only

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

West Arnhem Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,174/wk

Median Rent $30/wk

Rent-to-Income 2.6%

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

If you earn X in West Arnhem

Your weekly income

≈ $5,087/month

Median rent $30/wk

Left after rent $1,144/wk

Rent share 2.6%

West Arnhem vs State & National Average

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Ali Curung

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

Batchelor

Pop: 396 Income: $542/wk Rent: $150/wk

Casuarina (NT)

Pop: 406 Income: $618/wk Rent: $460/wk

Milikapiti

Pop: 414 Income: $255/wk Rent: $70/wk

Umbakumba

Pop: 419 Income: $133/wk Rent: $125/wk

Kintore

Pop: 420 Income: $246/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Arnhem

What is the population of West Arnhem NT?

The population of West Arnhem NT is 785 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².West Arnhem is ranked #4,323 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in West Arnhem?

The median personal income in West Arnhem NT is $234 per week, or $12,168 per year.The median household income is $1,174 per week.Family income is $633 per week.West Arnhem is ranked #8,904 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in West Arnhem?

Median rent in West Arnhem NT is $30 per week ($130 per month).Rent represents 2.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.West Arnhem ranks #8,845 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in West Arnhem?

The median age in West Arnhem NT is 27 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is West Arnhem a good suburb to live in?

West Arnhem is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 785.The median income is $234/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (2.6% 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: 70284. All dollar figures in AUD.