Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Willowra NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Willowra NT is 222 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Willowra is $281 per week ($14,612 per year). Median rent in Willowra is $75 per week ($325 per month). Willowra has a median age of 25 years, younger than the national median of 38. Willowra has a population density of 16.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Baptist (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Willowra is $498.

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Willowra Population

residents (Census 2021)

Willowra Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$281/wk

$14,612 per year

#8860 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$75/wk

$325 per month

#8744 of 14,663

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Median Age

25years

13 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$498/mo

Avg household size: 4.9 · 1.7 per bedroom

Willowra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.8% (96) Female 56.2% (123)

Population Density

16.2

people per km²

222 people · 13.7 km²

Households

4.9

Avg household size

1.7

Persons per bedroom

$754

Family income/wk

Willowra 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)

Willowra Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Willowra Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Willowra Religion

Baptist

38.0%

No Religion

26.9%

Pentecostal

13.0%

Lutheran

10.6%

Catholic

5.1%

Christian (other)

3.7%

Other Religions Tot

1.4%

Othr Rel Sikhism

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Willowra Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

37.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

30.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

17.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.1%

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

Willowra Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.0%

Other

50.0%

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

Willowra Employment

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Employed full-time

6.8% 10 people

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Employed part-time

8.8% 13 people

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Unemployed

30.4% 45 people

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Not in labour force

54.1% 80 people

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

Willowra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.6%

Postgraduate Degree

15.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

15.8%

Bachelor Degree

15.8%

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

Willowra Occupation

Professionals

43.8%

Managers

37.5%

Community & Personal Service

18.8%

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

Willowra Field of Study

Education

50.0%

Society & Culture

28.6%

Management & Commerce

21.4%

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

Willowra Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Willowra Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

18.5%

$800-$999/wk

14.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

18.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

22.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Willowra Marital Status

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Married

54.2% 84

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Separated

2.6% 4

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Divorced

1.9% 3

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Widowed

7.7% 12

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Never married

33.5% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Willowra Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

90.9%

Scottish

3.2%

Australian

2.7%

English

1.8%

Irish

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Willowra School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

61.4%

Secondary — Government

31.6%

Pre-school

7.0%

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

Willowra Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.1% 17

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No need for assistance

95.9% 402

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

Willowra Volunteering

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Volunteer

3.7% 5

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Not a volunteer

96.3% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Willowra How People Get to Work

Walked only

72.7%

Car (driver)

27.3%

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

Willowra Car Ownership

0 vehicles

48.6%

1 vehicle

37.8%

2 vehicles

13.5%

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

Willowra Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.8%

3 bedrooms

73.7%

4 bedrooms

10.5%

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

Willowra Population Mobility

15.8%

moved in the last year

28.4%

moved in the last 5 years

58.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Willowra Indigenous Population

96.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

413

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Willowra Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Mental health

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

Willowra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$1-$149/wk

7.3%

$150-$299/wk

54.2%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Willowra Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

63.3%

One parent — children under 15

19.7%

Couple — no children

9.6%

Couple — no children under 15

4.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Willowra Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

25.9% 35

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Did not provide

74.1% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Willowra Children Ever Born

No children

44.1%

1 child

14.7%

2 children

29.4%

5+ children

11.8%

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

Willowra When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

2011–2015

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

Willowra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.8%

5–14 hours

42.1%

15–29 hours

23.8%

Did not do domestic work

10.3%

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

Willowra Household Size

1 person

15.0%

2 persons

22.5%

4 persons

10.0%

5 persons

7.5%

6+ persons

45.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Willowra Where Residents Moved From

Same address

181

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Willowra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

59.1%

Step family — no other children

13.6%

Intact family — other children present

13.6%

Other couple — children only

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Willowra Schools

schools nearby

government

600

avg ICSEA score

total students

Willowra School Government

Combined · T-11 · 59 students

600

ICSEA

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

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Willowra Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,166/wk

Median Rent $75/wk

Rent-to-Income 6.4%

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

If you earn X in Willowra

Your weekly income

≈ $5,053/month

Median rent $75/wk

Left after rent $1,091/wk

Rent share 6.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem

Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $40/wk

Milingimbi

Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $30/wk

Gunbalanya

Income: $276/wk Rent: $70/wk Save: $5/wk

Willowra vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Dundee Downs

Pop: 112 Income: $428/wk

Daly River

Pop: 116 Income: $596/wk Rent: $90/wk

Wilton (NT)

Pop: 118 Income: $248/wk Rent: $73/wk

Florina

Pop: 118 Income: $1,375/wk Rent: $277/wk

Flynn (NT)

Pop: 119 Income: $309/wk Rent: $90/wk

Kunparrka

Pop: 121 Income: $225/wk Rent: $62/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willowra

What is the population of Willowra NT?

The population of Willowra NT is 222 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 16.2 people per km².Willowra is ranked #6,687 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Willowra?

The median personal income in Willowra NT is $281 per week, or $14,612 per year.The median household income is $1,166 per week.Family income is $754 per week.Willowra is ranked #8,860 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Willowra?

Median rent in Willowra NT is $75 per week ($325 per month).Rent represents 6.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Willowra ranks #8,744 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Willowra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Willowra NT is $498. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Willowra?

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

Is Willowra a good suburb to live in?

Willowra is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 222.The median income is $281/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.4% 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: 70287. All dollar figures in AUD.