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Wurrumiyanga NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Wurrumiyanga NT is 1,421 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wurrumiyanga is $227 per week ($11,804 per year). Median rent in Wurrumiyanga is $80 per week ($347 per month). Wurrumiyanga has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Wurrumiyanga has a population density of 141.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wurrumiyanga is England. The most common religion is Catholic (81% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wurrumiyanga is $607.

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Wurrumiyanga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wurrumiyanga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$227/wk

$11,804 per year

#8909 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$80/wk

$347 per month

#8727 of 14,663

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Median Age

32years

6 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$607/mo

Avg household size: 3.5 · 1.3 per bedroom

Wurrumiyanga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (682) Female 51.9% (735)

Population Density

141.1

people per km²

1,421 people · 10.1 km²

Households

3.5

Avg household size

1.3

Persons per bedroom

$497

Family income/wk

Wurrumiyanga 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)

Wurrumiyanga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

78.8% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

21.2% 7 dwellings

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

Wurrumiyanga Country of Birth

Australia

99.5%

England

0.5%

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

Wurrumiyanga Religion

Catholic

80.8%

Not stated

6.9%

No Religion

4.6%

Other Religions Tot

2.5%

Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel

2.4%

SB OSB NRA OSB

1.9%

Anglican

0.7%

Uniting Church

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wurrumiyanga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

36.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

26.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.4%

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

Wurrumiyanga Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

49.7%

Other

49.6%

SAL Tot

0.4%

Vietnamese

0.4%

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

Wurrumiyanga Employment

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Employed full-time

14.0% 140 people

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Employed part-time

10.6% 106 people

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Unemployed

11.6% 116 people

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Not in labour force

63.9% 641 people

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

Wurrumiyanga Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

34.6%

Certificate III/IV

33.1%

Postgraduate Degree

10.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.6%

Certificate I/II

6.6%

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

Wurrumiyanga Occupation

Professionals

33.3%

Community & Personal Service

18.4%

Managers

17.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.1%

Clerical & Administrative

9.9%

Labourers

6.4%

Sales Workers

2.1%

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

Wurrumiyanga Field of Study

Education

37.3%

Society & Culture

14.4%

Health

13.6%

Management & Commerce

9.3%

Architecture & Building

7.6%

Engineering

5.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.4%

Agriculture & Environment

3.4%

Creative Arts

2.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.5%

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

Wurrumiyanga Dwelling Types

Separate house

93.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wurrumiyanga Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

14.0%

$150-$299/wk

11.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

11.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

1.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.2%

$4,000+/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wurrumiyanga Marital Status

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Married

25.1% 284

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Separated

1.5% 17

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Divorced

2.2% 25

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Widowed

4.5% 51

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Never married

66.7% 754

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wurrumiyanga Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

86.4%

English

4.4%

Australian

2.8%

Irish

2.3%

Scottish

1.4%

Other

1.1%

Filipino

0.4%

German

0.4%

Vietnamese

0.3%

Italian

0.2%

Maori

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wurrumiyanga School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

54.2%

Secondary — Catholic

28.5%

Pre-school

8.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.8%

Primary — Government

2.4%

Vocational Education

2.0%

Secondary — Government

1.6%

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

Wurrumiyanga Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.3% 138

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No need for assistance

94.7% 2,476

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

Wurrumiyanga Volunteering

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Volunteer

7.4% 75

—

Not a volunteer

92.6% 942

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wurrumiyanga How People Get to Work

Walked only

61.3%

Car (driver)

24.5%

Car (passenger)

9.6%

Did not go to work

2.7%

Other

1.9%

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

Wurrumiyanga Car Ownership

0 vehicles

69.3%

1 vehicle

23.4%

2 vehicles

5.6%

3 vehicles

1.7%

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

Wurrumiyanga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

9.6%

2 bedrooms

25.4%

3 bedrooms

41.8%

4 bedrooms

23.2%

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

Wurrumiyanga Population Mobility

5.2%

moved in the last year

10.7%

moved in the last 5 years

29.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

34.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wurrumiyanga Indigenous Population

91.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

2,424

Indigenous residents

214

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wurrumiyanga Long-term Health Conditions

Kidney disease

Mental health

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Arthritis

Asthma

Stroke

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

Wurrumiyanga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.3%

$1-$149/wk

30.4%

$150-$299/wk

38.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$500-$649/wk

1.9%

$650-$799/wk

2.6%

$800-$999/wk

2.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.3%

$3,500+/wk

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wurrumiyanga Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.1%

Couple — no children

20.6%

One parent — children under 15

15.6%

Couple — no children under 15

10.1%

One parent — no children under 15

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wurrumiyanga Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.7% 7

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Previously served

1.3% 13

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Never served

98.1% 1,011

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wurrumiyanga Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

6.8% 69

—

Did not provide

93.2% 953

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wurrumiyanga Children Ever Born

No children

48.4%

1 child

17.5%

2 children

12.6%

3 children

13.3%

4 children

7.2%

5+ children

0.9%

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

Wurrumiyanga When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Wurrumiyanga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

35.2%

5–14 hours

10.7%

15–29 hours

2.2%

30+ hours

0.5%

Did not do domestic work

51.4%

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

Wurrumiyanga Household Size

1 person

17.2%

2 persons

21.3%

3 persons

19.1%

4 persons

12.3%

5 persons

11.2%

6+ persons

19.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wurrumiyanga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,252

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from overseas

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

Wurrumiyanga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.1%

Intact family — other children present

8.2%

Step family — no other children

7.5%

Blended family — no other children

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wurrumiyanga Schools

schools nearby

government

660

avg ICSEA score

259

total students

Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · T-6 · 167 students

684

ICSEA

Xavier Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 92 students

636

ICSEA

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

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Wurrumiyanga Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $715/wk

Median Rent $80/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.2%

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

If you earn X in Wurrumiyanga

Your weekly income

≈ $3,098/month

Median rent $80/wk

Left after rent $635/wk

Rent share 11.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Milingimbi

Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $35/wk

Wurrumiyanga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Acacia Hills (NT)

Pop: 711 Income: $1,077/wk Rent: $390/wk

The Gardens (NT)

Pop: 726 Income: $1,273/wk Rent: $388/wk

Yuendumu

Pop: 740 Income: $276/wk Rent: $90/wk

Alyangula

Pop: 751 Income: $1,844/wk Rent: $80/wk

Marlow Lagoon

Pop: 754 Income: $1,545/wk Rent: $550/wk

Borroloola

Pop: 755 Income: $393/wk Rent: $33/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wurrumiyanga

What is the population of Wurrumiyanga NT?

The population of Wurrumiyanga NT is 1,421 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 141.1 people per km².Wurrumiyanga is ranked #3,471 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wurrumiyanga?

The median personal income in Wurrumiyanga NT is $227 per week, or $11,804 per year.The median household income is $715 per week.Family income is $497 per week.Wurrumiyanga is ranked #8,909 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wurrumiyanga?

Median rent in Wurrumiyanga NT is $80 per week ($347 per month).Rent represents 11.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wurrumiyanga ranks #8,727 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wurrumiyanga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wurrumiyanga NT is $607. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wurrumiyanga?

The median age in Wurrumiyanga NT is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wurrumiyanga a good suburb to live in?

Wurrumiyanga is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 1,421.The median income is $227/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.2% 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: 70295. All dollar figures in AUD.