Suburbs Yarrawonga (NT)

Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Yarrawonga NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Yarrawonga NT is 49 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yarrawonga is $695 per week ($36,140 per year). Median rent in Yarrawonga is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Yarrawonga has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Yarrawonga has a population density of 34.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Yarrawonga is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yarrawonga is $272.

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📍 Yarrawonga, Northern Territory — 12.4736°S, 130.9878°E

🏫 Schools (10)

Yarrawonga Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Yarrawonga Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$695/wk
$36,140 per year
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Median Rent
$285/wk
$1,235 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$272/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 1.2 per bedroom

Yarrawonga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.9% (28) Female 39.1% (18)

Population Density

34.1
people per km²
49 people · 1.4 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
1.2
Persons per bedroom
$1,437
Family income/wk

Yarrawonga Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Yarrawonga Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
57.1% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.9% 3 dwellings

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

Yarrawonga Country of Birth

Australia
65.0%
England
35.0%

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

Yarrawonga Religion

No Religion
52.8%
Not stated
33.3%
Catholic
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Yarrawonga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.4%

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

Yarrawonga Employment

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Employed full-time
30.4% 14 people
⏰
Employed part-time
21.7% 10 people
🔍
Unemployed
8.7% 4 people
🏠
Not in labour force
39.1% 18 people

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

Yarrawonga Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
52.9%
Certificate III/IV
47.1%

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

Yarrawonga Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
62.5%
Sales Workers
37.5%

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

Yarrawonga Field of Study

Engineering
100.0%

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

Yarrawonga Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Yarrawonga Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
50.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Yarrawonga Marital Status

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Married
35.6% 16
↔️
Separated
8.9% 4
📋
Divorced
22.2% 10
🕊️
Widowed
6.7% 3
👤
Never married
26.7% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Yarrawonga Ancestry

English
50.0%
Australian
22.9%
Scottish
8.3%
German
6.3%
Irish
6.3%
Other
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Yarrawonga Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
12.2% 10
✅
No need for assistance
87.8% 72

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

Yarrawonga Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
29.4% 10
—
Not a volunteer
70.6% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Yarrawonga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.6%
Walked only
29.4%

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

Yarrawonga Car Ownership

1 vehicle
50.0%
2 vehicles
50.0%

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

Yarrawonga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
30.8%
2 bedrooms
38.5%
3 bedrooms
30.8%

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

Yarrawonga Population Mobility

23.5%
moved in the last year
55.6%
moved in the last 5 years
9.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
47.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Yarrawonga Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
68
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Yarrawonga Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
5
Arthritis
4

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

Yarrawonga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
24.0%
$500-$649/wk
12.0%
$650-$799/wk
28.0%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Yarrawonga Family Structure

Couple — no children
81.8%
One parent — children under 15
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Yarrawonga Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
9.4% 3
—
Did not provide
90.6% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Yarrawonga Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Yarrawonga When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
3
2011–2015
3

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

Yarrawonga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
7.5%
5–14 hours
35.0%
15–29 hours
12.5%
30+ hours
17.5%
Did not do domestic work
27.5%

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

Yarrawonga Household Size

1 person
40.0%
2 persons
60.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Yarrawonga Where Residents Moved From

Same address
26
Moved from NSW
3

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

Yarrawonga Schools

10
schools nearby
5
government
949
avg ICSEA score
4,374
total students
Durack Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 474 students
1017
ICSEA
Palmerston Christian College Independent
Combined · T-10 · 365 students
1008
ICSEA
MacKillop Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 795 students
1001
ICSEA
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · T-6 · 165 students
983
ICSEA
Bakewell Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 616 students
978
ICSEA
Driver Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 409 students
914
ICSEA
Palmerston College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,267 students
884
ICSEA
Gray Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 283 students
808
ICSEA
NT Christian College - Palmerston Campus Independent
Secondary
Good Shepherd Lutheran College - Palmerston Campus Independent
Primary

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

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Yarrawonga Rent Prices & Affordability

37%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $780/wk
Median Rent $285/wk
Rent-to-Income 36.5%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Yarrawonga

≈ $3,380/month
Median rent $285/wk
Left after rent $495/wk
Rent share 36.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Tennant Creek
Income: $671/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $105/wk

Yarrawonga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Lake Mackay
Pop: 25 Income: $574/wk
Larrimah
Pop: 27 Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $25/wk
Cobourg
Pop: 32 Income: $900/wk Rent: $50/wk
Litchfield Park
Pop: 34 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $70/wk
Point Stuart
Pop: 35 Income: $1,104/wk Rent: $200/wk
Numburindi
Pop: 36 Income: $449/wk Rent: $25/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yarrawonga

What is the population of Yarrawonga NT?

The population of Yarrawonga NT is 49 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 34.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Yarrawonga?

The median personal income in Yarrawonga NT is $695 per week, or $36,140 per year.The median household income is $780 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

How much is rent in Yarrawonga?

Median rent in Yarrawonga NT is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 36.5% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Yarrawonga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yarrawonga NT is $272. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yarrawonga?

The median age in Yarrawonga NT is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Yarrawonga a good suburb to live in?

Yarrawonga is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 49.The median income is $695/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (36.5% 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: 70298. All dollar figures in AUD.