Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Yuelamu NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Yuelamu NT is 149 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yuelamu is $254 per week ($13,208 per year). Median rent in Yuelamu is $75 per week ($325 per month). Yuelamu has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Yuelamu has a population density of 5.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Lutheran (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Yuelamu Population

residents (Census 2021)

Yuelamu Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$254/wk

$13,208 per year

#8887 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$75/wk

$325 per month

#8744 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: 4.4 · 1.5 per bedroom

Yuelamu Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (80) Female 46.7% (70)

Population Density

5.6

people per km²

149 people · 26.6 km²

Households

4.4

Avg household size

1.5

Persons per bedroom

$710

Family income/wk

Yuelamu 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

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Yuelamu Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Yuelamu Religion

Lutheran

51.7%

Pentecostal

19.0%

Baptist

10.2%

Not stated

9.5%

No Religion

5.4%

Anglican

2.0%

Catholic

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Yuelamu Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

29.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

29.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.5%

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

Yuelamu Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.0%

Other

50.0%

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

Yuelamu Employment

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Employed full-time

9.4% 10 people

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Employed part-time

8.5% 9 people

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Unemployed

15.1% 16 people

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Not in labour force

67.0% 71 people

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

Yuelamu Occupation

Managers

57.1%

Community & Personal Service

42.9%

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

Yuelamu Field of Study

Management & Commerce

100.0%

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

Yuelamu Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Yuelamu Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

12.1%

$500-$649/wk

18.2%

$650-$799/wk

15.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Yuelamu Marital Status

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Married

59.3% 64

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Separated

2.8% 3

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Widowed

5.6% 6

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Never married

32.4% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Yuelamu Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

97.9%

Australian

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Yuelamu School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

67.9%

Secondary — Government

32.1%

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

Yuelamu Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.7% 10

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No need for assistance

96.3% 257

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

Yuelamu Volunteering

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Not a volunteer

100.0% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Yuelamu How People Get to Work

Walked only

65.0%

Did not go to work

20.0%

Car (driver)

15.0%

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

Yuelamu Car Ownership

0 vehicles

26.9%

1 vehicle

50.0%

2 vehicles

23.1%

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

Yuelamu Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.0%

2 bedrooms

13.3%

3 bedrooms

76.7%

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

Yuelamu Population Mobility

5.0%

moved in the last year

14.0%

moved in the last 5 years

38.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

29.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Yuelamu Indigenous Population

94.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

276

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Yuelamu Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Yuelamu Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.0%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

58.1%

$300-$399/wk

10.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

3.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Yuelamu Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

65.9%

One parent — children under 15

14.3%

Couple — no children

13.5%

Couple — no children under 15

4.0%

One parent — no children under 15

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Yuelamu Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

4.0% 4

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Did not provide

96.0% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Yuelamu Children Ever Born

No children

11.5%

1 child

30.8%

2 children

23.1%

4 children

34.6%

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

Yuelamu Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

42.7%

5–14 hours

34.0%

15–29 hours

10.7%

Did not do domestic work

12.6%

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

Yuelamu Household Size

1 person

12.1%

2 persons

15.2%

4 persons

24.2%

5 persons

15.2%

6+ persons

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Yuelamu Where Residents Moved From

Same address

133

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

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

Yuelamu Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.4%

Other couple — children only

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Yuelamu Schools

schools nearby

government

622

avg ICSEA score

total students

Mount Allan School Government

Combined · T-10 · 73 students

622

ICSEA

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

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Yuelamu Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $866/wk

Median Rent $75/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.7%

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

If you earn X in Yuelamu

Your weekly income

≈ $3,753/month

Median rent $75/wk

Left after rent $791/wk

Rent share 8.7%

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

Yuelamu vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Arnold (NT)

Pop: 75 Income: $1,375/wk

Buchanan (NT)

Pop: 80 Income: $939/wk

Haasts Bluff

Pop: 82 Income: $268/wk Rent: $100/wk

Finniss Valley

Pop: 84 Income: $830/wk Rent: $100/wk

Dundee Forest

Pop: 85 Income: $469/wk Rent: $250/wk

Wallace Rockhole

Pop: 87 Income: $407/wk Rent: $40/wk

Compare Yuelamu

Yuelamu vs Arnold (NT) →Yuelamu vs Buchanan (NT) →Yuelamu vs Haasts Bluff →Yuelamu vs Finniss Valley →

Frequently Asked Questions About Yuelamu

What is the population of Yuelamu NT?

The population of Yuelamu NT is 149 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.6 people per km².Yuelamu is ranked #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yuelamu?

The median personal income in Yuelamu NT is $254 per week, or $13,208 per year.The median household income is $866 per week.Family income is $710 per week.Yuelamu is ranked #8,887 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yuelamu?

Median rent in Yuelamu NT is $75 per week ($325 per month).Rent represents 8.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Yuelamu ranks #8,744 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Yuelamu?

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

Is Yuelamu a good suburb to live in?

Yuelamu is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 149.The median income is $254/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.7% 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: 70300. All dollar figures in AUD.