Araluen, NT: suburb profile

The population of Araluen NT is 2,673 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Araluen is $1,281 per week ($66,612 per year). Median rent in Araluen is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Araluen has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Araluen has a population density of 645 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Araluen is India. The most common religion is No religion (40.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Araluen is $1,870.

Population
2,673
Census 2021
Median income
$1,281/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$440/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
34years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Araluen vs the typical NT suburb

The median personal income in Araluen is $1,281 a week, 50% above the typical NT suburb ($855). That ranks 17th of 163 NT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $440 a week, $190 more than the typical NT suburb. Rent takes 18.0% of the median household income here, against 13.6% in the typical NT suburb. The median resident is 34, 1 year older than in the typical NT suburb (33).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureAraluenTypical NTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,281/wk$855/wk +50%$766/wk
Household income$2,451/wk$1,803/wk +36%$1,637/wk
Rent$440/wk$250/wk +76%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,870/mo$1,950/mo −4%$1,733/mo
Median age3433 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.0%13.6% +4.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Araluen, the typical NT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Araluen Population

2,673 residents at the 2021 Census.

Araluen Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,281/wk
$66,612 per year
Ranked 301 of 14,663
Median Rent
$440/wk
$1,907 per month
Ranked 1,252 of 14,663
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,870/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Araluen Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,451/wk
Median rent $440/wk
Rent to income 18.0%

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

Median rent in Araluen against your income

About $10,621 a month
Median rent $440/wk
Left after rent $2,011/wk
Rent share 18.0%

Araluen Schools

14
schools nearby
6
government
927
avg ICSEA score
3,357
total students
St Philip's College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 502 students
1031
ICSEA
Living Waters Lutheran School Independent
Primary · T-6 · 131 students
1029
ICSEA
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic College Catholic
Combined · T-12 · 823 students
1028
ICSEA
Alice Springs School Of The Air Government
Combined · T-9 · 77 students
1025
ICSEA
Araluen Christian College Independent
Combined · T-10 · 104 students
997
ICSEA
Bradshaw Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 381 students
918
ICSEA
Braitling Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 218 students
911
ICSEA
Larapinta Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 285 students
909
ICSEA
Centralian Middle School Government
Secondary · 7-9 · 338 students
816
ICSEA
Gillen Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 230 students
807
ICSEA
Yipirinya School Independent
Combined · T-10 · 186 students
729
ICSEA
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College - Bath Street Campus Catholic
Primary
St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 82 students
NT Christian College - Araluen Campus Independent
Secondary

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

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Araluen, Northern Territory: 23.6959°S, 133.8560°E

Araluen Schools (14)

People in Araluen

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (1,295) Female 51.6% (1,378)

Population Density

645
people per km²
2,673 people · 4.1 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,806
Family income/wk

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
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
5.4%
New Zealand
5.1%
United States of America
3.1%
England
2.3%
Philippines
2.2%
Zimbabwe
1.8%
South Africa
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Australian Indigenous Languages
3.5%
Malayalam
3.1%
Punjabi
2.4%
Tagalog
0.9%
Urdu
0.8%
Filipino
0.7%
Hindi
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
26.9%
Australian
25.7%
Australian Aboriginal
13.7%
Irish
9.7%
Scottish
8.6%
German
6.2%
Indian
5.5%
Filipino
3.1%
Maori
2.8%
Italian
2.8%
New Zealander
1.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
40.3%
Catholic
17.6%
Not stated
7.0%
Anglican
5.8%
Christian (other)
5.2%
Pentecostal
3.8%
Uniting Church
2.9%
Hinduism
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

14.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.6% 910
Separated
3.0% 61
Divorced
7.9% 162
Widowed
2.8% 58
Never married
41.6% 850

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
53.8%
Couple: no children
21.9%
Couple: no children under 15
9.4%
One parent: children under 15
9.3%
One parent: no children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
21.9%
2 persons
30.4%
3 persons
18.5%
4 persons
15.3%
5 persons
8.5%
6+ persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Araluen

Housing Tenure

Of the 918 occupied private dwellings in Araluen at the 2021 Census, 39.3% were rented, 17.2% owned outright and 37.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.6% 33 dwellings
Owned outright
17.2% 158 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.8% 347 dwellings
Rented
39.3% 361 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.4% 22 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
75.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
19.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.5%
2 bedrooms
21.4%
3 bedrooms
44.6%
4 bedrooms
25.5%
5 bedrooms
3.9%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.4%
$300-$449/mo
1.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
2.5%
$800-$999/mo
5.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.8%
1 vehicle
33.1%
2 vehicles
42.1%
3 vehicles
13.5%
4+ vehicles
6.6%

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

Work, income and education in Araluen

Employment

Employed full-time
60.5% 1,129 people
Employed part-time
16.5% 308 people
Unemployed
2.7% 50 people
Not in labour force
20.3% 378 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
33.9%
Community & Personal Service
17.9%
Managers
13.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.9%
Clerical & Administrative
12.4%
Sales Workers
3.8%
Labourers
3.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
0.8%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
2.5%
$800-$999/wk
3.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.1%
$4,000+/wk
21.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.2%
$150-$299/wk
3.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
1.8%
$500-$649/wk
1.8%
$650-$799/wk
4.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.1%
$3,500+/wk
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.5%
Did not go to work
9.0%
Car (passenger)
9.0%
Bicycle
3.8%
Bus
2.1%
Walked only
1.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.2%
Truck
0.8%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.7%
Ferry
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
70.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
32.1%
Certificate III/IV
28.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.6%
Postgraduate Degree
13.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.8%
Certificate I/II
2.9%

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

Field of Study

Health
21.0%
Management & Commerce
18.7%
Society & Culture
18.1%
Engineering
13.9%
Education
9.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.0%
Architecture & Building
4.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.3%
Creative Arts
2.4%
Information Technology
1.8%
Agriculture & Environment
1.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
24.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
14.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
12.3%
Secondary: Catholic
10.4%
Pre-school
10.0%
Primary: Catholic
9.3%
Secondary: Government
9.3%
Vocational Education
9.3%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.8%
Has need for assistance
3.7%
Need for assistance not stated
4.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
151
Asthma
80
Diabetes
65
Arthritis
48
Lung condition
35
Heart disease
34
Kidney disease
20
Cancer
16
Stroke
10

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
8.9% 172
Did not provide
91.1% 1,760

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.6% 401
Not a volunteer
79.4% 1,541

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.6% 11
Previously served
2.5% 49
Never served
96.9% 1,885

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
36.2%
1 child
13.9%
2 children
24.8%
3 children
16.7%
4 children
7.0%
5+ children
1.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
14
1961: 1970
26
1971: 1980
30
1981: 1990
49
1991: 2000
60
2001: 2010
195
2011: 2015
213
2016
46
2017
31
2018
71
2019
44
2020
32
2021
27

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

Population Mobility

19.2%
moved in the last year
54.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
77.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,031
Moved from NT
223
Moved from overseas
53
Moved from VIC
49
Moved: same area (SA2)
48
Moved from NSW
36
Moved from QLD
29
Moved from SA
22
Moved from WA
10

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.4%
5: 14 hours
31.3%
15: 29 hours
10.9%
30+ hours
9.6%
Did not do domestic work
25.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
79.1%
Step family: no other children
10.3%
Blended family: no other children
7.3%
Intact family: other children present
1.8%
Step family: other children present
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $1,094/wk Rent: $350/wk $90/wk less rent

Suburbs near Araluen

The closest suburb to Araluen is Gillen, 2.0 km away.

Gillen
2.0 km away · income $1,103/wk · rent $400/wk
Braitling
2.5 km away · income $1,138/wk · rent $430/wk
The Gap (NT)
2.7 km away · income $1,189/wk · rent $350/wk
Larapinta (NT)
2.8 km away · income $1,094/wk · rent $350/wk
Desert Springs
3.5 km away · income $1,454/wk · rent $500/wk
East Side
4.4 km away · income $1,227/wk · rent $393/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Araluen

What is the population of Araluen NT?

The population of Araluen NT is 2,673 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 645 people per km². Araluen is ranked #2,613 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Araluen?

The median personal income in Araluen NT is $1,281 per week, or $66,612 per year. The median household income is $2,451 per week. Family income is $2,806 per week. Araluen is ranked #301 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Araluen?

Median rent in Araluen NT is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Rent represents 18.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Araluen ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Araluen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Araluen NT is $1,870. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Araluen?

The median age in Araluen NT is 34 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Araluen a good suburb to live in?

Araluen is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 2,673. The median income is $1,281/wk, which is above the typical NT suburb ($855/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.0% 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: 70015. All dollar figures in AUD.