East Arnhem, NT: suburb profile

The population of East Arnhem NT is 1,194 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in East Arnhem is $281 per week ($14,612 per year). Median rent in East Arnhem is $35 per week ($152 per month). East Arnhem has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. East Arnhem has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in East Arnhem is Fiji. The most common religion is Uniting Church (42.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Arnhem is $2,500.

Population
1,194
Census 2021
Median income
$281/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$35/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
27years
Census 2021

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

East Arnhem vs the typical NT suburb

The median personal income in East Arnhem is $281 a week, 67% below the typical NT suburb ($855). That ranks 129th of 163 NT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $35 a week, $215 less than the typical NT suburb. Rent takes 2.9% of the median household income here, against 13.6% in the typical NT suburb. The median resident is 27, 6 years younger 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.
MeasureEast ArnhemTypical NTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$281/wk$855/wk −67%$766/wk
Household income$1,224/wk$1,803/wk −32%$1,637/wk
Rent$35/wk$250/wk −86%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,500/mo$1,950/mo +28%$1,733/mo
Median age2733 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income2.9%13.6% −10.7 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 East Arnhem, the typical NT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

East Arnhem Population

1,194 residents at the 2021 Census.

East Arnhem Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$281/wk
$14,612 per year
Ranked 8,860 of 14,663
Median Rent
$35/wk
$152 per month
Ranked 8,838 of 14,663
Median Age
27years
11 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,500/mo
Avg household size: 4.9 · 1.7 per bedroom

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

East Arnhem Rent Prices & Affordability

3% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,224/wk
Median rent $35/wk
Rent to income 2.9%

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

Median rent in East Arnhem against your income

About $5,304 a month
Median rent $35/wk
Left after rent $1,189/wk
Rent share 2.9%

East Arnhem Map

East Arnhem, Northern Territory Map data: OpenStreetMap
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East Arnhem, Northern Territory: 12.6618°S, 135.8139°E

East Arnhem

People in East Arnhem

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (601) Female 49.6% (591)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
1,194 people · 30871.2 km²

Households

4.9
Avg household size
1.7
Persons per bedroom
$774
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
Male Female

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

Fiji
0.3%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%
Cambodia
0.0%
Canada
0.0%

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
93.9%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian Aboriginal
94.2%
English
1.2%
Scottish
0.8%
Australian
0.6%
Maori
0.5%

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

Uniting Church
42.7%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
30.4%
Other religions
30.4%
No religion
9.8%
Not stated
6.7%
Christian (other)
6.1%
Catholic
1.8%
SB OSB NRA OSB
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

94.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.8% 417
Separated
3.4% 31
Divorced
1.3% 12
Widowed
8.6% 78
Never married
40.9% 373

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

One parent: children under 15
36.8%
Couple: children under 15
36.5%
Couple: no children under 15
10.8%
Couple: no children
9.1%
One parent: no children under 15
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
3.4%
2 persons
15.5%
3 persons
12.1%
4 persons
16.7%
5 persons
10.3%
6+ persons
42.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in East Arnhem

Housing Tenure

Of the 173 occupied private dwellings in East Arnhem at the 2021 Census, 45.1% were rented, 11.6% owned outright and 0.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
38.7% 67 dwellings
Owned outright
11.6% 20 dwellings
Rented
45.1% 78 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
6.9% 12 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.1%
2 bedrooms
30.6%
3 bedrooms
38.9%
4 bedrooms
21.7%
5 bedrooms
1.9%
6+ bedrooms
1.9%

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

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
54.8%
1 vehicle
35.7%
2 vehicles
6.4%
3 vehicles
3.2%

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

Work, income and education in East Arnhem

Employment

Employed full-time
10.2% 85 people
Employed part-time
7.8% 65 people
Unemployed
7.6% 63 people
Not in labour force
74.4% 618 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
56.4%
Community & Personal Service
17.9%
Managers
10.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.7%
Clerical & Administrative
7.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
3.1%
$150-$299/wk
2.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
11.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.3%
$4,000+/wk
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
52.8%
$300-$399/wk
12.9%
$400-$499/wk
6.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
2.9%
$800-$999/wk
0.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
1.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
0.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
0.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
0.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Walked only
59.1%
Car (passenger)
22.0%
Car (driver)
15.9%
Other
3.0%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
37.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
20.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.9%

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

Certificate III/IV
32.5%
Certificate I/II
31.3%
Bachelor Degree
15.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.0%
Postgraduate Degree
3.8%

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

Field of Study

Education
47.6%
Agriculture & Environment
26.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
16.7%
Society & Culture
9.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
36.0%
Secondary: Government
19.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
16.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
13.8%
Pre-school
9.5%
Vocational Education
4.7%

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
88.6%
Has need for assistance
4.4%
Need for assistance not stated
7.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
42
Diabetes
23
Kidney disease
20
Asthma
18
Mental health
12
Lung condition
11

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
20.3% 170
Did not provide
79.7% 669

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
8.8% 73
Not a volunteer
91.2% 754

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.7% 6
Never served
99.3% 850

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
38.1%
1 child
20.0%
2 children
19.7%
3 children
11.7%
4 children
6.0%
5+ children
4.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

2011: 2015
4

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

Population Mobility

15.5%
moved in the last year
19.7%
moved in the last 5 years
28.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
24.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
962
Moved: same area (SA2)
97
Moved from NT
46
Moved from SA
4
Moved from QLD
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.8%
5: 14 hours
37.7%
15: 29 hours
16.5%
30+ hours
8.6%
Did not do domestic work
16.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
76.6%
Intact family: other children present
9.6%
Other couple: children only
7.4%
Blended family: no other children
3.2%
Blended family: other children present
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Arnhem

What is the population of East Arnhem NT?

The population of East Arnhem NT is 1,194 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km². East Arnhem is ranked #3,713 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in East Arnhem?

The median personal income in East Arnhem NT is $281 per week, or $14,612 per year. The median household income is $1,224 per week. Family income is $774 per week. East Arnhem is ranked #8,860 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in East Arnhem?

Median rent in East Arnhem NT is $35 per week ($152 per month). Rent represents 2.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. East Arnhem ranks #8,838 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in East Arnhem?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Arnhem NT is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in East Arnhem?

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

Is East Arnhem a good suburb to live in?

East Arnhem is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 1,194. The median income is $281/wk, which is below the typical NT suburb ($855/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (2.9% 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: 70086. All dollar figures in AUD.