Finke, NT: suburb profile

The population of Finke NT is 191 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Finke is $254 per week ($13,208 per year). Median rent in Finke is $75 per week ($325 per month). Finke has a median age of 28 years, younger than the national median of 38. Finke has a population density of 6.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Finke is Afghanistan. The most common religion is Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst (35.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages.

Population
191
Census 2021
Median income
$254/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$75/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
28years
Census 2021

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

Finke vs the typical NT suburb

The median personal income in Finke is $254 a week, 70% below the typical NT suburb ($855). Median rent is $75 a week, $175 less than the typical NT suburb. Rent takes 8.8% of the median household income here, against 13.6% in the typical NT suburb. The median resident is 28, 5 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.
MeasureFinkeTypical NTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$254/wk$855/wk −70%$766/wk
Household income$850/wk$1,803/wk −53%$1,637/wk
Rent$75/wk$250/wk −70%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$0/mo$1,950/mo −100%$1,733/mo
Median age2833 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income8.8%13.6% −4.8 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 Finke, the typical NT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Finke Population

191 residents at the 2021 Census.

Finke Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$254/wk
$13,208 per year
Ranked 8,887 of 14,663
Median Rent
$75/wk
$325 per month
Ranked 8,744 of 14,663
Median Age
28years
10 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 3.7 · 1.2 per bedroom

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

Finke Rent Prices & Affordability

9% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $850/wk
Median rent $75/wk
Rent to income 8.8%

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

Median rent in Finke against your income

About $3,683 a month
Median rent $75/wk
Left after rent $775/wk
Rent share 8.8%

Finke Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
678
avg ICSEA score
39
total students
Finke School Government
Combined · T-7 · 39 students
678
ICSEA

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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Finke Map

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Finke, Northern Territory: 25.5696°S, 134.5757°E

Finke Schools (1)

People in Finke

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.4% (107) Female 44.6% (86)

Population Density

6.6
people per km²
191 people · 28.8 km²

Households

3.7
Avg household size
1.2
Persons per bedroom
$710
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
60-64
65-69
Male Female

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%
Cambodia
0.0%
Canada
0.0%
Chile
0.0%
China
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
80.1%
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
95.8%
English
4.7%
Scottish
2.1%
Australian
1.6%

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

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
35.1%
Not stated
30.9%
Uniting Church
11.0%
Catholic
10.5%
No religion
8.9%
Christian (other)
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

93.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.6% 69
Separated
4.2% 6
Divorced
7.7% 11
Widowed
7.0% 10
Never married
32.4% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
58.3%
One parent: children under 15
15.9%
Couple: no children
13.9%
Couple: no children under 15
7.9%
One parent: no children under 15
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
13.6%
2 persons
20.5%
3 persons
6.8%
4 persons
20.5%
5 persons
22.7%
6+ persons
15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Finke

Housing Tenure

Of the 46 occupied private dwellings in Finke at the 2021 Census, 87.0% were rented, 0.0% owned outright and 0.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
10.9% 5 dwellings
Rented
87.0% 40 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

2 bedrooms
19.0%
3 bedrooms
52.4%
4 bedrooms
28.6%

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

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
82.9%
1 vehicle
17.1%

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

Work, income and education in Finke

Employment

Employed full-time
10.4% 13 people
Employed part-time
10.4% 13 people
Unemployed
2.4% 3 people
Not in labour force
76.8% 96 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
35.0%
Professionals
30.0%
Managers
20.0%
Labourers
15.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
10.9%
$400-$499/wk
15.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
26.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
2.6%
$1-$149/wk
7.9%
$150-$299/wk
63.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
7.0%
$650-$799/wk
5.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
2.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Walked only
87.1%
Car (driver)
12.9%

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

Education Level

Year 9 or equivalent
31.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
26.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
14.0%

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
36.4%
Bachelor Degree
27.3%
Certificate I/II
27.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.1%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
56.3%
Society & Culture
43.8%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
59.0%
Secondary: Government
17.9%
Pre-school
15.4%
Primary: Catholic
7.7%

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
96.3%
Has need for assistance
2.6%
Need for assistance not stated
4.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
5
Heart disease
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
19.3% 26
Did not provide
80.7% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
6.0% 8
Not a volunteer
94.0% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.4%
1 child
34.3%
2 children
8.6%
3 children
25.7%

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

Population Mobility

27.6%
moved in the last year
24.1%
moved in the last 5 years
13.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
26.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
139
Moved: same area (SA2)
27
Moved from NT
8
Moved from SA
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
34.8%
5: 14 hours
32.6%
15: 29 hours
8.3%
30+ hours
7.6%
Did not do domestic work
16.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
76.0%
Step family: no other children
12.0%
Intact family: other children present
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem
Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk $40/wk less rent
Milingimbi
Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk $30/wk less rent
Gunbalanya
Income: $276/wk Rent: $70/wk $5/wk less rent

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Frequently Asked Questions About Finke

What is the population of Finke NT?

The population of Finke NT is 191 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 6.6 people per km². Finke is ranked #7,076 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Finke?

The median personal income in Finke NT is $254 per week, or $13,208 per year. The median household income is $850 per week. Family income is $710 per week. Finke is ranked #8,887 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Finke?

Median rent in Finke NT is $75 per week ($325 per month). Rent represents 8.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Finke ranks #8,744 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Finke?

The median age in Finke NT is 28 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Finke a good suburb to live in?

Finke is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 191. The median income is $254/wk, which is below the typical NT suburb ($855/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.8% 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: 70099. All dollar figures in AUD.