Holtze, NT: suburb profile

The population of Holtze NT is 1,940 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Holtze is $1,308 per week ($68,016 per year). Median rent in Holtze is $230 per week ($997 per month). Holtze has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Holtze has a population density of 47 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Holtze is England. The most common religion is Not stated (63.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Holtze is $1,122.

Population
1,940
Census 2021
Median income
$1,308/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$230/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
31years
Census 2021

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

Holtze vs the typical NT suburb

The median personal income in Holtze is $1,308 a week, 53% above the typical NT suburb ($855). That ranks 15th of 163 NT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $230 a week, $20 less than the typical NT suburb. Rent takes 15.7% of the median household income here, against 13.6% in the typical NT suburb. The median resident is 31, 2 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.
MeasureHoltzeTypical NTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,308/wk$855/wk +53%$766/wk
Household income$1,468/wk$1,803/wk −19%$1,637/wk
Rent$230/wk$250/wk −8%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,122/mo$1,950/mo −42%$1,733/mo
Median age3133 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.7%13.6% +2.1 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 Holtze, the typical NT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Holtze Population

1,940 residents at the 2021 Census.

Holtze Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,308/wk
$68,016 per year
Ranked 269 of 14,663
Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
Ranked 6,811 of 14,663
Median Age
31years
7 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,122/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 1.3 per bedroom

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

Holtze Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,468/wk
Median rent $230/wk
Rent to income 15.7%

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

Median rent in Holtze against your income

About $6,361 a month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $1,238/wk
Rent share 15.7%

Holtze Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1017
avg ICSEA score
474
total students
Durack Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 474 students
1017
ICSEA

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

All schools near Holtze, with a map

Holtze Map

Holtze, Northern Territory Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Holtze, Northern Territory: 12.4554°S, 131.0031°E

Holtze Schools (1)

People in Holtze

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 85.0% (1,651) Female 15.0% (292)

Population Density

47
people per km²
1,940 people · 41.2 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
1.3
Persons per bedroom
$2,100
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

England
1.3%
New Zealand
0.8%
Philippines
0.6%
South Africa
0.4%
Thailand
0.4%
Germany
0.4%
Fiji
0.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
0.4%
Arabic
0.4%
German
0.3%
Hindi
0.3%
Filipino
0.3%
French
0.2%
Tagalog
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
16.8%
Australian
15.7%
Irish
4.4%
Scottish
4.4%
German
3.0%
Australian Aboriginal
2.2%
Italian
1.2%
Chinese
0.7%
Dutch
0.6%
Filipino
0.6%
Polish
0.4%

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

Not stated
63.5%
No religion
22.2%
Catholic
6.9%
Anglican
2.3%
Uniting Church
0.7%
Christian (other)
0.6%
Islam
0.6%
Hinduism
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

48.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
37.9% 719
Separated
2.4% 46
Divorced
3.7% 70
Widowed
0.8% 16
Never married
55.1% 1,045

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
50.3%
Couple: children under 15
28.7%
Couple: no children under 15
16.6%
One parent: no children under 15
2.5%
One parent: children under 15
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
39.6%
2 persons
40.6%
3 persons
6.6%
4 persons
10.4%
5 persons
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Holtze

Housing Tenure

Of the 101 occupied private dwellings in Holtze at the 2021 Census, 34.7% were rented, 40.6% owned outright and 10.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
5.9% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
40.6% 41 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
10.9% 11 dwellings
Rented
34.7% 35 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
4.0% 4 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
54.4%
2 bedrooms
5.1%
3 bedrooms
17.7%
4 bedrooms
13.9%
5 bedrooms
8.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
57.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.3%
1 vehicle
45.3%
2 vehicles
29.5%
3 vehicles
11.6%
4+ vehicles
8.4%

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

Work, income and education in Holtze

Employment

Employed full-time
31.4% 561 people
Employed part-time
2.4% 42 people
Unemployed
0.5% 9 people
Not in labour force
65.7% 1,174 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
32.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
24.4%
Managers
12.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.7%
Clerical & Administrative
8.4%
Professionals
8.0%
Labourers
3.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
6.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.6%
$4,000+/wk
13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
0.9%
$500-$649/wk
0.9%
$650-$799/wk
1.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
29.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
50.6%
Walked only
23.3%
Other
7.9%
Bicycle
6.4%
Car (passenger)
4.9%
Did not go to work
3.8%
Truck
2.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
49.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
45.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
0.7%

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
55.6%
Bachelor Degree
26.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.4%
Certificate I/II
4.1%
Postgraduate Degree
2.6%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
29.1%
Society & Culture
19.5%
Management & Commerce
12.7%
Architecture & Building
8.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.5%
Information Technology
5.8%
Health
5.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.1%
Creative Arts
4.1%
Education
2.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Other Non-Govt
36.4%
Primary: Government
27.3%
Vocational Education
22.7%
Secondary: Government
13.6%

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
37.4%
Has need for assistance
0.7%
Need for assistance not stated
61.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
25
Asthma
23
Arthritis
9
Heart disease
8
Lung condition
8
Stroke
4
Cancer
3
Diabetes
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
4.8% 33
Did not provide
95.2% 660

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.5% 80
Not a volunteer
88.5% 613

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
74.9% 523
Previously served
2.0% 14
Never served
23.1% 161

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
62.2%
1 child
5.6%
2 children
24.5%
3 children
7.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1961: 1970
9
1971: 1980
4
1981: 1990
3
1991: 2000
18
2001: 2010
49
2011: 2015
5
2018
3

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

Population Mobility

43.4%
moved in the last year
81.8%
moved in the last 5 years
1.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
33.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
410
Moved from VIC
70
Moved from NSW
60
Moved from QLD
49
Moved from SA
44
Moved from NT
42
Moved from WA
13
Moved from ACT
13
Moved: same area (SA2)
12
Moved from overseas
10
Moved from TAS
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.6%
5: 14 hours
19.9%
15: 29 hours
3.3%
30+ hours
4.0%
Did not do domestic work
49.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Nhulunbuy
Income: $1,465/wk Rent: $120/wk $110/wk less rent

Suburbs near Holtze

The closest suburb to Holtze is Farrar, 2.8 km away.

Farrar
2.8 km away · income $1,172/wk · rent $455/wk
Gunn
3.7 km away · income $1,201/wk · rent $480/wk
Durack (NT)
3.9 km away · income $1,275/wk · rent $500/wk
Johnston
4.1 km away · income $1,179/wk · rent $370/wk
Driver
4.5 km away · income $1,011/wk · rent $350/wk
Gray (NT)
4.5 km away · income $877/wk · rent $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holtze

What is the population of Holtze NT?

The population of Holtze NT is 1,940 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 47 people per km². Holtze is ranked #3,078 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Holtze?

The median personal income in Holtze NT is $1,308 per week, or $68,016 per year. The median household income is $1,468 per week. Family income is $2,100 per week. Holtze is ranked #269 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Holtze?

Median rent in Holtze NT is $230 per week ($997 per month). Rent represents 15.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Holtze ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Holtze?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Holtze NT is $1,122. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Holtze?

The median age in Holtze NT is 31 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Holtze a good suburb to live in?

Holtze is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 1,940. The median income is $1,308/wk, which is above the typical NT suburb ($855/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.7% 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: 70127. All dollar figures in AUD.