Ludmilla, NT: suburb profile

The population of Ludmilla NT is 1,667 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ludmilla is $924 per week ($48,048 per year). Median rent in Ludmilla is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Ludmilla has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Ludmilla has a population density of 423 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ludmilla is Philippines. The most common religion is No religion (53.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ludmilla is $2,058.

Population
1,667
Census 2021
Median income
$924/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

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

Ludmilla vs the typical NT suburb

The median personal income in Ludmilla is $924 a week, 8% above the typical NT suburb ($855). That ranks 74th of 163 NT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, $50 more than the typical NT suburb. Rent takes 14.6% of the median household income here, against 13.6% in the typical NT suburb. The median resident is 35, 2 years 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.
MeasureLudmillaTypical NTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$924/wk$855/wk +8%$766/wk
Household income$2,056/wk$1,803/wk +14%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$250/wk +20%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,058/mo$1,950/mo +6%$1,733/mo
Median age3533 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income14.6%13.6% +1.0 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 Ludmilla, the typical NT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Ludmilla Population

1,667 residents at the 2021 Census.

Ludmilla Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$924/wk
$48,048 per year
Ranked 1,863 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,058/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Ludmilla Rent Prices & Affordability

15% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,056/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 14.6%

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

Median rent in Ludmilla against your income

About $8,909 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,756/wk
Rent share 14.6%

Ludmilla Schools

11
schools nearby
8
government
991
avg ICSEA score
4,294
total students
St Paul's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · T-6 · 221 students
1077
ICSEA
Parap Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 405 students
1066
ICSEA
Darwin Middle School Government
Secondary · 7-9 · 663 students
1065
ICSEA
Stuart Park Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 492 students
1054
ICSEA
Darwin High School Government
Secondary · U, 10-12 · 1,286 students
1050
ICSEA
Jingili Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 235 students
997
ICSEA
SEDA College NT Independent
Secondary · 10-12 · 150 students
980
ICSEA
St John's Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 287 students
957
ICSEA
Millner Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 171 students
911
ICSEA
Ludmilla Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 132 students
905
ICSEA
Northern Territory School of Distance Education Government
Secondary · 9-12 · 252 students
837
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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Ludmilla Map

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Ludmilla, Northern Territory: 12.4166°S, 130.8476°E

Ludmilla Schools (11)

People in Ludmilla

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (822) Female 50.6% (843)

Population Density

423
people per km²
1,667 people · 3.9 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,244
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

Philippines
4.0%
England
2.9%
New Zealand
2.0%
India
1.8%
Nepal
0.8%
Fiji
0.7%
Germany
0.7%

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
8.2%
Tagalog
2.9%
Filipino
1.1%
Greek
1.0%
Nepali
0.9%
Punjabi
0.7%
Portuguese
0.6%

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

Ancestry

English
28.1%
Australian
25.4%
Australian Aboriginal
20.9%
Irish
9.2%
Scottish
9.1%
Filipino
5.5%
German
5.0%
Chinese
2.5%
Greek
2.2%
Indian
1.6%
Italian
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

No religion
53.2%
Catholic
16.3%
Not stated
7.0%
Anglican
6.2%
Uniting Church
2.5%
Hinduism
2.2%
Othr Protestnt
2.2%
Christian (other)
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

21.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
38.6% 520
Separated
3.4% 46
Divorced
7.1% 96
Widowed
3.5% 47
Never married
47.4% 638

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.5%
Couple: no children
23.6%
One parent: children under 15
13.4%
Couple: no children under 15
11.5%
One parent: no children under 15
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
34.9%
3 persons
19.8%
4 persons
13.9%
5 persons
6.8%
6+ persons
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Ludmilla

Housing Tenure

Of the 576 occupied private dwellings in Ludmilla at the 2021 Census, 43.2% were rented, 21.5% owned outright and 33.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 8 dwellings
Owned outright
21.5% 124 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
33.3% 192 dwellings
Rented
43.2% 249 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 9 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
83.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
15.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.8%
2 bedrooms
17.1%
3 bedrooms
46.6%
4 bedrooms
21.2%
5 bedrooms
5.8%
6+ bedrooms
3.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.3%
$800-$999/mo
3.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
18.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
13.4%
1 vehicle
29.3%
2 vehicles
36.7%
3 vehicles
12.7%
4+ vehicles
7.9%

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

Work, income and education in Ludmilla

Employment

Employed full-time
45.5% 563 people
Employed part-time
17.9% 221 people
Unemployed
6.5% 80 people
Not in labour force
30.2% 373 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
31.9%
Managers
15.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.9%
Community & Personal Service
12.8%
Clerical & Administrative
10.8%
Sales Workers
5.7%
Labourers
4.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
5.5%
$800-$999/wk
5.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.4%
$4,000+/wk
17.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
7.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.9%
$400-$499/wk
1.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
7.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.4%
Did not go to work
10.1%
Car (passenger)
6.6%
Bicycle
2.8%
Bus
2.3%
Walked only
2.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.6%
Other
1.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.0%
Truck
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.1%

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
35.2%
Certificate III/IV
31.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.2%
Postgraduate Degree
12.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.4%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.9%
Society & Culture
16.2%
Engineering
13.8%
Health
12.3%
Education
9.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.5%
Creative Arts
4.4%
Architecture & Building
4.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.3%
Information Technology
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
2.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.9%
Secondary: Government
29.1%
Pre-school
12.5%
Vocational Education
8.3%
Primary: Catholic
4.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.7%
Secondary: Catholic
2.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.8%

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
91.1%
Has need for assistance
3.8%
Need for assistance not stated
5.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
98
Arthritis
37
Diabetes
34
Heart disease
30
Lung condition
23
Asthma
23
Kidney disease
19
Cancer
14
Stroke
10
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.7% 147
Did not provide
88.3% 1,114

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.2% 218
Not a volunteer
82.8% 1,052

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 4
Previously served
2.8% 35
Never served
96.9% 1,232

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
45.2%
1 child
14.8%
2 children
19.2%
3 children
13.8%
4 children
5.5%
5+ children
1.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
11
1961: 1970
38
1971: 1980
28
1981: 1990
32
1991: 2000
30
2001: 2010
60
2011: 2015
80
2016
30
2017
15
2018
13
2019
22

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

Population Mobility

19.8%
moved in the last year
45.1%
moved in the last 5 years
8.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,244
Moved from NT
190
Moved from VIC
37
Moved from NSW
18
Moved from WA
16
Moved: same area (SA2)
15
Moved from QLD
14
Moved from ACT
13
Moved from SA
10
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.2%
5: 14 hours
31.8%
15: 29 hours
11.4%
30+ hours
6.1%
Did not do domestic work
22.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
76.9%
Step family: no other children
13.3%
Blended family: no other children
4.0%
Intact family: other children present
2.9%
Other couple: children only
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Moulden
Income: $851/wk Rent: $295/wk $5/wk less rent
Cossack (NT)
Income: $1,077/wk Rent: $250/wk $50/wk less rent
Karama
Income: $838/wk Rent: $293/wk $7/wk less rent

Suburbs near Ludmilla

The closest suburb to Ludmilla is Fannie Bay, 1.5 km away.

Fannie Bay
1.5 km away · income $1,322/wk · rent $390/wk
Parap
2.0 km away · income $1,281/wk · rent $415/wk
Coconut Grove
2.4 km away · income $913/wk · rent $300/wk
Bayview (NT)
2.6 km away · income $1,533/wk · rent $560/wk
Stuart Park
3.3 km away · income $1,237/wk · rent $400/wk
Millner
3.3 km away · income $957/wk · rent $340/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ludmilla

What is the population of Ludmilla NT?

The population of Ludmilla NT is 1,667 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 423 people per km². Ludmilla is ranked #3,264 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ludmilla?

The median personal income in Ludmilla NT is $924 per week, or $48,048 per year. The median household income is $2,056 per week. Family income is $2,244 per week. Ludmilla is ranked #1,863 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ludmilla?

Median rent in Ludmilla NT is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 14.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Ludmilla ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ludmilla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ludmilla NT is $2,058. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ludmilla?

The median age in Ludmilla NT is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ludmilla a good suburb to live in?

Ludmilla is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 1,667. The median income is $924/wk, which is above the typical NT suburb ($855/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.6% 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: 70167. All dollar figures in AUD.