Maningrida, NT: suburb profile

The population of Maningrida NT is 2,518 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Maningrida is $256 per week ($13,312 per year). Median rent in Maningrida is $90 per week ($390 per month). Maningrida has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Maningrida has a population density of 228 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Maningrida is China. The most common religion is Christian (other) (42.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages.

Population
2,518
Census 2021
Median income
$256/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$90/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
27years
Census 2021

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

Maningrida vs the typical NT suburb

The median personal income in Maningrida is $256 a week, 70% below the typical NT suburb ($855). That ranks 139th of 163 NT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $90 a week, $160 less than the typical NT suburb. Rent takes 6.2% 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.
MeasureManingridaTypical NTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$256/wk$855/wk −70%$766/wk
Household income$1,449/wk$1,803/wk −20%$1,637/wk
Rent$90/wk$250/wk −64%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$0/mo$1,950/mo −100%$1,733/mo
Median age2733 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income6.2%13.6% −7.4 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 Maningrida, the typical NT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Maningrida Population

2,518 residents at the 2021 Census.

Maningrida Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$256/wk
$13,312 per year
Ranked 8,884 of 14,663
Median Rent
$90/wk
$390 per month
Ranked 8,693 of 14,663
Median Age
27years
11 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 5.2 · 2 per bedroom

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

Maningrida Rent Prices & Affordability

6% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,449/wk
Median rent $90/wk
Rent to income 6.2%

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

Median rent in Maningrida against your income

About $6,279 a month
Median rent $90/wk
Left after rent $1,359/wk
Rent share 6.2%

Maningrida Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
601
avg ICSEA score
584
total students
Maningrida College Government
Combined · T-12 · 584 students
601
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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Maningrida Map

Maningrida, Northern Territory Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Maningrida, Northern Territory: 12.0574°S, 134.2358°E

Maningrida Schools (1)

People in Maningrida

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (1,296) Female 48.5% (1,220)

Population Density

228
people per km²
2,518 people · 11.1 km²

Households

5.2
Avg household size
2
Persons per bedroom
$670
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
Male Female

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
0.5%
New Zealand
0.4%
Indonesia
0.2%
England
0.2%
Zimbabwe
0.1%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
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
87.3%
Mandarin
0.4%
Indonesian
0.2%
Spanish
0.1%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian Aboriginal
91.0%
English
3.1%
Australian
2.8%
German
0.8%
Scottish
0.8%
Irish
0.7%
Chinese
0.6%
Italian
0.2%
Maori
0.2%
New Zealander
0.2%
Polish
0.1%

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

Christian (other)
42.2%
Other religions
16.3%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
16.2%
Uniting Church
12.6%
Not stated
10.4%
No religion
8.3%
Catholic
5.3%
Othr Protestnt
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

91.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.9% 1,056
Separated
2.3% 44
Divorced
3.9% 73
Widowed
4.3% 81
Never married
33.6% 634

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
55.8%
One parent: children under 15
15.0%
Couple: no children
11.6%
Couple: no children under 15
10.6%
One parent: no children under 15
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
10.1%
2 persons
11.9%
3 persons
5.8%
4 persons
10.6%
5 persons
11.1%
6+ persons
50.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Maningrida

Housing Tenure

Of the 394 occupied private dwellings in Maningrida at the 2021 Census, 81.0% were rented, 0.8% owned outright and 0.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
15.5% 61 dwellings
Owned outright
0.8% 3 dwellings
Rented
81.0% 319 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.9%
2 bedrooms
35.4%
3 bedrooms
45.5%
4 bedrooms
10.2%
5 bedrooms
2.0%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

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

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
62.3%
1 vehicle
23.8%
2 vehicles
10.2%
3 vehicles
2.1%
4+ vehicles
1.6%

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

Work, income and education in Maningrida

Employment

Employed full-time
13.4% 239 people
Employed part-time
6.2% 111 people
Unemployed
12.9% 230 people
Not in labour force
67.4% 1,199 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
32.1%
Community & Personal Service
25.7%
Managers
14.8%
Clerical & Administrative
9.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.9%
Labourers
5.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.1%
Sales Workers
1.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
3.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
6.4%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.7%
$4,000+/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$1-$149/wk
13.7%
$150-$299/wk
49.6%
$300-$399/wk
7.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
2.2%
$800-$999/wk
2.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
2.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
2.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
1.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.2%
$3,500+/wk
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Walked only
32.8%
Car (passenger)
28.2%
Car (driver)
27.9%
Did not go to work
5.7%
Bus
4.4%
Truck
1.0%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
31.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
24.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.7%

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
46.7%
Certificate I/II
18.8%
Bachelor Degree
17.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
8.6%
Postgraduate Degree
5.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.7%

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

Field of Study

Education
21.1%
Society & Culture
17.1%
Health
13.2%
Management & Commerce
11.8%
Engineering
9.6%
Architecture & Building
9.2%
Agriculture & Environment
8.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.8%
Creative Arts
2.2%
Information Technology
1.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
55.6%
Secondary: Government
33.2%
Pre-school
8.7%
Vocational Education
2.5%

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
93.6%
Has need for assistance
3.7%
Need for assistance not stated
2.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
135
Kidney disease
74
Asthma
73
Mental health
70
Lung condition
48
Diabetes
36
Stroke
10
Cancer
9
Arthritis
9
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.5% 246
Did not provide
86.5% 1,582

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
6.3% 114
Not a volunteer
93.8% 1,710

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 8
Previously served
1.1% 20
Never served
98.5% 1,806

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.5%
1 child
21.0%
2 children
18.0%
3 children
10.9%
4 children
10.5%
5+ children
6.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1981: 1990
6
2001: 2010
12
2011: 2015
8
2016
3
2017
5
2018
5
2019
10
2020
5

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

Population Mobility

12.3%
moved in the last year
15.2%
moved in the last 5 years
36.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
33.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,133
Moved: same area (SA2)
195
Moved from NT
48
Moved from QLD
13
Moved from VIC
13
Moved from SA
5
Moved from overseas
5
Moved from ACT
4
Moved from NSW
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.1%
5: 14 hours
49.5%
15: 29 hours
12.1%
30+ hours
2.6%
Did not do domestic work
7.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
76.6%
Intact family: other children present
9.1%
Blended family: no other children
6.2%
Other couple: children only
2.6%
Step family: no other children
2.3%
Step family: other children present
1.9%
Blended family: other children present
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem
Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk $55/wk less rent
Milingimbi
Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk $45/wk less rent
Gunbalanya
Income: $276/wk Rent: $70/wk $20/wk less rent
Wurrumiyanga
Income: $227/wk Rent: $80/wk $10/wk less rent

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maningrida

What is the population of Maningrida NT?

The population of Maningrida NT is 2,518 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 228 people per km². Maningrida is ranked #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Maningrida?

The median personal income in Maningrida NT is $256 per week, or $13,312 per year. The median household income is $1,449 per week. Family income is $670 per week. Maningrida is ranked #8,884 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Maningrida?

Median rent in Maningrida NT is $90 per week ($390 per month). Rent represents 6.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Maningrida ranks #8,693 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Maningrida?

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

Is Maningrida a good suburb to live in?

Maningrida is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 2,518. The median income is $256/wk, which is below the typical NT suburb ($855/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.2% 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: 70172. All dollar figures in AUD.