Ngukurr, NT: suburb profile

The population of Ngukurr NT is 1,088 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ngukurr is $230 per week ($11,960 per year). Median rent in Ngukurr is $90 per week ($390 per month). Ngukurr has a median age of 25 years, younger than the national median of 38. Ngukurr has a population density of 90 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ngukurr is New Zealand. The most common religion is Anglican (49.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages.

Population
1,088
Census 2021
Median income
$230/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$90/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
25years
Census 2021

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

Ngukurr vs the typical NT suburb

The median personal income in Ngukurr is $230 a week, 73% below the typical NT suburb ($855). That ranks 156th of 163 NT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $90 a week, $160 less than the typical NT suburb. Rent takes 7.1% of the median household income here, against 13.6% in the typical NT suburb. The median resident is 25, 8 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.
MeasureNgukurrTypical NTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$230/wk$855/wk −73%$766/wk
Household income$1,260/wk$1,803/wk −30%$1,637/wk
Rent$90/wk$250/wk −64%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$0/mo$1,950/mo −100%$1,733/mo
Median age2533 −8 yrs42
Rent share of household income7.1%13.6% −6.4 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 Ngukurr, the typical NT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Ngukurr Population

1,088 residents at the 2021 Census.

Ngukurr Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$230/wk
$11,960 per year
Ranked 8,908 of 14,663
Median Rent
$90/wk
$390 per month
Ranked 8,693 of 14,663
Median Age
25years
13 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 5.5 · 1.9 per bedroom

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

Ngukurr Rent Prices & Affordability

7% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,260/wk
Median rent $90/wk
Rent to income 7.1%

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

Median rent in Ngukurr against your income

About $5,460 a month
Median rent $90/wk
Left after rent $1,170/wk
Rent share 7.1%

Ngukurr Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
676
avg ICSEA score
207
total students
Ngukurr School Government
Combined · T-12 · 207 students
676
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 Ngukurr, with a map

Ngukurr Map

Ngukurr, Northern Territory Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Ngukurr, Northern Territory: 14.7331°S, 134.7432°E

Ngukurr Schools (1)

People in Ngukurr

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (525) Female 51.9% (566)

Population Density

90
people per km²
1,088 people · 12.0 km²

Households

5.5
Avg household size
1.9
Persons per bedroom
$521
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
85+
Male Female

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
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
91.1%
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
91.4%
Australian
2.5%
English
2.4%
Irish
1.5%
Scottish
1.0%
Maori
0.7%
New Zealander
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

Anglican
49.7%
No religion
32.0%
Not stated
9.6%
Catholic
5.5%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
2.0%
Other religions
2.0%
Christian (other)
0.6%
Othr Protestnt
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

92.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.1% 393
Separated
5.5% 44
Divorced
3.9% 31
Widowed
5.0% 40
Never married
36.5% 292

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
53.0%
One parent: children under 15
20.6%
Couple: no children
12.9%
Couple: no children under 15
9.5%
One parent: no children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
10.5%
2 persons
8.6%
3 persons
9.9%
4 persons
5.6%
5 persons
7.4%
6+ persons
58.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Ngukurr

Housing Tenure

Of the 167 occupied private dwellings in Ngukurr at the 2021 Census, 83.2% were rented, 0.0% owned outright and 0.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
13.2% 22 dwellings
Rented
83.2% 139 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.4% 4 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
75.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
24.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.5%
2 bedrooms
33.1%
3 bedrooms
44.8%
4 bedrooms
17.8%
5 bedrooms
1.8%

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

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
46.2%
1 vehicle
36.1%
2 vehicles
16.0%
4+ vehicles
1.8%

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

Work, income and education in Ngukurr

Employment

Employed full-time
12.3% 90 people
Employed part-time
7.4% 54 people
Unemployed
6.8% 50 people
Not in labour force
73.5% 539 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
44.8%
Community & Personal Service
26.4%
Managers
12.6%
Clerical & Administrative
8.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
4.6%
Labourers
3.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
8.8%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
4.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.1%
$1-$149/wk
18.5%
$150-$299/wk
54.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
0.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
2.4%
$800-$999/wk
1.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
1.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
1.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
1.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
1.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
1.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Walked only
50.7%
Car (driver)
28.1%
Car (passenger)
14.4%
Truck
2.7%
Bus
2.1%
Bicycle
2.1%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
33.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
26.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
25.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.5%

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
47.5%
Bachelor Degree
22.2%
Certificate I/II
19.1%
Postgraduate Degree
5.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
5.6%

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

Field of Study

Education
28.2%
Society & Culture
22.4%
Management & Commerce
20.0%
Health
12.9%
Agriculture & Environment
5.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.5%
Engineering
3.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
61.2%
Secondary: Government
24.3%
Pre-school
9.0%
Vocational Education
3.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.5%
Secondary: Catholic
1.1%

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
91.9%
Has need for assistance
2.9%
Need for assistance not stated
5.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
59
Heart disease
36
Asthma
21
Diabetes
20
Kidney disease
15
Lung condition
7
Stroke
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.2% 120
Did not provide
83.8% 621

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
3.3% 25
Not a volunteer
96.7% 726

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 3
Previously served
2.4% 18
Never served
97.2% 733

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.2%
1 child
13.8%
2 children
14.5%
3 children
15.4%
4 children
10.8%
5+ children
12.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1991: 2000
6
2001: 2010
4

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

Population Mobility

6.9%
moved in the last year
12.3%
moved in the last 5 years
23.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
27.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
974
Moved from NT
44
Moved: same area (SA2)
20
Moved from VIC
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.8%
5: 14 hours
25.4%
15: 29 hours
11.9%
30+ hours
13.8%
Did not do domestic work
21.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
67.8%
Intact family: other children present
17.8%
Step family: no other children
4.2%
Step family: other children present
4.2%
Blended family: other children present
3.4%
Other couple: children only
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk $45/wk less rent
Gunbalanya
Income: $276/wk Rent: $70/wk $20/wk less rent
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Income: $227/wk Rent: $80/wk $10/wk less rent

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ngukurr

What is the population of Ngukurr NT?

The population of Ngukurr NT is 1,088 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 90 people per km². Ngukurr is ranked #3,840 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ngukurr?

The median personal income in Ngukurr NT is $230 per week, or $11,960 per year. The median household income is $1,260 per week. Family income is $521 per week. Ngukurr is ranked #8,908 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ngukurr?

Median rent in Ngukurr NT is $90 per week ($390 per month). Rent represents 7.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Ngukurr ranks #8,693 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Ngukurr?

The median age in Ngukurr NT is 25 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ngukurr a good suburb to live in?

Ngukurr is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 1,088. The median income is $230/wk, which is below the typical NT suburb ($855/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.1% 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: 70207. All dollar figures in AUD.