Southport, NT: suburb profile

The population of Southport NT is 215 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Southport is $1,007 per week ($52,364 per year). Median rent in Southport is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Southport has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Southport has a population density of 44 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Southport is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (41.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Southport is $1,580.

Population
215
Census 2021
Median income
$1,007/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$335/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

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

Southport vs the typical NT suburb

The median personal income in Southport is $1,007 a week, 18% above the typical NT suburb ($855). That ranks 63rd of 163 NT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $335 a week, $85 more than the typical NT suburb. Rent takes 19.7% of the median household income here, against 13.6% in the typical NT suburb. The median resident is 43, 10 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.
MeasureSouthportTypical NTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,007/wk$855/wk +18%$766/wk
Household income$1,699/wk$1,803/wk −6%$1,637/wk
Rent$335/wk$250/wk +34%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,580/mo$1,950/mo −19%$1,733/mo
Median age4333 +10 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.7%13.6% +6.1 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 Southport, the typical NT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Southport Population

215 residents at the 2021 Census.

Southport Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,007/wk
$52,364 per year
Ranked 1,191 of 14,663
Median Rent
$335/wk
$1,452 per month
Ranked 3,743 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,580/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 1 per bedroom

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

Southport Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,699/wk
Median rent $335/wk
Rent to income 19.7%

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

Median rent in Southport against your income

About $7,362 a month
Median rent $335/wk
Left after rent $1,364/wk
Rent share 19.7%

Southport Map

Southport, Northern Territory Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Southport, Northern Territory: 12.7300°S, 130.9544°E

Southport

People in Southport

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (115) Female 46.5% (100)

Population Density

44
people per km²
215 people · 4.9 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,166
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

New Zealand
5.6%
England
1.4%
Thailand
1.4%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
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

Vietnamese
1.9%
Thai
1.4%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
35.3%
English
27.9%
Australian Aboriginal
8.4%
Irish
8.4%
Scottish
7.4%
German
3.7%
Filipino
3.3%

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
41.9%
Not stated
29.3%
Catholic
11.2%
Anglican
7.0%
Uniting Church
2.3%
Buddhism
1.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

8.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
38.7% 67
Separated
4.0% 7
Divorced
12.1% 21
Widowed
2.9% 5
Never married
42.2% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
34.9%
Couple: no children
28.6%
Couple: no children under 15
15.1%
One parent: children under 15
11.1%
One parent: no children under 15
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
35.0%
2 persons
37.5%
3 persons
8.8%
4 persons
13.8%
5 persons
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Southport

Housing Tenure

Of the 71 occupied private dwellings in Southport at the 2021 Census, 9.9% were rented, 29.6% owned outright and 57.7% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
29.6% 21 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
57.7% 41 dwellings
Rented
9.9% 7 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
4.2% 3 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
22.4%
2 bedrooms
28.4%
3 bedrooms
29.9%
4 bedrooms
14.9%
5 bedrooms
4.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
10.8%
$800-$999/mo
13.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
24.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.3%
1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
43.5%
3 vehicles
5.8%
4+ vehicles
13.0%

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

Work, income and education in Southport

Employment

Employed full-time
51.6% 64 people
Employed part-time
16.9% 21 people
Unemployed
3.2% 4 people
Not in labour force
28.2% 35 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
27.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.5%
Clerical & Administrative
20.0%
Community & Personal Service
10.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.9%
Managers
5.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
4.9%
$400-$499/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
13.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.6%
$4,000+/wk
13.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
6.0%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.5%
Did not go to work
15.6%
Other
3.9%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.1%

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

Certificate III/IV
73.1%
Bachelor Degree
7.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
7.7%
Postgraduate Degree
5.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.8%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
38.8%
Society & Culture
14.3%
Agriculture & Environment
12.2%
Architecture & Building
8.2%
Education
8.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.1%
Management & Commerce
6.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
50.0%
Secondary: Government
25.0%
Vocational Education
25.0%

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
67.0%
Has need for assistance
7.0%
Need for assistance not stated
27.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Arthritis
10
Lung condition
7
Cancer
6
Asthma
6
Diabetes
5
Stroke
4
Heart disease
4
Kidney disease
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
8.3% 11
Did not provide
91.7% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.6% 18
Not a volunteer
86.4% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
2.9% 4
Previously served
6.6% 9
Never served
90.4% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
58.8%
1 child
11.8%
2 children
8.8%
3 children
20.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
3
1961: 1970
6
1971: 1980
8
1981: 1990
4
2001: 2010
5
2011: 2015
4

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

Population Mobility

11.3%
moved in the last year
35.7%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
142
Moved from NT
14
Moved: same area (SA2)
4
Moved from VIC
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.7%
5: 14 hours
36.6%
15: 29 hours
9.7%
30+ hours
9.7%
Did not do domestic work
25.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
76.9%
Step family: no other children
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $1,077/wk Rent: $250/wk $85/wk less rent
Moil
Income: $939/wk Rent: $310/wk $25/wk less rent
Karama
Income: $838/wk Rent: $293/wk $42/wk less rent
Coconut Grove
Income: $913/wk Rent: $300/wk $35/wk less rent
Ludmilla
Income: $924/wk Rent: $300/wk $35/wk less rent
Malak
Income: $831/wk Rent: $301/wk $34/wk less rent
Gray (NT)
Income: $877/wk Rent: $300/wk $35/wk less rent
Moulden
Income: $851/wk Rent: $295/wk $40/wk less rent

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southport

What is the population of Southport NT?

The population of Southport NT is 215 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 44 people per km². Southport is ranked #6,766 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Southport?

The median personal income in Southport NT is $1,007 per week, or $52,364 per year. The median household income is $1,699 per week. Family income is $2,166 per week. Southport is ranked #1,191 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Southport?

Median rent in Southport NT is $335 per week ($1,452 per month). Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Southport ranks #3,743 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Southport?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Southport NT is $1,580. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Southport?

The median age in Southport NT is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Southport a good suburb to live in?

Southport is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 215. The median income is $1,007/wk, which is above the typical NT suburb ($855/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% 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: 70242. All dollar figures in AUD.