Wulagi, NT: suburb profile

The population of Wulagi NT is 2,510 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wulagi is $1,052 per week ($54,704 per year). Median rent in Wulagi is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Wulagi has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Wulagi has a population density of 1,987 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wulagi is Philippines. The most common religion is No religion (39.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wulagi is $2,000.

Population
2,510
Census 2021
Median income
$1,052/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$425/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

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

Wulagi vs the typical NT suburb

The median personal income in Wulagi is $1,052 a week, 23% above the typical NT suburb ($855). That ranks 54th of 163 NT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $425 a week, $175 more than the typical NT suburb. Rent takes 18.2% of the median household income here, against 13.6% in the typical NT suburb. The median resident is 36, 3 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.
MeasureWulagiTypical NTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,052/wk$855/wk +23%$766/wk
Household income$2,331/wk$1,803/wk +29%$1,637/wk
Rent$425/wk$250/wk +70%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,950/mo +3%$1,733/mo
Median age3633 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.2%13.6% +4.6 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 Wulagi, the typical NT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Wulagi Population

2,510 residents at the 2021 Census.

Wulagi Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,052/wk
$54,704 per year
Ranked 911 of 14,663
Median Rent
$425/wk
$1,842 per month
Ranked 1,459 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Wulagi Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,331/wk
Median rent $425/wk
Rent to income 18.2%

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

Median rent in Wulagi against your income

About $10,101 a month
Median rent $425/wk
Left after rent $1,906/wk
Rent share 18.2%

Wulagi Schools

27
schools nearby
18
government
939
avg ICSEA score
6,773
total students
Nakara Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 409 students
1051
ICSEA
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · T-6 · 243 students
1035
ICSEA
O'Loughlin Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 599 students
1025
ICSEA
Leanyer Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 538 students
1024
ICSEA
Alawa Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 259 students
1011
ICSEA
Anula Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 388 students
1006
ICSEA
Jingili Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 235 students
997
ICSEA
Dripstone Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-9 · 605 students
994
ICSEA
Wanguri Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 327 students
987
ICSEA
NT Christian College Independent
Secondary · 11-12 · 93 students
987
ICSEA
Moil Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 167 students
970
ICSEA
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · T-6 · 248 students
968
ICSEA
Marrara Christian College Independent
Combined · T-10 · 289 students
962
ICSEA
Casuarina Senior College Government
Secondary · 10-12 · 690 students
949
ICSEA
Wagaman Primary School Government
Primary · T-6 · 213 students
944
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 27 schools.

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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Wulagi, Northern Territory: 12.3830°S, 130.8962°E

Wulagi Schools (27)

People in Wulagi

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (1,242) Female 50.5% (1,269)

Population Density

1,987
people per km²
2,510 people · 1.3 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,446
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
3.1%
England
2.2%
India
1.5%
Indonesia
1.4%
New Zealand
1.4%
Thailand
1.1%
Vietnam
0.9%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
1.9%
Indonesian
1.6%
Greek
1.2%
Tagalog
1.2%
Vietnamese
1.0%
Filipino
1.0%
Malayalam
1.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
32.7%
English
23.9%
Australian Aboriginal
13.1%
Irish
7.6%
Scottish
6.1%
German
4.9%
Chinese
4.7%
Filipino
4.4%
Italian
2.6%
Greek
1.9%
Indian
1.8%

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
39.4%
Catholic
23.2%
Not stated
11.6%
Anglican
5.5%
Buddhism
3.5%
Uniting Church
2.9%
Eastern Orthodox
1.9%
Baptist
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

14.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.4% 832
Separated
3.5% 65
Divorced
8.1% 151
Widowed
4.3% 81
Never married
39.8% 745

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
48.5%
Couple: no children
20.1%
Couple: no children under 15
12.6%
One parent: children under 15
11.7%
One parent: no children under 15
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
13.5%
2 persons
32.2%
3 persons
21.9%
4 persons
20.7%
5 persons
7.2%
6+ persons
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Wulagi

Housing Tenure

Of the 768 occupied private dwellings in Wulagi at the 2021 Census, 27.5% were rented, 22.8% owned outright and 47.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
22.8% 175 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
47.0% 361 dwellings
Rented
27.5% 211 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.7% 13 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
2.5%
3 bedrooms
75.0%
4 bedrooms
19.3%
5 bedrooms
2.8%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.0%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$600-$799/mo
4.3%
$800-$999/mo
4.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
36.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.4%
1 vehicle
28.6%
2 vehicles
45.2%
3 vehicles
16.3%
4+ vehicles
7.4%

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

Work, income and education in Wulagi

Employment

Employed full-time
48.0% 774 people
Employed part-time
20.5% 331 people
Unemployed
3.7% 60 people
Not in labour force
27.7% 447 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
28.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.3%
Clerical & Administrative
14.8%
Managers
14.6%
Community & Personal Service
13.7%
Labourers
5.2%
Sales Workers
4.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.4%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
0.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
5.0%
$800-$999/wk
3.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.6%
$4,000+/wk
17.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.5%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$500-$649/wk
1.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
16.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.9%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.2%
Did not go to work
8.9%
Car (passenger)
8.0%
Bus
2.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.7%
Other
1.6%
Walked only
1.4%
Bicycle
1.0%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.0%

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
36.2%
Bachelor Degree
27.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.8%
Postgraduate Degree
10.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.3%
Certificate I/II
3.7%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.8%
Engineering
19.2%
Society & Culture
15.9%
Health
11.5%
Education
8.7%
Architecture & Building
4.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.6%
Agriculture & Environment
3.6%
Information Technology
3.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.3%
Creative Arts
2.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
36.1%
Secondary: Government
21.6%
Pre-school
10.1%
Secondary: Catholic
10.1%
Primary: Catholic
8.2%
Vocational Education
8.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.1%

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
85.5%
Has need for assistance
3.9%
Need for assistance not stated
10.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
130
Asthma
57
Diabetes
51
Heart disease
48
Arthritis
45
Lung condition
26
Kidney disease
22
Cancer
19
Stroke
13

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.7% 214
Did not provide
87.3% 1,473

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.4% 312
Not a volunteer
81.6% 1,387

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.5% 9
Current ADF: Reserves
0.8% 14
Previously served
3.9% 66
Never served
94.8% 1,613

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.9%
1 child
14.8%
2 children
30.0%
3 children
15.0%
4 children
8.3%
5+ children
2.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
8
1961: 1970
40
1971: 1980
63
1981: 1990
73
1991: 2000
48
2001: 2010
128
2011: 2015
112
2016
15
2017
27
2018
16
2019
9
2020
4

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

Population Mobility

11.8%
moved in the last year
36.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,971
Moved from NT
187
Moved from SA
17
Moved from overseas
12
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from NSW
11
Moved from VIC
9
Moved from WA
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.6%
5: 14 hours
30.5%
15: 29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
9.7%
Did not do domestic work
25.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.1%
Step family: no other children
12.3%
Blended family: no other children
4.3%
Intact family: other children present
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Millner
Income: $957/wk Rent: $340/wk $85/wk less rent
Jingili
Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $400/wk $25/wk less rent
Nakara
Income: $995/wk Rent: $420/wk $5/wk less rent
Coconut Grove
Income: $913/wk Rent: $300/wk $125/wk less rent
Ludmilla
Income: $924/wk Rent: $300/wk $125/wk less rent
Moil
Income: $939/wk Rent: $310/wk $115/wk less rent
Alawa
Income: $915/wk Rent: $340/wk $85/wk less rent
Wagaman
Income: $864/wk Rent: $340/wk $85/wk less rent

Suburbs near Wulagi

The closest suburb to Wulagi is Leanyer, 0.9 km away.

Leanyer
0.9 km away · income $1,101/wk · rent $400/wk
Anula
1.0 km away · income $1,034/wk · rent $400/wk
Wagaman
1.2 km away · income $864/wk · rent $340/wk
Malak
1.4 km away · income $831/wk · rent $301/wk
Wanguri
1.6 km away · income $977/wk · rent $410/wk
Moil
1.7 km away · income $939/wk · rent $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wulagi

What is the population of Wulagi NT?

The population of Wulagi NT is 2,510 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,987 people per km². Wulagi is ranked #2,714 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wulagi?

The median personal income in Wulagi NT is $1,052 per week, or $54,704 per year. The median household income is $2,331 per week. Family income is $2,446 per week. Wulagi is ranked #911 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wulagi?

Median rent in Wulagi NT is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Wulagi ranks #1,459 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wulagi?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wulagi NT is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wulagi?

The median age in Wulagi NT is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wulagi a good suburb to live in?

Wulagi is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 2,510. The median income is $1,052/wk, which is above the typical NT suburb ($855/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 70294. All dollar figures in AUD.