Litchfield · Council (LGA)

Total population

21,4112021▲ +12.7%

Litchfield's population is 21,411 — above average, far higher than the typical council area (11,880).

It ranks 218th of 565 council areas nationally — higher than 61% of them.

Litchfield has a higher population than nearby Unincorporated NT, West Arnhem and West Daly, but a lower one than Palmerston and Darwin.

Since 2011, it has risen 13% (from 18,994) — a smaller change than the national 18%.

Within Litchfield it varies widely — from 15 in Koolpinyah to 8,387 in Humpty Doo.

📍 Litchfield, Council (LGA)

Trend across censuses

All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Litchfield — higher than 61% of areas.