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0839, NT

1 km²

0839, NT is characterised by a largely renting community, a notably young population and fewer residents than most areas.

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📍 0839, NT, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population510—since 2011 Median age31 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population11.6%People aged 65 and over13.3%Children under 1515.9%People in a de facto relationship14.6%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 0839, NT, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 38%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (17%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Young adults (25–44)36.5%

Older adults (45–64)16.1%

Children (0–14)15.9%

Youth (15–24)13.3%

Seniors (65+)13.3%

Marital status

In 0839, NT, the largest group is Never married at 46%, followed by Married (34%) and Divorced (13%).

Never married46%
Married34%
Divorced13%
Separated4%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 0839, NT, the largest group is Australia at 82%, followed by India (8%) and Philippines (4%).

Australia57.3%

India5.3%

Philippines2.5%

England2.2%

China1.0%

New Zealand0.6%

Nepal0.6%

South Africa0.6%

Ancestry

In 0839, NT, the largest group is English at 33%, followed by Australian (31%) and Irish (9%).

English30.6%

Australian28.0%

Irish7.8%

Scottish6.7%

Indian4.3%

German3.5%

Italian3.3%

Dutch2.9%

Chinese2.0%

Filipino1.6%

Language

People using another language at home17.1%

Language used at home

In 0839, NT, the largest group is English only at 93%, followed by Punjabi (3%) and Mandarin (2%).

English only62.7%

Punjabi2.2%

Mandarin1.2%

Arabic0.8%

Italian0.8%

Religion

People with no religion41.4%

Religious affiliation

In 0839, NT, the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (34%) and Hinduism (5%).

No religion53%
Christianity34%
Hinduism5%
Islam5%
Buddhism2%
Other religions2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher15.0%

Highest year of school

In 0839, NT, the largest group is Year 12 at 53%, followed by Year 10 (26%) and Year 11 (13%).

Year 1243.2%

Year 1021.3%

Year 1110.4%

Year 9 or below6.8%

Highest qualification level

In 0839, NT, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 46%, followed by Bachelor degree (18%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Certificate III / IV31.3%

Bachelor degree12.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma9.8%

Postgraduate degree8.7%

Certificate I / II4.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.2%

Field of qualification

In 0839, NT, the largest group is Management & commerce at 23%, followed by Engineering & related (19%) and Society & culture (11%).

Management & commerce16.0%

Engineering & related13.1%

Society & culture8.0%

Architecture & building6.9%

Education6.9%

Health5.8%

Information technology4.7%

Agriculture & environment2.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.5%

Creative arts2.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$943—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,426—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,713—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week4.6%

Household income distribution

In 0839, NT, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (40%) and Under $650 (15%).

$650–$1,49938.1%

$1,500–$2,99937.2%

Under $65013.8%

$3,000–$3,9992.8%

$4,000 or more1.8%

Personal income distribution

In 0839, NT, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 47%, followed by Under $650 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

$650–$1,49939.5%

Under $65023.8%

$1,500–$2,99919.8%

$3,000 or more0.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition19.8%People with a mental health condition5.9%People needing help with daily activities2.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 0839, NT, the largest group is None at 75%, followed by One condition (18%) and Two conditions (4%).

None60.0%

One condition14.3%

Two conditions3.5%

Three or more2.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 0839, NT, the largest group is Asthma at 22%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Diabetes (15%).

Asthma6.9%

Mental health5.9%

Diabetes4.5%

Arthritis3.7%

Other condition3.7%

Heart disease2.5%

Lung condition1.6%

Cancer1.2%

Stroke0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers8.1%People providing unpaid care6.0%People caring for children unpaid21.4%People who served in the Defence Force4.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework15.2%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9—since 2011 One-parent families27.0%People living alone40.4%—since 2011

Family composition

In 0839, NT, the largest group is Couples without children at 35%, followed by Couples with children (34%) and One-parent families (28%).

Couples without children35%
Couples with children34%
One-parent families28%
Other families3%

Household size

In 0839, NT, the largest group is 1 person at 40%, followed by 2 people (35%) and 3 people (16%).

1 person40.4%

2 people35.3%

3 people16.1%

4 people7.8%

5 people1.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$340—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,772—since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00—since 2011 Households renting70.6%Homes owned outright19.3%Separate (detached) houses11.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms30.3%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 0839, NT, the largest group is Rented at 71%, followed by Owned outright (19%) and Owned with a mortgage (9%).

Rented71%
Owned outright19%
Owned with a mortgage9%

Types of homes

In 0839, NT, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 48%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (23%) and Other dwelling (17%).

Flat or apartment48%
Townhouse / semi-detached23%
Other dwelling17%
Separate house12%

Bedrooms per home

In 0839, NT, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 1 bedroom (24%) and 3 bedrooms (24%).

2 bedrooms38.1%

1 bedroom23.4%

3 bedrooms23.4%

4 bedrooms6.9%

Studio / none5.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In 0839, NT, the largest group is $200–$349 at 45%, followed by $350–$549 (41%) and Under $200 (9%).

$200–$34944.8%

$350–$54940.3%

Under $2009.1%

$550–$7494.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 0839, NT, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 54%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (46%).

$1,800–$2,99970.0%

$1,000–$1,79960.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.2%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 0839, NT, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 54%, followed by 2 vehicles (29%) and No vehicle (7%).

1 vehicle55.8%

2 vehicles30.3%

No vehicle7.2%

3 vehicles5.3%

4 or more5.3%

How people get to work

In 0839, NT, the largest group is Car (driver) at 82%, followed by Walked (6%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)73.9%

Walked5.1%

Car (passenger)4.3%

Worked at home3.2%

Bicycle2.4%

Bus1.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years64.6%Recent arrivals from overseas27.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.4%Labour-force participation65.0%Employed full-time60.9%

Industries people work in

In 0839, NT, the largest group is Retail trade at 18%, followed by Public administration & safety (15%) and Construction (12%).

Retail trade17.0%

Public administration & safety13.8%

Construction11.5%

Transport & warehousing11.5%

Health care & social assistance9.1%

Accommodation & food8.3%

Administrative & support5.1%

Education & training5.1%

Manufacturing3.6%

Wholesale trade2.8%

Occupations people work in

In 0839, NT, the largest group is Clerical & administrative at 20%, followed by Community & personal service (15%) and Machinery operators & drivers (12%).

Clerical & administrative19.8%

Community & personal service14.6%

Machinery operators & drivers12.3%

Technicians & trades11.9%

Sales workers11.1%

Managers10.3%

Professionals10.3%

Labourers9.9%

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