Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Thamarrurr

3,374 km²

Thamarrurr stands out for one of the most renter-heavy areas in the country, with fewer university graduates than most areas.

It's also marked by household incomes well below most areas and a smaller-than-average population.

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📍 Thamarrurr, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,118▼ -8.1%since 2011 Median age26 yrs▲ +23.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population86.9%People aged 65 and over3.5%Children under 1526.6%People in a de facto relationship22.6%▲ +5.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 34%, followed by Children (0–14) (27%) and Youth (15–24) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)33.9%

Children (0–14)26.6%

Youth (15–24)20.1%

Older adults (45–64)15.6%

Seniors (65+)3.5%

Marital status

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is Never married at 71%, followed by Married (22%) and Widowed (3%).

Never married71%
Married22%
Widowed3%
Divorced2%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is Australia at 99%, followed by China (0%) and New Zealand (0%).

Australia94.7%

China0.3%

New Zealand0.3%

England0.2%

Ancestry

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is Australian at 29%, followed by English (28%) and Irish (20%).

Australian3.7%

English3.7%

Irish2.6%

Scottish0.9%

German0.6%

Italian0.4%

Dutch0.4%

Chinese0.3%

Greek0.2%

Filipino0.1%

Language

People using another language at home85.3%

Language used at home

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (1%).

English only11.0%

Mandarin0.1%

Religion

People with no religion30.9%

Religious affiliation

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (36%) and Other religions (12%).

Christianity51%
No religion36%
Other religions12%
Islam0%
Buddhism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1236.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher5.0%

Highest year of school

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is Year 12 at 39%, followed by Year 10 (28%) and Year 9 or below (21%).

Year 1236.5%

Year 1026.0%

Year 9 or below19.5%

Year 1111.1%

Highest qualification level

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 35%, followed by Bachelor degree (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV18.9%

Bachelor degree13.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma9.2%

Certificate I / II5.0%

Postgraduate degree4.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.4%

Field of qualification

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is Education at 22%, followed by Society & culture (21%) and Management & commerce (17%).

Education11.5%

Society & culture11.0%

Management & commerce8.9%

Engineering & related5.0%

Architecture & building4.2%

Health4.2%

Creative arts2.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.4%

Agriculture & environment1.6%

Natural & physical sciences0.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$190▲ +2.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$787▼ -9.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$455▲ +4.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week2.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.1%

Household income distribution

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

Under $65035.6%

$650–$1,49919.7%

$1,500–$2,99917.5%

$3,000–$3,9995.1%

$4,000 or more3.0%

Personal income distribution

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is Under $650 at 84%, followed by $650–$1,499 (9%) and $1,500–$2,999 (6%).

Under $65073.1%

$650–$1,4997.9%

$1,500–$2,9995.4%

$3,000 or more0.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition11.8%People with a mental health condition1.7%People needing help with daily activities3.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is None at 87%, followed by One condition (11%) and Two conditions (1%).

None77.1%

One condition10.0%

Two conditions1.0%

Three or more0.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is Heart disease at 24%, followed by Other condition (21%) and Asthma (18%).

Heart disease4.1%

Other condition3.5%

Asthma3.1%

Diabetes3.0%

Mental health1.7%

Cancer0.5%

Lung condition0.5%

Arthritis0.5%

Stroke0.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers6.0%People providing unpaid care12.3%People caring for children unpaid48.7%People who served in the Defence Force1.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework31.8%

Family & Households

Average household size4.8▼ -4.0%since 2011 One-parent families24.6%People living alone11.3%▼ -2.6%since 2011

Family composition

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is Couples with children at 64%, followed by One-parent families (25%) and Couples without children (10%).

Couples with children64%
One-parent families25%
Couples without children10%
Other families1%

Household size

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is 6 or more at 39%, followed by 2 people (15%) and 5 people (14%).

6 or more40.2%

2 people15.1%

5 people14.0%

4 people12.7%

1 person11.3%

3 people8.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$50▲ +19.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.80▼ -10.0%since 2011 Households renting80.6%Homes owned outright4.9%Separate (detached) houses74.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms56.6%▼ -3.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is Rented at 82%, followed by Other tenure (13%) and Owned outright (5%).

Rented82%
Other tenure13%
Owned outright5%

Types of homes

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is Separate house at 76%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (20%) and Other dwelling (2%).

Separate house76%
Townhouse / semi-detached20%
Other dwelling2%
Flat or apartment2%

Bedrooms per home

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 2 bedrooms (35%) and 4 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms40.7%

2 bedrooms34.5%

4 bedrooms14.6%

1 bedroom6.2%

5 or more1.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is Under $200 at 99%, followed by $200–$349 (1%).

Under $20089.6%

$200–$3491.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle65.4%▲ +0.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is No vehicle at 65%, followed by 1 vehicle (23%) and 2 vehicles (9%).

No vehicle65.4%

1 vehicle23.3%

2 vehicles9.0%

3 vehicles2.0%

4 or more0.8%

How people get to work

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is Walked at 48%, followed by Car (driver) (30%) and Car (passenger) (12%).

Walked40.9%

Car (driver)25.7%

Car (passenger)10.1%

Bus6.6%

Bicycle1.2%

Worked at home1.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years13.2%Recent arrivals from overseas24.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate18.6%Labour-force participation26.6%Employed full-time73.4%

Industries people work in

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is Education & training at 31%, followed by Public administration & safety (19%) and Other services (17%).

Education & training27.8%

Public administration & safety16.7%

Other services15.2%

Health care & social assistance13.7%

Retail trade6.3%

Construction3.0%

Arts & recreation2.4%

Accommodation & food1.5%

Transport & warehousing1.2%

Professional & technical1.2%

Occupations people work in

In Thamarrurr, the largest group is Professionals at 31%, followed by Community & personal service (24%) and Labourers (11%).

Professionals28.4%

Community & personal service22.4%

Labourers10.1%

Managers8.1%

Technicians & trades7.5%

Clerical & administrative6.0%

Sales workers5.1%

Machinery operators & drivers4.8%

Areas within Thamarrurr

Thamarrurr Block 1 Thamarrurr Block 2

Nearby areas

Daly Weddell Larrakeyah Darwin City Stuart Park Palmerston - South Parap Fannie Bay - The Gardens

👥 Demographics & Identity