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Ngukurr

12 km²

Ngukurr stands out for one of the most renter-heavy areas in the country, with one of the youngest populations in the country and a below-average share of degree-holders.

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📍 Ngukurr, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,088▲ +3.0%since 2011 Median age25 yrs▲ +13.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population92.2%People aged 65 and over3.0%Children under 1527.7%People in a de facto relationship5.5%▲ +18.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Ngukurr, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 31%, followed by Children (0–14) (28%) and Youth (15–24) (23%).

Young adults (25–44)31.1%

Children (0–14)27.7%

Youth (15–24)22.5%

Older adults (45–64)15.6%

Seniors (65+)3.0%

Marital status

In Ngukurr, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (37%) and Separated (6%).

Married49%
Never married37%
Separated6%
Widowed5%
Divorced4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Ngukurr, the largest group is Australia at 100%, followed by New Zealand (0%).

Australia95.7%

New Zealand0.3%

Ancestry

In Ngukurr, the largest group is Australian at 34%, followed by English (33%) and Irish (20%).

Australian2.5%

English2.4%

Irish1.5%

Scottish1.0%

Language

People using another language at home91.5%

Language used at home

In Ngukurr, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only5.2%

Religion

People with no religion32.0%

Religious affiliation

In Ngukurr, the largest group is Christianity at 62%, followed by No religion (35%) and Other religions (2%).

Christianity62%
No religion35%
Other religions2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1221.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher6.2%

Highest year of school

In Ngukurr, the largest group is Year 10 at 29%, followed by Year 9 or below (25%) and Year 11 (24%).

Year 1027.9%

Year 9 or below23.4%

Year 1122.3%

Year 1221.3%

Highest qualification level

In Ngukurr, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 45%, followed by Bachelor degree (24%) and Certificate I / II (18%).

Certificate III / IV27.8%

Bachelor degree14.8%

Certificate I / II11.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma4.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.9%

Postgraduate degree1.5%

Field of qualification

In Ngukurr, the largest group is Society & culture at 30%, followed by Management & commerce (19%) and Education (14%).

Society & culture20.4%

Management & commerce13.0%

Education9.3%

Engineering & related8.1%

Health8.1%

Agriculture & environment3.7%

Architecture & building2.6%

Natural & physical sciences1.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services1.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$230▼ -17.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,260▼ -25.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$521▼ -29.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week1.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.2%

Household income distribution

In Ngukurr, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (35%) and Under $650 (21%).

$650–$1,49934.1%

$1,500–$2,99933.5%

Under $65020.4%

$3,000–$3,9997.2%

Personal income distribution

In Ngukurr, the largest group is Under $650 at 90%, followed by $650–$1,499 (6%) and $1,500–$2,999 (4%).

Under $65084.4%

$650–$1,4995.6%

$1,500–$2,9993.7%

$3,000 or more0.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition21.2%People with a mental health condition5.3%People needing help with daily activities2.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Ngukurr, the largest group is None at 77%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (2%).

None72.4%

One condition18.8%

Two conditions2.0%

Three or more0.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Ngukurr, the largest group is Other condition at 25%, followed by Heart disease (24%) and Mental health (18%).

Other condition7.4%

Heart disease7.3%

Mental health5.3%

Asthma3.9%

Diabetes3.6%

Arthritis0.9%

Lung condition0.6%

Dementia0.5%

Cancer0.3%

Stroke0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers3.2%People providing unpaid care15.2%People caring for children unpaid61.4%People who served in the Defence Force3.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.6%

Family & Households

Average household size5.5▼ -1.8%since 2011 One-parent families24.4%People living alone10.2%▼ -12.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Ngukurr, the largest group is Couples with children at 62%, followed by One-parent families (24%) and Couples without children (13%).

Couples with children62%
One-parent families24%
Couples without children13%
Other families1%

Household size

In Ngukurr, the largest group is 6 or more at 58%, followed by 1 person (10%) and 3 people (10%).

6 or more56.3%

1 person10.2%

3 people9.6%

2 people8.4%

5 people7.2%

4 people5.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$90—since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.90→ 0.0%since 2011 Households renting83.2%Homes owned outright0.0%Separate (detached) houses72.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms62.9%▼ -14.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Ngukurr, the largest group is Rented at 86%, followed by Other tenure (14%).

Rented86%
Other tenure14%

Types of homes

In Ngukurr, the largest group is Separate house at 76%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (24%).

Separate house76%
Townhouse / semi-detached24%

Bedrooms per home

In Ngukurr, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 2 bedrooms (33%) and 4 bedrooms (18%).

3 bedrooms43.7%

2 bedrooms32.3%

4 bedrooms17.4%

1 bedroom2.4%

5 or more1.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In Ngukurr, the largest group is Under $200 at 91%, followed by $200–$349 (9%).

Under $20082.7%

$200–$3497.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle48.1%▼ -9.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Ngukurr, the largest group is No vehicle at 46%, followed by 1 vehicle (36%) and 2 vehicles (16%).

No vehicle48.1%

1 vehicle37.7%

2 vehicles16.7%

4 or more1.9%

How people get to work

In Ngukurr, the largest group is Walked at 51%, followed by Car (driver) (28%) and Car (passenger) (14%).

Walked44.0%

Car (driver)24.4%

Car (passenger)12.5%

Worked at home2.4%

Bus1.8%

Bicycle1.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years11.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate23.4%Labour-force participation28.2%Employed full-time56.5%

Industries people work in

In Ngukurr, the largest group is Education & training at 36%, followed by Public administration & safety (16%) and Health care & social assistance (13%).

Education & training30.4%

Public administration & safety13.7%

Health care & social assistance11.3%

Other services8.9%

Retail trade5.4%

Arts & recreation5.4%

Professional & technical3.0%

Administrative & support3.0%

Construction2.4%

Finance & insurance1.8%

Occupations people work in

In Ngukurr, the largest group is Professionals at 31%, followed by Community & personal service (28%) and Labourers (14%).

Professionals27.4%

Community & personal service24.4%

Labourers12.5%

Managers8.9%

Clerical & administrative8.9%

Technicians & trades4.8%

Sales workers1.8%

Nearby areas

Minyerri (L)Numbulwar (L)Bulman - Weemol (L)Jilkminggan (L)Wugular (Beswick) (L)Mataranka (L)Angurugu (L)Barunga (L)

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