Maningrida (NT)

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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census the population of the suburb of Maningrida is estimated at around 2,518 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of no people (0.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,518 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,518, estimated by Districts following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 227 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

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Maningrida has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 24.0%, based on Districts aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026457 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 18.1% above Regional NT's rate of 5.9%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (30.4% compared to Regional NT's 69.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 1.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

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The suburb of Maningrida shows a median taxpayer income of $41,888 and an average of $55,915 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023. This is below the national average, contrasting with Regional NT's median income of $53,572 and average income of $63,776. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $45,830 (median) and $61,177 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, individual incomes lag at the 0th percentile ($256 weekly), while household income performs better at the 32nd percentile. Income brackets indicate 38.8% of the population (976 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - income range, reflecting patterns seen the broader area where similarly occupy this range. Housing costs are manageable with retained, though disposable income sits below average at the rd percentile.

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Dwelling structure within Maningrida, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 93.7% houses and 6.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NT's 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Maningrida was lagging that of Regional NT, at 0.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (none) or rented (99.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional NT average at no cost, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $90, compared to Regional NT's $1,733 and $150. Nationally, Maningrida's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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Family households dominate at 87.1% of all households, comprising 50.3% couples with children, 11.7% couples without children, and 18.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 12.9%, with lone person households at 10.2% and group households comprising 3.0% of the total. The median household size of 5.2 people is larger than the Regional NT average of 3.1.

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The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (6.8%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 4.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (0.7%). Vocational pathways account for 20.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (2.2%) and certificates (18.2%).

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Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Maningrida, based on Districts' assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover found to be relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~1,233 people). This compares to 51.6% across Regional NT. The national average is 55.7%.

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Maningrida was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 2.4% of its population born overseas and 93.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Maningrida was found to be Christianity, which makes up 71.9% of people in Maningrida. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 18.2% of the population, substantially higher than the Regional NT average of 5.2%.

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Maningrida's median age of 27 years stands significantly below Regional NT's 31 and also significantly lower than Australia's 38 years. The age profile shows 15 - 24 year-olds are particularly prominent (18.2%), while the 65 - 74 group is comparatively smaller (2.7%) than in Regional NT. This 15 - 24 concentration is well above the national 12.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 14.1% to 16.8% of the population, while the 55 to 64 cohort increased from 6.2% to 7.4%. Conversely, the to cohort has declined from to and the to group dropped from to . By Maningrida is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the to group will grow by ( people), reaching from . On the other hand, population declines are projected for the to and to cohorts.

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Maningrida currently has an estimated 135 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 86 children aged 0-2 and 56 children aged 3-4. Population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 140 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 334. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.