Wurrumiyanga (NT)

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Wurrumiyanga's resident count is projected to have reached approximately 1,834 by May 2026, according to evaluations of ABS demographic releases and subsequent location confirmations by Districts. This represents an expansion of 413 people (29.1%) relative to the 1,421 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. This revision stems from an Estimated Resident Population of 1,834 calculated by Districts, which combined the ABS June 2025 release with 21 validated new addresses established post-census. The current population translates to a density of 182 persons per square kilometer, indicating low crowding and room for potential expansion. The suburb of Wurrumiyanga's 29.1% growth rate since the 2021 census paced ahead of the nation's 9.3% average and outstripped state figures, positioning it at the forefront of local growth. Net arrivals from abroad were the principal driver of this expansion, accounting for roughly 53.0% of the recent population increase.

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The local workforce displays a blend of white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence of essential service personnel, an unemployment rate of 15.9%, and a 5.8% increase in jobs over the prior year, based on localized data compiled by Districts. As of March 2026, there are 654 working residents, though the jobless rate sits 10.1% higher than the 5.9% recorded in Regional NT, indicating potential for labor market improvements. Additionally, the participation rate of 51.4% remains well below the Regional NT benchmark of 69.9%. Census responses show that no residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be noted.

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ATO records for the 2023 financial year show that taxpayer median earnings in Wurrumiyanga stood at $37,142, while average earnings were $49,580. These figures are below national standards and compare to median and average earnings of $53,572 and $63,776 across Regional NT. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $40,637 for the median and $54,245 for the average as of March 2026. Detailed Census income statistics are unavailable. The largest bracket consists of 30.4% of taxpayers earning weekly incomes of no more than $399 (557 residents), which diverges from the surrounding region where weekly incomes of $1,500 - 2,999 are most common at 33.6%. Lower-income households are highly represented, with earning under weekly, highlighting financial pressure. Although housing costs are low, with residents keeping of their income, total disposable income sits in the nd percentile nationally.

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Census data reveals that residential properties in the suburb of Wurrumiyanga consisted of 83.5% separate houses and 16.5% alternative dwelling types like semi-detached properties and apartments, compared to 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings in Regional NT. Home ownership rates were low at 8.7%, with all other occupied dwellings being rented (91.3%) and none carrying a mortgage. The median monthly mortgage payment was notably lower than the Regional NT average at $607, and the median weekly rent was $80, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,733 and $150. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are far below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 81.5% of households, consisting of 32.8% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 17.9% single parents. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.5%, with lone person households at 17.6% and group households representing 0.8%. The median household size of 3.5 persons is larger than the Regional NT average of 3.1.

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The region presents low levels of tertiary education, with university qualifications held by 13.7% of the population, which is below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear area for targeted educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent the main qualification at 9.1%, with postgraduate degrees at 2.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational education accounts for 14.1% of qualifications among residents aged 15+ years, consisting of advanced diplomas at 3.0% and certificates at 11.1%.

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Health indicators align closely with national averages, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates. Common medical conditions are distributed normally across age groups, while the rate of private health insurance is low, covering 47% of the population (~852 people). This compares to 51.6% across Regional NT and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Wurrumiyanga is above average, with 2.7% of the population born overseas and 91.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 91.9% of residents, compared to 54.1% across Regional NT.

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The median age in the suburb of Wurrumiyanga is 32 years, which is close to the Regional NT average of 31 but younger than the Australian median of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is over-represented locally at 14.3%, while the 5 - 14 cohort is under-represented at 12.1%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 55 to 64 age bracket has risen from 10.2% to 11.8% of the population, and the 65 to 74 bracket has grown from 4.2% to 5.8%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 group fell from 14.2% to 12.1% and the to group decreased from to . Looking to demographic forecasts suggest shifts in the local age profile, with the to bracket growing by to reach residents (adding people), while the to group is projected to shrink by residents.

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Wurrumiyanga currently has an estimated 99 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 61 children aged 0-2 and 41 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 12% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 12% by 2041 (to approximately 111 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 196. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 8.2 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.