Northern Territory · Postcode 0846
Adelaide River postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 85 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Adelaide River at a glance vs NT
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NT
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Adelaide River ranks: SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Adelaide River vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Adelaide River | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $992 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -NT | $309 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,333 -NT | $1,631 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% -NT | 7.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NT average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Adelaide River is a remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0846. It lies roughly 85 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Coomalie .
According to the 2021 Census, Adelaide River has a population of 317 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $992, below the NT average. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 83 (26.2% of residents).
Housing in Adelaide River includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,333, with 109 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Adelaide River scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Adelaide River is served by Adelaide River School.
Adelaide River is part of the Daly - Tiwi - West Arnhem statistical area in Northern Territory.
Adelaide River details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0846 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 317 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $992/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $583/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,333 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 146.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 109 |
| Australian Citizens | 72.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 83 (26.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -13.1748284 |
| Longitude | 131.1401349 |
| Distance from Darwin | 85 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Daly - Tiwi - West Arnhem |
| Local Government | Coomalie |
| State Electorate | Daly |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 52 (16.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 21 (6.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 62 (19.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 104 (32.8%) |
| 65+ years | 85 (26.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 27 (8.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 27 (8.5%) |
| Diabetes | 21 (6.6%) |
| Asthma | 16 (5.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 10 (3.2%) |
| Cancer | 8 (2.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 9 (8.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 42 (40.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 38 (36.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 16 (15.2%) |
Schools in Adelaide River
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Adelaide River. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.