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Ali Curung Postcode
Northern Territory
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Ali Curung Compares
Ali Curung vs the NT average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Ali Curung | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,437 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $65 -NT | $309 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $303 -NT | $1,631 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 23 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 38.5% +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.
Ali Curung is a very remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0872. It lies roughly 1022 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Barkly.
According to the 2021 Census, Ali Curung has a population of 394 with a median age of 23. The median weekly household income is $1,437, below the NT average. The unemployment rate is 38.5%, higher than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 347 (88.1% of residents).
Housing in Ali Curung includes a median weekly rent of $65, median monthly mortgage repayment of $303, with 77 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Rental properties account for 92.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ali Curung scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Ali Curung include Alekarenge School and Murray Downs School.
Ali Curung is part of the Barkly statistical area in Northern Territory.
Ali Curung Details
| Postcode | 0872 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 394 |
| Median Age | 23 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,437/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $391/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $65 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $303 |
| Average Household Size | 4.5 persons |
| Area | 443.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 77 |
| Australian Citizens | 95.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 347 (88.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 38.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -21.0027811 |
| Longitude | 134.4048542 |
| Distance from Darwin | 1022 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Barkly |
| Local Government | Barkly |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 131 (33.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 71 (18.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 112 (28.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 51 (12.9%) |
| 65+ years | 13 (3.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 36 (9.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 23 (5.8%) |
| Arthritis | 10 (2.5%) |
| Asthma | 6 (1.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 45 (64.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 14 (20.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 11 (15.7%) |
Schools in Ali Curung
Suburbs Near Ali Curung
Same Postcode (0872)
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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.