Northern Territory · Postcode 0885
Alyangula postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 623 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Alyangula 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 Alyangula ranks: household income is in the top 10% of NT suburbs; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Alyangula vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Alyangula | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $3,333 +NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $80 -NT | $309 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,083 -NT | $1,631 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 34 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% -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.
Alyangula is a very remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0885. It lies roughly 623 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by East Arnhem.
According to the 2021 Census, Alyangula has a population of 751 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $3,333, above the NT average. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 41 (5.5% of residents).
Housing in Alyangula includes a median weekly rent of $80, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083, with 216 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Rental properties account for 93.5% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Alyangula scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Alyangula is served by Alyangula Area School.
Alyangula is part of the East Arnhem statistical area in Northern Territory.
Alyangula details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0885 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 751 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $3,333/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,844/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $80 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Population Density | 274/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 216 |
| Australian Citizens | 74.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 41 (5.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -13.8529 |
| Longitude | 136.422 |
| Distance from Darwin | 623 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | East Arnhem |
| Local Government | East Arnhem |
| State Electorate | Arnhem |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 256 (34.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 33 (4.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 274 (36.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 174 (23.2%) |
| 65+ years | 20 (2.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 29 (3.9%) |
| Diabetes | 17 (2.3%) |
| Arthritis | 14 (1.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (1.2%) |
| Cancer | 9 (1.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 12 (5.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 89 (40.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 85 (39.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 32 (14.7%) |
Schools in Alyangula
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Alyangula. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Alyangula
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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.