Anatye 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 Anatye Compares
Anatye vs the NT average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Anatye | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,536 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $25 -NT | $309 | $390 |
| Median age | 23 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 10.0% +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.
Anatye is a very remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0872. It lies roughly 1281 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Central Desert.
According to the 2021 Census, Anatye has a population of 160 with a median age of 23. The median weekly household income is $1,536, below the NT average. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, higher than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 67 (41.9% of residents).
Housing in Anatye includes a median weekly rent of $25, 25 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Rental properties account for 86.4% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Anatye scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Anatye is served by Bonya School.
Anatye is part of the Barkly statistical area in Northern Territory.
Anatye Details
| Postcode | 0872 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 160 |
| Median Age | 23 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,536/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $746/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $25 |
| Average Household Size | 3.3 persons |
| Area | 45033.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 25 |
| Australian Citizens | 80.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 67 (41.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -22.6893 |
| Longitude | 136.411 |
| Distance from Darwin | 1281 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Barkly |
| Local Government | Central Desert |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 41 (25.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 42 (26.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 43 (26.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 28 (17.5%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (1.9%) |
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)
| Asthma | 13 (8.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 13 (8.1%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (5.6%) |
| Arthritis | 4 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (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 | 6 (19.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 16 (51.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4 (12.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 5 (16.1%) |
Schools in Anatye
Suburbs Near Anatye
Same Postcode (0872)
More Anatye Data
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.