Barunga 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 Barunga Compares
Barunga vs the NT average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Barunga | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,087 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $100 -NT | $309 | $390 |
| Median age | 26 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 11.3% +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.
Barunga is a very remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0852. It lies roughly 316 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Roper Gulf.
According to the 2021 Census, Barunga has a population of 337 with a median age of 26. The median weekly household income is $1,087, below the NT average. The unemployment rate is 11.3%, higher than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 319 (94.7% of residents).
Housing in Barunga includes a median weekly rent of $100, 80 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Barunga scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Barunga is served by Barunga School.
Barunga is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
Barunga Details
| Postcode | 0852 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 337 |
| Median Age | 26 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,087/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $298/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $100 |
| Average Household Size | 3.8 persons |
| Area | 7.5 km² |
| Population Density | 45/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 80 |
| Australian Citizens | 95.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 319 (94.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -14.5208 |
| Longitude | 132.865 |
| Distance from Darwin | 316 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Roper Gulf |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 115 (34.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 44 (13.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 110 (32.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 56 (16.6%) |
| 65+ years | 8 (2.4%) |
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 | 30 (8.9%) |
| Asthma | 14 (4.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 13 (3.9%) |
| Dementia | 4 (1.2%) |
| Arthritis | 3 (0.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 52 (63.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 24 (29.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 6 (7.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Schools in Barunga
Suburbs Near Barunga
Same Postcode (0852)
More Barunga 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.