Belyuen 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 Belyuen Compares
Belyuen vs the NT average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Belyuen | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $680 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $75 -NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Median age | 32 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NT | 7.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
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.
Belyuen is a locality 20 km from Darwin in Northern Territory, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 0822. It falls within the Northern Territory - Outback region. The local government area is Belyuen.
According to the 2021 Census, Belyuen has a population of 149 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $680, below the NT average. The Indigenous population is 150 (100.7% of residents).
Housing in Belyuen includes a median weekly rent of $75, 46 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, Belyuen scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Belyuen is served by Belyuen School.
Belyuen is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
Belyuen Details
| Postcode | 0822 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 149 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $680/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $272/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $75 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 41.4 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 46 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 150 (100.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -12.5382 |
| Longitude | 130.683 |
| Distance from Darwin | 20 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Belyuen |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 22 (14.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 26 (17.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 50 (33.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 39 (26.2%) |
| 65+ years | 5 (3.4%) |
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)
| Heart Disease | 8 (5.4%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (4.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (2.7%) |
| Arthritis | 3 (2.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 33 (80.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 8 (19.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Schools in Belyuen
Suburbs Near Belyuen
Same Postcode (0822)
More Belyuen 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.