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Northern Territory · Postcode 0822
Douglas-Daly postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 158 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Douglas-Daly 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 Douglas-Daly ranks: rents sit in the cheapest 10% in NT.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Douglas-Daly vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Douglas-Daly | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,424 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $3,364 +NT | $1,631 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 33 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Douglas-Daly is a remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0822. It lies roughly 158 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Victoria Daly.
According to the 2021 Census, Douglas-Daly has a population of 173 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,424, below the NT average. The Indigenous population is 10 (5.8% of residents).
Housing in Douglas-Daly includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $3,364, 35 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Douglas-Daly scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Douglas-Daly is served by Douglas Daly School.
Douglas-Daly is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
Douglas-Daly details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0822 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 173 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,424/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,015/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $3,364 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 4903.1 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 35 |
| Australian Citizens | 45.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 10 (5.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -13.8005 |
| Longitude | 131.344 |
| Distance from Darwin | 158 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Victoria Daly |
| State Electorate | Spillett |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 16 (9.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 22 (12.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 69 (39.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 38 (22.0%) |
| 65+ years | 18 (10.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 9 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (2.3%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (1.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 11 (35.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 9 (29.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 11 (35.5%) |
Schools in Douglas-Daly
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Douglas-Daly. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Douglas-Daly
Same Postcode (0822)
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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.