Northern Territory · Postcode 0822
East Arm postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 8 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
East Arm 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 East Arm ranks: household income is in the top 25% of NT suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in NT.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
East Arm vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | East Arm | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,250 +NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $635 +NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Median age | 45 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| 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.
East Arm is a locality 8 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 Unincorporated NT.
According to the 2021 Census, East Arm has a population of 15 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $2,250, above the NT average. The Indigenous population is 3 (20.0% of residents).
Housing in East Arm includes a median weekly rent of $635, 5 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
East Arm is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
East Arm details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0822 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 15 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,250/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,145/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $635 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 14.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (20.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| Latitude | -12.4794 |
| Longitude | 130.914 |
| Distance from Darwin | 8 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Unincorporated NT |
| State Electorate | Spillett |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 7 (46.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 6 (40.0%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Housing Tenure
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 3 (20.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
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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.