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Holtze 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 Holtze Compares
Holtze vs the NT average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Holtze | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,468 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $230 -NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,122 -NT | $1,631 | $1,958 | $2,025 |
| Median age | 31 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% -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.
Holtze is a locality 13 km from Darwin in Northern Territory, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 0829. It falls within the Darwin region. The local government area is Litchfield.
According to the 2021 Census, Holtze has a population of 1,940 with a median age of 31. The median weekly household income is $1,468, below the NT average. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 936 (48.2% of residents).
Housing in Holtze includes a median weekly rent of $230, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,122, with 101 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Rental properties account for 40.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Holtze scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Holtze is part of the Palmerston statistical area in Northern Territory.
Holtze Details
| Postcode | 0829 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,940 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,468/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,308/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $230 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,122 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 41.2 km² |
| Population Density | 47/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 101 |
| Australian Citizens | 37.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 936 (48.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -12.4587 |
| Longitude | 130.961 |
| Distance from Darwin | 13 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darwin |
| Area (SA3) | Palmerston |
| Local Government | Litchfield |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 42 (2.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 538 (27.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 957 (49.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 330 (17.0%) |
| 65+ years | 70 (3.6%) |
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 | 36 (1.9%) |
| Arthritis | 21 (1.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 13 (0.7%) |
| Cancer | 12 (0.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 11 (0.6%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (0.3%) |
| Dementia | 5 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (5.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 43 (45.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 28 (29.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 19 (20.0%) |
Suburbs Near Holtze
Same Postcode (0829)
More Holtze 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.