Northern Territory · Postcode 0886
Jabiru postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 217 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Jabiru 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 Jabiru ranks: household income is in the top 25% of NT suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Jabiru vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Jabiru | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,090 ≈NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $65 -NT | $309 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,400 -NT | $1,631 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 34 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% -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.
Jabiru is a very remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0886. It lies roughly 217 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by West Arnhem.
According to the 2021 Census, Jabiru has a population of 755 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $2,090, close to the NT average. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 207 (27.4% of residents).
Housing in Jabiru includes a median weekly rent of $65, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,400, with 262 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Rental properties account for 92.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Jabiru scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Jabiru is served by Jabiru Area School.
Jabiru is part of the Daly - Tiwi - West Arnhem statistical area in Northern Territory.
Jabiru details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0886 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 755 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,090/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,268/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $65 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,400 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 13.5 km² |
| Population Density | 56/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 262 |
| Australian Citizens | 77.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 207 (27.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -12.6688351 |
| Longitude | 132.8345405 |
| Distance from Darwin | 217 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Daly - Tiwi - West Arnhem |
| Local Government | West Arnhem |
| State Electorate | Arafura |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 170 (22.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 77 (10.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 251 (33.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 232 (30.7%) |
| 65+ years | 32 (4.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 51 (6.8%) |
| Diabetes | 27 (3.6%) |
| Arthritis | 19 (2.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 18 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 6 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 15 (6.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 135 (54.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 57 (23.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 41 (16.5%) |
Schools in Jabiru
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Jabiru. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Jabiru
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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.