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Northern Territory · Postcode 0810
Jingili postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 9 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Jingili 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 Jingili 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
Jingili vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Jingili | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,371 +NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $400 +NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,015 +NT | $1,631 | $1,958 | $2,025 |
| Median age | 36 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% -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.
Jingili (0810) is a coastal town in regional Northern Territory. It lies around 9 km from Darwin by road. The locality is part of the Darwin Suburbs statistical area. It is administered by Darwin.
According to the 2021 Census, Jingili has a population of 1,841 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $2,371, above the NT average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 228 (12.4% of residents).
Housing in Jingili includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,015, with 589 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 74.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Jingili scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Jingili is served by Jingili Primary School.
Jingili is part of the Darwin Suburbs statistical area in Northern Territory.
Jingili details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0810 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,841 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,371/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,042/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,015 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1399/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 589 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 228 (12.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -12.386667 |
| Longitude | 130.875278 |
| Distance from Darwin | 9 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darwin |
| Area (SA3) | Darwin Suburbs |
| Local Government | Darwin |
| State Electorate | Wanguri |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 418 (22.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 215 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 529 (28.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 444 (24.1%) |
| 65+ years | 227 (12.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 104 (5.6%) |
| Asthma | 104 (5.6%) |
| Diabetes | 67 (3.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 55 (3.0%) |
| Cancer | 40 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 34 (1.8%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 29 (4.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 169 (28.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 237 (40.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 151 (25.8%) |
Schools in Jingili
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Jingili. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Jingili
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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.