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Northern Territory · Postcode 0872
Lake Mackay postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 1149 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Lake Mackay 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.
Detailed comparison table
Lake Mackay vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Lake Mackay | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,187 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 36 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| 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.
Lake Mackay is a very remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0872. It lies roughly 1149 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Central Desert.
According to the 2021 Census, Lake Mackay has a population of 25 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,187, below the NT average. The Indigenous population is 13 (52.0% of residents).
Housing in Lake Mackay includes a 10 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average.
Lake Mackay is part of the Barkly statistical area in Northern Territory.
Lake Mackay details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0872 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 25 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,187/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $574/week |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 77873.1 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 10 |
| Australian Citizens | 96.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 13 (52.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| Latitude | -22.5939 |
| Longitude | 128.695 |
| Distance from Darwin | 1149 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Barkly |
| Local Government | Central Desert |
| State Electorate | Namatjira |
| 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 | 5 (20.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 14 (56.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 5 (20.0%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (12.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 4 (16.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (12.0%) |
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 | 7 (100.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
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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.