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Northern Territory · Postcode 0822
Lambells Lagoon postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 45 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Lambells Lagoon 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
Lambells Lagoon vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Lambells Lagoon | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,024 ≈NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $135 -NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,875 +NT | $1,631 | $1,958 | $2,025 |
| Median age | 41 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| 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.
Lambells Lagoon is a remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0822. It lies roughly 45 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Litchfield.
According to the 2021 Census, Lambells Lagoon has a population of 239 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $2,024, close to the NT average. The Indigenous population is 29 (12.1% of residents).
Housing in Lambells Lagoon includes a median weekly rent of $135, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,875, with 77 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lambells Lagoon scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Lambells Lagoon is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
Lambells Lagoon details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0822 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 239 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,024/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $843/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $135 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,875 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 93.9 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 77 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 29 (12.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -12.5762506 |
| Longitude | 131.2394314 |
| Distance from Darwin | 45 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Litchfield |
| State Electorate | Spillett |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 53 (22.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 22 (9.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 53 (22.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 76 (31.8%) |
| 65+ years | 45 (18.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 24 (10.0%) |
| Asthma | 14 (5.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 9 (3.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (3.3%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (2.1%) |
| Cancer | 3 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 7 (10.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 14 (21.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 17 (25.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 28 (42.4%) |
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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.