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Northern Territory · Postcode 0822
Litchfield Park postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 74 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Litchfield Park 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 Litchfield Park ranks: SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Litchfield Park vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Litchfield Park | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,875 ≈NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $70 -NT | $309 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,500 ≈NT | $1,631 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| 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.
Litchfield Park is a remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0822. It lies roughly 74 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Unincorporated NT.
According to the 2021 Census, Litchfield Park has a population of 34 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,875, close to the NT average. The Indigenous population is 3 (8.8% of residents).
Housing in Litchfield Park includes a median weekly rent of $70, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,500, with 14 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Rental properties account for 44.4% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Litchfield Park scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Litchfield Park is served by Woolaning School.
Litchfield Park is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
Litchfield Park details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0822 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 34 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,875/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,125/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $70 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,500 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 1462.2 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 14 |
| Australian Citizens | 64.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (8.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -13.1292 |
| Longitude | 130.803 |
| Distance from Darwin | 74 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Unincorporated NT |
| State Electorate | Spillett |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 7 (20.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (8.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 11 (32.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 11 (32.4%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (11.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 10 (100.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Schools in Litchfield Park
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Litchfield Park. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Litchfield Park
Same Postcode (0822)
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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.