Malak Postcode
Northern Territory
Malak is an inner suburb in Northern Territory, located approximately 10 km from the Darwin CBD. It falls within the 0812 postcode area and uses the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Malak has a population of 3,013 (1,466 males, 1,545 females). The median age is 35 years.
The median weekly household income in Malak is $1,676, with a median personal income of $831 per week.
The median weekly rent is $301 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950.
In terms of birthplace, 81% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Philippines (165), Other countries (165), and Indonesia (58).
65.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 25.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Malak shows 1,313 people employed (848 full-time, 372 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 7.1%.
The most common occupations are professionals (224), technicians & trades (131), and clerical & admin (120).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Malak has an IRSAD score of 933 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Malak covers an area of 1.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1722 persons per km².
Statistically, Malak sits within the Darwin Suburbs area, part of the broader Darwin region. It falls under the Darwin local government area.
The federal electorate for Malak is Solomon (Inner Metropolitan).
Malak Details
| Postcode | 0812 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3,013 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,676/week |
| Median Personal Income | $831/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $301 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1722/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,024 |
| Completed Year 12 | 35.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 83.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 689 (22.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -12.3930 |
| Longitude | 130.9040 |
| Distance from Darwin | 10 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darwin |
| Area (SA3) | Darwin Suburbs |
| Local Government | Darwin |
| Federal Electorate | Solomon |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 685 (22.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 378 (12.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 839 (27.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 753 (25.0%) |
| 65+ years | 355 (11.8%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 216 (7.2%) |
| Asthma | 84 (2.8%) |
| Diabetes | 76 (2.5%) |
| Arthritis | 72 (2.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 68 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 43 (1.4%) |
| Cancer | 36 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 94 (9.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 319 (33.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 346 (36.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 203 (21.1%) |