Northern Territory · Postcode 0812
Malak postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 10 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Malak 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
Malak vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Malak | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,676 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $301 ≈NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 +NT | $1,631 | $1,958 | $2,025 |
| Median age | 35 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.1% ≈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.
Malak (0812) is a coastal town in regional Northern Territory. It lies around 10 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, Malak has a population of 3,013 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,676, below the NT average. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. The Indigenous population is 689 (22.9% of residents).
Housing in Malak includes a median weekly rent of $301, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 1,024 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Rental properties account for 42.4% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Malak scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Malak include Sanderson High School, Malak Primary School and Top End School of Flexible Learning.
Malak is part of the Darwin Suburbs statistical area in Northern Territory.
Malak details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0812 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3,013 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,676/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $831/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $301 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1722/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,024 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 689 (22.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -12.393 |
| Longitude | 130.904 |
| Distance from Darwin | 10 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 | 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%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 201 (6.7%) |
| Arthritis | 180 (6.0%) |
| Diabetes | 174 (5.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 115 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 69 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 38 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 22 (0.7%) |
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%) |
Schools in Malak
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Malak. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Malak
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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.