Mataranka Postcode
Northern Territory
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Mataranka Compares
Mataranka vs the NT average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Mataranka | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,843 ≈NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $100 -NT | $309 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,506 ≈NT | $1,631 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 ≈NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% -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.
Mataranka is a very remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0852. It lies roughly 364 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Roper Gulf.
According to the 2021 Census, Mataranka has a population of 384 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,843, close to the NT average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 107 (27.9% of residents).
Housing in Mataranka includes a median weekly rent of $100, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,506, with 98 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Rental properties account for 44.6% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mataranka scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Mataranka is served by Mataranka School.
Mataranka is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
Mataranka Details
| Postcode | 0852 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 384 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,843/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $700/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $100 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,506 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 231.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 98 |
| Australian Citizens | 72.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 107 (27.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -14.9234 |
| Longitude | 133.066 |
| Distance from Darwin | 364 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Roper Gulf |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 38 (9.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 38 (9.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 140 (36.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 108 (28.1%) |
| 65+ years | 59 (15.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 25 (6.5%) |
| Asthma | 23 (6.0%) |
| Arthritis | 15 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 10 (2.6%) |
| Cancer | 10 (2.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (2.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 13 (14.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 34 (38.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 25 (28.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 16 (18.2%) |
Schools in Mataranka
Suburbs Near Mataranka
Same Postcode (0852)
More Mataranka Data
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.