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Mcminns Lagoon 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 Mcminns Lagoon Compares
Mcminns Lagoon vs the NT average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Mcminns Lagoon | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,516 +NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $400 +NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,708 +NT | $1,631 | $1,958 | $2,025 |
| Median age | 43 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% -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.
Mcminns Lagoon is a locality 27 km from Darwin in Northern Territory, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 0822. It falls within the Northern Territory - Outback region. The local government area is Litchfield.
According to the 2021 Census, Mcminns Lagoon has a population of 687 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $2,516, above the NT average. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 53 (7.7% of residents).
Housing in Mcminns Lagoon includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,708, with 222 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mcminns Lagoon scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Mcminns Lagoon is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
Mcminns Lagoon Details
| Postcode | 0822 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 687 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,516/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,040/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,708 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 13.4 km² |
| Population Density | 51/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 222 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 53 (7.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -12.5459321 |
| Longitude | 131.0746794 |
| Distance from Darwin | 27 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Litchfield |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 131 (19.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 95 (13.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 136 (19.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 208 (30.3%) |
| 65+ years | 118 (17.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 55 (8.0%) |
| Arthritis | 39 (5.7%) |
| Cancer | 24 (3.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 22 (3.2%) |
| Diabetes | 17 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 12 (1.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (2.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 28 (13.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 84 (39.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 94 (44.3%) |
Suburbs Near Mcminns Lagoon
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.