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Northern Territory · Postcode 0822
Middle Point postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 53 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Middle Point 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 Middle Point ranks: household income is in the top 10% of NT suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Middle Point vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Middle Point | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $3,125 +NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -NT | $309 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $500 -NT | $1,631 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 35 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +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.
Middle Point is a remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0822. It lies roughly 53 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Litchfield.
According to the 2021 Census, Middle Point has a population of 55 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $3,125, above the NT average. The Indigenous population is 5 (9.1% of residents).
Housing in Middle Point includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $500, with 14 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Rental properties account for 42.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Middle Point scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Middle Point is served by Middle Point School.
Middle Point is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
Middle Point details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0822 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 55 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $3,125/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,291/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $500 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 111.8 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 14 |
| Australian Citizens | 65.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (9.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -12.5647934 |
| Longitude | 131.325275 |
| Distance from Darwin | 53 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Litchfield |
| State Electorate | Spillett |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 19 (34.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 21 (38.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 13 (23.6%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (5.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 5 (9.1%) |
| Cancer | 5 (9.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 4 (25.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 9 (56.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (18.8%) |
Schools in Middle Point
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Middle Point. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Middle Point
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.