Northern Territory · Postcode 0822
Milikapiti postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 11 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Milikapiti 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 Milikapiti ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of NT suburbs; SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Milikapiti vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Milikapiti | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $793 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $70 -NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Median age | 29 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 27.9% +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.
Milikapiti (0822) is a coastal town in regional Northern Territory. It lies around 11 km from Darwin by road. The locality is part of the Katherine statistical area. It is administered by Tiwi Islands.
According to the 2021 Census, Milikapiti has a population of 414 with a median age of 29. The median weekly household income is $793, below the NT average. The unemployment rate is 27.9%, higher than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 390 (94.2% of residents).
Housing in Milikapiti includes a median weekly rent of $70, 111 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Milikapiti scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Milikapiti is served by Milikapiti School.
Milikapiti is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
Milikapiti details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0822 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 414 |
| Median Age | 29 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $793/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $255/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $70 |
| Average Household Size | 3.4 persons |
| Area | 11.5 km² |
| Population Density | 36/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 111 |
| Australian Citizens | 97.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 390 (94.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 27.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -12.435556 |
| Longitude | 130.748056 |
| Distance from Darwin | 11 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Tiwi Islands |
| State Electorate | Spillett |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 92 (22.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 78 (18.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 130 (31.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 105 (25.4%) |
| 65+ years | 17 (4.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Heart Disease | 23 (5.6%) |
| Diabetes | 14 (3.4%) |
| Asthma | 14 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (2.7%) |
| Arthritis | 7 (1.7%) |
| Cancer | 4 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 56 (51.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 45 (41.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 7 (6.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Schools in Milikapiti
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Milikapiti. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Milikapiti
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.