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Nganmarriyanga 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 Nganmarriyanga Compares
Nganmarriyanga vs the NT average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Nganmarriyanga | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $819 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $50 -NT | $309 | $390 |
| Median age | 22 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 21.7% +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.
Nganmarriyanga is a very remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0822. It lies roughly 233 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by West Daly.
According to the 2021 Census, Nganmarriyanga has a population of 364 with a median age of 22. The median weekly household income is $819, below the NT average. The unemployment rate is 21.7%, higher than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 328 (90.1% of residents).
Housing in Nganmarriyanga includes a median weekly rent of $50, 52 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, Nganmarriyanga scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Nganmarriyanga is served by Nganmarriyanga School.
Nganmarriyanga is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
Nganmarriyanga Details
| Postcode | 0822 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 364 |
| Median Age | 22 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $819/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $212/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $50 |
| Average Household Size | 5.9 persons |
| Area | 46.4 km² |
| Population Density | 8/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 52 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 328 (90.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 21.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -14.335 |
| Longitude | 129.883 |
| Distance from Darwin | 233 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | West Daly |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 129 (35.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 79 (21.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 117 (32.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 44 (12.1%) |
| 65+ years | 8 (2.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 9 (2.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (2.5%) |
| Asthma | 5 (1.4%) |
| Arthritis | 3 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 38 (74.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 9 (17.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 4 (7.8%) |
Schools in Nganmarriyanga
Suburbs Near Nganmarriyanga
Same Postcode (0822)
More Nganmarriyanga 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.