Northern Territory · Postcode 0880
Nhulunbuy postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 646 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Nhulunbuy 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 Nhulunbuy ranks: household income is in the top 10% of NT suburbs; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Nhulunbuy vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Nhulunbuy | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,777 +NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $120 -NT | $309 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,741 ≈NT | $1,631 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 33 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% -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.
Nhulunbuy is a very remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0880. It lies roughly 646 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by East Arnhem.
According to the 2021 Census, Nhulunbuy has a population of 3,350 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $2,777, above the NT average. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 363 (10.8% of residents).
Housing in Nhulunbuy includes a median weekly rent of $120, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,741, with 853 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Rental properties account for 90.5% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Nhulunbuy scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Nhulunbuy include Nhulunbuy Primary School, Nhulunbuy High School and Nhulunbuy Christian College.
Nhulunbuy is part of the East Arnhem statistical area in Northern Territory.
Nhulunbuy details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0880 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3,350 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,777/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,465/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $120 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,741 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 65.6 km² |
| Population Density | 51/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 853 |
| Australian Citizens | 70.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 363 (10.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -12.1825 |
| Longitude | 136.781944 |
| Distance from Darwin | 646 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | East Arnhem |
| Local Government | East Arnhem |
| State Electorate | Mulka |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 890 (26.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 334 (10.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,213 (36.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 781 (23.3%) |
| 65+ years | 135 (4.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 151 (4.5%) |
| Diabetes | 70 (2.1%) |
| Arthritis | 65 (1.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 51 (1.5%) |
| Cancer | 28 (0.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 21 (0.6%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 36 (4.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 306 (36.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 357 (43.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 131 (15.8%) |
Schools in Nhulunbuy
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Nhulunbuy. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.