Nitmiluk Postcode
Northern Territory
Located in Northern Territory, Nitmiluk is a locality approximately 217 kilometres from Darwin. The postcode for Nitmiluk is 0852, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Nitmiluk has a population of 212 (103 males, 111 females). The median age is 27 years.
The median weekly household income in Nitmiluk is $1,261, with a median personal income of $332 per week.
The median weekly rent is $69 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.
96% of residents were born in Australia.
32.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 64.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Nitmiluk shows 62 people employed (43 full-time, 18 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 12.7%.
The most common occupations are professionals (13), community & personal service (8), and labourers (5).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Nitmiluk has an IRSAD score of 812 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Nitmiluk covers an area of 6557.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 0 persons per km².
Statistically, Nitmiluk sits within the Katherine area, part of the broader Northern Territory - Outback region.
The federal electorate for Nitmiluk is Lingiari (Rural).
Nitmiluk Details
| Postcode | 0852 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 212 |
| Median Age | 27 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,261/week |
| Median Personal Income | $332/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $69 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 3.4 persons |
| Area | 6557.1 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 56 |
| Completed Year 12 | 25.0% |
| Australian Citizens | 89.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 145 (68.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -14.0753 |
| Longitude | 131.9830 |
| Distance from Darwin | 217 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Federal Electorate | Lingiari |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 54 (25.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 38 (17.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 82 (38.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 27 (12.7%) |
| 65+ years | 5 (2.4%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 12 (5.6%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (4.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (4.2%) |
| Asthma | 5 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 12 (23.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 20 (39.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 19 (37.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |