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Northern Territory · Postcode 0822
Point Stuart postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 97 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Point Stuart 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.
Detailed comparison table
Point Stuart vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Point Stuart | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,374 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -NT | $309 | $390 |
| Median age | 45 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈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.
Point Stuart is a remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0822. It lies roughly 97 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Unincorporated NT.
According to the 2021 Census, Point Stuart has a population of 35 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,374, below the NT average. The Indigenous population is 4 (11.4% of residents).
Housing in Point Stuart includes a median weekly rent of $200, 11 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Rental properties account for 40.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Point Stuart scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Point Stuart is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
Point Stuart details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0822 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 35 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,374/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,104/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 2165.7 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 11 |
| Australian Citizens | 68.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (11.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -12.5739 |
| Longitude | 131.732 |
| Distance from Darwin | 97 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Unincorporated NT |
| State Electorate | Spillett |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4 (11.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 14 (40.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 18 (51.4%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (11.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 5 (14.3%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4 (100.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
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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.