Rakula 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 Rakula Compares
Rakula vs the NT average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Rakula | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,874 ≈NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $80 -NT | $309 | $390 |
| Median age | 44 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -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.
Rakula is a remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0822. It lies roughly 76 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Unincorporated NT.
According to the 2021 Census, Rakula has a population of 59 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,874, close to the NT average. The Indigenous population is 35 (59.3% of residents).
Housing in Rakula includes a median weekly rent of $80, 21 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Rental properties account for 73.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Rakula scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Rakula is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
Rakula Details
| Postcode | 0822 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 59 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,874/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $708/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $80 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 2845.0 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 21 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 35 (59.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -13.1205 |
| Longitude | 130.657 |
| Distance from Darwin | 76 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Unincorporated NT |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 12 (20.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 18 (30.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 30 (50.8%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (6.8%) |
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)
| Cancer | 4 (6.8%) |
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 | 9 (50.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 6 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (16.7%) |
Suburbs Near Rakula
Same Postcode (0822)
More Rakula 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.