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Northern Territory · Postcode 0822
Ramingining postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 444 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Ramingining 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 Ramingining ranks: SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Ramingining vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Ramingining | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,166 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $40 -NT | $309 | $390 |
| Median age | 29 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 18.6% +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.
Ramingining is a very remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0822. It lies roughly 444 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by East Arnhem.
According to the 2021 Census, Ramingining has a population of 814 with a median age of 29. The median weekly household income is $1,166, below the NT average. The unemployment rate is 18.6%, higher than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 742 (91.2% of residents).
Housing in Ramingining includes a median weekly rent of $40, 126 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Rental properties account for 95.5% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ramingining scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Ramingining is served by Ramingining School.
Ramingining is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
Ramingining details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0822 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 814 |
| Median Age | 29 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,166/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $217/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $40 |
| Average Household Size | 5 persons |
| Area | 28.4 km² |
| Population Density | 29/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 126 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 742 (91.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 18.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -12.3283 |
| Longitude | 134.928 |
| Distance from Darwin | 444 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | East Arnhem |
| State Electorate | Spillett |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 202 (24.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 129 (15.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 293 (36.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 160 (19.7%) |
| 65+ years | 32 (3.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 27 (3.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 24 (2.9%) |
| Diabetes | 15 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (1.4%) |
| Arthritis | 4 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 55 (48.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 49 (43.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 9 (8.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Schools in Ramingining
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Ramingining. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Ramingining
Same Postcode (0822)
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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.