Tindal 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 Tindal Compares
Tindal vs the NT average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Tindal | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,865 +NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $260 -NT | $309 | $390 |
| Median age | 29 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% -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.
Tindal is a very remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0853. It lies roughly 285 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Katherine.
According to the 2021 Census, Tindal has a population of 850 with a median age of 29. The median weekly household income is $2,865, above the NT average. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 37 (4.4% of residents).
Housing in Tindal includes a median weekly rent of $260, 200 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tindal scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Tindal is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
Tindal Details
| Postcode | 0853 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 850 |
| Median Age | 29 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,865/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,513/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $260 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 106.3 km² |
| Population Density | 8/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 200 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 37 (4.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -14.5473 |
| Longitude | 132.374 |
| Distance from Darwin | 285 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Katherine |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 231 (27.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 104 (12.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 423 (49.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 92 (10.8%) |
| 65+ years | 6 (0.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 36 (4.2%) |
| Arthritis | 19 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (0.7%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (0.6%) |
| Cancer | 4 (0.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (2.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 43 (20.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 121 (58.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 36 (17.5%) |
Suburbs Near Tindal
Same Postcode (0853)
More Tindal 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.