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Northern Territory · Postcode 0822
Tiwi Islands postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 85 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Tiwi Islands 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 Tiwi Islands ranks: SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Tiwi Islands vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Tiwi Islands | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,625 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $40 -NT | $309 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +NT | $1,631 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 17 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 15.0% +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.
Tiwi Islands is a remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0822. It lies roughly 85 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Tiwi Islands.
According to the 2021 Census, Tiwi Islands has a population of 194 with a median age of 17. The median weekly household income is $1,625, below the NT average. The unemployment rate is 15.0%, higher than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 141 (72.7% of residents).
Housing in Tiwi Islands includes a median weekly rent of $40, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 36 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NT average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tiwi Islands scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Tiwi Islands is served by Tiwi College.
Tiwi Islands is part of the Katherine statistical area in Northern Territory.
Tiwi Islands details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0822 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 194 |
| Median Age | 17 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,625/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $281/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $40 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 7449.8 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 36 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 141 (72.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -11.6969 |
| Longitude | 130.878 |
| Distance from Darwin | 85 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Tiwi Islands |
| State Electorate | Spillett |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 65 (33.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 52 (26.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 54 (27.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 24 (12.4%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (1.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 9 (4.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (2.6%) |
| Asthma | 4 (2.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 11 (31.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 20 (57.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4 (11.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Schools in Tiwi Islands
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Tiwi Islands. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Tiwi Islands
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.