Virginia Postcode
Northern Territory
Virginia is a suburb in Northern Territory, situated around 21 kilometres from Darwin. The postcode for Virginia is 0822, and the telephone area code is 08.
According to the 2021 Census, Virginia has a population of 1,811 (905 males, 903 females). The median age is 43 years.
The median weekly household income in Virginia is $2,678, with a median personal income of $1,167 per week.
The median weekly rent is $460 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,500.
In terms of birthplace, 94% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (36), Other countries (22), and Greece (15).
85.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.3% speak another language.
The employment rate in Virginia shows 1,001 people employed (713 full-time, 227 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
The most common occupations are professionals (135), technicians & trades (120), and managers (102).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Virginia has an IRSAD score of 1051 placing it in decile 9 (very advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Virginia covers an area of 32.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 56 persons per km².
Statistically, Virginia sits within the Katherine area, part of the broader Northern Territory - Outback region. It falls under the Palmerston local government area.
The federal electorate for Virginia is Solomon (Inner Metropolitan).
Virginia Details
| Postcode | 0822 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,811 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,678/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,167/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $460 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,500 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 32.6 km² |
| Population Density | 56/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 590 |
| Completed Year 12 | 36.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 89.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 140 (7.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (very advantaged) |
| Latitude | -12.5483 |
| Longitude | 131.0170 |
| Distance from Darwin | 21 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Katherine |
| Local Government | Palmerston |
| Federal Electorate | Solomon |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 315 (17.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 209 (11.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 413 (22.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 629 (34.7%) |
| 65+ years | 259 (14.3%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 114 (6.3%) |
| Asthma | 64 (3.5%) |
| Arthritis | 62 (3.4%) |
| Diabetes | 48 (2.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 36 (2.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 27 (1.5%) |
| Cancer | 21 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (0.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 107 (18.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 209 (37.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 245 (43.4%) |