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Northern Territory · Postcode 0830
Yarrawonga postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 16 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Yarrawonga 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 Yarrawonga ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of NT suburbs; SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Yarrawonga vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Yarrawonga | NT avg | AU avg | Greater Darwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $780 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 | $2,208 |
| Rent/wk | $285 ≈NT | $309 | $390 | $379 |
| Mortgage/month | $272 -NT | $1,631 | $1,958 | $2,025 |
| Median age | 59 | 33.0 | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 17.4% +NT | 7.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
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.
Yarrawonga is a locality 16 km from Darwin in Northern Territory, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 0830. It falls within the Darwin region. The local government area is Palmerston.
According to the 2021 Census, Yarrawonga has a population of 49 with a median age of 59. The median weekly household income is $780, below the NT average. The unemployment rate is 17.4%, higher than the NT average.
Housing in Yarrawonga includes a median weekly rent of $285, median monthly mortgage repayment of $272, with 17 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Rental properties account for 58.8% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Yarrawonga scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Yarrawonga is part of the Palmerston statistical area in Northern Territory.
Yarrawonga details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0830 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 49 |
| Median Age | 59 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $780/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $695/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $285 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $272 |
| Average Household Size | 1.7 persons |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population Density | 34/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 17 |
| Australian Citizens | 63.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 17.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -12.471085 |
| Longitude | 130.990115 |
| Distance from Darwin | 16 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darwin |
| Area (SA3) | Palmerston |
| Local Government | Palmerston |
| State Electorate | Spillett |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4 (8.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (6.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 4 (8.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 26 (53.1%) |
| 65+ years | 8 (16.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 5 (10.2%) |
| Arthritis | 4 (8.2%) |
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 | 7 (50.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 7 (50.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
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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.