Northern Territory · Postcode 0872
Yulara postcode and suburb data
Northern Territory · Phone area code 08 · 1420 km from Darwin
Suburb snapshot
Yulara 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.
Detailed comparison table
Yulara vs the NT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Yulara | NT avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,267 -NT | $2,022 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $134 -NT | $309 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $520 -NT | $1,631 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 30 | 33.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +NT | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% -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.
Yulara is a very remote community in Northern Territory, with postcode 0872. It lies roughly 1420 km from Darwin, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Unincorporated NT.
According to the 2021 Census, Yulara has a population of 853 with a median age of 30. The median weekly household income is $1,267, below the NT average. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, lower than the NT average. The Indigenous population is 178 (20.9% of residents).
Housing in Yulara includes a median weekly rent of $134, median monthly mortgage repayment of $520, with 412 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NT average. Rental properties account for 97.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Yulara scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Yulara include Nyangatjatjara College and Yulara School.
Yulara is part of the Barkly statistical area in Northern Territory.
Yulara details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 0872 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 853 |
| Median Age | 30 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,267/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,019/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $134 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $520 |
| Average Household Size | 1.5 persons |
| Area | 103.1 km² |
| Population Density | 8/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 412 |
| Australian Citizens | 62.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 178 (20.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -25.2334936 |
| Longitude | 130.9848698 |
| Distance from Darwin | 1420 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Barkly |
| Local Government | Unincorporated NT |
| State Electorate | Namatjira |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Darwin (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 53 (6.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 181 (21.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 408 (47.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 188 (22.0%) |
| 65+ years | 19 (2.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 51 (6.0%) |
| Arthritis | 20 (2.3%) |
| Diabetes | 18 (2.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (1.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (0.7%) |
| Cancer | 5 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 162 (40.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 183 (45.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 41 (10.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 14 (3.5%) |
Schools in Yulara
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Yulara. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Yulara
Same Postcode (0872)
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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.