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Nhulunbuy

NT

Nhulunbuy is a growing suburb in NT with 3,806 residents.

SA2 code
702041064
State
NT

Population

3,806

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+9.0%

3yr: +4.1% · 10yr: +13.1%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$110/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$2,799/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Nhulunbuy (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +4.1%5yr: +9.0%10yr: +13.1%Total: -2.6%

Population grew from 3,906 to 3,806 over 24 years, averaging -0.1% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 3.5%

Almost entirely detached houses (86.8%), rental-heavy (90.6% renting), built for families (61% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 87%
716 houses64 townhouses45 apartments

Tenure

Renting 91%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed
52 (6.5%)
2 bed
99 (12.4%)
3 bed
490 (61.4%)
4 bed
149 (18.7%)
5 bed
8 (1.0%)
6+ bed
0 (0.0%)

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