Thamarrurr

Thamarrurr is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Thamarrurr's population was around 2,446 as of February 2026. This reflected an increase of 328 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,118. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,442 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population resulted in a density ratio of 0.70 persons per square kilometer. Thamarrurr's growth rate of 15.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.9%) and the state average, indicating it was a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch applied growth rates by age cohort to each area, using the latest Greater Capital Region projections from the ABS released in 2023 based on 2022 data. According to demographic trends, a population increase of just below the median for Australian non-metropolitan areas is expected. The area is projected to expand by 271 persons to reach approximately 2,717 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of around 10.9% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Thamarrurr is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Thamarrurr experiences minimal development activity with less than one approval per year on average over five years. This low level of development is typical in rural areas where housing needs are modest, and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. It should be noted that the small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Thamarrurr has much lower development activity compared to the Rest of NT. Its development levels also fall below national averages.

Thamarrurr has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

No changes can significantly affect an area's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 0 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include East Kimberley Clean Energy Project, Australia-Asia PowerLink (AAPowerLink), Northern Territory Freight Rail And Logistics Capacity Improvements, and Network Optimisation Program - Rail. The following list details those projected to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Thamarrurr face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Thamarrurr's workforce spans white and blue collar jobs, with prominent essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 27.3%. As of September 2025467 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate at 21.4% above the Rest of NT's rate of 5.9%.

Workforce participation in Thamarrurr lags significantly at 33.7%, compared to the Rest of NT's 70.4%. Census responses indicate that only 1.3% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in education & training, public administration & safety, and other services. The area has a strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share 2.5 times the regional level.

However, accommodation & food services have limited presence at 1.7%, compared to the regional average of 6.9%. Local employment opportunities appear limited, as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Thamarrurr's labour force decreased by 1.2% while employment declined by 3.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.7 percentage points. By comparison, the Rest of NT recorded a marginal increase in unemployment despite similar labour force and employment declines. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Thamarrurr's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Thamarrurr SA2 is lower than average nationally. The median income is $32,570 and the average income is $43,511. This contrasts with Rest of NT's figures where the median income is $53,572 and the average income is $63,776. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $35,319 (median) and $47,183 (average) as of September 2025. Census income data is not available for detailed analysis. Income analysis reveals that the $0 - 399 earnings band captures 28.7% of Thamarrurr's community, with 702 individuals in this bracket, differing from regional patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 band dominates at 33.6%. In Thamarrurr, 50.7% earn under $800 per week, indicating significant income constraints affecting local spending patterns. While housing costs are modest with 94.0% of income retained, the total disposable income ranks at just the 3rd percentile nationally.

Thamarrurr is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Thamarrurr's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 75.7% houses and 24.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This was similar to Non-Metro NT's composition of 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Thamarrurr stood at 5.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 0.0% and rented dwellings at 94.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $0, significantly lower than Non-Metro NT's average of $1,733 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Thamarrurr was $50, substantially below Non-Metro NT's figure of $150 and the national average of $375.

Thamarrurr features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 87.1% of all households, including 50.4% couples with children, 13.8% couples without children, and 18.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 12.9%, with lone person households at 11.4% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 4.8 people, which is larger than the Rest of NT average of 3.1.

Thamarrurr faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 8.9%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 5.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational pathways account for 15.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 4.0% and certificates at 11.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 19.0% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 1.3% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Thamarrurr's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Thamarrurr's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks as assessed by AreaSearch. The area has a standard level of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover is quite low at approximately 47% of the total population, which totals around 1,144 people.

This compares to 51.6% in the Rest of NT and 55.7% nationally. Heart disease and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 4.5 and 3.4% of residents respectively. About 86.9% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 78.4% in the Rest of NT. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 4.2%, with around 102 people falling into this category, compared to 8.3% in the Rest of NT. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, ranking even higher than those of the general population nationally.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Thamarrurr was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Thamarrurr's cultural diversity was above average, with 2.4% of its population born overseas and 88.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion in Thamarrurr, comprising 52.2% of people. The 'Other' category comprised 12.7%, significantly higher than the Rest of NT average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry, Australian Aboriginal was the largest group at 84.9%, substantially higher than the regional average of 43.6%. Australians made up 3.6% and English 3.6%, both notably lower than their respective regional averages of 14.9% and 14.3%.

Thamarrurr hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Thamarrurr's median age is 27 years, which is significantly lower than the Rest of NT's 31 years and Australia's 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 15-24 are particularly prominent at 20.6%, while those aged 65-74 are comparatively smaller at 3.5% compared to the Rest of NT. This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is well above the national average of 12.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 14.8% to 17.1%, while the 55 to 64 cohort increased from 6.1% to 8.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group declined from 19.7% to 15.6%, and the 25 to 34 age group dropped from 19.1% to 17.2%. By 2041, Thamarrurr is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 52%, reaching 407 people from 268. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 85+ and 15 to 24 age cohorts.