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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Thamarrurr's population is around 2,446 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 328 people (15.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,118 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,442 from the ABS as of June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 0.70 persons per square kilometer, providing ample space per person. Thamarrurr's 15.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is applying growth rates by age cohort to each area, as provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Regarding demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of Australian non-metropolitan areas is expected, with the area expected to expand by 271 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 10.9% in total over the 17 years.

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

Thamarrurr experiences very limited development activity, averaging less than 1 approval per year (minimal approvals over five years). Such low development levels are characteristic of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is naturally limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Note: given the small number of approvals, individual development projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Thamarrurr naturally has much lower development activity compared to the Rest of NT. Development levels are likewise below national averages.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 0 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the East Kimberley Clean Energy Project, Australia-Asia PowerLink (AAPowerLink), Northern Territory Freight Rail And Logistics Capacity Improvements, and the Network Optimisation Program - Rail, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Thamarrurr has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 28.4%. As of December 2025466 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 22.3% above Regional NT's rate of 6.1%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (34.2% compared to Regional NT's 71.4%). Based on Census responses, a low 1.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in education & training, public administration & safety, and other services. The area has a particular employment specialization in education & training, with an employment share 2.5 times the regional level. Meanwhile, accommodation & food has a limited presence with 1.7% employment compared to 6.9% regionally. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, the labour force increased by 1.1% while employment declined by 3.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 3.1 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NT recorded employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.1%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Thamarrurr. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Thamarrurr's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account 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 FY-23 reveals that income in the Thamarrurr SA2 is lower than average on a national basis, with the median assessed at $32,570 while the average income stands at $43,511. This contrasts with Regional NT's figures of a median income of $53,572 and an average income of $63,776. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44% since FY-23, 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 the $0 - 399 earnings band captures 28.7% of the community (702 individuals), differing from patterns across the region where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 33.6%. With 50.7% earning under $800 per week, Thamarrurr faces considerable 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

Dwelling structure within Thamarrurr, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 75.7% houses and 24.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NT's 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Thamarrurr lagged that of Regional NT, at 5.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (0.0%) or rented (94.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional NT average at $0, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $50, compared to Regional NT's $1,733 and $150. Nationally, Thamarrurr's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

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

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (8.9%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead 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+ – advanced diplomas (4.0%) and certificates (11.8%).

Educational participation is notably 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 sit close to national benchmarks, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a standard level of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~1,144 people). This compares to 51.6% across Regional NT. The national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are heart disease and asthma, impacting 4.5 and 3.4% of residents, respectively, while 86.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 78.4% across Regional NT. The area has 4.2% of residents aged 65 and over (102 people), which is lower than the 8.3% in Regional NT. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than those of the general population.

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 was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 2.4% of its population born overseas and 88.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Thamarrurr is Christianity, which makes up 52.2% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 12.7% of the population, substantially higher than the Regional NT average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Thamarrurr are Australian Aboriginal, comprising 84.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 43.6%, Australian, comprising 3.6% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 14.9%, and English, comprising 3.6% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 14.3%.

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

Thamarrurr's median age of 27 years stands significantly below Regional NT's 31 and also significantly lower than Australia's 38 years. The age profile shows 15 - 24 year-olds are particularly prominent (20.6%), while the 65 - 74 group is comparatively smaller (3.5%) than in Regional NT. This 15 - 24 concentration is well above the national 12.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 14.8% to 17.1% of the population, while the 55 to 64 cohort increased from 6.1% to 8.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 19.7% to 15.6% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 19.1% to 17.2%. By 2041, Thamarrurr is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 45 to 54 group will grow by 52% (138 people), reaching 407 from 268. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the 85+ and 15 to 24 cohorts.