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, as of May 2026, is approximately 2459 people. This figure represents a growth of 341 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 2118. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates and address validation since the Census date in June 2025. This results in a population density ratio of 0.70 persons per square kilometer. Thamarrurr's growth rate of 16.1% since the 2021 Census surpasses both the national average (9.3%) and state figures, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Natural growth was the primary driver behind this increase.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by these data and projections beyond 2032, AreaSearch uses age cohort-based growth rates provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future demographic trends suggest a population increase close to the median of Australian non-metropolitan areas. By 2041, Thamarrurr's population is projected to expand by approximately 248 individuals, reflecting an overall increase of about 10.1% over the 16-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 limited development activity with an average of one approval per year over five years. This low level is typical in rural areas where housing needs are modest, and construction activity is restricted by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Note that the small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Compared to Rest of NT and national averages, Thamarrurr has much lower development activity.

Thamarrurr has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

No infrastructure changes are currently planned in this area that could significantly impact performance. AreaSearch has identified zero projects expected to affect the region. Notable initiatives include East Kimberley Clean Energy Project, Australia-Asia PowerLink (AAPowerLink), Northern Territory Freight Rail And Logistics Capacity Improvements, and Network Optimisation Program - Rail.

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

Thamarrurr's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with prominent essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 28.4% in December 2025. Compared to Regional NT's rate of 6.1%, this represents a difference of 22.3%.

Workforce participation in Thamarrurr is significantly lower at 34.0%, compared to Regional NT's 69.3%. According to Census responses, only 1.3% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in education & training, public administration & safety, and other services sectors. Education & training has a particularly high share of employment at 2.5 times the regional level, while accommodation & food services have a limited presence with 1.7%, compared to Regional NT's 6.9%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Thamarrurr's labour force increased by 1.1% while employment declined by 3.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 3.1 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NT saw employment growth of 0.7%, labour force growth of 1.1%, and an unemployment increase of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% and by 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Thamarrurr's employment mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years.

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 ending June 2023 shows that Thamarrurr SA2 has lower incomes compared to the national average. The median income is $32,570 and the average income is $43,511. In contrast, Regional NT has a median income of $53,572 and an average income of $63,776. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% from financial year ending June 2023 to March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $35,635 (median) and $47,605 (average). Census income data is not available for detailed analysis in Thamarrurr SA2. Income analysis shows that 28.7% of the community earns between $0 - $399 per week, with 705 individuals falling into this band. This differs from regional patterns where the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band dominates at 33.6%. In Thamarrurr SA2, 50.7% of individuals earn under $800 per week, indicating significant income constraints that impact local spending patterns. Housing costs are relatively low with 94.0% of income retained after housing expenses. However, 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 in Thamarrurr, as evaluated at the Census 2016, comprised 75.7% houses and 24.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional NT's 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Thamarrurr was at 5.5%, with the rest mortgaged (0.0%) or rented (94.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $0, below Regional NT's average of $1,733 and Australia's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Thamarrurr was $50, lower than Regional NT's $150 and Australia's national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 87.1% of all households, including couples with children (50.4%), couples without children (13.8%), and single parent families (18.4%). Non-family households account for 12.9%, with lone person households at 11.4% and group households at 3%. The median household size is 4.8 people, larger than the Regional NT average of 3.1 people.

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 disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 5.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 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 using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover is very low, at approximately 47% of the total population (around 1,150 people), compared to 51.6% in Regional NT and the national average of 55.7%.

Heart disease and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 4.5% and 3.4% of residents respectively. Around 86.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 78.4% in Regional NT. As of 2021, approximately 4.3% of residents are aged 65 and over (around 105 people), lower than the 8.5% in Regional NT. Health outcomes among seniors rank particularly high, even better 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 had a cultural diversity index above average, with 2.4% of its residents born overseas and 88.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Thamarrurr, accounting for 52.2% of the population. Notably, 12.7% of Thamarrurr's population identified as Other, significantly higher than the Regional NT average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry, Australian Aboriginal was the largest group at 84.9%, much higher than the regional average of 43.6%. Australian and English groups made up 3.6% each, 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 Regional NT's 31 years and Australia's 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 15-24 are particularly prominent at 21.1%, while the 65-74 age group is smaller at 3.5% compared to Regional NT. This concentration of those aged 15-24 is higher than the national average of 12.7%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 14.8% to 16.8%, while the 55 to 64 cohort has risen from 6.1% to 7.8%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 19.7% to 15.8%, and the 25 to 34 age group has dropped from 19.1% to 17.5%. By 2041, Thamarrurr is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The 45 to 54 age group is expected to grow by 51%, reaching 386 people from 255. However, population declines are projected for the 85+ and 15 to 24 age cohorts.