Thamarrurr
Statistical Area - sa2

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 approximately 2,446 as of August 2025. This figure represents a rise of 328 individuals (15.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,118 people. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,442 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 0.70 persons per square kilometer. Thamarrurr's growth rate exceeded both national (8.6%) and state averages between 2021 and 2025, indicating significant population expansion during this period. Natural growth was the primary driver behind this increase.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by these projections and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch applies age cohort-specific growth rates provided by the ABS in their latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). According to current demographic trends, Thamarrurr's population is expected to increase by approximately 271 individuals to reach around 2,717 by 2041, an overall rise of about 10.9% over the seventeen-year period.

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

Development activity data is being compiled for this area.

Thamarrurr naturally has much lower development activity compared to Rest of NT. This activity level is similarly below national patterns.

Thamarrurr has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

No infrastructure changes are anticipated in this area by AreaSearch. Key projects previously considered 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 significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 27.7% as of June 2025.

In comparison to the rest of Northern Territory (NT), which had an unemployment rate of 5.9%, Thamarrurr's rate is 21.8% higher. Workforce participation in Thamarrurr lags behind NT, with a participation rate of 26.6% compared to NT's 50.7%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include education & training, public administration & safety, and other services. Education & training is particularly strong, with an employment share of 2.5 times the regional level.

However, accommodation & food services are under-represented, with only 1.7% of Thamarrurr's workforce compared to NT's 6.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.8%, while employment decreased by 3.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.4 percentage points. In contrast, NT recorded an employment decline of 1.7% and a marginal decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Thamarrurr's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Thamarrurr's median taxpayer income in financial year 2022 was $31,089, with an average of $41,499 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is below the national average. The Rest of NT had a median income of $51,655 and an average income of $61,577 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.01% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Thamarrurr would be approximately $34,823 (median) and $46,483 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Thamarrurr all fall between the 0th and 1st percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 28.7% of locals (702 people) with incomes ranging from $0 to $399, unlike broader trends where 33.6% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Lower income households are prevalent, with 50.7% earning below $800 weekly, indicating affordability pressures for many residents. While housing costs are modest, with 94.0% of income retained, Thamarrurr's total disposable income ranks at the 3rd percentile nationally.

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

The dwelling structure in Thamarrurr, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, consisted of 75.7% houses and 24.2% other dwellings including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro NT's structure which was 83.6% houses and 16.4% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Thamarrurr at the time was 5.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 0.0% and rented dwellings at 94.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $0, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded as $50. In comparison, Non-Metro NT had a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,732 and a median weekly rent of $80. Nationally, Thamarrurr's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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 3.5.

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 at 8.9%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent 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+, 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. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College provides local educational services within Thamarrurr, with an enrollment of 456 students as of 2021. The area demonstrates varied educational conditions across Thamarrurr, with all 1 schools offering integrated K-12 education for academic continuity. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (18.6 places per 100 residents vs 13.7 regionally), indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region by 2021 data.

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Thamarrurr's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Thamarrurr, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~1,120 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Heart disease and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 4.5 and 3.4% of residents respectively. A total of 86.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 78.5% across Rest of NT. The area has 4.1% of residents aged 65 and over (99 people), lower than the 9.4% in Rest of NT. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Thamarrurr was found to be 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 made up 12.7%, higher than the Rest of NT average of 6.9%.

In ancestry, Australian Aboriginal comprised 84.9%, substantially higher than the regional average of 64.6%. Australians comprised 3.6%, notably lower than the regional average of 9.9%. English ancestry made up 3.6%, also notably lower than the regional average of 10.2%.

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 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 the 55-64 group is smaller at 7.3% compared to Rest of NT. This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is higher than the national average of 12.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35-44 age group grew from 14.8% to 16.8%, while the 55-64 cohort increased from 6.1% to 7.3%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 19.7% to 17.0% and the 25-34 group dropped from 19.1% to 17.5%. By 2041, Thamarrurr is expected to see significant shifts in its age composition. The 45-54 group is projected to grow by 56%, reaching 407 people from 260. However, population declines are projected for the 85+ and 15-24 cohorts.