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 approximately 2,446 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents an increase of 328 people from the 2021 Census count of 2,118 individuals, indicating a growth rate of 15.5%. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,442 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 0.70 persons per square kilometer. Thamarrurr's population growth exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages during this period, marking it as a regional growth leader. Natural growth was the primary driver of population gains.

AreaSearch is using 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 for estimating post-2032 growth, AreaSearch applies age cohort-specific 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 of approximately 271 persons to reach around 2,717 individuals by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 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

Thamarrurr experiences minimal development activity, averaging less than one approval per year 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 due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

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

Thamarrurr has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

No changes can significantly affect an area's performance like modifications to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch 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, with the following list providing details of those 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 is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with essential services well represented. The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 27.3%.

There were 467 residents employed at this time, which is 21.4% higher than the Rest of NT's rate of 5.9%. Workforce participation in Thamarrurr is significantly lower at 26.6%, compared to the Rest of NT's 50.7%. Employment is concentrated in education & training, public administration & safety, and other services. Education & training has a particularly high employment share, at 2.5 times the regional level.

Accommodation & food services have a limited presence with only 1.7% employment compared to the regional average of 6.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.2%, while employment declined by 3.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.7 percentage points. In comparison, the Rest of NT recorded an employment decline of 1.3% and a labour force decline of 1.2%, with only a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Thamarrurr's employment mix suggests local employment should 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 localized 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 2022 shows that income in Thamarrurr SA2 is lower than the national average. The median income is $31,089 and the average income is $41,499. This contrasts with Rest of NT's figures where the median income is $51,655 and the average income is $61,577. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.01% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Thamarrurr SA2 would be approximately $34,823 (median) and $46,483 (average) as of September 2025. Income analysis reveals that the $0 - 399 earnings band captures 28.7% of the community in Thamarrurr SA2, with 702 individuals falling into this category. This differs from patterns across the region 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 may impact local spending patterns. Despite modest housing costs 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), compared to Non-Metro NT's 83.6% houses and 16.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Thamarrurr stood at 5.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 0.0% and rented ones at 94.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $0, below Non-Metro NT's average of $1,346 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Thamarrurr was $50, lower than Non-Metro NT's $80 and Australia's 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 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 at 3.0%. The median household size is 4.8 people, 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'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 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 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 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 region, 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 (around 1,120 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Heart disease and asthma were found to be the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 4.5 and 3.4% of residents respectively. A total of 86.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the Rest of NT average of 78.5%. The region 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 aligning with the general population's health profile.

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 predominant religion in Thamarrurr, comprising 52.2% of people. The category 'Other' was notably overrepresented at 12.7%, higher than the Rest of NT average of 6.9%.

In terms of ancestry, Australian Aboriginal was the largest group at 84.9%, substantially higher than the regional average of 64.6%. Australian and English groups were represented at 3.6% each, significantly lower than their respective regional averages of 9.9% and 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 comparatively smaller at 7.3% compared to 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 16.8%, while the 55 to 64 cohort increased from 6.1% to 7.3%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 19.7% to 17.0%, and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 19.1% to 17.5%. By 2041, Thamarrurr is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The 45 to 54 group is projected to grow by 56%, reaching 407 people from 260. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 85+ and 15 to 24 cohorts.