Yuendumu - Anmatjere
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Yuendumu - Anmatjere's population is around 2,071 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 220 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,851 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,068 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 0 persons per square kilometer. Yuendumu - Anmatjere's growth rate of 11.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (8.6%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 87.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch applies growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). According to population projections, a population increase just below the median of regional areas across the nation is expected. The area is projected to expand by 242 persons to reach 2,313 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 11.5% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Yuendumu - Anmatjere, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Yuendumu - Anmatjere had 3 dwelling approvals annually from 2016 to 2020, totalling 16 dwellings. This low development level is typical of rural areas with modest housing needs and limited construction activity due to local demand and infrastructure capacity. The small sample size can significantly influence annual growth and relativity statistics.

Compared to the Rest of NT and national averages, Yuendumu - Anmatjere has much lower development activity. All recent developments have been detached dwellings, maintaining the area's rural nature with emphasis on space. As of 2021, there are estimated to be 431 people in the area per dwelling approval. By 2041, Yuendumu - Anmatjere is projected to add 239 residents.

Development is keeping pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Yuendumu - Anmatjere has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects expected to impact this region: Tanami Road Upgrade, Network Optimisation Program - Rail, Connection Between Eastern Gas Markets And Gas Suppliers, and Coastal Hazards Adaptation Strategy. The following details these key initiatives.

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

Yuendumu - Anmatjere has a balanced workforce with 575 residents employed as of June 2025. The unemployment rate is 19.8%, which is 13.9% higher than the Rest of NT's rate of 5.9%.

Workforce participation stands at 34.0%, significantly lower than the Rest of NT's 50.7%. Key industries include public administration & safety, education & training, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. The area has a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, employing 3.2 times more residents than the regional average. Conversely, construction employs no local workers, below the Rest of NT's rate of 6.5%.

Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.8% while employment declined by 2.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with the Rest of NT, where employment contracted by 1.7%, the labour force fell by 1.8%, and unemployment fell marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national growth rates of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yuendumu - Anmatjere's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.6% over five years and 12.4% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Yuendumu - Anmatjere had a median income among taxpayers of $21,673. The average income stood at $27,663. Both figures are below the national average. In comparison, Rest of NT had incomes of $51,655 and $61,577 respectively. As of March 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% indicate median income would be approximately $23,936 and average income $30,551. Census data reveals Yuendumu - Anmatjere's household, family, and personal incomes all fall between the 0th and 7th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 28.4% of the community (588 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to regional levels at 33.6%. Housing costs are modest with 93.5% of income retained. However, total disposable income ranks at just the 15th percentile nationally.

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

In Yuendumu-Anmatjere, as recorded in the latest Census, 94.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 5.6% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Non-Metro NT's 67.8% houses and 32.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yuendumu-Anmatjere stood at 5.0%, with 1.3% of dwellings mortgaged and 93.7% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $212, lower than Non-Metro NT's average of $1,800. Weekly rent in the area was recorded at $75, significantly below Non-Metro NT's figure of $280. Nationally, Yuendumu-Anmatjere's mortgage repayments were much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Yuendumu - Anmatjere has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.6% of all households, including 35.1% couples with children, 17.3% couples without children, and 18.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.4%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households at 2.5%. The median household size is 3.9 people, which is larger than the Rest of NT average of 2.8.

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

The qualification rate for university degrees in this area is 12.1%, 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 8.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational pathways account for 18.1% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 4.3% and certificates at 13.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 18.5% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 1.1% pursuing tertiary education. There are 7 schools operating within Yuendumu - Anmatjere, educating approximately 439 students. These schools offer integrated K-12 education, providing continuity throughout students' academic journey. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 21.2 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.0, indicating that this area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Yuendumu - Anmatjere'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 Yuendumu - Anmatjere, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 43% of the total population (~894 people), compared to 53.7% across the Rest of NT and a national average of 55.3%. Diabetes and heart disease are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 11.3% and 3.8% of residents respectively.

A total of 79.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.9% across the Rest of NT. The area has 9.3% of residents aged 65 and over (193 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Yuendumu - Anmatjere had cultural diversity above average, with 3.1% born overseas and 86.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 71.6%, compared to 52.6% across Rest of NT. Top ancestry groups were Australian Aboriginal (82.2%), substantially higher than regional average of 28.9%, English (5.1%), notably lower than regional average of 17.4%, and Australian (4.7%), also notably lower than regional average of 17.0%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Yuendumu - Anmatjere are Australian Aboriginal, comprising 82.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 28.9%, English, comprising 5.1% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 17.4%, and Australian, comprising 4.7% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 17.0%.

Yuendumu - Anmatjere hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Yuendumu-Anmatjere's median age is 28 years, which is slightly below the Rest of Northern Territory average of 31 years and significantly lower than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NT, Yuendumu-Anmatjere has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (17.7%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.6%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 12.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has increased from 5.2% to 6.9%, while the 35 to 44 age group has risen from 13.3% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 8.5% to 7.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Yuendumu-Anmatjere's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 140%, increasing from 43 to 105 people. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 35 to 44 and 15 to 24 age groups.