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Population
Yuendumu - Anmatjere has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch
Yuendumu - Anmatjere's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 2,095 people. This figure represents a growth of 244 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,851 people. The increase was inferred from an estimated resident population of 2,095 in June 2025 and eight validated new addresses after the Census date. This results in a density ratio of approximately zero persons per square kilometer. Yuendumu - Anmatjere's growth rate of 13.2% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 9.3%, indicating it as a region with significant population growth. Natural growth contributed approximately 88.7% to overall population gains in recent periods.
AreaSearch uses 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 for estimates post-2032, AreaSearch applies growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). According to demographic trends, a population increase of approximately 237 persons is expected by 2041, reflecting an overall gain of about 11.3% over the 16-year period.
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Development
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 shows minimal construction activity with 3 new dwellings approved annually between 2016 and 2020 (15 dwellings over the five-year period). Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, suited to families seeking a rural lifestyle. The area had an estimated population of 431 people per dwelling approval during this period.
Population forecasts indicate Yuendumu - Anmatjere will gain 237 residents by 2041 (AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth.
Population forecasts indicate Yuendumu - Anmatjere will gain 237 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
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Development applications around Yuendumu - Anmatjere
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Infrastructure
Yuendumu - Anmatjere has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 0thth percentile nationally
Area infrastructure significantly impacts local performance. AreaSearch identified five projects potentially affecting the area. Key projects are Tanami Road Upgrade, Network Optimisation Program - Rail, Better and Safer Future for Central Australia, and Connection Between Eastern Gas Markets And Gas Suppliers. The following list details those most relevant.
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Enabling Digital Health Services for Regional and Remote Australia
A national digital infrastructure program under the Digital Health Blueprint 2023-2033 designed to provide equitable healthcare access for regional and remote Australians. The initiative is currently rolling out the 'Share by Default' legislative framework, which mandates the uploading of pathology and diagnostic imaging reports to My Health Record starting July 2026. Current 2026 milestones include the launch of the Digital Health Implementer Hub to accelerate software conformance and the implementation of the National Allied Health Digital Uplift Plan to integrate allied health practitioners into the national digital ecosystem.
Australia-Asia PowerLink (AAPowerLink)
SunCable's AAPowerLink is a large renewable generation, battery storage and HVDC transmission project in the Northern Territory. The project has major environmental approvals from the Northern Territory and Australian governments, conditional Singapore approval to import 1.75 GW from 2035, Indonesian subsea permits, a Singapore-Australia cross-border electricity trade framework and a 70-year Indigenous Land Use Agreement for Powell Creek. It is being staged to supply industrial customers in the Barkly region from the late 2020s, Darwin from the early 2030s, and Southeast Asia from the mid-2030s, with final investment decision targeted for 2027.
Enabling Infrastructure for Hydrogen Production
A national program to coordinate and deploy the enabling infrastructure required to support large-scale renewable hydrogen production across Australia. Building on the 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy and the National Hydrogen Infrastructure Assessment (NHIA), the program aligns electricity transmission, water supply, transport corridors, port and storage infrastructure with Renewable Energy Zones and prospective hydrogen hubs (Bell Bay, Darwin, Eyre Peninsula, Gladstone, Latrobe Valley, Hunter Valley, Pilbara). Two key federal mechanisms underpin delivery. The Hydrogen Headstart program provides up to 4 billion AUD in long-term revenue support via production credits, with Round 2 (2 billion AUD administered by ARENA) opening for Expressions of Interest in October 2025 with EOIs closing 8 December 2025. The Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (HPTI), legislated through the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Act 2025 which received Royal Assent on 14 February 2025, provides an uncapped refundable tax offset of 2 AUD per kilogram of eligible renewable hydrogen for up to 10 years between 1 July 2027 and 30 June 2040 for projects reaching final investment decision by 2030. The HPTI is jointly administered by the ATO and Clean Energy Regulator and requires certification under the Guarantee of Origin scheme. Round 1 of Hydrogen Headstart shortlisted six projects representing more than 3.5 GW of electrolyser capacity, with 814 million AUD ultimately awarded.
Better and Safer Future for Central Australia
A 250 million AUD Australian and NT Government plan (now 345.9 million AUD) to improve community safety and infrastructure. Key 2026 milestones include the opening of the Todd Street Health Hub in Alice Springs, the Mutitjulu health clinic, and modernised facilities in Santa Teresa. The program integrates 77 new dwellings, Remote Training Hubs, and On-Country learning initiatives. As of May 2026, multiple health and community infrastructure projects have transitioned from construction to operational status, while family safety and youth service expansions continue across the region.
National EV Charging Network (Highway Fast Charging)
Partnership between the Australian Government and NRMA to deliver a backbone EV fast charging network on national highways. Program funds and co-funds 117 DC fast charging sites at roughly 150 km intervals to connect all capital cities and regional routes, reducing range anxiety and supporting EV uptake.
Network Optimisation Program - Roads
A national program concept focused on improving congestion and reliability on urban road networks by using low-cost operational measures and technology (e.g., signal timing, intersection treatments, incident management) to optimise existing capacity across major city corridors.
Tanami Road Upgrade
The Tanami Road between Alice Springs and Halls Creek is being upgraded and sealed by Federal, Northern Territory, and Western Australian Governments, covering about 463 kilometres through the Roads of Strategic Importance program.
Network Optimisation Program - Rail
A proposal to address urban and regional rail network capacity constraints in Australia through data and technology, aiming to improve efficiency and delay the need for larger-scale investments.
Employment
Employment conditions in Yuendumu - Anmatjere face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally
Yuendumu - Anmatjere has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include essential services. The unemployment rate was 21.0% as of December 2025.
There were 569 residents employed while the unemployment rate was higher than Regional NT's rate of 6.1%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation was lower at 45.7% compared to Regional NT's 69.3%. A low 7.5% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have affected this figure. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, education & training, and agriculture, forestry & fishing.
The area has a high specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share 3.2 times the regional level. Construction is under-represented with only 0.0% of Yuendumu - Anmatjere's workforce compared to Regional NT's 6.5%. There appear to be limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Over the year to December 2025, labour force levels increased by 1.0%, while employment declined by 1.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.8 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NT saw employment grow by 0.7% and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yuendumu - Anmatjere's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.
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Income
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 ending June 2023 shows Yuendumu - Anmatjere SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $23,738 and an average level of $29,236. Both figures are below the national averages of $53,572 and $63,776 for Regional NT respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates as of March 2026 would be approximately $25,972 (median) and $31,987 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Yuendumu - Anmatjere all fall between the 0th and 6th percentiles nationally. Distribution data indicates that 28.4% of residents (594 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to metropolitan regions where 33.6% occupy this bracket. Housing costs are modest with 93.5% of income retained, however, total disposable income ranks at just the 15th percentile nationally.
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Housing
Yuendumu - Anmatjere is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Dwelling structure in Yuendumu-Anmatjere, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.4% houses and 5.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NT's 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yuendumu-Anmatjere was at 5.0%, with the rest being mortgaged (1.3%) or rented (93.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $212, below Regional NT's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent was $75, compared to Regional NT's $150. Nationally, Yuendumu-Anmatjere's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Yuendumu - Anmatjere has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households make up 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 account for the remaining 23.4%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 3.9 people, larger than the Regional NT average of 3.1.
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Local Schools & Education
Yuendumu - Anmatjere faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
The area's university qualification rate is 12.1%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. 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.
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Transport
No public transport data available for this catchment area.
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Health
Yuendumu - Anmatjere'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
Yuendumu's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch through mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen at similar levels across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover is extremely low, affecting approximately 42% of the total population (~888 people), compared to 51.6% in Regional NT and a national average of 55.7%.
Diabetes and heart disease are the most common medical conditions, impacting 11.3% and 3.8% of residents respectively. 79.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 78.4% across Regional NT. The area has 10.1% of residents aged 65 and over (211 people), higher than the 8.5% in Regional NT. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than those of the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Yuendumu - Anmatjere was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Yuendumu-Anmatjere has a higher cultural diversity with 3.1% of its population born overseas and 86.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Yuendumu-Anmatjere is Christianity, practiced by 71.6% of the population, compared to 54.1% across Regional NT. Regarding ancestry, Australian Aboriginal is the largest group at 82.2%, significantly higher than the regional average of 43.6%.
English and Australian groups make up 5.1% and 4.7% respectively, both notably lower than their respective regional averages of 14.3% and 14.9%.
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Age
Yuendumu - Anmatjere hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide
Yuendumu - Anmatjere has a median age of 29, which is lower than Regional NT's figure of 31 and significantly lower than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 5-14 make up 16.6% of the population, while those aged 55-64 constitute only 7.0%. Post-2021 Census data reveals that the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 5.2% to 6.9%, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 13.3% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 18.6% to 16.6%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 8.5% to 7.0%. By 2041, Yuendumu - Anmatjere is projected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The 25 to 34 age cohort is expected to grow by 62 people (19%), increasing from 334 to 397. Conversely, the 35 to 44 and 15 to 24 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.