Yuendumu - Anmatjere

Yuendumu - Anmatjere has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Yuendumu - Anmatjere's population is around 2,071 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 220 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,851. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,068 in Jun 2024 and eight validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 0.00 persons per square kilometer. Yuendumu - Anmatjere's growth rate of 11.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Natural growth contributed 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 post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch applies growth rates by age cohort as provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, a population increase just below the median of regional areas 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 years.

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 minimal residential development activity with 3 dwelling approvals annually between 2016 and 2020. This resulted in a total of 15 dwellings over the five-year period. Such low development levels are characteristic of rural areas where housing needs are modest, and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity.

It should be noted that the small sample size means individual development projects can substantially influence annual growth and relativity statistics. Yuendumu - Anmatjere had much lower development activity compared to the Rest of NT during this period, with development levels also under national averages. Recent development was entirely comprised of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's rural nature with emphasis on space. The estimated population of 431 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, Yuendumu - Anmatjere is projected to add 239 residents by 2041. Development has been keeping reasonable pace with this projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Yuendumu - Anmatjere has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 24thth percentile nationally

The performance of a region is significantly impacted by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified five projects that are expected to influence this area. Notable projects include 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 outlines those projects most relevant to the region.

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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 white and blue collar jobs, well-represented essential services sectors, and an unemployment rate of 20.1% as of September 2025. The employment rate is 14.3% higher than the Rest of NT's rate of 5.9%, indicating room for improvement.

Workforce participation in Yuendumu - Anmatjere lags significantly at 34.0%, compared to the Rest of NT's 50.7%. Key industries of employment among residents are public administration & safety, education & training, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. The area specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 3.2 times the regional level. Construction employs none of local workers, below the Rest of NT's 6.5%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force decreased by 1.4% while employment declined by 1.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with the Rest of NT where employment contracted by 1.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. 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.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended 30 June 2022, Yuendumu - Anmatjere SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $21,673 with an average level of $27,663. This is below the national average which stands at $51,655 and $61,577 for Rest of NT respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.01% since financial year ended 30 June 2022, current estimates would be approximately $24,276 (median) and $30,985 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Yuendumu - Anmatjere all fall between the 0th and 6th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 28.4% of the community (588 individuals), mirroring regional levels where 33.6% occupy this bracket. Housing costs are modest with 93.5% of income retained, resulting in a total disposable income ranking 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

Yuendumu-Anmatjere's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 94.4% houses and 5.6% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Non-Metro NT's 67.8% houses and 32.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yuendumu-Anmatjere was 5.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 1.3% and rented ones at 93.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $212, significantly lower than Non-Metro NT's average of $1,800. Median weekly rent in Yuendumu-Anmatjere was $75, compared to Non-Metro NT's $280. Nationally, Yuendumu-Anmatjere's mortgage repayments were much lower at $212 versus Australia's $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 comprise 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, 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 area's university qualification rate 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.

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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, affecting 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), with health outcomes among seniors being particularly strong and broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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 level of 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, which is higher compared to the regional average of 52.6%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Australian Aboriginal (82.2%), English (5.1%), and Australian (4.7%).

The percentage of Australian Aboriginal ancestry in Yuendumu - Anmatjere is significantly higher than the regional average of 28.9%, while the percentages for English and Australian ancestry are notably lower compared to their respective regional averages of 17.4% and 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 marginally below the Rest of NT average of 31 years and substantially under Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NT, Yuendumu - Anmatjere has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14, at 17.7%, but fewer residents aged 55-64, at 7.6%. This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is well above the national average of 12.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 65 to 74 has grown from 5.2% to 6.9%, while the 35 to 44 age group increased from 13.3% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age cohort has declined from 8.5% to 7.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Yuendumu - Anmatjere's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 140%, reaching 105 people from the current 43. However, population declines are projected for the 35 to 44 and 15 to 24 age cohorts.