Yuendumu - Anmatjere

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

Yuendumu - Anmatjere's population is around 2,068 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 217 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,851 people. The change was 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 11.7% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%. Population growth 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, 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. Based on demographic trends and the latest annual ERP population numbers, the area is expected to grow by 242 persons to reach a total of 2,310 by 2041, reflecting an overall gain of 11.7% 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 has minimal construction activity with 3 new dwellings approved annually on average over the five-year period from 2016 to 2020, totaling 15 dwellings. This low development level is 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 projects can significantly influence annual growth statistics.

Yuendumu - Anmatjere has substantially lower development levels than the Rest of NT, with development levels also under national averages. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, primarily family homes suited to those seeking rural lifestyle and space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 431 people as of 2020. Population forecasts indicate Yuendumu - Anmatjere will gain 242 residents by 2041 according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, with development keeping reasonable pace with projected growth.

However, buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Yuendumu - Anmatjere has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 0thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of five projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the 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 deemed most relevant.

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

Yuendumu - Anmatjere had a balanced workforce in September 2025 with an unemployment rate of 20.1%. It had 567 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 14.3% higher than Rest of NT's rate of 5.9%. Workforce participation was lower at 45.9%, compared to Rest of NT's 70.4%.

Only 7.5% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts were considered. Employment was concentrated in public administration & safety, education & training, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. The area had a particular specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share 3.2 times the regional level. Construction was under-represented with only 0.0% of Yuendumu - Anmatjere's workforce compared to 6.5% in Rest of NT.

Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.4% and employment declined by 1.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment should expand by 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 simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released on 30 June 2023 for financial year 2023, Yuendumu - Anmatjere SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $23,738 and an average income of $29,236. These figures are below the national averages of $53,572 (median) and $63,776 (average) for Rest of NT respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $25,741 (median) and $31,704 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Yuendumu - Anmatjere all fall between the 0th and 6th percentiles nationally. Income distribution data shows that 28.4% of residents (587 people) have incomes between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to metropolitan regions where 33.6% occupy this bracket. Housing costs are modest, with 93.5% of income retained, but 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

Yuendumu - Anmatjere's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were 94.4% houses and 5.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro NT had 75.6% houses and 24.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yuendumu - Anmatjere was at 5.0%, with dwellings either mortgaged (1.3%) or rented (93.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $212, below Non-Metro NT's average of $1,733 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was $75, substantially lower than Non-Metro NT's $150 and 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 constitute the remaining 23.4%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households comprising 2.5% of the total. The median household size is 3.9 people, larger than the Rest of NT average of 3.1.

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%. Bachelor degrees are 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.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

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 align closely with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a standard level. Private health cover is extremely low, at approximately 42% of the total population (~876 people), compared to 51.6% in the Rest of NT and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are diabetes (11.3%) and heart disease (3.8%). A majority, 79.5%, report being free from medical ailments, slightly higher than the 78.4% in the Rest of NT. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 10.4% (214 people), compared to 8.3% in the Rest of NT. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, ranking even higher than those of the general population nationally.

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 cultural diversity above average with 3.1% of its population born overseas and 86.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Yuendumu-Anmatjere, making up 71.6% of people, compared to 54.1% across Rest of NT. The top three ancestry groups are Australian Aboriginal (82.2%), English (5.1%), and Australian (4.7%).

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 43.6%, English, comprising 5.1% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 14.3%, and Australian, comprising 4.7% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 14.9%.

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 the Rest of NT's figure of 31 and significantly lower than Australia's 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 5-14 make up 16.7%, while those aged 55-64 comprise 7.2%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 65 to 74 age group grew from 5.2% to 7.4%, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 13.3% to 14.5%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 18.6% to 16.7%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 8.5% to 7.2%. By 2041, Yuendumu - Anmatjere is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition, with the 25 to 34 age cohort projected to grow by 63 people (19%) from 333 to 397. In contrast, the 35 to 44 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.