# Demographics & Identity — 0812, NT

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: 0812, NT (Postcode)

A striking gap exists between the 14.9% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population in postcode 0812 and the national figure of 3.2%. While it is much younger than most similar areas, the population of 18,634 has slightly shrunk since 2011.

The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure but noticeably older than the Northern Territory average. This age has risen by 3 years since 2011.

About 14.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure that is far above the national average but far below the Northern Territory's 26.3%. People in de facto relationships make up 14.1% of the area, which is a little above the national figure.

Children under 15 make up 21.9% of the population, which is well above the Australian figure. Meanwhile, the proportion of people aged 65 and over has risen to 12.4%, though this remains well below the national average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 18,634 | -3.5% since 2011 |
| Median age | 37 yrs | +8.8% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 14.9% | +24.7% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 12.4% | +94.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 21.9% | -5.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 14.1% | +7.8% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 28.0%, Older adults (45–64) 26.0%, Children (0–14) 21.9%, Seniors (65+) 12.4%, Youth (15–24) 11.8%

**Marital status** — Married 43.0%, Never married 40.9%, Divorced 8.5%, Widowed 4.0%, Separated 3.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA0812/0812-nt/topic/demographics-identity