0885, NT · Postcode

Housing & Dwellings in 0885, NT

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Typical weekly rents are just $80 in postcode 0885, which is far below the national figure. This area is heavily dominated by rentals and houses, though it remains very affordable for those with mortgages.

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📍 0885, NT, Postcode

Where 0885, NT sits — Median rent (weekly)

$80 → 0.0%
  • $0–$21: 2 areas
  • $21–$43: 7 areas
  • $43–$64: 16 areas
  • $64–$86: 26 areas
  • $86–$107: 46 areas
  • $107–$129: 61 areas
  • $129–$150: 47 areas
  • $150–$171: 171 areas
  • $171–$193: 114 areas
  • $193–$214: 200 areas
  • $214–$236: 158 areas
  • $236–$257: 184 areas
  • $257–$279: 120 areas
  • $279–$300: 112 areas
  • $300–$321: 226 areas
  • $321–$343: 117 areas
  • $343–$364: 171 areas
  • $364–$386: 161 areas
  • $386–$407: 165 areas
  • $407–$429: 127 areas
  • $429–$450: 58 areas
  • $450–$471: 102 areas
  • $471–$493: 45 areas
  • $493–$514: 38 areas
  • $514–$536: 20 areas
  • $536–$557: 26 areas
  • $557–$579: 13 areas
  • $579–$600: 74 areas

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 0885, NT — lower than 99% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
0885, NT$80
Unincorporated NT $123
Northern Territory $325
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Home loans are far below the territory and national figures, with typical monthly payments at $1,083. Rent is also exceptionally low, with 78.5% of households paying under $200 a week.

$80 → 0.0%

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $80
  • 2016: $80
  • 2021: $80

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,083 ▼ -15.3%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: $1,279
  • 2021: $1,083

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In 0885, NT, Under $200 is the majority at 97%; $550–$749 is next at 3%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renters make up 66.7% of the area, a figure far above the national average. Very few people own their homes outright (4.6%), and no homes are owned with a mortgage.

66.7% ▼ -30.8%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 96.3%
  • 2016: 96.8%
  • 2021: 66.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

4.6% ▲ —

Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 0.0%
  • 2016: 0.0%
  • 2021: 4.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In 0885, NT, Rented is the majority at 66%; Other tenure is next at 28%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are common at 85.2%, far above the national figure. These homes are often crowded, with the number of people per bedroom (1.00) being well above the Australian average.

1.00 ▼ -16.7%

Higher than 93% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 1.00
  • 2021: 1.00

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

85.2% ▲ +1.3%

Lower than 67% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 84.1%
  • 2016: 84.7%
  • 2021: 85.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

69.0% ▲ +7.0%

Lower than 77% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 64.4%
  • 2016: 70.6%
  • 2021: 69.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In 0885, NT, Separate house is the majority at 88%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 8%.

Bedrooms per home

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In 0885, NT, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 71%; 2 bedrooms is next at 27%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in 0885, NT [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA0885/0885-nt/topic/housing-dwellings