East Arnhem
Nhulunbuy
Nhulunbuy at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
3,350
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Nhulunbuy.
Nhulunbuy (0880) sits in the East Arnhem region of the Northern Territory.
Nhulunbuy has roughly 3,350 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Nhulunbuy scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nhulunbuy's population at 3,350, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (6% own, 60% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,350
Median age
33
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$95/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$120/wk
Owner occupied
6%
Renter occupied
60%
At a deeper level
3,350
Median age: 33
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Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Nhulunbuy.
Local schools for Nhulunbuy
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Government School Catchment
Nhulunbuy Primary School
Nhulunbuy High School
Non-Government Schools
Nhulunbuy Christian College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Nhulunbuy.
- What is the Nhulunbuy postcode?
- Nhulunbuy is in the 0880 postcode, in NT, in the East Arnhem region.
- What is the average rent in Nhulunbuy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $95, for units it's $120.
- What schools are in Nhulunbuy?
- There are 3 schools serving Nhulunbuy on this page, including Nhulunbuy Primary School, Nhulunbuy High School, Nhulunbuy Christian College.
- How walkable is Nhulunbuy?
- Nhulunbuy has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Nhulunbuy?
- Nhulunbuy is close to Gove, East Arnhem, Gunyangara, Yirrkala.
- What is the population of Nhulunbuy?
- Nhulunbuy has approximately 3,350 residents. The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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