Yirrkala at a glance
Population
657
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Yirrkala.
The postcode for Yirrkala is 0880 (NT).
Yirrkala (0880) sits in the East Arnhem region of the Northern Territory.
Yirrkala has roughly 657 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yirrkala's population at 657, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (2% own, 83% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
657
Median age
32
Family households
82%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$95/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$83/wk
Owner occupied
2%
Renter occupied
83%
At a deeper level
657
Median age: 32
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Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Yirrkala.
Local schools for Yirrkala
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Government School Catchment
Yirrkala School
Laynhapuy Homelands School
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Frequently asked
About Yirrkala.
- What is the Yirrkala postcode?
- Yirrkala is in the 0880 postcode, in NT, in the East Arnhem region.
- Where is Yirrkala?
- Yirrkala is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0880, in the East Arnhem region.
- What is the average rent in Yirrkala?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $95, for units it's $83.
- What schools are in Yirrkala?
- There are 2 schools serving Yirrkala on this page, including Yirrkala School, Laynhapuy Homelands School.
- What suburbs are near Yirrkala?
- Yirrkala is close to East Arnhem, Nhulunbuy, Gove, Gunyangara.
- What is the population of Yirrkala?
- The population of Yirrkala is approximately 657 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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