Miniyeri, NT 0852 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Miniyeri is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0852, home to 650 residents with a younger demographic.

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Snapshot

Median rent$70 /wk
Population650
Median age22
Area2.9 km²
To CBD444 km
LGARoper Gulf

Demographics

Population
650
Median age
22 years
Median household income
$1,812 /week
Median personal income
$237 /week
Median family income
$728 /week
Average household size
6.1
Persons per bedroom
2.3
Local government area
Roper Gulf
Statistical region (SA4)
Northern Territory - Outback
Federal electorate
Lingiari
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$70 /week
Rent share of household income
4%

Schools

  • Yarralin School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 2 libraries
  • 3 supermarkets

Counts within roughly 8 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

NBN coverage data refreshes monthly. Check a specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 452 across the Gulf (NT Balance) statistical area in the year to Feb 2026 (down 14% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 277 violent offences, 77 property damage, 44 break-ins.

Figures cover the Gulf statistical area within “NT Balance” — the Northern Territory publishes rural counts at the SA2 level.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Miniyeri?

Miniyeri (NT 0852) had 650 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 22. It sits within the Roper Gulf local government area.

What is the median rent in Miniyeri?

The median advertised rent in Miniyeri is $70/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Miniyeri?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Miniyeri covering government sectors. Nearest include: Yarralin School (4.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

How safe is Miniyeri?

Across the surrounding area, 452 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (277), property damage (77), break-ins (44). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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