Warumungu, NT 0852 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Warumungu is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0852, home to 146 residents with a younger demographic.

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Snapshot

Median rent$60 /wk
Population146
Median age28
Area39870.8 km²
To CBD444 km
LGABarkly

Demographics

Population
146
Median age
28 years
Median household income
$982 /week
Median personal income
$404 /week
Median family income
$912 /week
Average household size
3.8
Persons per bedroom
1.4
Local government area
Barkly
Statistical region (SA4)
Northern Territory - Outback
Federal electorate
Lingiari
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$60 /week
Rent share of household income
6%

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

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 5 resolvable premises in Warumungu. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 352 across the Barkly (NT Balance) statistical area in the year to Feb 2026 (up 26% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 102 break-ins, 94 violent offences, 78 property damage.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Warumungu?

Warumungu (NT 0852) had 146 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 28. It sits within the Barkly local government area.

What is the median rent in Warumungu?

The median advertised rent in Warumungu is $60/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Warumungu?

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

What NBN technology is available in Warumungu?

Warumungu is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Warumungu?

Across the surrounding area, 352 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were break-ins (102), violent (94), property damage (78). 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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