Yirrkala, NT 0880 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Yirrkala is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0880, home to 657 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the East Arnhem local government area and roughly 656 km from the Darwin CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 657
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $1,679 /week
- Median personal income
- $338 /week
- Median family income
- $952 /week
- Average household size
- 4.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.4
- Local government area
- East Arnhem
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Northern Territory - Outback
- Federal electorate
- Lingiari
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $83 /week
- Rent share of household income
- 5%
Schools
- Laynhapuy Homelands School
- Yirrkala School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 98.9% of the 183 resolvable premises in Yirrkala. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 98.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 243 across the Nhulunbuy reporting region in the year to Feb 2026 (down 33% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 94 violent offences, 55 property damage, 47 break-ins.
Other suburbs in East Arnhem
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yirrkala?
Yirrkala (NT 0880) had 657 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the East Arnhem local government area.
What is the median rent in Yirrkala?
The median advertised rent in Yirrkala is $83/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Yirrkala?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Yirrkala covering government sectors. Nearest include: Laynhapuy Homelands School (0.2 km), Yirrkala School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Yirrkala?
Yirrkala is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (98.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Yirrkala?
Across the surrounding area, 243 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (94), property damage (55), break-ins (47). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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