Finke NT 0872
Located in Northern Territory, Finke sits 1,920 km from Darwin CBD, around 24 hours 25 minutes by car. The locality has 191 residents, a median age of 28, and a median household income of $44,200 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $75 per week. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 191. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Crime in the Petermann - Simpson area
Crime recorded across the whole area over the 12 months to Aug 2026, not in Finke alone. NT Police publish by town and district, not by suburb, and recent months can take several months to settle.
| Type | Count | Per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| All offences | 200 | 85.6 |
| Assault | 68 | 29.1 |
| Domestic violence assault | 38 | 16.3 |
| Sexual offences | 2 | 0.9 |
| House burglary | 14 | 6.0 |
| Commercial burglary | 16 | 6.8 |
| Theft | 61 | 26.1 |
| Property damage | 33 | 14.1 |
| Endangering people | 4 | 1.7 |
Rates use the Petermann - Simpson area’s 2,337 residents. The latest month is preliminary and may be revised.
Schools
One school serves Finke, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 39 students in one school (avg 39)
Combined
Walkability
Finke is very car-dependent on foot — at 21/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Finke.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 46
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
MacDonnell: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Finke is home to 191 residents, and skews young, with a median age of 28 against the national 38. Median household income runs at $44,000 a year, with unemployment at 16.7%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
191
Median Age
28
Median Household Income
$44,200/yr
Census Median Rent
$75/wk
Census Median Mortgage
—
Avg Household Size
3.7
Median Personal Income
$13,208/yr
Unemployment Rate
16.7%
Unoccupied Dwellings
8.7%
Total Dwellings
46
Owner-Occupier Rate
—
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
8.8%
Mortgage Stress
—
Work From Home
0.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 97.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 12.0%
- Employment Rate
- 23.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 5.2%
Occupations
Religion
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,387 a year through MacDonnell based on 2026 figures.
Building Approvals: MacDonnell
In the year to August 2026, 7 new dwellings were approved across MacDonnell. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 100.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Setting
- Elevation
- 271 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 0872, 0 of 1,883 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.4% (8 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.4%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 0872, 324 rooftop-solar systems totalling 4.9 MW have been installed since 2001, against 4,133 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 16 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$50,000 for new homes.
Administered as the HomeGrown Territory Grant. Established-home buyers may also be eligible for the separate BuildBonus Grant.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Marion Scrymgour Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marion Scrymgour | 58.1% | 41.9% | +6.5 |
| 2022 | Marion Scrymgour | 51.0% | 49.0% | +4.5 |
| 2019 | Warren Snowdon | 55.5% | 44.5% | +2.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Bill Yan Country Liberal
Next state election: 26 August 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bill Yan CLP | 61.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Northern Territory Electoral Commission.
Looking at a specific address in Finke?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 191 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Finke
Is Finke a safe place to live?
NT does not publish suburb-level crime statistics, so there is no crime figure for Finke.
What is the population of Finke?
Finke, NT had a population of 191 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Finke, NT?
The postcode for Finke, NT is 0872.
How far is Finke from Darwin?
Finke is 1,920 km from Darwin CBD by road, about 1465 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Finke?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Finke was $44,200 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Finke?
There are too few current rental listings in Finke for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $75, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Finke?
The median age of residents in Finke was 28 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Finke?
There is 1 school inside the Finke boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
Is Finke walkable?
Finke scores 21/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Finke?
First-home buyers in NT may be eligible for $50,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by Territory Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Finke belong to?
Finke sits within the MacDonnell local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Finke?
The average residential rates bill through MacDonnell is $1,387 a year (2026). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Finke?
Across MacDonnell, 7 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 100.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Finke in?
Finke sits within the federal Division of Lingiari, currently held by Marion Scrymgour (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2026–27
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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