Rum Jungle is a rural locality in Northern Territory, 108 km from Darwin CBD, around 1 hour 40 minutes by car. Population is 88; the median age is 55 and the median household income is $32,448 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The locality grew 4.8% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median monthly mortgage of $1,015. 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 88. 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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Median House Price
Public listings dataThe median house sale price in Rum Jungle sits at $465,000, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only three sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$465,000
Based on only 3 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Crime in the Alligator area
Crime recorded across the whole area over the 12 months to Aug 2026, not in Rum Jungle 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 | 279 | 56.9 |
| Assault | 118 | 24.1 |
| Domestic violence assault | 83 | 16.9 |
| Sexual offences | 6 | 1.2 |
| House burglary | 9 | 1.8 |
| Commercial burglary | 9 | 1.8 |
| Theft | 65 | 13.2 |
| Property damage | 52 | 10.6 |
| Robbery and extortion | 1 | 0.2 |
| Endangering people | 19 | 3.9 |
Rates use the Alligator area’s 4,906 residents. The latest month is preliminary and may be revised.
Schools
Walkability
Rum Jungle is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, 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 Rum Jungle.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 44
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
Coomalie: 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
Rum Jungle is home to 88 residents, with a median age of 55 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $32,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
88
Median Age
55
Median Household Income
$32,448/yr
Census Median Rent
—
Census Median Mortgage
$1,015/mo
Avg Household Size
2.1
Median Personal Income
$26,468/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
50.0%
Total Dwellings
26
Owner-Occupier Rate
100.0%
Houses
88.5%
Rental Stress
—
Mortgage Stress
37.5%
Work From Home
0.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 62.5%
- English Spoken at Home
- 75.0%
- Employment Rate
- 36.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 20.5%
Occupations
Religion
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,132 a year through Coomalie based on 2026 figures.
Setting
- Elevation
- 72 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 39.5 km
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 0822, 9 of 6,890 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.7% (119 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 0822, 1,382 rooftop-solar systems totalling 17.5 MW have been installed since 2001, against 5,409 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 77 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.
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in postcode 822.
Stamp duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Territory Revenue Office
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
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 Dheran Young Labor
Next state election: 26 August 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dheran Young ALP | 52.3% |
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 Rum Jungle?
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 88 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 Rum Jungle
Is Rum Jungle a safe place to live?
NT does not publish suburb-level crime statistics, so there is no crime figure for Rum Jungle.
What is the population of Rum Jungle?
Rum Jungle, NT had a population of 88 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Rum Jungle, NT?
The postcode for Rum Jungle, NT is 0822.
How far is Rum Jungle from Darwin?
Rum Jungle is 108 km from Darwin CBD by road, about 101 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Rum Jungle?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Rum Jungle was $32,448 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median age in Rum Jungle?
The median age of residents in Rum Jungle was 55 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Rum Jungle?
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 Rum Jungle belong to?
Rum Jungle sits within the Coomalie local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Rum Jungle?
The average residential rates bill through Coomalie is $1,132 a year (2026). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
Which federal electorate is Rum Jungle in?
Rum Jungle sits within the federal Division of Lingiari, currently held by Marion Scrymgour (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2026–27
- 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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