Umbakumba NT 0822
Umbakumba sits 951 km from Darwin CBD in Northern Territory, around 14 hours 55 minutes by car. Census data records 419 residents with a median age of 29 and a median household income of $22,672 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality fell 16.7% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $125 per week. Umbakumba is characterised by high coastal erosion risk. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
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The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 419. 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 Anindilyakwa area
Crime recorded across the whole area over the 12 months to Aug 2026, not in Umbakumba 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 | 221 | 74.2 |
| Assault | 77 | 25.9 |
| Domestic violence assault | 60 | 20.2 |
| Sexual offences | 3 | 1.0 |
| House burglary | 18 | 6.0 |
| Commercial burglary | 22 | 7.4 |
| Theft | 38 | 12.8 |
| Property damage | 49 | 16.5 |
| Robbery and extortion | 1 | 0.3 |
| Endangering people | 13 | 4.4 |
Rates use the Anindilyakwa area’s 2,977 residents. The latest month is preliminary and may be revised.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 908 m
- Rate
- -0.56 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -4.3 m
- Certainty
- good
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Schools
One school serve Umbakumba, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 49 students in one school (avg 49)
Combined
Walkability
Umbakumba 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 Umbakumba.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 36
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
Socio-economic profile
Umbakumba is home to 419 residents, and skews young, with a median age of 29 against the national 38. Median household income runs at $23,000 a year, with unemployment at 17.4%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
419
Median Age
29
Median Household Income
$22,672/yr
Census Median Rent
$125/wk
Census Median Mortgage
—
Avg Household Size
4.0
Median Personal Income
$6,916/yr
Unemployment Rate
17.4%
Unoccupied Dwellings
12.2%
Total Dwellings
98
Owner-Occupier Rate
—
Houses
72.4%
Rental Stress
28.7%
Mortgage Stress
—
Work From Home
0.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 91.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 4.8%
- Employment Rate
- 20.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 11.2%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $3,294 a year through East Arnhem based on 2026 figures.
Building Approvals: East Arnhem
In the year to May 2026, 13 new dwellings were approved across East Arnhem. That mix is 5 houses and 8 units. Approvals are down 100.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Setting
- Elevation
- 18 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 602 m
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.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 0.5 kmFossil Fuel Electricity GenerationTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5)
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.
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 Selena Uibo Labor
Next state election: 26 August 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Selena Uibo ALP | 64.3% |
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 Umbakumba?
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 419 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 Umbakumba
Is Umbakumba a safe place to live?
NT does not publish suburb-level crime statistics, so there is no crime figure for Umbakumba.
What is the population of Umbakumba?
Umbakumba, NT had a population of 419 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Umbakumba, NT?
The postcode for Umbakumba, NT is 0822.
How far is Umbakumba from Darwin?
Umbakumba is 951 km from Darwin CBD by road, about 895 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Umbakumba?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Umbakumba was $22,672 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 Umbakumba?
There are too few current rental listings in Umbakumba for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $125, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Umbakumba?
The median age of residents in Umbakumba was 29 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Umbakumba?
There is 1 school inside the Umbakumba boundary: 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Umbakumba walkable?
Umbakumba 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 Umbakumba?
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 Umbakumba belong to?
Umbakumba sits within the East Arnhem local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Umbakumba?
The average residential rates bill through East Arnhem is $3,294 a year (2026). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Umbakumba?
Across East Arnhem, 13 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to May 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 Umbakumba in?
Umbakumba 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 · May 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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