NT · Barkly Council
Ranken, 4825
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- Affordable
- Residential
- Amenities
- Open space
- Suburban
Suburb profile
Ranken is a residential smaller community in Barkly with a familiar suburban feel. Distance from the capital is part of the appeal, with wide open surrounds and a self-contained community rhythm. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with a strong working population.
There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
Population
- Population
- 51
- Median age
- 27
- Median household income / week
- $2,124
- Dwelling vacancy
- 19%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 4 of 21
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 67.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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