NT · Coomalie Council
Rum Jungle, 0822
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- National parks
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Rum Jungle is a welcoming smaller community in Coomalie , with a settled community character. Distance from the capital is part of the appeal, with wide open surrounds and a self-contained community rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience. Community life feels grounded and local, with residents who tend to know their neighbourhood well.
This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Population
- Population
- 88
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $624
- Dwelling vacancy
- 31.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 13 of 41
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,015
- Employment rate
- 36.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Rum Jungle Lake ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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
Recent changes
- Rum Jungle Lake Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
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