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Cobourg

NT 822 • Northern Territory

32
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
2052.19 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Cobourg

Cobourg is an extremely remote locality on the Cobourg Peninsula in the Northern Territory, situated approximately 200 kilometres north-east of Darwin. With a population of around 32 people, it is one of Australia's most sparsely populated and isolated localities, encompassing over 2,050 square kilometres of pristine wilderness. The peninsula is largely protected as the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park and is jointly managed with the Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land Trust, requiring a special permit to access.

The Cobourg Peninsula is renowned as one of Australia's premier wilderness destinations, offering world-class fishing, pristine beaches, and extraordinary wildlife including saltwater crocodiles, dugongs, and migratory seabirds. Port Essington, the site of a failed British colonial settlement in the 1830s, provides a fascinating piece of history accessible only by boat. The small resident community is primarily associated with park management and Aboriginal custodianship. Visitors require a permit issued by the Northern Land Council, and access is by a challenging dirt track from Darwin or by boat and light aircraft.

Cobourg falls under postcode 822 and is governed by the Tiwi Islands Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Solomon, while state elections fall under the Spillett electorate.

📍 Location

State
Northern Territory
Postcode
822
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Tiwi Islands
Federal Electorate
Solomon
State Electorate
Spillett
Type
Locality
Timezone
Darwin (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-11.76°, 130.63°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
2052.19 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 822

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 822, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$37,359
Median 2023–24
$44,593
▲ 19.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,186

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 822; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Darwin CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
No train service
By Car (Peak)
4-5 hours via dirt track (4WD required, dry season only)
By Car (Off-Peak)
4-5 hours

🛣️ Access requires a permit from the Northern Land Council; light aircraft and boat are alternatives

Walkability Car Dependent

Extremely remote; 4WD vehicle essential; no public transport of any kind

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
32
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get to Cobourg Peninsula? +

Access to the Cobourg Peninsula requires a permit from the Northern Land Council. Visitors can drive via a 4WD-only dirt track (dry season only), arrive by boat, or charter a light aircraft.

Is the Cobourg Peninsula open to the public? +

Yes, but access is restricted. You need a joint permit from Parks Australia and the Northern Land Council to visit Garig Gunak Barlu National Park on the Cobourg Peninsula.

What is Cobourg known for? +

The Cobourg Peninsula is famous for exceptional fishing (barramundi, Spanish mackerel, queenfish), untouched beaches, wildlife including dugongs and sea turtles, and the historic ruins of Victoria Settlement at Port Essington.

What is the population of Cobourg NT? +

Cobourg has a very small permanent population of around 32 residents, primarily consisting of park rangers and Aboriginal community members who are custodians of the land.

What is the population of Cobourg? +

Cobourg had a population of 32 at the 2021 Census.