Elsey
NT 852 • Northern Territory
About Elsey
Elsey is a small rural locality situated in central Australia, approximately 444 kilometres from Darwin CBD. The locality covers an area of 8,448 square kilometres and recorded a very small permanent population of just 12 residents in the 2021 Census. The surrounding landscape is typical of central Australia country, characterised by broad agricultural land and sparse settlement patterns common to this part of Northern Territory.
Elsey is a quiet, rural locality where residents generally rely on private vehicles for daily needs, with the nearest towns providing access to essential services including groceries, medical facilities, and schools. The community is small and tightly-knit, reflecting the self-sufficient nature of rural life in this part of Northern Territory. Outdoor activities such as farming, bushwalking, and exploring the natural landscapes of the region are part of everyday life for those who call Elsey home.
Elsey falls under postcode 852 and is governed by the Victoria Daly Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lingiari, while state elections fall under the Katherine electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 852
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 852, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 852; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Darwin CBD
🛣️ Elsey is a remote rural locality; private vehicle is the primary mode of transport
Elsey has no walkable amenities; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Buntine Highway