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Rum Jungle

NT 822 • Northern Territory

88
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
137.56 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoric
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About Rum Jungle

Rum Jungle is a small rural locality in the Northern Territory, situated approximately 80 kilometres south of Darwin near the town of Batchelor. With a population of around 88 residents, it occupies a vast 137 square kilometre area on the Finniss River floodplain within the tropical Top End. The locality is historically significant as the site of Australia's first uranium mine, which operated from the early 1950s until 1971 and made a major contribution to Australia's early atomic energy program.

Life in Rum Jungle today is quiet and rural, characterised by the expansive tropical savanna landscape that defines the Top End's dry season. The area is flanked by the Batchelor township, which provides residents with access to essential services, the Coomalie Cultural Centre, and Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education. Nearby Litchfield National Park, one of the Territory's most visited natural attractions, offers spectacular waterfalls and swimming holes within easy reach. The legacy of uranium mining has shaped the land significantly, with an extensive government-funded remediation program having worked to rehabilitate the site since the late 1980s.

Rum Jungle falls under postcode 822 and is governed by the Coomalie 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
Coomalie
Federal Electorate
Solomon
State Electorate
Spillett
Type
Locality
Timezone
Darwin (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-11.76°, 130.63°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
137.56 km²
Population Density
1 /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
80 km
By Train
No train service
By Car (Peak)
55-70 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50-60 min

🛣️ Car essential; accessed via the Stuart Highway and Batchelor Road

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality with no footpaths or public transport; a vehicle is required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
88
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Rum Jungle famous? +

Rum Jungle is famous as the site of Australia's first uranium mine, which operated from the early 1950s until 1971. The mine played a significant role in Australia's early atomic energy program and later required an extensive government remediation effort due to environmental contamination.

Where is Rum Jungle located? +

Rum Jungle is a locality in the Northern Territory, situated about 80 kilometres south of Darwin near the township of Batchelor on the Stuart Highway.

What is the population of Rum Jungle? +

Rum Jungle has a small population of approximately 88 residents according to the 2021 Census, spread across a large 137 square kilometre area.

Is Litchfield National Park near Rum Jungle? +

Yes, Litchfield National Park is located close to Rum Jungle and Batchelor, offering residents and visitors access to spectacular waterfalls, swimming holes, and bushwalking trails.