Tennant Creek

NT 860 • Rest of NT

3,080
Population (2021)
$34,892
Median Income
42.06 km²
Area
357m
Elevation

About Tennant Creek

Tennant Creek is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Northern Territory, located within the Barkly (Regional Council) area. With a population of 3,080 and a median income of $34,892, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 42.06 km² at an elevation of 357m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NT.

Situated at an elevation of 357m, the suburb enjoys cooler temperatures and scenic views. The area features local parks, community facilities, and easy access to surrounding regions. Tennant Creek offers a balanced lifestyle with a mix of residential comfort and natural beauty.

Tennant Creek falls under postcode 860 and is governed by Barkly Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Barkly electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
860
Urban Area
Tennant Creek exc. Town Camps
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Darwin (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-19.66°, 134.19°
Statistical Area
Rest of NT
Area
42.06 km²
Elevation
357m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$180
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,114
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
33 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,991
Census 2021
3,080
3.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,800
Income 2021
$34,892
3.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,333
Born Overseas 461

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Philippines 64
  • 2. India 54
  • 3. England 47
  • 4. New Zealand 42
  • 5. Nepal 28
  • 6. Zimbabwe 24
  • 7. Fiji 20
  • 8. Bangladesh 13
  • 9. Thailand 12
  • 10. South Africa 10
  • 11. Indonesia 9
  • 12. China 7
  • 13. Germany 7
  • 14. Papua New Guinea 7
  • 15. Sri Lanka 7

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian Aboriginal 1,591
Australian 466
English 452
Irish 152
Scottish 131
Filipino 88
German 78
Indian 64
Chinese 39
Italian 26

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,055
Both parents born in Australia
523
Both parents born overseas
144
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
41.8%
No Religion
36.9%
Hinduism
1.7%
Buddhism
1.0%
Islam
0.8%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
271 (8.8%)
5-14 years
400 (13.0%)
15-19 years
167 (5.4%)
20-24 years
185 (6.0%)
25-34 years
571 (18.5%)
35-44 years
407 (13.2%)
45-54 years
416 (13.5%)
55-64 years
385 (12.5%)
65-74 years
204 (6.6%)
75-84 years
68 (2.2%)
85+ years
11 (0.4%)