NT · Central Desert Council
Tanami, 0872
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- Green suburb
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Tanami is a residential smaller community in Central Desert with a familiar suburban feel. Remote from the metro area in the best sense: quiet streets, big skies and a town that runs on its own timetable. The area suits established families and long-term locals.
Community life feels grounded and local, with residents who tend to know their neighbourhood well. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.
Population
- Population
- 144
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,250
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 4
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 50%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 8 / 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
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Northern Territory.