Government budget and revenue in Northern Territory, Australia: official figures
The Northern Territory government raised $8,067 million in revenue and spent $8,992 million in 2024-25 (general government sector), a net operating balance of -$924 million.
How much does the Northern Territory government spend per person?
Spending by the Northern Territory government in 2024-25 came to $33,989 per resident (the highest of 8 states and territories).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow much tax does the Northern Territory government collect?
Taxation raised $826 million for the Northern Territory government in 2024-25, $3,122 per resident (the lowest of 8); grants from other governments (mostly the Commonwealth) were $5,637 million, 70% of revenue.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow much does the Northern Territory government spend on health?
Health took $2,420 million, 26.9% of Northern Territory government spending in 2024-25 (the lowest of 8 shares).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow much does the Northern Territory government spend on education?
Education took $1,195 million, 13.3% of Northern Territory government spending in 2024-25 (the lowest of 8 shares).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow much does the Northern Territory government spend on police and transport?
Public order and safety (police, courts, prisons and fire services) cost $1,248 million, transport $458 million and social protection $1,273 million in the Northern Territory government budget for 2024-25.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow much debt does the Northern Territory government have?
At 30 June 2025 the Northern Territory government had total liabilities of $17,889 million ($67,619 per resident) and net worth of $11,780 million; net financial worth was -$9,880 million.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow Northern Territory compares with other territories
State government spending per resident, 2024-25 ($) (2024-25)
Northern Territory ranks 1 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | State government spending per resident, 2024-25 ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Territory | $33,989 |
| 2 | Australian Capital Territory | $18,587 |
| 3 | Tasmania | $16,631 |
| 4 | Queensland | $16,089 |
| 5 | Western Australia | $15,247 |
| 6 | South Australia | $14,266 |
| 7 | Victoria | $13,996 |
Health share of state government spending, 2024-25 (2024-25)
Northern Territory ranks 8 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Health share of state government spending, 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | South Australia | 34.3% |
| 3 | Victoria | 31.9% |
| 4 | Queensland | 31.5% |
| 5 | Western Australia | 31.2% |
| 6 | Australian Capital Territory | 30.7% |
| 7 | New South Wales | 27.1% |
| 8 | Northern Territory | 26.9% |
Net operating balance as a share of revenue, 2024-25 (2024-25)
Northern Territory ranks 6 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Net operating balance as a share of revenue, 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | South Australia | 0.2% |
| 3 | New South Wales | 0.0% |
| 4 | Queensland | -5.8% |
| 5 | Victoria | -6.4% |
| 6 | Northern Territory | -11.5% |
| 7 | Tasmania | -13.7% |
| 8 | Australian Capital Territory | -18.5% |
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Sources
- Australian Bureau of Statistics: Government Finance Statistics, Australia, 2024-25: state general government operating statement, balance sheet and expenses by purpose, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 a22f46e52d4e…)
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