Darwin Waterfront Precinct

The population is primarily young adults, with 51.2% aged between 25 and 44. It is an area of adults and couples, as children under 15 make up only 7.8%, which is far below the national figure.

International roots are common here, with 37.9% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish, Irish, and Chinese.

About a quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common second language, spoken by 6.1% of the population.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 57.0%, which is far above both the Northern Territory and national figures.

This is a highly qualified community where 50.9% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%, with many residents working in management, commerce, or society and culture.

Earnings are very high here, with the typical weekly personal income of $1,741 far exceeding the national figure. Nearly 40% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average.

Residents are in good health, with 18.1% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

The area has a high number of former Defence Force members, at 17.5%, which is far above the national figure. Volunteering is also more common here than in the rest of the territory.

The First Nations population is small, but those living here earn far more than the typical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person in the territory, with a typical personal income of $1,708.

Living arrangements are small and solitary, with 50% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure, and the typical home holds only 1.6 people.

The precinct consists entirely of flats or apartments, and 76.6% of households are renting. Rents are high, with the typical weekly rent of $533 well above the national figure.

Most people drive to work, but the area is very well served by public transport stops. Very few people work from home, at 4.8%, which is far below the national figure.

The community is very mobile, with 76.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 29.7% of the population, far above the national figure.

Employment is strong, with 79.1% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed in public administration and safety, and 34.4% of the workforce are professionals.

The area is ranked as having the highest overall advantage in the region. It has seen strong growth, with the population increasing by 12.8% since 2021.

The area is very wet, with average annual rainfall far above the Northern Territory average. Temperatures remain high, with a typical minimum of 23.3 degrees.

This is a walker's paradise where 99.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks and public transport. Almost all residents can reach groceries and health services on foot within 15 minutes.