Litchfield

The typical resident is 39, which is older than the Northern Territory average. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is much higher than most areas at 12.4%, this is still far below the state figure. De facto relationships are common here, at 18.6%, which is well above the national average.

Most of the community was born in Australia, and only 13.1% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents. Only 6.1% use another language at home, which is far below both the state and national figures.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 47.7%, which is well above the national figure. This has seen a significant rise of 18 points since 2011.

The area has a lower proportion of residents with a university degree compared to the rest of the country, with 12.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose by 6.9 points since 2011 to 42.2%.

Litchfield is a high-earning area where the typical family income of $2,675 per week is well above the national figure. About 32.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen 16 points since 2011.

Residents generally report fewer health issues than other areas. The 20.8% of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national figure, and only 5.3% report a mental health condition.

The area has a high number of former Defence Force members, at 7.8%, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for its level, though volunteering has fallen slightly since 2011.

First Nations people in Litchfield are noticeably older and earn significantly more than those in other similar areas. The unemployment rate for this group is very low at 7.7%, which is far below the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home, and very few people live alone. Over 60% of families are couples with children, which helps explain why households are larger than the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 92.0% of all homes. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 17.8% of households renting.

Car ownership is very high, with only 1.8% of homes having no motor vehicle. While there are many public transport stops, very few people use them to commute, with only 0.9% doing so.

The community is relatively stable, as 30.4% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well below the national average at 6.6%.

Full-time employment is high at 68.9%, and the unemployment rate is very low at 3.5%. Many residents work in public administration and safety or construction.

Litchfield is ranked as highly advantaged, with an overall advantage score that is larger than about 82% of similar areas. The population is continuing to grow, with an 8.6% increase since 2021.

The area is very wet and warm, with an average annual rainfall of 1,517mm, which is far above the Northern Territory average. Maximum temperatures are also among the highest at this level.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. Only 3.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities, which is far below the state average.