Wagait

The typical resident is 52, which is far older than the Northern Territory average of 33. People aged 65 and over make up 26.2% of the population, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (71.6%), though 17.7% were born overseas. Those with European roots are common, with English and Australian ancestries being the most frequent.

English is the main language for 83.7% of the community. While 7.6% of people use another language at home, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (48.9%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 18 points since 2011.

Wagait is very well qualified, with 22.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a little above the Northern Territory average, and degrees in engineering and management are most common.

Typical personal weekly income is $826, which is about the same as the national figure. While typical household income is well below the national average, 15.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.6% of residents, which is well above the Northern Territory average. Arthritis and mental health are among the most common conditions.

Volunteering is very common here, with 23.8% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 4.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents in Wagait are far older than those in the rest of the country, with a typical age of 49. They also have a very high rate of Year 12 completion at 47.8%.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. Nearly half of all households are couples without children, and 29.7% of people live alone.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (97.7%). Home ownership is high, with 40% of homes owned outright and only 13.1% of the market being rented.

The community is car-dependent, and almost everyone has a vehicle. However, 4.8% of people use public transport for commuting, which is higher than most other areas in the Territory.

The population is relatively settled, as only 27.7% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 54.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than the national average. Many residents work in public administration and safety.

The area is ranked as having very high education and job skills. While overall advantage is higher than 70% of other areas, there are very few businesses in the community.

Wagait experiences very high rainfall, averaging 1,564mm annually, which is far above the Northern Territory average. Temperatures remain high, with an average maximum of 32.9 degrees.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from schools, health services, and public transport.