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Unincorporated NT
19,793 km²
A high proportion of people living alone and a young typical age of 35 define Unincorporated NT. This sparsely populated area is more diverse than most, with many overseas-born residents and a significant First Nations population. The community is generally well-off, with typical incomes well above the national figure and a workforce that is mostly employed full-time. While the population shrank by 16% since 2011, it remains a place of contrast, mixing high individual prosperity with a high number of renters.
Household incomes here are high, yet Unincorporated NT's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The area is notably young, with a typical resident aged 35 and 21.4% of the population being children under 15. De facto relationships are very common here, appearing in 20.5% of households, which is well above the national figure.
Overseas birth is more common here than in most similar areas, with 18.2% of people born abroad. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most frequent.
About 14% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 4.7 percentage points since 2011. However, this is still far below the Northern Territory average.
People with no religion make up 40.1% of the community, which is slightly above both the territory and national figures. This group has grown by 14 percentage points since 2011.
The area is better qualified than most similar places, with 18.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion rose 5.5 percentage points since 2011 to reach 46.3%.
Incomes are very high here; the typical weekly family income is $2,805, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. Around 17.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 15.8% having a long-term health condition. Just 2% of people need help with daily activities, which is among the lowest for its level.
Volunteer rates are lower than in most similar areas, and only 5.7% of people provide unpaid care. This is also well below the national figure of 11.9%.
First Nations people in this area are doing well compared to other regions, with a very low unemployment rate of 4.4%. They also have higher than average personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates.
Many people live alone here, accounting for 32.7% of homes, which is much higher than most areas. This helps explain why there are fewer one-parent families compared to the rest of the territory.
Renting is very common at 51.2%, far above the national figure. While most people live in separate houses, typical weekly rents are very low at $123.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with 10.9% of homes having no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas. Only 4.8% of the workforce works from home.
The population is quite mobile, with 49% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 18.6% of the community.
Full-time employment is very high at 72.9%, far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is among the lowest at this level at just 2.3%.
The area is ranked as very advantaged, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by high job skills and a population growth of 10.6% since 2021.
The climate is hot and wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,282mm, which is far above the territory average. Average maximum temperatures are among the highest at 35.2°C.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.2. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.