0810, NT

The community is quite young, with 20.3% of people under 15 and a typical age of 34, which is well below the national figure of 38. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is much higher than most Australian areas at 7.6%, it remains far below the Northern Territory average.

A large proportion of residents were born overseas, accounting for 36.6% of the population—a figure that rose 7.3 points since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, with 34.5% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. This has risen by 10 points since 2011, though those who speak little or no English make up only 3.5% of the population.

About 38.1% of residents report no religion, a figure that has risen 14 points since 2011 and is about the same as the national average. Christianity is also prominent at 37.8%, followed by Hinduism at 6.3%.

The area is highly qualified, with 35.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the Northern Territory average. This trend is reflected in school completion, as 65.7% of residents finished Year 12, up 14 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household incomes are much higher than in most areas, reaching $2,199. The number of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen 12 points since 2011 to reach 28.7%.

Residents generally report good health, with only 20% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also much lower than most areas at 5.8%.

Volunteer rates are high at 18.5%, well above the national figure. About 28.3% of people provide unpaid childcare, while 5.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

Families with children are common, making up 61.4% of households. This is consistent with the high number of people per home, which is 2.7 and remains higher than most Australian areas.

Renting is very common here, with 45.6% of households renting, far above the national average. While 63.7% live in separate houses, the area has a high proportion of flats and apartments compared to other regions.

The area is well-served by public transport, with 164 stops and a very short 4-minute walk to the nearest one. Most people still drive to work, but 3.3% use public transport, which is higher than most areas.

The population is highly mobile, with 48.9% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.7% of the community, though this is 11 points lower than it was in 2011.

The workforce is active, with 69.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or public administration.

The area is among the most advantaged in the region, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage. This is driven by high levels of education and job skills, which are higher than in 80% of similar areas.

Daily life is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost 89% of residents can reach groceries and 92% can reach a school on foot within 15 minutes.