0812, NT

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national average. Children under 15 make up 21.9% of the population, which is much higher than most areas, while 14.9% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Overseas birth is common here, with 27.9% of people born outside Australia, a figure that has risen since 2011. The most frequent ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish, with a notable Filipino community.

Language diversity is high, with 26.8% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the national average. English is the primary language for 64.5%, followed by Greek and Tagalog.

About 37.5% of people report no religion, a figure that has risen by 14 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 43.8%.

The area is well-qualified, with 21.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. More than half of residents (53.8%) finished Year 12, which is well above the Northern Territory average.

Earnings are strong here, with the typical family bringing in $2,299 a week, which is higher than both the state and national figures. Around 26% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a significant increase since 2011.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as those with long-term health conditions (22.7%) are well below the national average. Only 5.8% of people report a mental health condition.

Community involvement is high, with 16% of people volunteering and 4% having served in the Defence Force. About 28.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is a little above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 18.3% of households.

Most people live in separate houses (77.3%), and 33.8% of the community rents. While typical weekly rent is $360, those who own their homes outright make up 23.1% of the area.

The area is well-served by public transport with 118 stops, though only 2.2% of people use it to commute. Most residents rely on cars, and very few (3.3%) work from home compared to the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 36% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.9% of the population, which is about the same as the national average.

Job prospects are strong, with 65.1% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are public administration, health, and education.

The area ranks with an overall advantage score of 982, placing it above about 53% of other areas. It is particularly strong in education and job skills.

This is a very walkable area, with 98.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident (99.9%) lives within 15 minutes of a park.