0820, NT

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 35. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is much higher than most Australian areas at 6%, it remains far below the Northern Territory average.

International ties are strong here, with 31.9% of people born overseas—a figure that has risen since 2011 and sits well above the national average. English and Australian ancestries are most common, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, with 25.6% of residents using a language other than English at home. This has risen by 9.3 percentage points since 2011, though very few people report speaking little or no English.

A significant shift toward secularism is evident, as the share of people with no religion rose 16 points since 2011 to reach 43.7%. This is well above both the state and national figures.

The population is far more qualified than the national average, with 36.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This academic achievement is reflected in the 67.9% of residents who completed Year 12, a figure far above the territory average.

Income levels are very high, with 20.8% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. The typical family earns $2,732 weekly, which is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions affecting only 18.9% of people—well below the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities are also among the lowest in the region.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the territory at 19%, and the area has a very high proportion of Defence Force veterans. Unpaid care and housework are less common than in most other areas.

Household sizes are typical for Australia, with 2.4 people per home. About 27.9% of residents live alone, while couples with children make up the largest family group at 53.9%.

Rental activity is very high, with 56.7% of households renting and a typical weekly rent of $400. Apartment living is common, as detached houses make up only 32.5% of homes, far below the national average.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 119 stops and a typical one-minute walk to the nearest one. Despite this, most people still commute by car, and very few work from home compared to the national average.

This is a highly transient community where 58.1% of people moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 25.1% of the population, a figure far above the national average.

Employment rates are among the highest in the region, with 73.8% of adults working or looking for work. Many are employed in public administration, health, and professional roles.

The area ranks very high for overall advantage and education skills, sitting in the top 10% of similar areas. However, it scores lower for general access to money and resources compared to some other high-advantage zones.

The area is very walkable, with 92.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While most residents are close to parks and groceries, fewer have a school within a 15-minute walk compared to the territory average.