0822, NT

This is a young area where the typical resident is just 30, and children under 15 make up 22.6% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 70.0% of the community, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 5.3% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

Language diversity is very high, with 67.6% of people using another language at home. This is far above the national figure of 22.3%, and 12.1% of people speak little or no English.

Over half the community identifies as Christian, while 26.0% of people report no religion, which is much lower than the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is low, with only 6.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 29.7% finishing Year 12, both far below the national average.

The typical weekly family income is just $833, which is far below the national figure of $2,120. Only 4.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than elsewhere, with 17.6% of people reporting one, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 45.4% of people providing this support, far above the national figure of 26.3%.

Homes are large, with 3.8 people per household on average, and one-parent families make up 23.5% of the community.

Renting is common, with 55.5% of households renting, though typical weekly rents are very low at $80. Crowding is high, with 1.4 people per bedroom.

Many homes lack a vehicle, with 38.1% having none, far above the national figure of 7.4%. Public transport is rare, and 28.4% of workers walk to their jobs.

The population is very stable, with only 17.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job opportunities are limited; only 38.7% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is very high at 18.0%.

The area is among the most disadvantaged in the country, ranking at the lowest possible level for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The region is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.