0828, NT

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 20.1% of people being children under 15. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is far above the Australian average at 18.7%, this figure has fallen 26 points since 2011.

A significant 31.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen 20 points since 2011. Filipino ancestry is particularly prominent, making up 13.4% of the community.

Language diversity is very high, with 37.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This reflects the high proportion of overseas births, and Tagalog is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religion is more common here than in most other areas; the proportion of people reporting no religion is 31.1%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

The community is well-qualified, with 22.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has also risen sharply since 2011 to reach 53.7%.

Household earnings are strong, with 28.3% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly personal incomes are $1,007, which is well above the national figure.

Residents enjoy good health, as the 15.5% of people with a long-term health condition is far below the national rate of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also among the lowest at this level.

Participation in unpaid care is lower than usual, though 24.0% of people care for children. There is a notably high proportion of former Defence Force members at 4.0%.

Families with children are the norm here, making up 64.6% of households. This helps explain why homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling.

Housing is expensive, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,600. While 74.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, ownership is low, as only 16.9% of homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, with 63% driving to work and only 0.9% using public transport. However, the area has a high number of public transport stops relative to the population.

The population is highly mobile, with 56.2% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have also increased to 15.4% since 2011.

Full-time employment is high at 67.1%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in public administration, safety, and health care.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas. This is supported by a workforce with strong job skills and high typical incomes.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (23.6%) or health services (17.2%).