0829, NT

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 48.0% of the population, a figure that rose 44 points since 2011 and is far above the national average. The area is very young, with children under 15 at only 2.6%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (87.7%), and the proportion of people born overseas is much lower than in most other areas at 7.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the primary language, and only 3.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the Northern Territory figure of 32.4%. Those who speak little or no English now make up 0.0% of the population.

People with no religion make up 22.6% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. This is a decline of 9.2 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 5.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 42.6% of residents reached Year 10 as their highest level of school.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,302, which is far above the national figure of $805. However, the typical household income of $1,412 is a little below the national figure of $1,746.

The community reports very low rates of long-term health issues, with only 5.7% having a condition, compared to 27.7% nationally. People needing help with daily activities are also well below the national average at 0.7%.

The area has a very high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 28.0%, far above the national figure of 2.8%. Conversely, unpaid care and volunteering are much lower than in most other areas.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 39.8% of people living alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.0 people, well below the national average of 2.5.

Most homes are not separate houses (only 28.7%), and 38.0% of households rent. While 39.8% of homes are owned outright, those who do have a mortgage pay a typical monthly payment of $1,213, which is well below the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 48.8% of people driving to work and 0.0% using public transport for commuting. While there are 8 public transport routes, the walk to the nearest stop can take up to 60 minutes.

The population is more stable than in other areas, with only 30.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than usual at 2.0%.

Employment is very strong, with 87.6% of people working full-time and a very low unemployment rate of 1.1%. A vast majority of the workforce (81.7%) is employed in public administration and safety.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, with a score of 858 compared to the national average of 1,000. It is ranked in the lowest 10% for access to money, resources, and job skills.

Walkability is very low, as only 0.2% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Residents are far less likely to live within walking distance of a school (0.0%) or health services (18.1%) compared to the rest of the territory.