0835, NT

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both the Territory and Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.2% of the population, a figure that rose since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the national figure. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 87.4% of people, and those using another language at home are far fewer than in the rest of the Territory. Only 0.7% of residents speak little or no English.

About 48.6% of people report no religion, which is far above the Territory and national figures. This represents a significant increase of 21 points since 2011.

While 46.7% of residents finished Year 12, this is far below the national figure. Qualification levels are diverse, with 15.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, a number that has risen since 2011.

This is a high-earning community where typical weekly household income is $2,560, well above the national figure. Weekly personal income is also much higher than most areas, with 17.4% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than in other similar areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions than the national figure. Only 4.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteers are well above the national average at 17.9%, and the area has a high proportion of former Defence Force members. Unpaid care for children is about the same as the national figure.

Homes are larger than average, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 60.7% of households are couples with children, while people living alone are much less common than in other areas.

Detached houses are the norm here, making up 94.7% of all homes. Typical weekly rents are $400 and monthly mortgage payments are $2,388, both of which are much higher than most areas.

Car use is essential, as 68.4% of people drive to work and only 1.0% of homes have no vehicle. While public transport stops are more numerous than in other areas, only 0.9% of people use these services to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the Territory or Australia. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.7% of the community.

Employment is strong, with a much higher proportion of adults working or looking for work than the national average. The most common industries are construction and public administration and safety.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking as a 10 for access to money and resources. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 80% of similar areas.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Territory average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or health services.