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0837, NT

131 km²

A total lack of unemployment sets postcode 0837 apart as a small but stable community. The area has a shrinking population of 489 people and is noticeably older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 43. While it is far more likely to have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents than the rest of Australia, it remains a predominantly English-speaking area. This is a car-dependent community where most people live in separate houses and many work in construction or agriculture.

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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 19.2% since 2011, which is far above the Australian average, though still well below the Territory total.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state and nation. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English.

English is the primary language here, with only 5.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national and Territory figures, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Around 39.9% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average. This has risen by 16 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average, and there are no schools within 3km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,419, which is a little below the national figure. While 19.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, the typical personal income has only risen slightly to $736.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a long-term health condition affecting 22.3% of people. This is well below the national figure.

Unpaid care for children and general unpaid care are both well below national levels. However, the area has a much higher proportion of people who served in the Defence Force than most other areas.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. There is also a high number of people living alone, which has risen 12 points since 2011.

Most people live in separate houses, and 33.6% own their home outright, which is a little above the national figure. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,229, which is higher than in most areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. While there are a high number of public transport stops relative to the population, 8.3% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 22.9% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is very strong with a 0.0% unemployment rate. While full-time employment is higher than the national average, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas.

The area ranks very high for access to money and resources, placing it above 90% of similar areas. However, it ranks much lower for education and job skills.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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