0845, NT

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 30.1% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The community is older than most, with 19.2% of residents aged 65 or over, a group that has grown since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.9% of the population. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 67.9% of the community. While the number of people using another language at home rose to 8.3% since 2011, this remains far below the national average.

People with no religion make up 41.2% of the community, a figure that rose 16 points since 2011. Christians represent 28% of the population.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with only 26.3% of residents completing Year 12. Only 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is a fall from 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $900, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities make up 6.8% of the population, which is higher than most areas. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national figure.

Volunteer rates are 14.3%, about the same as the national figure. Participation in unpaid childcare is much lower than most areas, at 18.1%.

The area has a high number of single-person households, with 46.2% of people living alone. One-parent families are also common, representing 35.6% of households.

Renting is very common here, with 49.7% of households renting. Typical weekly rent is $150, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. About 16.8% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.

About 31.5% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in 2021.

Working or looking for work is common for only 42.4% of adults, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 11.8%, well above the national average.

This area is among the most disadvantaged in the country, ranking in the lowest 10% for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and parks. Despite these amenities, the walkability score is low, meaning the area remains mostly car-dependent.