0847, NT

The population is far more diverse than the national average, with 44.7% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. While the typical resident is 36, there is a notable amount of one-parent families, making up 20.8% of households.

Most residents were born in Australia (73.3%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

A third of the community (33.6%) uses a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly since 2011, though the number of people speaking little or no English has fallen.

Over half of residents (50.6%) report no religion, a figure far above both the Territory and national averages. This reflects a trend toward non-religious identity that has risen 17 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 3.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 26.4% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are very low; the typical household earns $1,125 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal weekly income has also fallen by $215 since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the Territory, affecting 24.5% of people. However, the number of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most areas.

Participation in unpaid work has dropped, with a far lower percentage of people caring for children or providing unpaid care compared to the national average. A small number of residents have served in the Defence Force.

Homes are typically larger than average with 2.5 people per dwelling. There is a high proportion of people living alone (38.5%) and a high rate of one-parent families.

Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $120, far below the national figure. While 48.4% of homes are rented, about 30.8% are owned outright, which is far above the Territory average.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and there are no public transport stops. About 18.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years than the national average. However, recent arrivals from overseas make up a very high 40% of the population.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is very low at 37.7%. Many of those employed work in accommodation and food or public administration, and full-time employment has fallen since 2011.

This area is among the most disadvantaged in the country, ranking at the lowest level for access to money, resources, and job skills.

Residents have great walking access to health services, parks, and schools, but no one can reach groceries within a 15-minute walk. This makes the area mostly car-dependent despite having many walkable amenities.