0852, NT

The area is far younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 24.7% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are rare here, accounting for only 6.1%, which is far below the Australian average of 17.2%.

People born overseas make up only 4.6% of the population, a figure far below both the Northern Territory and the national average. Most residents were born in Australia, with 83.5% of the community being Australian-born.

Language diversity is very high, with 62.9% of people using another language at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. However, the number of people who speak little or no English fell slightly to 6.4% since 2016.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 50.8% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 28.0%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 23.2% of residents completing Year 12. A bachelor degree or higher is held by just 5.9% of adults, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the country, with a typical weekly family income of $756. The typical personal weekly income is $314, which is far below the national figure of $805.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than elsewhere, with 18.5% of people reporting one, well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 2.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Childcare is a major part of community life, with 44.5% of people providing unpaid care for children, far above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is very low at 6.9%, well below the national average.

Households are typically large, with an average of 4.0 people per home. One-parent families are also very common at 24.4%, which is far above the national average of 14.1%.

Rental properties are dominant, with 60.6% of households renting, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is very low at $80, and overcrowding is common with an average of 1.6 people per bedroom.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 35.0% of homes having no motor vehicle, far above the national average. There are no public transport stops or routes available in the area.

While only 24.2% of people moved in the last five years—much lower than most areas—there has been a notable rise in recent arrivals from overseas, now at 35.8%.

Unemployment is high at 15.3%, far above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 27.1% of jobs.

This area is among the most disadvantaged in the country, scoring a 1 out of 10 for overall advantage, education, and access to resources.

Walkability is very low with a score of 1.4, meaning the area is car-dependent. Only 6.1% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, far below the Northern Territory average of 61.8%.