0870, NT

The area is noticeably younger than the national average, with 20.9% of people under 15 and only 9.1% aged 65 and over. While 19.2% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander—far above the national figure—this is well below the Northern Territory average.

People born overseas make up 27.4% of the community, a figure that has risen by 7.4 points since 2011. This is well above the Northern Territory average, though it sits about the same as the national figure.

Language diversity is high, with 24.6% of people using a language other than English at home, which is a little above the national average. This has risen by 8.6 points since 2011, though the number of people who speak little or no English remains low at 2.2%.

The community is increasingly secular, with 43.7% of people reporting no religion, which is well above both the state and national figures. This represents a rise of 18 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher—a figure that rose nearly 10 points since 2011. Most residents have completed Year 12, which is well above the Northern Territory average.

Typical weekly family income is $2,507, which is much higher than most similar areas and a little above the national figure. This wealth is reflected in the 28.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 21.8% reporting a long-term health condition. The number of people needing help with daily activities is also much lower than in most other areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the Territory at 17.8%, though this has fallen by 4.1 points since 2011. Around 27.8% of people provide unpaid care for children.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 17.4% of households.

Renting is very common at 43.4%, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $390, and a low 15.6% of homes are owned outright.

Most people drive to work, and only 3.1% work from home, which is far below the national average. However, 8.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure much higher than in most similar areas.

The population is highly mobile, with 49.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are among the highest at this level, at 25.5%.

The workforce is very active, with 71.2% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national average. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, or public administration and safety.

The area ranks highly for overall advantage, scoring a 7 out of 10. This is driven by strong education and job skills, which rank in the top 20% of similar areas.

The area is very safe, with only 5 recorded offences per 100,000 people. This is much lower than most areas, and all reported crimes were thefts.

The area is quite walkable, with 92.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents also live within 15 minutes of a park or a school.