0880, NT

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 35.0% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The area is very young, with a typical resident aged 32 and a high proportion of children under 15, while only 4.3% are seniors.

Most residents were born in Australia (73.6%), and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents compared to the rest of the territory and the nation.

Language diversity is high, with 36.5% of people using another language at home, which is far above the national figure. However, those who speak little or no English make up only 2.6% of the population.

Christianity is the most common faith at 37.1%, while 35.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 11 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with 44.9% of people completing Year 12. The area is well-served by schools, with seven located within 3km, though school advantage scores are among the lowest for similar areas.

Household incomes are high, with 33.0% earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical family earns $2,425 weekly, which is a little above the national amount.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 15.1% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 2.6% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 38.3% of people caring for children, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Volunteering has fallen significantly, dropping 11 points since 2011.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household, which helps explain why 65.4% of families are couples with children.

Rental properties dominate the market at 67.2%, far above the national average. While most homes are separate houses, very few are owned outright (3.9%), and typical weekly rents are very low at $95.

Car dependence is high, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. About 14.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The community is relatively mobile, with 38.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.5% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.

Full-time employment is high at 71.8%, far above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or mining.

Despite high incomes, the area ranks very low for overall access to money and resources, scoring 1 out of 10 compared to similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.0. While most homes are near a park or health service, very few are within walking distance of public transport, groceries, or schools.