Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 06610
4,413 km²
SA1 06610 stands out for very low household incomes, with some of the cheapest rents in the country.
Beyond that, it has one of the smallest populations and fewer university graduates than most areas.
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SA1 06610 is home to 36 people — among the lowest in the country. 66.7% of SA1 06610's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the highest in the country (above both the Northern Territory average of 26.3% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 31%, ahead of Youth (15–24) (25%). Children under 15 make up 8.3% of SA1 06610's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the Northern Territory average of 21.0% and the national 18.2%).
11.1% of residents in SA1 06610 were born overseas — well below average (below both the Northern Territory average of 21.8% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 67%, ahead of England (0%).
63.9% of residents in SA1 06610 use a language other than English at home — among the highest in the country (above both the Northern Territory average of 32.4% and the national 22.3%). 13.9% of people in SA1 06610 speak English not well or not at all, among the highest in the country (above both the Northern Territory average of 3.9% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 22%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
25.0% of people in SA1 06610 report no religion — well below average (below both the Northern Territory average of 38.5% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 25%, ahead of Christianity (19%).
8.8% of adults in SA1 06610 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Northern Territory average of 21.5% and the national 26.3%). 20.6% of people in SA1 06610 finished Year 12, among the lowest in the country (below both the Northern Territory average of 49.8% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 9 or below at 38%, ahead of Year 12 (21%).
The median household income in SA1 06610 is $537 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Northern Territory average of $2,061 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 06610 is $449 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Northern Territory average of $936 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 175%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (0%). Families in SA1 06610 earn a median $725 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Northern Territory average of $2,213 and the national $2,120).
0.0% of residents in SA1 06610 live with a long-term health condition — among the lowest in the country (below both the Northern Territory average of 19.8% and the national 27.7%). 0.0% of people in SA1 06610 report a mental health condition, among the lowest in the country (below both the Northern Territory average of 5.1% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Other condition at 14%, ahead of Diabetes (8%). 0.0% of residents in SA1 06610 need help with daily activities, among the lowest in the country (below both the Northern Territory average of 3.6% and the national 5.8%).
38.2% of people in SA1 06610 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the Northern Territory average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 10.3% of people in SA1 06610 have served in the Defence Force, among the highest in the country (above both the Northern Territory average of 5.2% and the national 2.8%). 17.6% of people in SA1 06610 provide unpaid care to others, among the highest in the country (above both the Northern Territory average of 9.5% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 06610 average 2.2 people — well below average. The most common family composition is Couples with children at 71%, ahead of Couples without children (57%).
Renters in SA1 06610 pay a median $25 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Northern Territory average of $325 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 06610 average 1.20 people per bedroom, among the highest in the country (above both the Northern Territory average of 1.00 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 75%, ahead of Owned outright (0%).
The most common how people get to work is Walked at 80%, ahead of Car (driver) (0%).
41.2% of people in SA1 06610 changed address in the past five years — above average (below the Northern Territory average of 42.0% but above the national 40.7%).
Labour-force participation in SA1 06610 is 29.4% — among the lowest in the country (below both the Northern Territory average of 61.7% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Education & training at 80%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).