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Darwin Airport
14 km²
A massive 95% population drop since 2011 has left Darwin Airport as a sparsely populated area of just 23 people. It is now a non-residential zone with no children or seniors, consisting mostly of adults aged 25 to 64. The community is highly international, with nearly 70% of residents born overseas. This shift toward a small, mobile, and working-age population has created a unique environment where most residents live alone in low-cost rentals.
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The population is exclusively adults, with no children under 15 or seniors over 65. The typical resident is 35, making the area noticeably younger than the national figure. There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here.
International ties are very strong, with 69.6% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. India is the most common birthplace at 21.7%, and Indian and English are the most frequent ancestries.
Language diversity has risen sharply since 2011, with 34.8% of people now using a language other than English at home. Hindi is the most common non-English language, although no one in the area speaks little or no English.
Religious affiliation is low, with only 13.0% of people identifying with a religion, including Christianity. This is far below the national figure where nearly 39% of people have no religion.
Education levels have risen since 2011, with 47.8% of residents completing Year 12. However, the 13.0% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,166, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, typical family and household incomes are far below the state and national averages, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.
The population is very healthy, with no one reporting a long-term health condition, mental health condition, or a need for help with daily activities.
There is no unpaid care or community work happening here, with 0.0% of people volunteering or caring for children.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Public transport infrastructure is high for the population size, with a huge number of departures per 1,000 people. However, no one currently uses public transport or works from home.
The area is highly transient, as 60.9% of people moved here in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is high at 71.4%, and there is no unemployment. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most other areas.
The area is primarily commercial or industrial, containing 14 businesses and a very small estimated population of 20 people.
The climate is hot and wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,584mm, which is far above the Northern Territory average.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, as most homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools. While 90.9% of homes are near a park, few are within a 15-minute walk of other essential amenities.
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