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Darwin City
3 km²
A staggering 70.4% of residents have moved here in the last five years, making Darwin City one of the most transient hubs in the region. This is a young, highly educated community where the typical resident is just 33 and over 40% hold a university degree. It is a dense urban center dominated by apartments and a diverse, international population, with nearly half of all residents born overseas. The area is defined by high incomes and a fast-paced, professional lifestyle.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The population is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children and seniors both making up a very small proportion of the community. About 51.8% are young adults aged 25 to 44, and the area has a high rate of de facto relationships at 17.7%.
International diversity is very high, as 45.8% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. While English and Australian ancestries are common, there are significant populations from Nepal, China, and India.
Reflecting its global character, 35.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the Australian figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
About 40.8% of people report no religion, a figure that has risen 15 points since 2011. Other significant groups include Christians (27.3%) and Hindus (10.0%).
This is a highly qualified community where 41.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding both the state and national figures. This academic achievement is consistent with the high proportion of professionals working in the area.
Typical incomes are well above the national figure, with 18.3% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. Weekly household income typically reaches $2,151, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
The community is in good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions occurring far less often than in the rest of Australia. Only 1.5% of people need help with daily activities.
A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force (8.7%), which is well above the national figure. Conversely, very few people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to other areas.
First Nations residents here are far older and earn much more than those in other areas. About 22.5% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national average.
Living arrangements are dominated by single people and couples without children, with 38.4% of residents living alone. Consequently, homes are small, typically housing only 2.0 people.
The area is almost entirely made up of flats and apartments, with 75.3% of households renting. Rent is much higher than usual, typically costing $450 a week.
Walking is a major way to get around, with 21.4% of people walking to work. While 11.4% of homes have no car, public transport use remains low at 3.2%.
Movement is constant here, with 70.4% of people arriving within the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 34.4% of the population, though this is lower than it was in 2011.
The workforce is very active, with 75.8% of adults working or looking for work. Most people are employed full-time, often in public administration, safety, or the hospitality sector.
The area is ranked as very advantaged overall, scoring 9 out of 10. This is driven by exceptional job skills and a high concentration of 1,450 businesses.
The climate is hot and humid, with average maximum temperatures around 33.4 degrees. Annual rainfall is far above the Northern Territory average, totaling 1,432mm.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.0, as almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks.