Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
East Point
2 km²
Daily life in East Point is very quiet and car-dependent, with a small population that has shrunk by about 40 people since 2011. The area is sparsely populated and lacks shops, schools, and public transport. It is an older community where the typical resident is 61, and there are no children under 15. Many residents are First Nations people and a high proportion speak a language other than English at home.
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The typical resident is 61, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While 65.9% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, there are no children under 15 or people aged 65 and over.
Educational qualifications are far below the national average, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 21.4% having completed Year 12.
The typical household income is $450 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also very low at $450, although this is $145 higher than in 2011.
There are no First Nations people recorded in the most recent count for this specific section.
The area is dominated by people living alone (58.6%), and most homes contain just one person, which is far below the national average of 2.5.
There are no separate houses here, and only 17.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is 20.7%, well above the Northern Territory average.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, and it takes about 11 minutes to walk to the nearest stop.
There are no businesses located in this area.
East Point is very wet, with annual rainfall of 1,393mm, far above the Northern Territory average of 362mm.
The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.