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Anula
1 km²
Higher household incomes and a growing number of people with no religion mark the changes seen in Anula over the last decade. This small community is mostly made up of families, with a high proportion of children and a notable number of residents born overseas. It is a well-off area where most people live in large, detached houses and enjoy a very walkable neighbourhood. The typical resident is 37 years old, and the area has a stable population of around 2,400 people.
Families are well catered for: 25 schools serve Anula.
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Children under 15 make up 22.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While 13.1% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, this is far below the Northern Territory average.
About a quarter of the community was born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, both at 29.1%.
People using a language other than English at home rose to 21.5% in 2021. This is about the same as the national figure, though far lower than the Territory average.
The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 16 points since 2011, reaching 42.9%. This is well above both the state and national figures.
Year 12 completion rose by 7.4 points since 2011 to 55.9%, which is well above the Territory average. About 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
The area is much wealthier than most, with the typical family earning $2,492 a week. Households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 17 points since 2011 to 31.3%.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with only 22.8% having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much lower than typical.
Unpaid care is common here, as 14.4% of people provide unpaid care and 32.1% care for children. This is well above the national average.
First Nations residents in Anula have a typical personal income of $806, which is far above the Territory figure. The unemployment rate for this group is 10.7%.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.2% of households.
Separate houses are the norm for 97.9% of residents, and 96.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $400, which is a little above the national figure.
Most people drive to work, and only 1.3% use public transport. However, almost every home has a car, and very few are without a vehicle.
The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years fell to 30.7%. Recent overseas arrivals also fell by 8.1 points since 2011.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 66.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is a little below the national figure.
The area's overall advantage score is 995, placing it around the middle for all areas. There are 117 businesses operating in the community.
Anula is very wet and warm, with an average annual rainfall of 1,584mm, which is far above the Territory average.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and groceries.