Buffalo Creek

The population shrank by 100% between 2011 and 2021, losing about 3 people. The typical resident was 30, which is noticeably younger than the Northern Territory average and far younger than the national figure.

There are 23 schools within 3 km, a number that is larger than about 58% of similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, making it one of the smallest areas at this level.

The area is largely isolated, with a drive time to the city of 37 minutes. It has only one public transport stop, and the walk to that stop takes 48 minutes, which is among the highest for similar areas.

There are no businesses in the area, and the population estimate is zero, putting it among the smallest at this level.

Buffalo Creek is very wet and warm, with an average annual rainfall of 1,548mm, which is far above the Northern Territory average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.4, far below the Northern Territory figure. Access to health services, groceries, and food is very low, with only 7.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a health service.