East Arm

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While the population has grown by 163% since 2011, it remains very small and has no children under 15.

About 28.6% of people were born overseas, which is well above the Northern Territory average. Ancestry is mostly Australian and English, with a notable Irish presence at 14.3%.

English is the main language for 85.7% of residents. While 14.3% use another language at home, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 38.1%. Around 33.3% of people report having no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than usual, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 19% of people finished Year 12, far below both the state and national averages.

Personal incomes are high, with a typical weekly amount of $1,145 and 19% of people earning over $2,000 a week. However, typical household incomes are a little below the national figure.

Health challenges are common here, as 52.4% of people have a long-term health condition and 19% have a mental health condition, both of which are far above the national average.

Volunteering is very high at 28.6%, far above the national figure. Conversely, no one in the area provides unpaid care or does significant unpaid housework.

There are three First Nations people in the community. Their typical age of 42 is far older than the national figure, and their typical personal income is $450.

Homes are smaller than usual, with an average of 2.0 people per dwelling, well below the Northern Territory average of 2.8.

Rent is very expensive, with a typical weekly cost of $635, which is far above both the state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport routes or stops. It takes about 14 minutes to drive to the city.

The community is quite transient, with 66.7% of residents having moved house in the last five years, far above the national average.

Job activity is very high, with 90.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure.

The area is home to 104 businesses and is ranked as having very high education and job skills compared to similar areas.

The local climate is hot and wet, with an average annual rainfall of 1,530mm and a typical minimum temperature of 23.2°C, both far above the state average.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.