Jingili

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 22.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 36, the community has a high proportion of de facto couples at 14.6%.

About 24.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen by 4.8 points since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

Language diversity is increasing, with 20.1% of people using a language other than English at home, up 7.1 points since 2011. Despite this, very few residents speak little or no English.

A majority of the community has no religious affiliation, at 50.4%, which is far above both the state and national figures. This represents a significant rise of 17 points since 2011.

Jingili is highly qualified, with 29.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This academic trend is mirrored in school completion, as 63% of residents finished Year 12, far above the state average.

Household incomes are much higher than most areas, with 34% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly household income is $2,371, which is well above the national figure.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 21.2% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the Australian average. Similarly, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than most areas.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 21.9% of people volunteering, well above the national rate. Many residents are also active in the home, with 32.1% providing unpaid childcare.

The First Nations community in Jingili is notably young, with a typical age of just 19. While a higher proportion speak a First Nations language compared to the national average, Year 12 completion sits at 38.2%.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 3.0 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 21% of households.

The suburb is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 98.1% of dwellings being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 93.4% of houses have three or more bedrooms.

Most people rely on cars, with 67.7% driving to work, and 41.1% of homes having two vehicles. Very few people work from home compared to the rest of the country.

The population is relatively stable, as 35.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.7% of the community.

Employment is strong, with 67.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. Many residents work in public administration, health, and education.

The area is rated as having a high level of overall advantage, sitting above 70% of similar areas. This is supported by high rankings for education and access to resources.

The local climate is hot and humid, with an average minimum temperature of 23.4 degrees. Annual rainfall is also much higher than the Northern Territory average.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost every resident can reach groceries and schools on foot.