Millner

The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is much higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the Northern Territory average.

International diversity is a standout feature, as 38.0% of people were born overseas, a figure that has risen 10 points since 2011. Nepal, the Philippines, and India are among the most common birthplaces outside Australia.

Many residents use a language other than English at home, which rose 12 points since 2011 to reach 36.8%. This is far above the national figure, though those who speak little or no English are about the same as the rest of the country.

People with no religion make up 33.0% of the community, which is much lower than most similar areas. This figure has grown by 10 points since 2011, though Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 35.0%.

The area is well-qualified, with 32.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the Northern Territory average. Year 12 completion has also risen 12 points since 2011 to reach 61.0%.

Typical personal weekly income is $957, which is a little above the national figure. While typical family and household incomes are around the middle for similar areas, the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week rose 5.6 points since 2011.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most similar areas, with 20.3% of people affected—well below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also reported much less often than in most areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, with 17.0% of people pitching in, though this fell slightly since 2011. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for its level.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older than those in the rest of the territory, with a typical age of 30. While their median personal income is much lower than in most similar areas, the unemployment rate of 8.4% is far below the territory average.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 19.5% of households. About 27.5% of people live alone, which is higher than the national figure.

Renting is very common, with 47.1% of households renting—far above the national figure. The area has fewer large homes, as only 53.9% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national average.

Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, and 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Only 5.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little below the national figure.

The population is quite mobile, with 45.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure, and 24.2% are recent arrivals from overseas.

Adults are more likely to be working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The most common industries are health care, public administration, and education, and 24.2% of workers are professionals.

The area has a moderate overall advantage score of 983, which is slightly below the national average. While it ranks well for job skills, it has very few businesses compared to similar areas.

The climate is hot and wet, with an average maximum temperature of 33.2°C and annual rainfall of 1,393mm, which is far above the Northern 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, a school, and public transport, and 99.9% are near groceries.