Nightcliff

The population is notably young, with a typical age of 34, which is much lower than most similar areas. While the First Nations population is far below the territory average at 4.8%, the community has grown by 6.3% since 2011.

Born overseas, 34.9% of residents come from other countries, a figure well above the national average. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, with English and Australian being the most common, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Indian roots.

About 30.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. This trend has risen by 7.7 points since 2011, though very few people report speaking little or no English.

A little more than 40% of residents claim no religion, a figure that has risen by 14 points since 2011. Other significant groups include Christians at 32.7% and Hindus at 8.7%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 45.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is consistent with a significant rise in Year 12 completion, which hit 71.3% in 2021.

Typical incomes are higher than most areas, with personal weekly earnings reaching $1,203. This wealth is evident in the 20% of people who earn $2,000 or more per week, which is well above the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 20% reporting a long-term health condition. Only 2.5% of the community needs help with daily activities, among the lowest rates for its level.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 23.2% of people volunteering, well above the national and territory figures. Around 26.7% of residents provide unpaid childcare.

First Nations residents in this area are typically older and earn much more than those in similar areas. With a median personal income of $972 and a Year 12 completion rate of 58.9%, these figures are far above the territory average.

The area has a high number of people living alone (30.7%) and a lower rate of one-parent families compared to most areas. About 56.1% of households consist of couples with children.

Renters make up 54.4% of the market, far above the national average, and flats or apartments are the most common home type at 55%. This explains why the area has far fewer three-bedroom homes than most other places.

The area is very close to the city, with a typical 12-minute drive. While 66.2% drive to work, the community has a higher rate of public transport use than most similar areas.

Nightcliff is a highly transient community, with 56.7% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 24.4% of the population, though this is down from 2011.

The workforce is very active, with 74.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national average. Unemployment is very low at 3.2%, and many residents work in health or public administration.

The area is rated as having high overall advantage, scoring 8 out of 10. This is driven by a very high score for education and job skills, which ranks in the top 10% of similar areas.

The climate is tropical and wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,393mm, far above the territory average. Temperatures remain warm, with typical minimums around 23.4 degrees.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and public transport. However, access to health services on foot is very low at 3.1%.