Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Rapid Creek
2 km²
Walking to a park, school or the shops is a daily reality for most people in Rapid Creek, where every home is within 15 minutes of a park and school. It is a highly educated and professional community with a typical resident aged 35. The area is distinctly international, with nearly a third of residents born overseas and a large number of people moving in recently. This blend of high-earning professionals and diverse cultural backgrounds creates a place that is both wealthy and welcoming.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The community is notably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 35. While the proportion of First Nations people is a little above the Australian average, it is far below the Northern Territory figure.
Overseas births are far more common here than in the rest of the territory, with 32.9% of residents born abroad. This figure has risen by 10 percentage points since 2011, with India being the most common birth country after Australia.
Language diversity has grown quickly, with the proportion of people using a language other than English at home rising 13 points since 2011 to 28.0%.
Nearly half of the population (48.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen by 19 points since 2011.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 49.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and helps explain the area's strong professional workforce.
Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas; the typical weekly household income is $2,208, which is well above the national figure.
Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 20.2% reporting a long-term health condition and just 3.0% needing help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common here, with 23.8% of people contributing their time, a figure well above the national average.
First Nations residents in Rapid Creek are noticeably older and earn more than those in the rest of the territory, with a typical personal income of $717.
Living arrangements vary, as 30.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. However, couples with children still make up the largest group at 56.5%.
Renters are very common, making up 55.3% of households, which is far above the national figure. Flats or apartments are the most popular home type, used by 57.0% of the community.
The area is well connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most people drive to work, but 5.3% use a bicycle.
The population is very mobile, with 57.0% of residents having moved in the last five years, far above the national figure.
Working or looking for work is much more common here than in the rest of the territory, with 75.7% of adults active in the labour market.
The area is ranked as having a high overall advantage, largely driven by its top-tier scores for education and job skills.
Rapid Creek is very wet compared to the rest of the territory, with an average annual rainfall of 1,393mm.
The suburb is very walkable, with 93.8% of homes having access to a 15-minute-city walkshed, though access to health services is lower than the territory average.