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Tiwi
3 km²
Almost every home in Tiwi is within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and parks. This small, stable community is notably older and more highly qualified than the Northern Territory average. A strong professional workforce and high levels of overseas birth create a diverse atmosphere, with many residents holding university degrees. The area is well-served by public transport and maintains a steady population of around 2,500 people.
Household incomes here are high, yet Tiwi's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The typical resident is 40, making the area noticeably older than the territory average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure.
About 30.7% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, with a notable number of residents born in India and the Philippines.
Language diversity is high, with 27.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the Australian figure, though it remains well below the Northern Territory average.
Christianity is the most common faith at 45%, while 35.6% of residents report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 14 points since 2011.
This is a highly educated community where 30.4% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above both the state and national figures, with many qualifications in health and management.
Typical weekly household incomes are $2,022, which is a little above the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 11 points since 2011.
People needing help with daily activities make up 9.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are also more common here than in the rest of the territory.
Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, with 16.2% of people participating. However, fewer people spend time on unpaid housework compared to the national average.
First Nations residents here are noticeably older than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 30. Year 12 completion for First Nations people is 37.7%, which is far above the territory average.
Homes tend to be slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling. There is a high proportion of one-parent families at 19.3%, which is well above the national figure.
Most homes are separate houses, and 78% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than the national average, with 35.3% of households paying weekly rent, typically around $375.
While most people drive to work, the area has a very high number of public transport stops compared to the rest of the territory. Very few people work from home, at just 4%.
Recent arrivals from overseas make up 18.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. However, this proportion has fallen by 11 points since 2011.
Full-time employment is high at 65.8%, well above the national average. The local workforce is concentrated in health care, public administration, and education.
The area's overall advantage score of 1,007 is slightly above the national average. While job skills are high, the total number of businesses is quite low compared to similar areas.
The area experiences very high annual rainfall of 1,548mm, which is far above the territory average. Temperatures are also high, with an average maximum of 33.3 degrees.
Tiwi is very walkable, with a score of 6.7. Almost every resident lives within a short walk of public transport, schools, and health services, far exceeding the state average.