# Wagaman

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Northern Territory › Greater Darwin › Darwin › 0810, NT

Area: 1 km²

More people have moved into Wagaman since 2011, adding to a community where 43.3% of residents were born overseas. This is a relatively young area with a typical resident aged 35 and a high number of children. The population is diverse, with significant Greek, Chinese, and Filipino heritage, and it is shaped by a high proportion of renters and large family households.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 35, making the area noticeably younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population, and the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has risen to 10.0% since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 2,023 | -4.1% since 2011 |
| Median age | 35 yrs | +6.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 10.0% | +39.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 11.6% | +47.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 20.4% | -12.2% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 9.8% | -3.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 30.5%, Older adults (45–64) 24.2%, Children (0–14) 20.4%, Youth (15–24) 12.8%, Seniors (65+) 11.6%

**Marital status** — Married 48.1%, Never married 36.9%, Divorced 7.2%, Widowed 4.5%, Separated 3.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Birthplaces are diverse, with 43.3% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries include Australian, English, Greek, Chinese, and Filipino.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 43.3% | +16.2% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 50.1%, Philippines 7.4%, Nepal 4.3%, India 4.2%, China 2.4%, England 1.5%, New Zealand 1.4%, Vietnam 1.4%

**Ancestry** — Australian 19.3%, English 18.1%, Greek 10.6%, Chinese 9.0%, Filipino 8.9%, Irish 4.5%, Scottish 4.5%, Indian 3.9%, German 2.7%, Vietnamese 1.7%, Italian 1.5%, Dutch 0.8%

## Language

Language diversity is very high, as 44.7% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure and has risen by 8.9 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 44.7% | +24.8% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 6.3% | -29.5% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 48.4%, Greek 9.8%, Tagalog 4.4%, Mandarin 3.6%, Vietnamese 1.3%, Cantonese 1.0%, Hindi 0.7%, Punjabi 0.6%, Italian 0.2%, Arabic 0.1%

## Religion

Christianity is the most common faith at 42.9%. Those reporting no religion make up 30.4% of the population, which is well below the national and territory figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 30.4% | +87.8% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 42.9%, No religion 30.4%, Not stated 8.7%, Hinduism 7.7%, Buddhism 4.8%, Islam 4.1%, Other religions 1.4%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels have risen, with 25.4% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is 57.4%, which is well above the territory average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 57.4% | +29.5% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 25.4% | +57.4% since 2011 |
| Schools | 1 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.43 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 22 | — |
| School enrolments | 213 | — |
| Average school size | 213 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 944 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 57.4%, Year 10 13.4%, Year 9 or below 11.9%, Year 11 8.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 25.8%, Certificate III / IV 25.2%, Postgraduate degree 12.2%, Advanced diploma / diploma 11.7%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.3%, Certificate I / II 2.2%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 19.3%, Engineering & related 14.7%, Health 11.8%, Society & culture 11.3%, Education 6.4%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.0%, Architecture & building 4.4%, Information technology 3.9%, Natural & physical sciences 2.7%, Agriculture & environment 2.0%, Creative arts 1.1%

## Income

Typical household weekly income is $2,083, slightly higher than the national figure. Weekly personal income is $864, which is also higher than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $864 | +16.3% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,083 | +23.5% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,115 | +19.8% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 9.9% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 23.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 32.6%, $650–$1,499 19.8%, $3,000–$3,999 12.5%, Under $650 12.0%, $4,000 or more 10.9%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 35.4%, $650–$1,499 33.4%, $1,500–$2,999 19.0%, $3,000 or more 2.3%

## Health & Disability

Health outcomes are strong, with 18.1% of people having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 4.6% of residents report a mental health condition.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 18.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 4.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.7% | +96.1% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 5.8%, Arthritis 4.9%, Diabetes 4.8%, Mental health 4.6%, Asthma 3.6%, Heart disease 2.4%, Cancer 2.4%, Lung condition 1.1%, Stroke 0.7%, Dementia 0.2%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 72.5%, One condition 13.0%, Two conditions 3.9%, Three or more 1.4%

## Community Participation

Unpaid care for children is common here, with 27.6% of people providing this support. However, the proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is much lower than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 13.5% | -0.6% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 10.3% | +35.1% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 27.6% | +0.3% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.5% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 16.9% | -6.2% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations residents are noticeably younger, with a typical age of 20. While First Nations household income is well above the national figure, the unemployment rate is much higher at 18.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 202 | — |
| First Nations median age | 20 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 33.3% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 18.3% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $568 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,916 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 15.8% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.0% of households.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.0 | -3.2% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 18.0% | +10.0% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 16.7% | +36.3% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 59.6%, Couples without children 20.7%, One-parent families 18.0%, Other families 1.3%

**Household size** — 2 people 28.2%, 3 people 23.1%, 4 people 17.3%, 1 person 16.7%, 5 people 9.8%, 6 or more 6.1%

## Housing & Dwellings

Rental properties are very common, with 40.2% of households renting, which is well above the national average. Separate houses make up 80.4% of the dwellings.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $340 | +6.3% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,820 | -11.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.00 | -16.7% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 40.2% | +13.9% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 21.7% | +1.7% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 80.4% | -1.4% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 76.8% | -4.2% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 40.2%, Owned with a mortgage 33.6%, Owned outright 21.7%, Not stated 2.0%, Other tenure 1.7%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 80.4%, Townhouse / semi-detached 17.3%, Flat or apartment 2.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 49.8%, 2 bedrooms 20.1%, 4 bedrooms 20.1%, 5 or more 6.9%, 1 bedroom 0.9%, Studio / none 0.6%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 38.8%, $200–$349 34.1%, Under $200 17.8%, $550–$749 7.0%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 33.3%, $1,000–$1,799 31.0%, $3,000 or more 15.7%, Under $1,000 14.8%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is highly accessible, with a short 14-minute drive to the city and a one-minute walk to the nearest transit stop. Most people use a car to get to work, though 3.7% use public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 8.6% | -18.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 3.3% | +106.7% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 3.7% | -43.8% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 3.95 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 791.4 | — |
| Public transport routes | 13 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 1 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 14 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 8,369 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 49,531 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 63 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 65.3%, Car (passenger) 8.2%, Walked 4.3%, Bus 3.7%, Worked at home 3.3%, Bicycle 1.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 39.2%, 1 vehicle 32.6%, 3 vehicles 14.2%, No vehicle 8.6%, 4 or more 5.9%

## Migration & Movement

The community is quite mobile, with 40.8% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 19.9% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 40.8% | +10.2% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 19.9% | -40.3% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Job activity is high, with 66.3% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is 64.3%, which is well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | +22.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 66.3% | +1.7% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 64.3% | -3.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 18.2%, Public administration & safety 12.6%, Accommodation & food 10.7%, Construction 9.7%, Retail trade 9.0%, Education & training 6.2%, Administrative & support 5.8%, Professional & technical 4.4%, Other services 3.7%, Transport & warehousing 3.4%, Arts & recreation 2.3%, Manufacturing 1.9%, Electricity, gas & water 1.7%, Mining 1.4%, Media & telecommunications 1.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.1%, Wholesale trade 1.0%, Finance & insurance 1.0%, Rental & real estate 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 16.9%, Community & personal service 15.9%, Technicians & trades 14.7%, Clerical & administrative 14.1%, Labourers 12.5%, Managers 10.9%, Sales workers 8.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.4%

## Economy & Advantage

The area has an overall advantage score of 4, which is lower than about 60% of similar areas. Population growth since 2021 has been very low at 0.4%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 4 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 3 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 3 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 5 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 968 | — |
| Population estimate | 2,118 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 0.4% | — |
| Businesses | 136 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The local climate is hot and humid, with an average maximum temperature of 33.3°C and annual rainfall of 1,584mm, which is far above the territory average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,584 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 33.3 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 23.3 | — |

## Walkability

Wagaman is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, health services, and public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 8.4 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.9 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 100.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 64.8 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 372 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.2% | — |

## Schools serving Wagaman

22 schools, 7,203 students, average ICSEA 992.

By sector: Government 17, Catholic 4, Independent 1

By type: Primary 15, Secondary 6, Combined 1

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wagaman Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.2 km | 213 |
| Casuarina Senior College | Government | Secondary | 0.7 km | 690 |
| Alawa Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.8 km | 259 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 0.8 km | 243 |
| Moil Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.9 km | 167 |
| Wanguri Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 327 |
| Nemarluk School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 170 |
| Wulagi Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 144 |
| Jingili Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.4 km | 235 |
| Nakara Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.5 km | 409 |

## Nearby areas

[Moil](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/701021024/moil) · [Wulagi](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/701021030/wulagi) · [Anula](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/701021011/anula) · [Wanguri](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/701021029/wanguri) · [Alawa](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/701021010/alawa) · [Jingili](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/701021018/jingili) · [Leanyer](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/701021020/leanyer) · [Brinkin - Nakara](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/701021013/brinkin-nakara)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/701021028/wagaman