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Wulagi
1 km²
High typical incomes and a strong employment rate define Wulagi, a well-off residential area in Darwin. The community is primarily made up of families with children, which is reflected in the high number of large, detached homes. It is a relatively young and professional place where a significant portion of the population works in public administration and health. While the population has shrunk slightly since 2011, the area remains a highly walkable and comfortable suburb.
Household incomes here are high, yet Wulagi's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
Wulagi has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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Wulagi is a young community with a typical resident aged 36, and children under 15 make up a significant 25.3% of the population. About 14.6% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure but well below the Northern Territory average.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 22.5% were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.
About 19.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is more common than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the Northern Territory average of 32.4%.
The community is split almost evenly between those who identify as Christian (41.6%) and those with no religion (39.6%). The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 14 points since 2011.
Around 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the rate of Year 12 completion has risen 12 points since 2011 to reach 54.6%.
This is a high-earning area where the typical household income is $2,331 a week, which is well above the national figure. Weekly personal incomes have also risen, with 17.4% of people earning $2,000 or more.
The community enjoys good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 19.1% of people, which is well below the national average. Only 5.2% of residents have a mental health condition.
Volunteer rates are higher than most areas at 16.7%, and 30.4% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure.
First Nations residents in Wulagi are far younger than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 18. They also see much higher household incomes than First Nations people in other similar areas.
Families are the norm here, with 60.3% of households consisting of couples with children. Consequently, homes are larger than usual, typically holding 2.9 people.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 96.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is less common here than in the rest of the territory, occurring in only 27.5% of homes.
Most residents rely on cars, and very few homes (2.4%) have no motor vehicle. Despite this, the area is well-serviced by public transport, with 15 bus stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.
The population is relatively stable, with 33.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below both state and national levels.
Job prospects are strong, with 66.9% of adults working or looking for work. Many of these residents are employed in public administration, safety, and healthcare.
Wulagi is moderately advantaged compared to other areas, with a general advantage score of 6 out of 10. There are 111 local businesses operating in the area.
The area experiences high humidity and rainfall, with an average annual rainfall of 1,584mm, far above the Northern Territory average.
Wulagi is very walkable, with a score of 7.2. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and public transport.