Virginia

The community is older than most areas, with seniors making up 14.6% of the population. About 8.2% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure that rose 3.3 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 15.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.

English is the dominant language, with only 7.5% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below both the state and national figures, and very few residents speak little or no English.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 50.9%, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 19 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with 44.4% of residents completing Year 12. However, this has risen nearly 10 points since 2011, and the area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 30% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income is $2,623 weekly, which is a little above the national figure.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, at 23.8%. Similarly, only 3% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 16.1% of people participating. About 4.9% of the population have served in the Defence Force, which is a little above the national average.

First Nations residents in Virginia experience much higher typical incomes and lower unemployment rates, at 4.7%, compared to both the state and national figures.

Homes here are slightly larger than average, with 2.7 people per household. Families with children are common, making up 56.5% of households.

Detached houses are very common at 78.6%, though the proportion of homes owned outright fell 5.4 points since 2011. Mortgage payments are much higher than most areas, typically $2,383 per month.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 74.5% of workers driving to work and only 0.6% using public transport. Very few homes, just 1.9%, have no motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 35.6% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.6% of the community.

Employment rates are very strong, with 68.2% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is among the highest for similar areas, and many work in public administration and safety.

Virginia is generally more advantaged than most areas, ranking 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. The population is growing quickly, with an 11.8% increase since 2021.

The area experiences very high rainfall compared to the rest of the Northern Territory, averaging 1,775mm annually. Maximum temperatures are also among the highest for the region.

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.5. Very few residents can walk to a park, school, or grocery store within 15 minutes.