Weddell

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the national figure. It has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships (21.1%) and a significant number of children, though the percentage of those under 15 has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language here, with only 6.2% of people using another language at home, a figure far below both the territory and national averages. Those who speak little or no English make up 1.7% of the community.

A large number of residents report having no religion (47.5%), which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 18 points since 2011.

Qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree. However, Year 12 completion has risen 8.2 points since 2011 to reach 34.9%.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,378, which is a little above the national figure. This reflects a general trend of rising wealth, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week increasing by 14 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 22.4%, which is well below the national average. Similarly, mental health conditions are reported at a much lower rate than in most areas.

The area has a high number of former Defence Force members (5.0%) compared to most similar places. About 13.8% of the population volunteer, which is about the same as the national figure.

First Nations people make up 9.7% of the population, with a typical personal income of $505. Unemployment among First Nations residents is 8.9%, which is well below the territory and national rates.

Families here are slightly larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 58.7% of households.

The area is dominated by detached houses, which make up 95.1% of homes. While 16.2% of households rent, typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, a little above the national figure.

Car travel is essential here, as 63.6% of people drive to work and only 1.2% use public transport. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and the drive time to the city is a high 54 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with only 28.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also few, making up 7.7% of residents.

Full-time employment is very high at 68.5%, well above the national average. Many residents work in construction, public administration, and agriculture.

The area ranks reasonably well for access to money and resources, though it scores lower for education and job skills compared to similar areas.

Weddell is very wet and warm, with an average annual rainfall of 1,571mm, far above the territory average. Both minimum and maximum temperatures are among the highest for its level.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.