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Bakewell
1 km²
A high rate of employment defines Bakewell, where 75.8% of adults are working or looking for work. This is a young and growing community with a typical resident aged 32, making it noticeably younger than the Australian average. The area is distinct for its mix of young families and recent arrivals from overseas, with a population that has become increasingly diverse over the last decade. It is a highly walkable suburb where most homes are within a short stroll of schools and parks.
Bakewell has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 15 schools serve Bakewell.
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The community is notably young, with 23.7% of people under 15 and a typical age of 32. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 13.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure. Those aged 65 and over are among the lowest for this level at just 6.1%.
About 23.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen by 8.1 points since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian (33.6%) and English (30.3%), while the Philippines is the most frequent overseas birthplace at 5.7%.
Language diversity is increasing, with 18.4% of people using a language other than English at home, up 10 points since 2011. However, this is still far below the Northern Territory average of 32.4%.
The area has a high proportion of people with no religion at 46.5%, which is well above the national figure. This has seen a significant increase of 16 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with 16.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While 50.9% have completed Year 12, this is well below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,104, which is well above the national figure. Household incomes are also higher than usual, with a typical weekly household income of $1,955.
Residents are generally healthier than in most similar areas, with only 21.4% reporting a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also much lower than usual at 3.7%.
A high number of people provide unpaid childcare (33.9%), which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high proportion of children in the area. Additionally, 5.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
First Nations residents in Bakewell fare well, with a median personal income of $1,121 and an unemployment rate of 7.4%, both of which are far lower than the Northern Territory figures.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas at 20.9%. About 26.1% of people live alone, and the typical home contains 2.5 people.
Renters make up 45.6% of the market, far above the national average. Detached houses are less common here than elsewhere at 54.3%, with many residents living in flats or apartments.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 74.3% of people driving to work. Very few people work from home (3.0%), which is far below the national figure.
The population is quite mobile, with 45.2% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most similar areas.
Full-time employment is very high at 69.4%, far above the national figure. The most common industries for workers are public administration and safety, and health care and social assistance.
The suburb has a moderate level of overall advantage, ranking right in the middle of all areas. It is home to 153 businesses, which is among the smallest number for its level.
Bakewell is very hot and wet, with an average maximum temperature of 34.1°C and annual rainfall of 1,705mm, which is far above the Northern Territory average.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.6. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.