Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Driver
2 km²
Young families and a diverse mix of residents define Driver, where the typical resident is just 33 years old. This community is noticeably younger than the national average and has a high proportion of children under 15. Many residents were born overseas or have recently arrived from abroad, contributing to a multicultural feel. It is a place of high mobility and transient populations, with nearly half of the people having moved here in the last five years.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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The area is much younger than most, and with 22.7% of the population being children, it is well above the national figure. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 14.1% since 2011, this remains far below the Northern Territory average.
People born overseas make up 23.4% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, though there is a notable Filipino presence.
About 19.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. This diversity is reflected in the use of Tagalog, Mandarin, and Greek, though English remains the primary language for 71% of the population.
A large number of residents report having no religion, at 44.9%, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 15 points since 2011.
Educational attainment has improved, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising to 19.2% since 2011. However, Year 12 completion at 50.7% is well below the national average.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,011, which is well above the national figure. Household incomes have also risen, with 23.1% of homes now earning $3,000 or more per week.
Residents here have a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (22.0%) compared to the national average. Similarly, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most areas.
Caring for children is common here, with 29.4% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. The area also has a high proportion of former Defence Force members.
The First Nations community in Driver is younger than the national average, with a typical age of 23. Many residents speak a First Nations language, and Year 12 completion (37.3%) is far above the Northern Territory average.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much more common here (20.9%) than in most other areas.
Renting is very common, with 46.1% of households renting, far above the national average. Very few people own their homes outright, and the typical weekly rent is about $350.
Most people drive to work, and very few work from home. However, the area has a high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people compared to the rest of the territory.
The community is highly transient, with 44.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 20.7% of the population, though this is lower than in 2011.
More adults are working or looking for work (71.0%) than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is also far above the national average, with many people working in public administration, health, or construction.
The area is ranked as having low access to money and resources, and it is considered disadvantaged compared to 70% of other areas. There are 130 businesses operating in the community.
Driver experiences very high rainfall and high temperatures. The average maximum temperature is 34.0 degrees, and annual rainfall is far above the Northern Territory average.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Almost every home is also within 15 minutes of groceries and health services.