Durack - Marlow Lagoon

The community is notably young, with the typical resident aged 32 and children under 15 making up 24.9% of the people. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is much higher than most similar areas at 6.4%, it remains far below the Northern Territory figure.

About 23.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen by 8.4 points since 2011. While Australian and English are the most common ancestries, there is a visible Filipino presence, with 3.4% of people born in the Philippines.

English is the main language for 77.9% of the community, though the number of people using another language at home rose to 16.6% since 2011. This is still well below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 44.8%, which is well above both the state and national figures. This figure has seen a significant increase of 16 points since 2011.

Education levels have risen, with 22.9% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also high at 59.8%, which is well above the Northern Territory average.

This is a high-earning area where the typical family income of $2,814 per week is well above the national figure. A striking 34.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a trend that has risen by 15 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 20.5% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, and 8.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare, at 35.7%.

First Nations residents in this area are far better off than the state average, with a typical personal income of $1,050 and a very low unemployment rate of 5.1%.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and 65.1% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the country.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 95.5% being separate houses and 93.3% having three or more bedrooms. Rent is notably high, with a typical weekly cost of $500.

Car dependence is very high, as 73.3% of people drive to work and only 2% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport use is low, with just 1.4% of commuters using it.

The population is highly mobile, with 56.3% of residents moving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure, though the rate of new overseas arrivals has fallen since 2011.

Jobs are plentiful and stable, with 79% of adults working or looking for work and a very low unemployment rate of 2.5%. Many residents work in public administration, safety, and construction.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. It is seen as an overall advantaged community, with an advantage score of 1,070.

The local climate is hot and wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,655mm, which is far above the Northern Territory average.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or a bus stop, the area is less walkable for daily needs. Only 47.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.