Moulden

The community is young, with a typical resident aged 33 and children under 15 making up 25.5% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 24.1% of residents, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people (13.0%) compared to the rest of the territory and the nation.

English is the main language for 70.5% of the community. While 11.2% of people use another language at home—a trend that is rising—this is far below the national and territory figures.

The area has seen a sharp rise in secularism, with those reporting no religion increasing by 15 points since 2011 to reach 41.8%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 34.8% of residents completing Year 12 and 7.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household incomes are well below the territory average at $1,515 per week. However, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen by 9 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 24.1% of residents, which is well below the national figure. About 5.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 9.6%. Interestingly, the area has a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 4.5%.

First Nations residents are often younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 20. While unemployment is high at 15.5%, personal incomes are far above the territory average for First Nations people.

Large families are common, with 52% of homes consisting of couples with children. One-parent families are far more common here than across Australia, representing 30.3% of households.

Renting is very common at 44.4%, and the typical weekly rent of $295 is well below the national figure. Most homes are separate houses, with 74% having three or more bedrooms.

Most people drive to work, and 10.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport use is low, with only 1.7% of residents commuting by bus.

The community is relatively stable, as far fewer people moved into the area in the last five years (30.4%) compared to the rest of the territory.

A high number of residents work in public administration, safety, and construction. While full-time employment is high, the unemployment rate of 8.2% is above the national average.

Moulden is ranked among the most disadvantaged areas in the region across measures of income, education, and job skills.

The area is very hot and humid, with an average maximum temperature of 34 degrees and annual rainfall far above the territory average.

The area is somewhat walkable, with everyone living within 15 minutes of a park or school. However, no one lives within walking distance of health services.