Palmerston - North

The community is notably young and family-heavy, with 24.1% of people under 15. While 10.3% of residents are First Nations—well above the national figure—this is far below the Northern Territory average. De facto relationships are also very common here, sitting well above the national trend.

About 21.3% of residents were born overseas, which is similar to the territory average but well below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 78.8% of the population. Those using another language at home make up 14.8% of the area, which is far below the Northern Territory figure.

Nearly half of the residents (47.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen by 17 points since 2011.

While 54.5% of residents completed Year 12, those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.5% of the population, which is well below the national average.

Incomes are very high here, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,445—well above the national figure. This is consistent with the fact that 32.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most other areas, affecting 22.5% of residents. About 5.4% of people require help with daily activities.

A high proportion of people (34.3%) provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. There is also a strong presence of Defence Force veterans, at 7.8%.

First Nations residents in this area are far more likely to be employed and earn more than those in the wider territory, with a typical personal income of $1,099. Unemployment among First Nations people is very low at 5.3%.

Homes here are larger than usual, typically holding 2.9 people. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 64.6%, while only 16.5% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses (86.5%), and nearly 90% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very common at 43.6%, and typical weekly rents of $460 are well above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, with 73.2% driving to work and only 1.8% of homes having no vehicle. Working from home is rare here, at just 3.1%.

The area is highly mobile, with 57.4% of residents having moved in the last five years—far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.3% of the population.

Job prospects are strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.8%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, which accounts for 19.7% of jobs.

The area is generally advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is reflected in the higher access to money and resources compared to most similar areas.

The local climate is hot and humid, with an average maximum temperature of 34.1°C and very high annual rainfall of 1,705mm.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 94.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Access to health services is also high, with 72.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk.