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Rosebery - Bellamack
3 km²
Weekly incomes are notably higher in Rosebery - Bellamack, where the typical household earns $2,376. This is a young, growing community with a typical resident aged just 29 and a population that grew by 75% since 2011. Many families live here, and the area is marked by high employment rates and a large number of children. It is a very walkable suburb where almost every home is within a short stroll of parks and schools.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is far younger than the national figure, with 26.8% of people under 15. While 10.6% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, this is well above the Australian average but far below the Northern Territory figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 20.5% were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, Irish and Filipino.
English is the main language for 73.6% of the community. About 16.6% of people use another language at home, which is well below the national and territory figures.
A large number of residents report no religion (46.2%), a figure that is well above the national average and has risen significantly since 2011.
The workforce is relatively well qualified, with 56.6% of adults completing Year 12. Around 18.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is slightly lower than the territory average.
Household wealth is high here, with 29.8% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. This is much higher than most similar areas and well above the national figure.
Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting only 19.1% of people, which is well below the national average.
Service in the Defence Force is very common, with 11% of residents having served. Many people also provide unpaid childcare, at a rate much higher than most other areas.
First Nations residents here have a much higher typical personal income ($1,019) and a much lower unemployment rate (5.6%) compared to the rest of the territory.
Families with children are common, making up 66.9% of households. Because of this, homes tend to be larger, with a typical 2.9 people per home.
Rental demand is high, with 54.2% of homes rented, far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 80.1% having three or more bedrooms.
Car use is dominant for commuting, and 44.9% of homes have two vehicles. Very few people work from home (3.2%), which is far below the national average.
The community is highly mobile, with 57.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national and territory figures.
Jobs are plentiful, with a 3.2% unemployment rate and 74% of adults working or looking for work, which is among the highest for its level.
The area is relatively advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage, which is higher than about 70% of similar areas.
The local climate is hot and wet, with an average maximum temperature of 34.1C and annual rainfall far above the territory average.
This is a very walkable area where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school and public transport.
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