Mount Johns

The typical resident is 35, which is much lower than most areas. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the national figure, it remains far below the Northern Territory average.

Born overseas, 39.8% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 11 points since 2011.

Language diversity is high, with 26.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This figure is well above the national average and rose nearly 10 points since 2011.

About 40.1% of the community reports no religion, which is a little above both the state and national figures. This represents a 16 point increase since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area; 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also well above the Australian average.

Weekly incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical personal income far above the national figure. Those earning $2,000 or more a week make up 20% of the population.

The community is in good health, with rates of long-term health conditions and people needing help with daily activities being among the lowest at this level.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, though the rate of people providing unpaid care is among the lowest at this level.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national average. Unemployment for this group is much lower than in most similar areas and far below the Northern Territory figure.

The area has a high proportion of people living alone, which is well above the national average. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Renting is very common, with 50.9% of households renting—far above the national average. Detached houses are much less common than usual, and the typical weekly rent is slightly above the national figure.

Most people drive to work, and working from home is among the lowest at this level. A high number of homes have no motor vehicle compared to most areas.

The population is very transient, with 60.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far above the national average.

Job prospects are strong, with the unemployment rate among the lowest at this level. A high proportion of residents work full-time, far exceeding the national average.

The area is overall quite advantaged, ranking in the top 20% for education and job skills. Population growth since 2021 has been much higher than in most areas.

The area is very dry, with annual rainfall among the lowest at this level. Average minimum temperatures are well below the Northern Territory figure.

The area is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, far fewer homes are within walking distance of groceries compared to the rest of the territory.