Petermann - Simpson

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up only 14.6% of the population. While the total population shrank by about 202 people since 2011, the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people rose to 49.2%.

Most of the population was born in Australia, and only 13.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Australian, English, Scottish and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high here, with 46.9% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. About 5.0% of residents speak little or no English.

Religion is less common here than in most areas, with 32.3% of people reporting no religion. However, this figure has risen by 12 points since 2011, and 39.5% of the population identify as Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 39.9% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.3%, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,248, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, among the lowest standing for similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 18.7% of people, which is well below the national figure. Similarly, only 5.2% of residents have a mental health condition.

Volunteering is low at 9.9%, falling by 5.5 points since 2011. Unpaid care is also uncommon, with only 10.4% of people providing unpaid care and 9.8% doing significant housework.

There are 965 First Nations people in the area, and 74.0% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. This group is relatively young, with a typical age of 26.

Living arrangements are unusual, as 49.8% of people live alone, far above the national figure. However, homes tend to be crowded, with 2.2 people per home.

Rental properties dominate the market at 78.5%, and only 5.1% of homes are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is very low at $123, and only 28.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Many homes lack a motor vehicle, with 39.2% having none, far above the national figure. Because there are no public transport stops or routes, 35.4% of people walk to work.

The population is quite mobile, as 45.4% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 39.1% of the community, which is among the highest at this level.

Employment is strong, with 76.3% of people working full-time, far above the national figure. Many people work in accommodation and food services, which accounts for 45.3% of jobs.

The area is among the most disadvantaged in the country, with an overall advantage score of 876. There are only 30 businesses operating in the region.

The climate is hot and dry, with an average maximum temperature of 31.1 degrees. Annual rainfall is only 187mm, which is far below the Northern Territory average.

While the area is mostly car-dependent, 90.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 91.2% are near a park. However, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.