Ross

The typical resident is 42, making the area far older than the Northern Territory average. While 21.3% of people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander—far above the national figure—this proportion has fallen slightly since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 16.5% of the population. This is far below the national average, though the number of overseas-born residents has risen since 2011.

English is the main language for 66.9% of the community. Another 20.6% use a different language at home, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the Northern Territory average.

About 39.4% of people report no religion, a figure consistent with both the state and national averages. This represents a significant increase of 18 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 41.1% of people completing Year 12. However, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen by 6.2 percentage points since 2011.

Ross is a relatively wealthy area; the typical weekly family income of $2,401 is higher than both the state and national figures. The number of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen by 14 percentage points since 2011.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Conversely, the rate of mental health conditions is 5.2%, which is much lower than the national figure.

Volunteering is more common here than in the state or nation, with 17.6% of people pitching in. However, fewer residents provide unpaid care for children or do housework compared to most other areas.

First Nations residents are far older and more likely to speak a traditional language than those elsewhere. While their typical income is well below the national figure, the unemployment rate of 4.4% is far below the state average.

The area has a high number of people living alone, at 28.9%. Family sizes are typical for the country, with an average of 2.5 people per home.

Renting is more common here than nationally, with 36.3% of households renting. While typical weekly rents are well below the national figure, monthly mortgage payments are a little above the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.6% of people using public transport to commute. It is common for homes to have multiple vehicles, though 8.5% of households have none.

About 39.3% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.6% of the population.

Full-time employment is very high at 68.7%, and the unemployment rate of 1.1% is among the lowest for similar areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or public administration.

With 205 businesses, the area has a smaller commercial footprint than most similar places. It sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to other areas.

Ross is a hot, dry place with an average maximum temperature of 30.9 degrees. Its annual rainfall of 276mm is among the lowest at this level.

The area is very car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 1.7. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or a school.