Alligator

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 23.0% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The area is notably older than most, with the typical resident being 47, and the proportion of seniors has risen by 11 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people (14.3%) compared to both the territory and the nation. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 67.3% of people, and the share of those using another language at home rose 2.0 points since 2011 to 15.4%. This is still well below the Northern Territory figure.

The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 16 points since 2011 to 43.7%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 32.2% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and only 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the usual weekly household income being $1,279. Only 12.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 24.0% of people, which is well above the territory average but below the national figure. Mental health conditions are reported by 5.4% of residents.

About 13.6% of people volunteer, which is about the same as the national figure. The share of people caring for children unpaid is much lower than most areas and has fallen 3.6 points since 2011.

There are 974 First Nations people in the area, and 41.6% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. The First Nations unemployment rate is 17.4%, which is well above the national average.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home. There is a high proportion of people living alone (33.1%) and a higher rate of one-parent families compared to most areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (78.9%), and 33.5% of homes are owned outright. Weekly rent is very low at $100, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no public transport routes or stops available. About 47.4% of people commute by car, while 13.6% walk to work.

The community is relatively stable, with only 30.5% of people having moved in the last five years—a drop of 13 points since 2011. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.4% of the population.

Adults working or looking for work make up 48.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Full-time employment is high at 64.3%, and many people work in accommodation, food, or public administration.

Alligator is ranked as having low overall advantage, with a score of 913, which is lower than about 84% of similar areas. Access to money and resources is among the lowest in the region.

The area is very wet and warm, with an average annual rainfall of 1,340mm, which is far above the territory average. Maximum temperatures are among the highest at 35.2 degrees.

Walkability is very low, as only 19.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities. This is far below the territory average and reflects a high reliance on cars.