Tiwi Islands

The area is far younger than the national figure, with 22.8% of people under 15 and very few seniors. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the Territory or Australia.

The vast majority of residents were born in Australia, with only 2.3% born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

Language diversity is very high, as 82.2% of people use a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national figure of 22.3%.

The community is strongly religious, with 81.2% identifying as Christian. Only 10.1% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

School completion is much lower than the national figure, and only 5.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion rose 11 points since 2011.

Incomes are among the lowest in the country, with a typical weekly household income of $757, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 14.9% of people, which is well below the Northern Territory figure and far below the national average.

Many residents provide unpaid care for children, though volunteering and unpaid housework rates are among the lowest at this level.

First Nations people are the heart of the community, with 90.6% speaking a First Nations language, though unemployment is very high at 35.5%.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.4 people per home. Single-parent families are also far more common than in the rest of Australia.

Renters make up 81.1% of households, far above the national figure. The typical weekly rent is very low at $80, and very few people own their homes outright.

Public transport is non-existent here, and 63.1% of homes have no motor vehicle. Consequently, 55.6% of people walk to work.

The population is very stable, with only 13.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure.

Job opportunities are limited, with an unemployment rate of 26.9% and only 34.9% of adults working or looking for work.

The area faces significant challenges and is ranked among the most disadvantaged in the country for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The islands are hot and wet, with an average annual rainfall of 1,567mm, which is far above the Northern Territory average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with no public transport, although many residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services.