Anindilyakwa

The population is much younger than the national average, with 22.9% of people under 15 and only 3% aged 65 or over. The community has shrunk slightly since 2011, now totalling 2,541 people.

Most residents were born in Australia (82.7%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (6.1%) than the national average of 27.7%.

Language diversity is very high, with 60.3% of people using another language at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. This includes a significant number of people who speak little or no English, which rose to 11% in 2021.

About 40% of residents report no religion, a figure that has risen 24 points since 2011. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.4%.

Educational attainment is far below national levels, with only 27% of people completing Year 12 and just 8.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Personal incomes are very low, with a typical weekly amount of $336, which is far below the national figure of $805. Over half of all people earn under $650 per week.

Residents report much lower rates of long-term health conditions (12.9%) and mental health conditions (2.2%) compared to the rest of Australia.

Unpaid care is common, with 47.4% of people caring for children and 14.5% providing other unpaid care, both figures well above the national average.

First Nations people make up a huge part of the community, with 95.5% speaking a First Nations language. However, they face significant challenges, including a 35.7% unemployment rate.

Homes are much larger than usual, with an average of 3.7 people per household. One-parent families are also more common here (18.2%) than across Australia.

Renting is the dominant tenure at 76.8%, far above the national rate of 30.6%. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is very low at $80.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 31.9% of homes owning no vehicle, far above the national figure of 7.4%. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While full-time employment is high (69.3%), only 42.1% of adults are working or looking for work. Mining is the largest industry, employing 23.9% of the workforce.

The area is ranked as having the lowest level of overall advantage, with only 31 businesses serving the population.

The environment is characterised by high rainfall (1,221mm), which is far above the Northern Territory average, and warm temperatures year-round.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or groceries, but the area is considered mostly car-dependent with no access to public transport.