East Arnhem

The population is far younger than the national average, with 24.3% of people under 15 and only 4.3% aged 65 and over. Total population has shrunk by 7.0% since 2011, now sitting at 6,983 people.

Almost everyone lives here was born in Australia, with only 1.8% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Language diversity is very high, as 90.7% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average of 22.3%, and 18.4% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 56.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 15.1% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 31.1% of residents completing Year 12. However, this has risen by 13 points since 2011, and the area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Typical weekly personal income is just $298, which is far below the national figure of $805. Most households earn under $3,000 a week, and those earning $2,000 or more weekly make up only 2.2% of the population.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 16.8% of people, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also well below the national figure at 2.5%.

Unpaid care is common, with 58.5% of people caring for children, far above the national figure of 26.3%. However, volunteering has fallen 11 points since 2011 to 6.1%.

First Nations people make up the bulk of the population, with 95.8% speaking a traditional language. The unemployment rate for First Nations people is very high at 32.1%, far above the national figure of 12.3%.

Homes are typically very large, with 5.1 people per home and 48.3% of households containing six or more people. One-parent families are also far more common here than elsewhere, making up 33.9% of families.

Rentals are the norm, with 77.1% of households renting and very few people owning their homes outright. Most people live in separate houses, but overcrowding is high with 1.8 people per bedroom.

Car dependence is high, though 52.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, far above the national average. Public transport is almost non-existent, with no registered routes or stops in the area.

The community is very stable, as only 13.7% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is a significant issue at 25.5%, far above the national figure of 5.1%. The most common industries for those working are education, health, and retail.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged in the country, scoring a 1 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources.

The region is very wet and warm, with average annual rainfall of 1,388mm, which is far above the Northern Territory average of 362mm.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.6. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services and schools, there is no access to public transport within a short walk.