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This is a young community where 22.4% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas, accounting for 20.1% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 15.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure. This proportion has risen by 4.5 percentage points since 2011.

About 18.6% of people use a language other than English at home, which is a rise of 7.3 percentage points since 2011. However, this is still well below the national average, and very few residents speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 42.5% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This has been a significant trend, with the number rising by 15 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 44.1% of residents completing Year 12. However, there are many schools for the number of children, and the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree has risen since 2011.

Typical incomes are higher than the national figure, with the usual household earning $2,111 a week. Both personal and family incomes have risen since 2011, and a quarter of households now earn $3,000 or more weekly.

The community is healthier than most, with a rate of long-term health conditions that is well below the national figure. Only 3.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is also lower than most areas.

Military service is a notable feature here, as 9.7% of people have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care for children and housework is less common than in most areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 35% speaking a First Nations language. While unemployment is a little above the national rate, the typical First Nations personal income is well above the Territory figure.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household, which is slightly higher than the national figure. One-parent families are more common here than in most other areas.

Rental properties are very common, with 52.9% of households renting, a figure far above the national average. Very few people own their homes outright, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure.

Car dependence is almost total, as there are no public transport routes or stops in the area. Only 0.5% of people commute using public transport, and 68.2% of workers drive to their jobs.

The population is quite mobile, with 45.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much higher proportion of the population than in most areas.

Employment rates are strong, with 74.4% of people working full-time, which is far above the national figure. Most residents work in public administration, safety, health, or education.

While job skills are around the national middle, overall access to money and resources is very low compared to other areas. The area's overall advantage score is below the national average.

The climate is hot and humid, with average maximum and minimum temperatures among the highest in the region. Annual rainfall is far above the Northern Territory average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Territory average. Many homes are far from groceries and health services, though three quarters are within a 15-minute walk of a park.