Rivett

The population is a little older than the national figure, and children under 15 make up 20.8% of the community. Seniors are well represented, with those aged 65 and over rising to 19.3% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 20.8% of the population, which is well below the territory and national figures.

English is the main language for 81.7% of the community. Those using another language at home rose to 14.3% by 2021, though this remains well below the national average.

A large number of people report having no religion, accounting for 48.4% of the population. This figure is well above the national average and rose by 17 points since 2011.

The community is highly qualified, with 37.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and Year 12 completion has also risen to 71.4%.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical family earning $2,765 a week. Those earning $2,000 or more weekly rose to 21.7% since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.9% of people. Mental health conditions are reported by 10.6% of residents.

Unpaid care is very common, with 31.4% of people caring for children and 14.3% providing other types of unpaid care. Volunteering is also high at 18.7%.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.5% of the population. This group has a much lower unemployment rate than the national average, at 0.0%.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (58.2%), while 25.9% of people live alone. The typical household size is 2.5 people.

Separate houses are very common at 86.9%, and 87.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is notably lower than the territory average, at a typical $322 per week.

Most people drive to work, with 62.0% as the driver. While public transport use is low, the area is well-served with 21 stops, and 12.3% of people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with only 31.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the territory average.

Full-time employment is high at 62.0%, and many residents work in public administration and safety, which accounts for 28.4% of jobs.

The area is highly advantaged, scoring 8 out of 10 overall. It is particularly strong in education and job skills, which ranks higher than 90% of similar areas.

The local climate sees an average annual rainfall of 824mm. Average minimum temperatures are among the lowest for its level at 6.6 degrees.

Rivett is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and public transport. However, only 37.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.