Darwin City

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 34 and very few children or seniors compared to the national average. People in de facto relationships are much more common here than in other areas, at 16.4%.

Birthplaces are highly varied, with 35.6% of residents born overseas, a figure that has risen 9.5 points since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Chinese.

Language diversity is strong, as 28.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Those who speak little or no English make up 2.2% of the population.

More people report having no religion (42.9%) than in the rest of the state or nation, and this figure has risen 15 points since 2011. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.9%.

This is a highly qualified community where 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state and national figures. Year 12 completion is also much higher than usual at 68.7%.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,260. About 30.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 17.9% reporting a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are among the lowest at 2.2%.

Volunteering is much higher than most areas at 17.8%, and there is a high rate of former Defence Force members at 8.0%. Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than the national average.

First Nations residents have a median personal income of $694, which is far above the state figure. About 21.9% speak a First Nations language, a rate well above the national average.

Single-person households are common at 30.9%, which is well above the national figure. Because of this and the young population, the typical home has only 2.3 people.

Renting is the norm here, with 61.9% of households renting, far above the national figure. Apartments are the most common home type at 59.7%, and the typical weekly rent is a high $420.

Walking to work is more common here (9.0%) than in most areas, and the typical drive time to the city is very short at 8 minutes. However, only 4.7% of people work from home.

The population is very mobile, with 61.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the highest at 28.3%.

Employment is strong, with 74.4% of adults working or looking for work and a low unemployment rate of 3.3%. Many residents work in public administration, safety, and health care.

The area has seen significant growth, with the population increasing by 8.8% since 2021, which is a little above the Northern Territory average.

The area is very rainy compared to the rest of the state, with average annual rainfall of 1,393mm. It is also very warm, with an average minimum temperature of 23.4 degrees.

This is a very walkable area with a score of 7.2. Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of parks (97.7%), public transport (96.3%), and groceries (84.0%).