Darwin Suburbs

The area is much younger than most of Australia, with a typical resident aged 35 and a high proportion of children under 15. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the national figure at 10.5%, it is far below the territory average.

People born overseas make up 33.4% of the population, a figure that is far above the territory average and has risen since 2011. Australian, English, Irish, and Filipino ancestries are the most common.

Language diversity is high, with 31.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This reflects the high overseas birth rate, and the number of people speaking another language has risen nearly 10 percentage points since 2011.

Christianity is the most common religion at 40.1%, while 37.7% of residents report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen by 14 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community, with 30.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly since 2011 to reach 61.4%.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most Australian areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,148. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 12 percentage points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (20.8%) and mental health conditions (5.7%) compared to Australia.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 17.5% of people pitching in. There is also a notable presence of former Defence Force members, at 4.7%.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 17.1% speaking a First Nations language. This group has a typical personal income of $585, which is far above the territory average.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Over 60% of households consist of couples with children, and the proportion of people living alone is well below the national figure.

Renting is very common here, with 41.4% of households renting, which is far above the national average. While 70.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms, only 21% are owned outright.

Public transport is more accessible here than in most areas, with 307 stops and a short 3-minute walk to the nearest one. However, most people still rely on cars, and very few work from home compared to the rest of Australia.

The population is highly mobile, with 44.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a large portion of the community at 19.6%.

Employment is strong, with 67.9% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. The most common industries are health care, public administration, and education.

The area's population has continued to grow, increasing by 5.7% since 2021, which is about the same as the wider territory trend.

The climate is hot and humid, with an average maximum temperature of 33.3 degrees. Annual rainfall is very high at 1,548mm, far exceeding the territory average.

This is a very walkable area, with a score of 6.5. Over 80% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks, and 94.1% are close to public transport.