Daly - Tiwi - West Arnhem

The area is much younger than most, with the typical resident aged 31 and children under 15 making up 22.3% of the population. This is a high-growth age group, though the proportion of seniors is well below the national figure at 8.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the region has one of the lowest proportions of overseas-born people at 5.8%, which is far below the national figure.

A huge 63.9% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the rest of the country. This diversity is linked to the strong First Nations population, and 9.5% of residents speak little or no English.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 27.1% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is much lower than the national figure, though it has risen by 13 points since 2011.

Education levels are among the lowest in the country, with only 29.3% of people completing Year 12 and just 6.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are many small schools in the area, averaging 92 students each.

Earnings are far below the national average, with the typical personal weekly income at just $295. Only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, and the typical family income of $772 is far below the Territory figure.

Reported long-term health conditions are well below the national figure at 18.7%. Similarly, only 3.1% of people have a mental health condition, which is much lower than most other areas.

A high 40% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is far above the national figure. However, general volunteering is low at 8.2%, well below the rest of the country.

The region has a massive First Nations population of 10,872 people, with 86.7% speaking a First Nations language. This group faces significant challenges, including a 32.9% unemployment rate, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.5 people per home and 21.2% of households containing six or more people. One-parent families are also common, making up 21.4% of all households.

Renters are very common at 57.4%, far above the national figure. While 81.5% of homes are separate houses, they are often crowded, with 1.4 people per bedroom and a typical weekly rent of only $80.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 38.4% of homes owning no vehicle and zero public transport stops. For many, the drive to the city is very long, taking an average of 263 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 19% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than elsewhere, at only 38.3%. The unemployment rate is very high at 17.9%, and many of the jobs are in education, public administration, and health.

The population grew by 4.0% since 2021, which is a little below the Northern Territory growth rate of 6.6%.

The region is exceptionally wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,183mm, far above the Territory average. It is also very hot, with average maximum temperatures among the highest at this level.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.9. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.