Jigalong

The community is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of 22 and 34% of residents being children under 15. De facto relationships are much more common here than across Australia, at 23.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state average.

Language diversity is very high, with 87.9% of people using another language at home, which is far above the national figure.

Religious affiliation is common, with 63.1% identifying as Christian and far fewer people reporting no religion compared to the state average.

Education levels are much lower than typical, with only 30% of residents completing Year 12. However, the area has a much higher number of schools per 1,000 children than most other areas.

Incomes are far below the state and national figures, with the typical personal weekly income being just $269. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far less common here than in the rest of the state, and the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than most areas.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life, with 58.7% of people caring for children and 56.2% doing significant housework, both far above national levels.

First Nations people make up the vast majority of the population, with 95.3% speaking a First Nations language. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 19.

Homes are much larger than usual, with an average of 4.3 people per household. One-parent families are also far more common here, making up 42.8% of households.

Almost all homes are rented (93.8%) and none are owned outright. While 83.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, they are often crowded, with 1.4 people per bedroom.

Car dependence is high, though 43.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is relatively stable, with a lower percentage of people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the state.

The unemployment rate is far above the national average at 40.2%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, though far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no groceries, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.