Acacia Hills

The typical resident is 40, making the area noticeably older than the Northern Territory average. Families are common here, with children under 15 making up 20% of the population and a high proportion of people in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish. Only 11.4% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the main language for 75.1% of people. While 8.7% of residents use another language at home, this is far below the rates seen across the rest of the territory and Australia.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 46.8%. This is well above both the national and territory figures.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 38.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

This is a high-earning area where the typical household income is $2,380 a week, well above the national figure. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents enjoy better health than the national average, with only 21.7% reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much less common here than in other areas.

The community has a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 4.7% of people having served. About 25.4% of people do a significant amount of unpaid housework, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations people in the area have a typical personal income of $1,041, which is far above the territory average. They also have a higher Year 12 completion rate than the territory average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to other areas.

Separate houses make up 99.5% of all homes. While 26.2% of homes are owned outright, most are held with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments are a little above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 81.6% of homes having two or more vehicles. There are no public transport stops in the area, and only 0.9% of people use public transport to get to work.

While only 24.3% of people moved in the last five years, there has been a significant recent arrival of people from overseas, at 27.2%.

Employment is strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.2%. Full-time employment is far above the national figure, with many residents working in construction, public administration, or agriculture.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.