Adelaide River

The typical resident is 52, making the area far older than the rest of the territory. While 26.2% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, children under 15 make up only 14.8%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 12.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. Common ancestries include Australian and English, together making up over half the community.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national and territory figures, and no residents report speaking little or no English.

About 42.9% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.6%.

Educational attainment is much lower than the national average, with only 2.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 24.2% completing Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household earning $992. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 24.6% of people, which is well above the territory average. However, only 2.8% of residents have a mental health condition, which is well below the national figure.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most areas. About 15.8% of people volunteer, which is slightly above the national figure.

There are 83 First Nations people in the area, with a typical personal income of $379. While Year 12 completion is well below the national average, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

The community has a high number of people living alone at 33.9%, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the older age of the population, as 42.9% of families are couples without children.

Home ownership is high, with 45.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Rents are much lower than typical, with a typical weekly rent of $200.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 8.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 20.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 41.7%. Many residents work in accommodation and food services, which accounts for 21.0% of jobs.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and only about half are within 15 minutes of a park or school.