Alawa

The area is notably young, with a typical age of 35 and a high proportion of children under 15. About 8.1% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than most similar areas but far below the Northern Territory average.

A striking 38% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Chinese, Irish, and Scottish.

Language diversity is high, with 34.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and consequently, the number of people who speak little or no English is also among the highest for its level.

About 40.3% of residents report no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Other significant groups include Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, and Muslims.

Residents are well-qualified, with 29.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. The area also has a very high number of schools within 3 km and a high rate of Year 12 completion.

Typical personal and household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. About 25% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is slightly above the national figure.

The community is generally healthy; the proportion of people with a long-term health condition is 20.9%, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also lower than the national figure.

Volunteering is common here, with 18% of people volunteering, a figure well above the national average. About 27.3% of people provide unpaid care for children.

First Nations residents in Alawa have a typical household income of $2,083 and a personal income of $735, both of which are well above the state and national figures. About 15.5% speak a First Nations language.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. There is a high proportion of one-parent families (16.6%) and fewer people living alone compared to the national average.

Separate houses make up 87.5% of dwellings, with 82.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, and the typical weekly rent is $340.

The area is very well connected, with a high number of public transport stops and a typical one-minute walk to the nearest stop. However, very few people work from home compared to the rest of Australia.

The population is quite mobile, with 37.8% having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 20% of the community, which is well above the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work (65.3%) than in most similar areas. Many residents work as professionals in healthcare, social assistance, or public administration.

Alawa is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. This makes its walkability score of 7.3 well above the Northern Territory average.