Alice Springs

This is a young area where the typical resident is 37, though there are far fewer children and seniors than in most other areas. Around 18.6% of people are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure.

The area is very international, with 41.1% of people born overseas, far above both the state and national figures. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Irish, with a notable number of residents born in India and New Zealand.

Language diversity is very high, as 44.2% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure of 22.3%, though only 4.3% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 39.4% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 24.2%, which is far below both the Northern Territory and national figures.

The area is relatively well-qualified, with 21.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed Year 12, at 49.1%, which is higher than most similar areas.

Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, with a typical weekly pay of $952. However, typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures, likely because so many people live alone.

While 20.8% of people have a long-term health condition—well below the national figure—about 5.6% need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.

Participation in unpaid work is very low, with only 3.7% of people providing unpaid care and 11.2% volunteering, both of which are much lower than most areas.

First Nations residents here are far older than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 40. Many are culturally connected, with 65.1% speaking a First Nations language, far above the national figure.

Living arrangements are unique, with 54.2% of people living alone, far above the national figure. This results in small households, with typically just 1.8 people per home.

Renters dominate the market at 63.9%, far above the national average. Most people live in flats or apartments, and only 10.8% of homes are separate houses.

The area is very car-independent, with 25.4% of homes having no motor vehicle. This is far above the national figure, and 30.8% of workers walk to their jobs.

The population is highly mobile, with 58.4% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 38.9%.

Full-time work is common here at 70.0%, far above the national figure. Most people work in health care, social assistance, or the food and accommodation industry.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.8, far above the state average. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport.