# Alyangula

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Northern Territory › Rest of NT › Unincorporated NT › 0885, NT

Area: 3 km²

High weekly incomes set Alyangula apart, with the typical family earning $3,718, which is far above the national figure. This small community is notably young, as children under 15 make up a third of the population. It is a transient place where nearly 60% of residents have moved in the last five years. The town is defined by its workforce, with many professionals and tradespeople employed in the mining industry.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is very young, with 33.3% of people under 15 and a typical age of 34. This is reflected in the family structure, as 76.3% of households are couples with children.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 751 | -23.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 34 yrs | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 5.5% | -39.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 2.8% | +129.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 33.3% | +43.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 22.6% | +10.8% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 36.4%, Children (0–14) 33.3%, Older adults (45–64) 24.1%, Youth (15–24) 4.4%, Seniors (65+) 2.8%

**Marital status** — Married 56.9%, Never married 32.9%, Divorced 5.8%, Separated 4.0%, Widowed 0.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.8% were born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 14.8% | -26.8% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 67.6%, New Zealand 3.9%, Philippines 1.6%, South Africa 1.6%, England 1.5%, Italy 0.8%, India 0.5%

**Ancestry** — Australian 38.6%, English 26.9%, Irish 8.7%, Scottish 5.6%, German 2.4%, Dutch 2.4%, Italian 2.1%, Filipino 2.0%, Chinese 0.8%, Indian 0.7%

## Language

English is the primary language for 73.2% of the population. While more people use another language at home than in most areas, very few speak little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 8.3% | -27.3% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.4% | -30.3% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 73.2%, Tagalog 1.1%, Italian 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.4%

## Religion

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 44.7%, which is well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 44.7% | +83.2% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 44.7%, Christianity 33.7%, Not stated 19.8%, Hinduism 1.2%, Buddhism 0.8%, Islam 0.5%

## Education & Qualifications

The workforce is well qualified, with 24.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Engineering and management are the most common fields of study.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 53.5% | +6.5% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 24.6% | +39.2% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 4.00 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 1 | — |
| Average school size | 203 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 888 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 53.5%, Year 10 14.9%, Year 11 8.0%, Year 9 or below 3.8%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 29.7%, Bachelor degree 20.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 12.5%, Postgraduate degree 6.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.7%, Certificate I / II 2.0%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 18.2%, Management & commerce 11.5%, Education 10.2%, Society & culture 9.7%, Health 9.0%, Architecture & building 4.2%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.2%, Agriculture & environment 2.5%, Natural & physical sciences 1.2%, Information technology 0.7%

## Income

Incomes are exceptionally high here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,844, which is far above the national figure of $805.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,844 | +18.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $3,333 | +17.3% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $3,718 | +21.9% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 36.1% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 50.5% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 28.7%, $1,500–$2,999 28.2%, $3,000–$3,999 21.8%, $650–$1,499 7.9%

**Personal income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 33.3%, $650–$1,499 20.2%, $3,000 or more 15.0%, Under $650 10.4%

## Health & Disability

Residents are in very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 12.5% of people, a figure far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 12.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 3.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 0.7% | +118.8% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 3.9%, Other condition 3.7%, Mental health 3.6%, Diabetes 2.3%, Arthritis 1.9%, Cancer 1.2%, Heart disease 1.2%, Lung condition 0.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 69.2%, One condition 9.7%, Two conditions 1.6%, Three or more 0.4%

## Community Participation

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 34.7% of people providing this support. This is much higher than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 17.8% | -22.8% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 4.0% | -42.2% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 34.7% | +0.5% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 18.6% | +12.7% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations residents are doing very well here, with a 0% unemployment rate and a typical personal income of $1,625, which is far above the Northern Territory figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 41 | — |
| First Nations median age | 28 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 58.3% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $1,625 | — |
| First Nations household income | $3,749 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 14.6% | — |

## Family & Households

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are much less common here than in the rest of the country.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.8 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 4.5% | +27.6% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 25.5% | +46.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 76.3%, Couples without children 19.0%, One-parent families 4.5%

**Household size** — 1 person 25.5%, 2 people 25.5%, 4 people 20.4%, 5 people 13.0%, 3 people 11.1%, 6 or more 5.1%

## Housing & Dwellings

Rental is the primary way people live, with 66.7% of households renting. The typical weekly rent is only $80, which is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $80 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,083 | +177.7% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.00 | -16.7% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 66.7% | -30.8% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 4.6% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 85.2% | +0.9% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 69.0% | +7.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 66.7%, Other tenure 27.8%, Owned outright 4.6%, Not stated 1.9%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 85.2%, Townhouse / semi-detached 7.4%, Flat or apartment 3.7%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 67.6%, 2 bedrooms 25.5%, 1 bedroom 1.4%, 4 bedrooms 1.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — Under $200 78.5%, $550–$749 2.1%

## Transport & Vehicles

Most people drive to work, though 6.0% use public transport, which is well above the state average. Very few people work from home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 5.6% | -34.8% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 2.9% | +40.7% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 6.0% | -30.5% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 52.9%, Walked 8.9%, Car (passenger) 8.1%, Bus 6.0%, Bicycle 4.5%, Worked at home 2.9%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 41.8%, 2 vehicles 39.9%, 3 vehicles 10.8%, No vehicle 5.6%, 4 or more 4.2%

## Migration & Movement

This is a highly mobile population, as 59.9% of residents moved here within the last five years.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 59.9% | -7.0% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 11.7% | -65.6% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

The local economy is driven by mining, which employs 34.3% of the workforce. Job security is high, with an unemployment rate of just 1.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% | +39.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 76.0% | -9.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 70.7% | -14.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Mining 34.3%, Education & training 12.0%, Public administration & safety 10.7%, Health care & social assistance 8.4%, Construction 5.8%, Transport & warehousing 5.5%, Retail trade 3.9%, Accommodation & food 3.4%, Administrative & support 2.9%, Other services 2.6%, Manufacturing 0.8%, Professional & technical 0.8%, Arts & recreation 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 22.8%, Technicians & trades 15.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 14.4%, Managers 12.8%, Clerical & administrative 12.0%, Community & personal service 11.5%, Labourers 5.8%, Sales workers 3.4%

## Walkability

The town is somewhat walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, no homes are within a short walk of health services.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.1 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.3 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 77.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 92.2% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 82.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 18.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 28 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 6.4% | — |

## Schools serving Alyangula

1 school, 203 students, average ICSEA 888.

By sector: Government 1

By type: Combined 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alyangula Area School | Government | Combined | 0.1 km | 203 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL70007/alyangula