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Anindilyakwa
2,593 km²
Spanning over 2,500 square kilometres of the East Arnhem region, Anindilyakwa is a remote community with a very young population. It is a place where First Nations identity is central, with over half the residents being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The typical resident is only 31, making it noticeably younger than the rest of Australia. This youth is reflected in the large household sizes and a strong prevalence of traditional languages.
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The area is far more diverse than the national average, with 53.1% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. It is a very young community where only 2.4% of people are seniors, far below the national figure of 17.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (7.2%) compared to the national average of 27.7%.
Language diversity is very high here, with 52.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure of 22.3%, and 10.9% of residents speak little or no English.
Residents are much less likely to report no religion (24.0%) than people in the rest of the territory or the nation, where the figure is around 39%.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 21.1% of people completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Only 6.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly personal income of $439. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national figures.
The community reports far fewer long-term health conditions (10.4%) and mental health conditions (0.8%) than the national average. About 4.0% of people need help with daily activities.
Many residents provide unpaid care, and 36.4% are caring for children, which is far above the national average. However, volunteering is very low at 2.6%.
First Nations identity is very strong here, with 97.0% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people speaking a First Nations language. Unemployment for this group is very high at 55.8%.
Homes are large, with 3.9 people per household, well above the national figure of 2.5. One-parent families make up 23.8% of the community, which is much higher than most areas.
Almost all residents live in separate houses, but none are owned outright. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $100, and 1.5 people typically share each bedroom.
Many residents do not have a car, with 45.3% of homes owning no vehicle. This helps explain why 25.9% of people walk to work and 10.6% use a bus.
The population is relatively stable, with only 21.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
While the unemployment rate is very high at 26.9%, those who are employed are more likely to work full-time (76.5%) than people in the rest of Australia. Common industries include mining and hospitality.
Walkable amenities are far below the territory average, with parks being the most common facility available to residents.