Areyonga

Areyonga is far younger than the national figure, with children making up a much higher proportion of the population and seniors at only 7.2%. De facto relationships are also much less common here than in most other areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with only 3.4% of people born overseas, a figure far below both the territory and national levels.

Language diversity is very high, as 89% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 12.3% of people speak little or no English.

Religious faith is common here, with 73.3% of residents identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national and territory figures.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 18.2% of residents completing Year 12. Only 3.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical personal weekly income at just $232. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the territory and national averages.

Health needs are significant, as the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is well above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are also more common than in most areas.

There is a very high rate of unpaid care, with 52.7% of people caring for children and 26.3% providing other unpaid care. However, volunteering is far below the national average.

First Nations people make up the vast majority of the population, and 96.7% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. Personal income and Year 12 completion for First Nations residents are both well below national levels.

Households here are much larger than usual, with 51.2% containing six or more people. One-parent families are also far more common than in most areas, while very few people live alone.

Renting is the primary tenure for 82.9% of homes, and no homes are owned outright. While most houses are large—82.9% have three or more bedrooms—the typical weekly rent of $65 is far below the national figure.

The community is largely car-dependent, though 20.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. Most people walk to work, as there are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, with only 12.9% of residents moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Employment is low, with only 33.3% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 17.7% is far above both the state and national figures, with many residents working in public administration and safety.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, the area is otherwise car-dependent. There are no grocery stores or health services within walking distance.