Arumbera

The community is far more likely to be First Nations than the rest of the Territory. It is also younger than most similar areas, with nearly 20% of residents being children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to both the state and the nation.

Language diversity is very high, with 53.3% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average.

The community is more religious than most areas, as the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels are among the lowest at this level, with only 20.8% of people completing Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household earning just $828, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are less likely to have long-term health conditions or need help with daily activities than most other areas.

Participation in unpaid work is very low, with fewer people volunteering or doing housework than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is very strong, with 65.1% of people speaking a traditional language, although typical personal income is among the lowest at $258 per week.

Homes are often crowded, with 2.9 people per home, and there is a very high share of one-parent families compared to the rest of Australia.

Rentals are very common, with 78.1% of households renting. Typical weekly rent is only $100, which is far below the national figure.

The area has a high number of homes with no motor vehicle, and while there are several public transport stops, no one uses them to commute to work.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than the national average, and no recent arrivals from overseas.

While the unemployment rate is very low, only 26% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.