Atitjere

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 77% of the population, far above the Northern Territory figure of 26.3%. The community is noticeably younger than most, with 27.5% of residents being children under 15.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with only 1.5% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Language diversity is very high, as 70.6% of people use a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 81.9% of residents identifying as Christian, while only 11.3% report no religion, far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas; only 23.7% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical personal weekly income of $346, far below the national figure of $805.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 24% of residents, which is lower than the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care is a major part of life, with 46.1% of people caring for children, far above the national figure of 26.3%.

First Nations culture is central to the area, where 88.5% of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population speaks a traditional language, far above the national figure of 12.3%.

Homes are large and often crowded, with an average of 4.4 people per household, far above the national figure of 2.5.

Renting is common, with 57.5% of households renting, and the typical weekly rent is very low at $80, far below the national figure of $375.

Car ownership is low, as 42.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, far above the national figure of 7.4%.

The community is very stable, with only 15.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 19%, far above the national figure of 5.1%, and only 44.7% of adults are working or looking for work.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools, but the area is otherwise car-dependent with no public transport or parks nearby.