Batchelor

The community is far older than the national typical age, and about 19% of people are seniors. First Nations people make up 30.1% of the population, which is well above the Northern Territory average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national average. Those with roots elsewhere most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 67.9% of people. While more residents use another language at home than in most similar areas, the figure remains far below the national average.

About 41.2% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 28%.

Educational attainment is much lower than the national average, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the figures for both the state and nation.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $900. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 6.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the state average. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national figure.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most areas. A standout feature is that 4.4% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is higher than in most similar places.

First Nations residents have a typical age of 36, which is far older than the national figure for this group. Unemployment is very high at 36.1%, and 21% speak a First Nations language.

The area is marked by a high number of people living alone (46.2%) and one-parent families (35.6%). This helps explain why homes are small, with a typical size of just 2.0 people.

Renting is very common here, with nearly half of all households renting at a typical weekly cost of $150. Most homes are separate houses, though they tend to have fewer bedrooms than the national average.

Public transport is non-existent, and 60.5% of workers rely on driving. This makes the area heavily car-dependent, as 16.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

About 31.5% of people moved here in the last five years, though this is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 42.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The local workforce is concentrated in education and training, public administration, and hospitality.

Despite being mostly car-dependent, many residents live within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools. This is far above the Northern Territory average for these amenities.