Bayview

The community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 34 and very few seniors. There is a high proportion of couples in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

Born overseas, 25.9% of residents come from other countries, a figure well above the Northern Territory average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Scottish and Greek.

About 23.6% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most areas. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken.

No religion is common here, with 42.5% of residents identifying this way, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.4%.

This is a highly qualified area where 72.2% of residents completed Year 12 and 36.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher, both far above the state and national averages.

Typical incomes are far above the national average, with 50.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week and a typical personal weekly income of $1,533.

Residents are generally healthy, with rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues being much lower than in most other areas.

A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force, and nearly 20% of the community are volunteers, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations people in Bayview have a much higher typical personal income ($1,446) and a lower unemployment rate (6.5%) than the state average.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 59.3% of households consisting of couples with children and very few people living alone.

Most homes are large, with 93.6% having three or more bedrooms, though many are flats or apartments. Typical weekly rents are far above the national figure at $560.

Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and 74.1% of people commute by car. While public transport stops are accessible, very few people actually use them for commuting.

The area is highly transient, with 57.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national average and consistent with a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

The workforce is very active, with 81.7% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals or managers working in public administration and health.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, despite all homes being near parks and transit.