Bellamack

This is a very young community with a typical resident aged 29 and a high proportion of children under 15. People in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, which is consistent with the large number of families with children.

About 20% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, with a notable Filipino community.

Many residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the Northern Territory average.

People with no religion make up 46.9% of the population, which is well above both the national and territory figures.

More adults here have completed Year 12 than in most similar areas. While a higher number of people hold bachelor degrees compared to similar areas, this is still well below the national figure.

Incomes are high in Bellamack, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,170 being well above the national figure. About 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents generally experience good health, with the rate of long-term health conditions being much lower than in most similar areas and well below the national figure.

The area has a very strong connection to the military, with 12.4% of people having served in the Defence Force, well above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is also much more common here than in most areas.

First Nations people in Bellamack are noticeably younger than the national average and have an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the territory and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 66% of households are couples with children.

Renting is very common, with 57.6% of households renting, far above the national average. Most homes have three or more bedrooms, but very few are owned outright.

Most people drive to work, and only 4.1% work from home, which is far below the national figure. While public transport stops are accessible, only 1.4% of people use them to commute.

The suburb is seeing significant movement, with 57.2% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far above the national figure.

Employment is strong, with 71.4% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work in public administration and safety.

Almost every home is within a short walk of a park, school, and public transport. However, almost no one can walk to a grocery store within 15 minutes.