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Berry Springs
86 km²
A low-density residential setting defines Berry Springs, where most people live in detached houses on larger blocks. It is a family-oriented community with a high proportion of children and a typical resident aged 38. This area stands out for its high household incomes, which are well above the national figure, and a population that is noticeably more likely to be in a de facto relationship than those in other similar areas.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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Families with children are common here, as those under 15 make up 23.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Around 8.5% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure much higher than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia (71.3%), and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to both the Territory and the nation.
English is the primary language for the vast majority, and only 6.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national and state figures.
About half of the community (49.1%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is lower than in most similar areas, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
This is a high-earning area where the typical weekly family income is $2,447, which is a little above the Territory average and higher than in most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions affect 24.6% of residents, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
A higher proportion of people here care for children unpaid (27.7%) compared to the national average, and 5.3% have served in the Defence Force.
First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the national average and have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (57.1%) than the state average.
Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.8 people per household and a high percentage of couples with children (62.9%).
The area is dominated by detached houses (90.3%), and while many are owned with a mortgage, 26.8% are owned outright, which is far above the Territory average.
The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available and 0% of people commuting by transit.
Movement into the area is relatively steady, with 31.9% of people having moved house in the last five years.
Full-time employment is high at 64.2%, and many residents work in construction (18.3%) or public administration and safety (12.3%).
The area is highly car-dependent, with a very low walkability score and almost no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.
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