Binjari

The community is far younger than the national average, with 35% of people under 15 and only 2.9% aged 65 or over. Most residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure far above the Northern Territory average.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas, which is far below the figures for both the territory and the nation.

Language diversity is very high, as 77.9% of people use another language at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious views are in line with the rest of the country, as 38.3% of people report having no religion.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 2.5% completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical household earning $966 a week and no households earning $3,000 or more.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 17.9% of people, which is well below the national figure.

Unpaid care is very common here, as 64.6% of people look after children and 13.7% provide other unpaid care, both figures being well above the national average.

First Nations people make up the vast majority of the 232 residents, and 76.7% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national average.

Homes are much larger than usual, with 5.2 people per household and over half of all homes containing six or more people.

Every home in Binjari is rented, with a typical weekly rent of $100, and 86.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms to accommodate large families.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 43.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure far above the national average.

About 32.9% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national trend.

Job opportunities are low, with only 14.3% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 21.7%, which is far above the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.