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Bradshaw

14,164 km²

Spanning over 14,000 square kilometres of the Victoria Daly region, Bradshaw is a sparsely populated area with just 55 residents. It is a community with a very strong First Nations presence, which helps explain why more than half the population identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The area is notably young, with a typical resident aged 34, and is characterized by a high proportion of de facto relationships. It is a remote setting where typical incomes are much lower than the national figure.

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Over half the population (52.7%) is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure far above the Northern Territory average. The community is quite young, with the typical resident aged 34, and very few seniors, as only 5.5% are aged 65 or over.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 74.5% of the community, though 14.5% use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

More than four in ten people (43.6%) report having no religion, a figure well above both the national and territory averages.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 30.2% completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with the typical weekly personal income of $419 falling far below the national figure of $805.

The area has a lower rate of long-term health conditions than the national average, and no residents report needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

A high proportion of residents (33.3%) spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. Additionally, 8.2% have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations residents are older than the national typical age at 36 years, and 27.6% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the Australian average.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, and couples with children make up 45.2% of families.

Crowding is higher than most areas, with a typical 1.5 people per bedroom. Typical weekly rent is $257, which is well below the national figure.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 24.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job activity is very low, with only 29.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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