Bynoe

Bynoe is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 59 and a significant 39.8% of residents aged 65 or over. There are no children under 15 living here. De facto relationships are far more common than the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.2% were born overseas. Those with listed ancestry most commonly identify as English, Australian, German, or Irish.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and territory figures for linguistic diversity.

Half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.7%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 29.2% of residents completing Year 12. Only 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average.

Incomes are much lower than typical Australian figures, with a typical household earning $1,021 a week. Only 14% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well below the territory average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.7% of residents. This is reflected in the fact that 6.1% of people need help with daily activities, a figure slightly above the national average.

Volunteering is around the middle for its level at 16.7%. There is a notably higher rate of former Defence Force members (6.5%) compared to the rest of Australia.

First Nations people in Bynoe are far older than the national typical age, with a median age of 57. Their median personal income is $383, which is well below the national figure.

Homes are much smaller than usual, with only 1.7 people per home. Many residents live alone (40%), and 80.8% of families are couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 58% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. However, the area has far fewer large homes, with only 32% having three or more bedrooms.

Most residents rely on cars, though 31.6% walk to work. Interestingly, 7.9% use public transport to commute, which is well above the national average despite there being no formal public transport stops in the area.

The population has seen some movement, with 36.7% of residents having moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national average.

Only 39.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below most other areas. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, well above the national figure, with many residents working in mining or hospitality.

Bynoe is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, health services, or groceries within a 15-minute walk.