Canteen Creek

The community is far younger than the national figure, with 33.3% of people being children under 15 and no residents aged 65 or over. Most people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure far above the Northern Territory average.

Almost all residents were born in Australia, with only 3.4% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Those born abroad most commonly come from New Zealand.

Language diversity is very high, as 75.5% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 8.8% of residents speak little or no English.

Religion is common here, with 61.9% of people identifying as Christians. The proportion of people with no religion is 18.4%, which is far below both the state and national figures.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 21.3% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical personal weekly income of $372. The typical family income is $933 a week, which is far below the Northern Territory average of $2,213.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, affecting 15.6% of people. No residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 46.2% of people providing this support, which is far above the national figure. However, volunteering is very low at 6.5%.

First Nations people make up the bulk of the community, and 81.5% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national average. The unemployment rate for this group is very high at 39.1%.

Homes are much larger than usual, with 4.7 people per household and 46.2% of homes holding six or more people. One-parent families are also more common than in most areas.

Renting is very common at 65.4%, and while 80.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms, no one owns their home outright. Weekly rent is very low, typically just $60.

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

The population is quite stable, with only 23.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is low, with only 32.3% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 30.0%, which is far above the national figure of 5.1%.

Canteen Creek is heavily car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The only amenity within walking distance is the school, which is accessible to all homes.