Casuarina

The area is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 27 and very few seniors or children. Residents are less likely to be in de facto relationships than most areas, and only 1.7% are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is far below the Northern Territory average.

This is a diverse hub where 77.3% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, Filipino, and Indian, reflecting a strong connection to Asia.

Language diversity is very high, with 74.4% of residents using a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, though only 1.5% of the community speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is varied, with 35.7% of people reporting no religion, which is a little below the Territory average. Hinduism and Islam are also present in about 11.6% and 9.9% of the population respectively.

The community is highly qualified, with 53.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. Nearly 90% of residents completed Year 12, which is significantly higher than across the Northern Territory.

Household incomes are strong, with 46.7% earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average. However, typical personal weekly incomes of $618 are well below those seen across Australia.

Residents enjoy very good health, with only 9.1% having a long-term health condition—far below the national figure of 27.7%. The number of people needing help with daily activities is also much lower than in most areas.

Volunteering is common here, with 21.3% of people giving their time, which is well above the national average. Conversely, very few people provide unpaid care for children or the home.

There are 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $562 is about the same as the national figure and far above the Northern Territory average.

Most homes are headed by couples with children, leading to a higher density of 3.0 people per home. People living alone are very rare here, far below the national average.

The housing landscape is dominated by flats or apartments, with 96.7% of residents living in them. Renting is very common at 60%, and typical weekly rents of $460 are well above the Territory average.

Public transport is a major feature, with 14.4% of people using it to commute—far above the national figure. The area is exceptionally well-served, with 24 different public transport routes operating.

The population is very mobile, with 83.5% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 46.5% of the community.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, though full-time employment is far below the national average. Many residents work in accommodation, food services, or healthcare.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.3, as 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services. This high walkability is supported by a dense network of 843 intersections per square kilometre.