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Charles Darwin
10 km²
Far fewer local amenities are available here than in the rest of the Northern Territory, making Charles Darwin a very car-dependent area. It is a sparsely populated and largely non-residential place. While it lacks a resident population, it serves as a hub for education with 11 schools nearby. This creates a distinct contrast between its role as a school centre and its lack of residential infrastructure.
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This is a sparsely populated area with no residents recorded in the latest census.
The area is a significant education hub with 11 schools, which is more than 83% of similar areas. These schools have an average size of 482 students and a school advantage score of 1,043, which is much higher than most areas.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure that is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Getting to the city takes 80 minutes, which is much higher than most areas. It is also a long walk to the nearest stop, taking about 24 minutes.
The walkability score of 1.5 is far below the Northern Territory average of 5.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, and only 50% of homes are near a park.