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Coconut Grove
1 km²
Walking to shops, parks, and health services is a part of daily life for almost everyone in Coconut Grove. This young community is a hub for overseas arrivals and professionals, with a typical resident aged just 35. It is a highly mobile area where more than half the population moved here in the last five years. The neighbourhood is defined by a mix of high educational attainment and a diverse, international population.
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The typical resident is 35, making the area noticeably younger than the national figure. While 11.4% of people are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, this is far below the Northern Territory average.
This is a diverse community where 43.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far above both the state and national averages. The most common birthplaces include Australia, Nepal, and India.
Reflecting its international population, 39.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. English is spoken by about half of the population.
About 33.4% of people report having no religion, which is well below the figures for both the Northern Territory and Australia. Other common affiliations include Christianity and Hinduism.
The area is highly qualified, with 32.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the Northern Territory average, and 60.1% of residents have completed Year 12.
Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, with a typical weekly pay of $913. However, typical household incomes are a little below the national average at $1,549.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 22.3% of residents, which is well below the national figure. About 5.4% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid work is less common here than elsewhere; the proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of housework is among the lowest at its level and well below the national average.
First Nations residents are typically older than in other areas, with a median age of 36. While 24.2% speak a First Nations language, household incomes are far below the national figure.
Many people live alone here, with 37.7% of households being single person, far above the national average. Homes are generally smaller, with only 2.2 people per home.
Renting is very common, with 60.7% of households renting, far above the national figure. Townhouses and flats are the main housing types, and very few homes have three or more bedrooms.
Public transport is widely used, with a high number of bus stops and a 5.9% commute rate. This is reflected in the 17.6% of homes that have no motor vehicle.
The population is very transient, with 52.7% of people moving into the area in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 27.5% of the community.
Employment is strong, with 64.6% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries are health care, social assistance, and public administration.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. Nearly all residents can also walk to groceries and health services within 15 minutes.