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Connellan
39 km²
Higher than typical incomes mark Connellan, where the usual family earns $2,853 a week. This is a mature community with a typical resident aged 48, which is far older than the Northern Territory average. Most of the 371 residents live in large, detached houses and enjoy a high rate of full-time employment. It is a stable, affluent area with few children and a strong lean toward home ownership.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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The community is far older than the rest of the Territory, with 19.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.4% were born overseas. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.
English is the primary language for 84.1% of the community. Only 3.8% use another language at home, which is far below both the state and national figures.
A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 46.6%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Qualifications are relatively high, with 20.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion at 44.9% is far below the national average.
Connellan is a wealthy area where the typical household income is $2,611 a week, well above the national figure. About 31.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.
Residents are in good health, with only 19.1% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national rate of 27.7%.
Volunteering is common here, with 21.8% of people giving their time, which is well above the national figure. Fewer people provide unpaid care or care for children compared to other areas.
First Nations residents are a small group of 23 people. Their typical personal income of $824 is far above the Territory figure of $323.
Families are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Most households are couples with or without children, while those living alone are fewer than in most areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 92.4% of homes being detached. Mortgage payments are high, with the typical monthly payment of $2,292 sitting above the national figure.
Cars are essential here, as 74.2% of people drive to work and 0% use public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and only 3.4% have no car at all.
The population is relatively stable, with 29.1% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Full-time work is much more common here than in most areas, with 69.1% of the workforce employed full-time.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.3. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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