Coolalinga

The typical resident is just 31, making the area among the youngest at this level. While 11.6% of people are First Nations—well above the Australian average—this is far below the Northern Territory figure.

People born overseas make up 24.3% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Indian.

Language diversity is high, with 17.1% of people using a language other than English at home. Despite this, very few people speak little or no English, at only 0.8%.

About 41.4% of residents have no religion, a figure slightly above both the national and territory averages. Christianity is the most common faith at 26.5%.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 15% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 43.2% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,426, which is well below the Northern Territory figure. However, typical personal weekly income of $943 is a little above the national average.

The community is generally healthy, with only 19.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most similar areas. However, 4.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is a little above the national figure.

First Nations residents in the area have a First Nations unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below both the state and national figures. Personal income for this group is also far above the national average.

Household sizes are small, with only 1.9 people per home. This is reflected in the high number of people living alone, who make up 40.4% of the population.

Renters dominate the area at 70.6%, far above the national average. Most people live in flats or apartments, and very few homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is well-served by public transport with five routes and three stops, though only 1.6% of people use it for commuting. Most residents rely on cars.

The population is highly mobile, with 64.6% moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 27.4%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Many residents work in retail trade, public administration, or construction.

Most residents can easily walk to groceries and health services. While it is somewhat walkable, there are no parks or schools within a 15-minute walk.