Darwin River

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the Northern Territory and Australia. About 9.7% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure but far below the territory average.

Most people were born in Australia (69.9%), and those with an identified ancestry are predominantly Australian or English. Only 13.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the main language used at home for 79.4% of people, and only 2.7% use another language, which is far below both the state and national figures.

Over half of the population (51.0%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national and territory averages.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 10.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Typical family income is $2,200 a week, which is about the same as the territory average. Personal income is higher than in most similar areas, with 10.3% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

The area has a lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.6%) than the national average. Only 3.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas.

A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force (5.3%), which is much higher than most areas. However, volunteering is much lower than usual at 12.8%.

First Nations residents in this area fare well, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a typical household income of $2,374, which is far above the territory average.

Living arrangements are varied, as 32.5% of people live alone—much higher than most areas—while 52.4% of households are couples with children.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (98.6%), with 35.4% owned outright. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 11.3%, which is far below the national figure.

Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 37.1% owning two and 19.7% owning three.

The population is relatively stable, as only 20.4% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is high at 66.4%, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in construction, public administration, or mining.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.