Desert Springs

The typical resident is 36, which is much lower than in most similar areas. About 20.6% of the population are children, and only 10.2% are seniors, leaving the area well below the national figure for older people.

Overseas birth rates are among the highest at this level, with 35.5% of people born outside Australia. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries recorded.

While 16.9% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the Northern Territory figure. Very few residents speak little or no English, at just 1.4%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 45.8%. This is well above both the state and national figures.

The area is highly qualified, with 34.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 70.8%.

Typical weekly personal incomes are far above the national figure at $1,454. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the highest for this level.

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting 19.1% of people. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.7% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children.

First Nations residents in this area have an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the state and national figures. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 64.1%.

Most homes are families with children, and they tend to be large, with 2.8 people per home. Only 5.3% of households are one-parent families, which is far below the Northern Territory average.

Weekly rents are well above the national figure at $500. While separate houses are common, about 34.3% of the community are renters, and typical mortgage payments are higher than the state average.

Most people drive to work, and very few work from home at 3.7%. While public transport stops are more common than in many similar areas, only 1.7% of people use these services to commute.

The community is highly transient, with 57.1% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far above the national figure, driven partly by recent overseas arrivals.

The workforce is very active, with 79.9% of adults working or looking for work. Most are employed full-time, often in public administration, health, or education.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the territory average. However, almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park.