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Driver
2 km²
A huge number of people have moved into Driver over the last five years, making it a fast-growing community. It is a noticeably young area, with a typical resident aged 33 and a high proportion of children. This youthfulness is reflected in the family life here, where many residents live in de facto relationships. The community is diverse and well-connected, with a strong mix of Australian and overseas-born residents living in a highly walkable suburb.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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Driver is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 33 and a high 22.7% of the population being children under 15. It also has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships at 15.9%, which is well above the national figure.
The community is quite diverse, with 23.4% born overseas—a figure much higher than most similar areas. While Australian and English ancestries are most common, there is a significant Filipino presence, with 5.7% claiming this ancestry.
About 19.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is far below the Northern Territory average of 32.4%.
A large number of residents report having no religion at 44.9%, which is well above both the Territory and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.3%.
A higher-than-usual 50.7% of residents have completed Year 12, though this remains well below the national average of 58.8%. Those with bachelor degrees or higher make up 19.2% of the population.
Personal incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $1,011. This is reflected in the workforce, where 23.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most similar areas, affecting 22% of residents. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
The area has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most similar areas at 5.9%. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children, at a rate well above the national average.
First Nations people make up 14.1% of the population, which is far below the Territory average. However, the community is doing well in education, with a Year 12 completion rate of 37.3%, far above the Territory figure.
Families with children are common, and the area has a much higher rate of one-parent families than most other areas at 20.9%. Homes are slightly larger than the national typical, with 2.7 people per dwelling.
Renting is very common here at 46.1%, which is far above the national figure. Consequently, home ownership is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 13.1% of homes owned outright.
The suburb is very well served by public transport, with a high number of bus stops and routes. Despite this, very few people work from home at 2.6%, which is far below the national figure.
Driver is a highly mobile community, with 44.9% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas at 20.7%.
Employment is strong, with 71% of adults working or looking for work—much higher than most similar areas. Full-time employment is also far above the national average at 68.9%.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Most residents can also reach groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk.