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Dundee Downs
37 km²
A high proportion of seniors defines the small community of Dundee Downs. The typical resident is 58, making it far older than the national figure. Most people here live alone in their own homes, and there are very few children compared to the rest of the Northern Territory. This creates a quiet, older atmosphere where the majority of residents are retired or living in single-person households.
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Seniors aged 65 and over make up 30.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. This contributes to a typical age of 58, much older than the rest of the Northern Territory.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 6.3%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 31.3% of people report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 33.9%.
The area has very low formal qualification levels, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 8.2% completing Year 12, both far below the national figures.
Typical weekly household income is just $537, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 8.0% of people needing help with daily activities and 29.5% living with a long-term health condition.
While 27.6% of people spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework, only 6.1% volunteer, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%.
First Nations residents are older than those in other areas, with a typical age of 55, though their personal income of $333 is far below the national figure.
Living alone is very common here, with 59.0% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure of 25.6%.
Every home is a separate house, and 82.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. No one in the area rents.
Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, which is necessary as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area.
The community is relatively stable, with only 25.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 17.3% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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