Dundee Forest

The typical resident is 56, making the area far older than the rest of the Territory. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 35.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (74.1%), and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national average.

English is the only language used at home here, a figure far below the national and state averages for linguistic diversity.

Christianity is the most common faith at 45.9%, while 36.5% of the community reports having no religion.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 26.5% completing Year 12.

Weekly incomes are very low compared to the rest of Australia, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week and a typical personal income of just $469.

Daily living is challenging for many, as 10.6% of people need help with daily activities—a rate well above the national average. Long-term health conditions are also more common than usual.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 16.2% of people providing unpaid care and 29.7% doing substantial housework, both well above national figures.

First Nations residents are older than those in the rest of the country, with a typical age of 48 and a typical personal income of $340.

Living arrangements are unconventional, with nearly half of all residents (48.5%) living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%.

Home ownership is strong, as 45.5% of homes are owned outright. However, the area has far fewer large homes, with only 36.4% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle and no one using public transport to commute.

Residents tend to stay put, as only 27.9% have moved house in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

The local job market is struggling, with an unemployment rate of 20.0%—far above the national figure. Those who do work are often employed as labourers in wholesale trade, agriculture, or mining.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area completely car-dependent.