Durack

Children under 15 make up 25.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The community is young and active, with 19.4% of people in de facto relationships, a rate much higher than most similar areas.

The area is diverse, with 25.6% of people born overseas, which is well above the Northern Territory average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, Scottish, and Filipino.

English is the main language for 75.7% of residents, and while 18.8% use another language at home, this is far below the Territory average. Only 1.8% of people speak little or no English.

Many residents do not have a religious affiliation, with 44.9% reporting no religion. This is well above both the national and Territory figures.

Education levels are high, with 61.5% of residents completing Year 12, which is far above the Territory average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are well above the national figure, with the usual household bringing in $2,471 a week. About 32.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

The community is generally healthy, with only 19.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Unpaid child care is common here, with 35.9% of people caring for children, well above the national figure. Additionally, 9.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the Territory average.

First Nations residents in Durack have a typical personal income of $1,023, which is far above the Territory figure. Year 12 completion is also higher here than in most other areas at 44.4%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 64% of families.

Most people live in separate houses, and 95.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is common, with 44.5% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $500, which is well above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, though it has a higher number of public transport stops than most areas. Only 4% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The population is very mobile, with 61.7% of people having moved in the last five years, a rate far above the national average.

Working or looking for work is very common, with 79.1% of adults active in the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national figure at 71.2%, and the unemployment rate is low at 2.6%.

Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. However, access to groceries is limited, with only 49.7% of homes within a short walk of a store.