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East Arm
14 km²
Very few people live in East Arm, making it one of the smallest communities in its category. The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 45. It is a place of contrasts, where residents earn well above the national average but have very low levels of formal school qualifications. This small group is highly active in their community, with high rates of volunteering and former Defence Force service.
East Arm's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 45, which is far older than the Northern Territory average of 33. Most of the 15 people living here have never been married.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 93%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 67%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 47%, ahead of Christianity (40%).
Formal qualifications are very low, with 0% of adults holding a bachelor degree and only 15% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Personal incomes are among the highest for similar areas, with typical weekly pay at $1,145. This is well above the national figure of $805, and 20% of people earn over $2,000 a week.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 27%, ahead of Other condition (27%).
This community is highly engaged, with 30% of residents volunteering, which is far above the national rate of 14.1%. A significant 22.7% have served in the Defence Force.
Three First Nations people live here. Their typical age is 42, which is far older than the typical First Nations resident in the Northern Territory.
Homes here are smaller than in most areas, with 2.3 people per household compared to the national figure of 2.5.
Renting in East Arm is very expensive, with a typical weekly rent of $635, which is far above the Northern Territory average of $325.
The area lacks public transport, with no routes or stops available and a very long walk to the nearest transit point.
The population is quite mobile, as 50% of residents moved here in the last five years, a rate well above the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 55% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the territory average and no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.