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East Side
4 km²
A high number of newcomers have shaped East Side, with over half the population moving in within the last five years. This is a young and well-educated community where the typical resident is just 34. It is a high-earning area with a professional workforce, making it stand out within the Northern Territory. The neighbourhood is characterised by a diverse mix of backgrounds and a strong trend towards households without a religious affiliation.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
13 schools within reach make East Side convenient for families.
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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 18.8% of residents being children under 15. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, occurring for 20.4% of the population.
People born overseas make up 25.1% of the community, which is well above the Northern Territory average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
While 17.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the Northern Territory figure of 32.4%. Only 1.4% of people speak little or no English.
A majority of residents (54.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the Northern Territory and national averages.
East Side is highly qualified, with 40.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 66.2%.
Typical personal incomes are among the highest at this level, with a weekly figure of $1,227. This high earning power is reflected in the 31.2% of households that earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are much lower than in most areas, affecting 23.1% of residents. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteering is very common here, with 24.6% of people pitching in, which is far above the national average of 14.1%.
First Nations people make up 430 residents, with 27% speaking a First Nations language. Personal incomes and Year 12 completion for First Nations people are both above the Northern Territory average.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 17.9%. Additionally, 28.5% of people live alone, which is higher than the Northern Territory average.
Renting is much more common than usual, with 40% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $393. Homes owned outright are among the lowest at this level, at 19.2%.
Very few people work from home here (4.7%), which is far below the national figure. Most residents rely on cars, though 9.4% commute by bicycle.
The community is highly mobile, with 51.2% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 29.8% of the population.
The workforce is very active, with 73.3% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals working in health care, social assistance, and public administration.
The area is quite walkable, with 93.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Nearly every home is also within a 15-minute walk of a park.