Engawala

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 89% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The community is notably young, with a typical age of 29 and very few residents aged 65 and over compared to the rest of Australia.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, with only 2.4% born overseas, a figure far below the national and state averages.

Language diversity is very high, with 92.1% of people using another language at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. This is consistent with the high proportion of First Nations residents.

The community is overwhelmingly Christian, with 83.5% identifying with the faith. This means very few people report having no religion, which is far below the figures for both the Northern Territory and Australia.

Formal qualifications are low, with only 15.3% completing Year 12 and 2.3% holding a bachelor degree, both far below the national average. However, the area has a high number of schools relative to the number of children.

Incomes are very low, with the typical personal weekly income at $259, far below the national figure of $805. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions affect 22.6% of residents, which is well below the national average. Notably, no residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Caring for children is a major part of community life, with 62.9% of people providing unpaid childcare, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Very few people participate in other forms of volunteering.

The First Nations community is strong, with 98.6% of people speaking a First Nations language. While personal incomes are far below the national average, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Homes are typically large, with an average of 4.9 people per household, far above the national figure of 2.5. Nearly half of all homes hold six or more people.

Rentals are very common, with 72.7% of households renting and no homes owned outright. Typical weekly rent is very low at $70, though there are far fewer three-bedroom homes than is usual across Australia.

Most residents rely on walking, and 51.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure of 7.4%. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.4% of people moving house in the last five years, which is about the same as the national figure.

Only 28% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. Most who are employed work in public administration, safety, or health care.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score, as there are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. However, every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school.