Farrar

Farrar is a young community where the typical resident is 32, noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 26% of the population, which is much higher than most areas, while only 10.1% are seniors.

About 20.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish, with Filipino ancestry also appearing in 4.2% of the population.

English is the main language for 79.1% of the community, though 14.1% use another language at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, although it remains well below the Northern Territory average.

A plurality of residents report no religion, at 45.6%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.3%.

Education levels are higher than most similar areas, with 53.4% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 18.1% of the population, which is well below the national average.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical household earning $2,573 a week, among the highest for this level. This is well above the national figure of $1,746, and 33.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

While 23.6% of people have a long-term health condition—which is much lower than most areas—there is a high rate of people needing help with daily activities at 8.8%.

A high proportion of the community cares for children unpaid (34.8%), which is consistent with the large number of children in the area. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 8.8% of residents having served.

First Nations residents in Farrar have a typical personal income of $811 and a household income of $2,312, both of which are far above the Northern Territory averages. The unemployment rate for this group is 9.1%, well below the national figure.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home and 66.6% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to other areas.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 88.5% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than in most areas, and the typical weekly rent of $455 is well above the state average.

Most people drive to work, but the area is well-served by public transport with 8 stops and 5 routes. Almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of a transit stop.

The population is quite mobile, as 53.7% of residents moved in the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with 71% of adults working or looking for work and a low unemployment rate of 3.1%. Many residents work in public administration and safety.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a short walk of a park or public transport. However, very few residents can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.