Finniss Valley

The area is older than most similar places, with a typical age of 38 and 27.4% of residents aged 65 or over, a figure far above the national average. However, children under 15 make up 20.2% of the population, which is a little above the Australian figure.

Born overseas, 31% of residents come from outside Australia, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Vietnamese are the most common ancestries, and Vietnam is the most frequent overseas birth place at 9.5%.

A high proportion of residents use another language at home, at 16.7%, though this is far below the Northern Territory average. This diversity is seen in the 9.5% who speak Vietnamese, and 4.8% of residents speak little or no English.

About 42.9% of people report having no religion, which is well above both the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 31%.

Many residents have completed Year 12, at 58.5%, which is well above the Northern Territory figure. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher make up only 12.9%, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,437, which is a little below the national figure. Personal incomes are higher than most similar areas, with a typical weekly income of $830.

The community is remarkably healthy, with only 7.1% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure. No residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

While 17.1% of residents volunteer—a rate well above the national figure—very few people provide unpaid care or care for children, which is far below the state and national averages.

Five First Nations people live here, and the typical personal income for this group is $900, which is far above the Northern Territory figure. The First Nations population is also far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 18.

A large proportion of people live alone (34.6%), which is far above the state figure. This is consistent with the fact that there are fewer people per home (2.2) than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (50%), though this is far below the national average. Rent is very low at a typical $100 per week, and 23.1% of homes are owned outright.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, as the area is entirely car-dependent. Public transport is non-existent, and 42.9% of people walk to work.

The area has seen a high influx of people from overseas, with recent arrivals making up 26.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure.

The area has a strong employment rate with 0.0% unemployment and 64.3% of people working full-time. Most of the workforce is employed in manufacturing, arts and recreation, or mining.

With a walkability score of 0.0, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.