Fly Creek

Families with children are common here, as 21.7% of the population is under 15. This is well above the national figure of 18.2%. De facto relationships are also very frequent, at 30.1%, which is far above the Australian average of 11.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 75.7% born here. This is far below the national average of 27.7% for those born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home for 83.6% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for those using another language. However, 3.2% of people speak little or no English.

Over half of the population (50.8%) reports having no religion. This is far above both the Northern Territory (38.5%) and the national figure (38.9%).

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

The community is quite affluent, with a typical household income of $2,687 per week, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also much higher than usual, typically reaching $1,131 per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas. Only 20.6% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, with 24.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. This is well above the national figure of 20.7%.

First Nations residents in Fly Creek are older and earn more than those elsewhere. The typical personal income is $949, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per dwelling. This is higher than most areas and consistent with the fact that 58.1% of households are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Mortgage payments are typically $2,167 a month, which is a little above the national figure of $1,863.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 100% of homes own at least one motor vehicle. Most residents drive to work, though 3% use public transport.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40% of people moving into the area in the last five years. This is about the same as the national figure.

The workforce is very active, with 70.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%. Many residents work in construction, education, or mining.

Fly Creek is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk of any home.