Ghan

The community is noticeably younger than the national average, with very few seniors and children. About 10.6% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure but far below the Northern Territory average.

Overseas birth rates are much higher than in most similar areas, with 18.9% born abroad. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Italian, Scottish, and Irish.

Language diversity is high, as 22.7% of people use a language other than English at home. This is about the same as the national figure, though it is well below the state average.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 49.2%. This is far above both the Northern Territory and national figures.

Education levels are higher than in many similar areas, with 52.3% of residents completing Year 12. About 20.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the state average.

Typical incomes are a little above the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $2,333 a week. However, very few people earn high wages, with only 2.7% making $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally very healthy, with long-term health conditions and mental health issues occurring far less often than in the rest of Australia. No one in the area reported needing help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than in most areas, with few residents providing unpaid care or volunteering. Only 11.6% of people volunteer, which is a little below the national figure.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably older than the typical First Nations person in the state or nation. Their typical personal income of $215 is among the lowest for this level.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per dwelling. A high number of residents live in couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Home ownership is very high, with 50% of homes owned outright and no rental properties. Most residents live in separate houses, though they are more likely to be crowded than in other areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars or walking, with 30.9% of people working from home. Interestingly, 20.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure.

The population is highly transient, with 44.8% having moved in the last five years. This is driven by a very high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 60% of the community.

Employment is strong, with 76.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Over half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from health services, schools, and public transport.