# Girraween

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Northern Territory › Greater Darwin › Litchfield › 0836, NT

Area: 24 km²

Daily life in Girraween revolves around large, detached homes and a strong reliance on cars. This is a high-income community where typical weekly family earnings are $3,071, well above the national figure. It is a family-oriented area with a high proportion of children and a workforce that is very active in public administration and construction. Residents generally enjoy a high standard of living in a spacious, residential setting.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the rest of Australia. About 20.1% of the population are children under 15, and there is a strong presence of de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,668 | +10.6% since 2011 |
| Median age | 41 yrs | +13.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 8.3% | +33.6% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 8.5% | +94.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 20.1% | -19.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 17.1% | -0.5% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 34.9%, Young adults (25–44) 23.7%, Children (0–14) 20.1%, Youth (15–24) 12.4%, Seniors (65+) 8.5%

**Marital status** — Married 47.9%, Never married 39.4%, Divorced 7.0%, Separated 3.4%, Widowed 1.9%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 10.8% | -2.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 82.3%, England 3.2%, New Zealand 1.4%, Philippines 0.7%, South Africa 0.7%, Vietnam 0.3%

**Ancestry** — Australian 45.2%, English 37.2%, Irish 11.2%, Scottish 11.1%, German 6.5%, Italian 2.2%, Dutch 1.7%, Greek 0.7%, Filipino 0.7%, Chinese 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.2%, Indian 0.2%

## Language

English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.7% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 3.8% | +42.4% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.6% | +23.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 90.7%, Greek 0.4%

## Religion

A majority of the community—55.5%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 55.5% | +105.1% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 55.5%, Christianity 33.9%, Not stated 8.9%, Buddhism 0.8%, Islam 0.2%

## Education & Qualifications

About 48.5% of residents have completed Year 12, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average. Qualifications are most common in engineering, management, and commerce.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 48.5% | +40.8% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 13.6% | +21.6% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.98 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 7 | — |
| Average school size | 376 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 953 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 48.5%, Year 10 21.8%, Year 11 15.7%, Year 9 or below 6.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 43.9%, Advanced diploma / diploma 16.1%, Bachelor degree 14.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.6%, Postgraduate degree 3.5%, Certificate I / II 2.1%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 23.3%, Management & commerce 19.4%, Health 7.6%, Society & culture 7.4%, Education 7.0%, Architecture & building 6.4%, Agriculture & environment 4.3%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.0%, Natural & physical sciences 2.1%, Creative arts 0.9%, Information technology 0.8%

## Income

Girraween is a very wealthy area, with 42.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal income is $1,256, which is well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,256 | +30.0% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,992 | +34.1% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $3,071 | +31.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 21.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 42.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 25.3%, $1,500–$2,999 23.9%, $3,000–$3,999 17.1%, $650–$1,499 12.7%, Under $650 5.0%

**Personal income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 32.0%, $650–$1,499 27.0%, Under $650 26.0%, $3,000 or more 5.8%

## Health & Disability

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting 21.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure. Only 3.3% of people need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 21.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 5.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 3.3% | +125.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 6.4%, Asthma 6.1%, Other condition 5.8%, Mental health 5.6%, Diabetes 3.6%, Cancer 2.8%, Heart disease 1.6%, Lung condition 1.1%, Dementia 0.5%, Stroke 0.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 70.4%, One condition 16.2%, Two conditions 3.1%, Three or more 1.6%

## Community Participation

Unpaid care for children is common here, with 29.5% of people providing this support. There is also a notable connection to the Defence Force, as 5.5% of residents have served.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 15.3% | -15.7% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 10.0% | +42.0% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 29.5% | -12.1% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 5.5% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 21.0% | -13.7% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations people in Girraween fare very well, with a typical personal income of $1,031 and an unemployment rate of 6.2%, which is well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 139 | — |
| First Nations median age | 21 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 41.6% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 6.2% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $1,031 | — |
| First Nations household income | $3,031 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 2.9% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Most are couples with children (64.8%), and very few people live alone compared to other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.1 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 8.5% | +25.3% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 12.7% | -2.3% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 64.8%, Couples without children 25.5%, One-parent families 8.5%, Other families 1.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 32.5%, 4 people 22.7%, 3 people 14.7%, 1 person 12.7%, 5 people 11.6%, 6 or more 5.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

The landscape is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 99.4% of dwellings being detached. Most homes are owned with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments are $2,500, well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $420 | +25.4% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,500 | +0.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -25.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 12.7% | +22.7% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 25.5% | +4.5% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 99.4% | +6.6% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 79.5% | +7.8% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 58.8%, Owned outright 25.5%, Rented 12.7%, Not stated 1.0%, Other tenure 0.8%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 99.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 38.2%, 4 bedrooms 27.3%, 5 or more 13.9%, 2 bedrooms 11.4%, 1 bedroom 6.8%, Studio / none 0.6%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 56.3%, $200–$349 23.4%, $550–$749 15.6%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 37.6%, $3,000 or more 31.5%, $1,000–$1,799 15.3%, Under $1,000 7.5%

## Transport & Vehicles

The community is highly car-dependent, with 83% of homes having three or more vehicles. Very few people use public transport to get to work, and working from home is far less common than across Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 1.4% | — |
| People working from home | 3.8% | -9.8% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.6% | -66.6% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 3.60 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 21.6 | — |
| Public transport routes | 1 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 40 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 0 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 74.2%, Car (passenger) 4.8%, Worked at home 3.8%, Walked 1.1%, Bus 0.6%, Bicycle 0.5%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 37.2%, 4 or more 25.6%, 3 vehicles 21.7%, 1 vehicle 15.5%, No vehicle 1.4%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, as only 26.5% of residents have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 26.5% | -22.5% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 8.3% | +123.6% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

The area has a very strong employment rate, with 74.9% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is remarkably low at 1.8%, well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% | -38.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 74.9% | +8.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 68.3% | -2.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Public administration & safety 16.9%, Construction 15.3%, Health care & social assistance 7.7%, Education & training 7.6%, Retail trade 7.0%, Other services 5.9%, Professional & technical 5.1%, Transport & warehousing 4.6%, Manufacturing 4.1%, Mining 3.8%, Accommodation & food 3.3%, Administrative & support 2.8%, Electricity, gas & water 2.7%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.9%, Wholesale trade 1.9%, Arts & recreation 1.5%, Finance & insurance 1.2%, Rental & real estate 0.8%, Media & telecommunications 0.6%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 20.9%, Managers 17.0%, Clerical & administrative 16.6%, Professionals 14.2%, Community & personal service 10.2%, Labourers 7.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.1%, Sales workers 5.9%

## Walkability

Girraween is almost entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or grocery store.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.3 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.3 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 12.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 3.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 4.2 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 4 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.0% | — |

## Schools serving Girraween

7 schools, 2,635 students, average ICSEA 953.

By sector: Government 5, Independent 1, Catholic 1

By type: Primary 5, Combined 1, Secondary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Girraween Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.8 km | 312 |
| Sattler Christian College | Independent | Combined | 4.8 km | 245 |
| Bees Creek Primary School | Government | Primary | 5.0 km | 283 |
| Humpty Doo Primary School | Government | Primary | 5.7 km | 362 |
| Taminmin College | Government | Secondary | 6.1 km | 1,049 |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 6.2 km | 107 |
| Howard Springs Primary School | Government | Primary | 6.5 km | 277 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL70110/girraween