Gunn

The community is noticeably younger than the Australian average, with 23.8% of the population being children under 15. This youthfulness is further highlighted by the fact that people aged 65 and over make up only 6.0% of residents, which is far below the national figure.

About 20.9% of people were born overseas, a rate much higher than most similar areas. While the majority identify as Australian or English, there are also notable groups with Filipino and Irish ancestry.

English is the main language for 81.1% of the community, though 14.2% use another language at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, despite being well below the Northern Territory average.

More than half of the residents (50.2%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the territory and national averages.

A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12, which is well above the territory average. However, the 16.6% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure.

Gunn is a high-earning area where the typical household brings in $2,485 a week, which is well above the national figure. About 34.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far above the national average.

The community is generally healthy, with only 22.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 35.5% of people providing this support. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, as 7.6% of residents have served, among the highest for its level.

First Nations residents in Gunn have a very high typical personal income of $1,244, which is far above the territory average. Unemployment is also remarkably low at 2.2%, far below the national figure.

Family homes are the norm here, with 64.2% of households consisting of couples with children. Because of this, homes are larger than usual, averaging 2.9 people per dwelling.

Almost all residents (98.4%) live in separate houses, and 96.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is common, with 40.3% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $480, which is well above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, with 72.7% driving to work and 48.2% of homes owning two vehicles. Public transport use is low at 2.4%, and very few people (3.1%) work from home.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 59% of people moving in during the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.1% of the population.

Workforce participation is very high at 78.5%, far above the national average. Many residents work in public administration and safety, and the unemployment rate is low at 2.5%.

The area is somewhat walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents are also within a 10-minute walk of public transport, though fewer than half can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.