Hermannsburg

Hermannsburg is much younger than most areas, with 26.9% of the population being children under 15. Seniors make up only 3.8% of the community, which is far below the national figure.

The vast majority of residents were born in Australia, and only 2.9% were born overseas, which is far below the Northern Territory and national averages.

Language diversity is very high, with 88.6% of people using another language at home, far above the national figure. About 8% of residents speak little or no English.

The community is overwhelmingly Christian, with 87.7% identifying with the faith. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the state and national figures.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 14.7% of residents completing Year 12. Around 50.9% of people finished school at Year 9 or below.

Typical incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical personal weekly income of $292. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 19.1% of people, which is well below the national figure. Rates of mental health conditions are also much lower than most areas.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 44.4% of people caring for children, far above the national figure. However, volunteering rates are well below the national average.

First Nations people make up the bulk of the community, with 97.1% speaking a First Nations language. Unemployment is very high at 39.8%, far above the national rate.

Homes are often crowded, with an average of 3.9 people per home. One-parent families are very common at 25.2%, which is far above the national average.

Rental properties dominate the market at 83.2%, and not a single home is owned outright. Typical weekly rent is very low at $90.

Many households have no motor vehicle, at 42.5%, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the workforce, where 43.8% of people walk to work.

The community is relatively stable, with only 23.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national and state figures.

A small proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 33.3%. Among those employed, many work in public administration and safety or education.

Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks. However, there are no public transport stops in the area.