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Holtze
41 km²
A massive gap in demographics separates Holtze from the rest of the country, particularly with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population that is far above the national figure. The area is overwhelmingly young, with a typical resident aged 31 and very few children or seniors. This is a unique community where nearly half of the residents are First Nations people and over a quarter have served in the Defence Force. It is a place of small households and high employment, though it remains heavily dependent on cars.
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First Nations people make up 48.2% of the population, which is far above the Northern Territory average. The area is notably young, with a typical resident aged 31 and only 2.6% of the population being children under 15.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.7%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant tongue, with only 3.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for both the Territory and the nation.
Religion is less common here than in similar areas, with 22.4% of people reporting no religion. This is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 5.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical personal income is $1,308 a week, which is far above the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,468, which is a little below the national figure.
Residents are in very good health; only 5.3% have a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
Military service is very common here, with 28.4% of people having served in the Defence Force. This is far above the national figure of 2.8%.
First Nations residents in Holtze fare well, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and typical personal incomes far above the national figure.
Homes are small, with only 2.0 people per household. About 41.6% of people live alone, which is far above the national figure.
Renting is common at 34.7%, but 40.6% of homes are owned outright. Most dwellings are not separate houses, and the typical weekly rent of $230 is far below the national figure.
While public transport routes are available, almost no one uses them to commute. Instead, 48.7% of people drive to work, and 22.4% walk.
The population is relatively stable, with 29.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are low at 2.0%.
Employment is very strong, with 88.0% of people working full-time. Most of the workforce is employed in public administration and safety.
The area is car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from schools and parks, and the walk to the nearest transport stop takes 60 minutes.
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