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Howard Springs
77 km²
Older adults and established families make up the heart of Howard Springs, where the typical resident is 43. This community is noticeably older than the Northern Territory average and is defined by its high earners. Most people live in large, separate houses and enjoy a typical weekly household income that is well above the national figure. It is a residential area where family life is central and financial security is higher than in most similar places.
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The area has a diverse age profile, with 15.1% of people aged 65 or over, which is well above the Territory average. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.1% were born overseas. This is higher than in many similar areas, but far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 87.4% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in many similar areas, this is still far below the national average.
A large portion of the community—48.6%—reports having no religion, which is well above both the Territory and national figures.
Qualifications are around the middle for similar areas, though the share of adults with a bachelor degree is far below the national figure. Engineering and management are the most common fields of study.
This is a wealthy area where typical household income is $2,560 a week, well above the national figure. About 35.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the Territory average.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 24.5% of residents, which is well below the national average. About 4.1% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the country, with 17.9% of people helping out. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.
First Nations people make up 8.2% of the population. This group is doing well financially, with a typical household income of $3,250, which is far above the Territory average.
Families are the norm here, with 60.7% of homes consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why the typical home has 2.9 people, which is higher than most areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 78.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While many are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,388, which is well above the national figure.
Car use is essential, as 68.4% of people drive to work and only 1% of homes have no vehicle. While there are more public transport stops here than in many similar areas, very few people actually use them to commute.
The population is relatively stable, with 29.7% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is strong, with 68.3% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed in construction and public administration.
The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Territory average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.