Hugh

First Nations people make up 88.8% of the population, which is far above the Northern Territory average. The community is quite young, with a typical age of 35 and only 4.1% of residents aged 65 or over.

The vast majority of residents were born in Australia, with only 1.7% born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

While 9.1% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the national figure. English is the primary language for most residents.

Religious affiliation is low in Hugh, where 15.2% of people report having no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 16.4% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are very low here; the typical weekly household income is just $762, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health outcomes appear better than in many other areas, with long-term health conditions affecting only 7.3% of people, far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community participation is very low, with only 1.7% of people volunteering, which is far below the national average.

The First Nations community is prominent here, though it faces challenges with a median household income of $712, far below the national figure.

Household structures are varied, with 38.2% of people living alone and a very high proportion of one-parent families at 37.9%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, 81.8% of which are detached. Rent is exceptionally low, with a typical weekly rent of just $30.

The area is highly car-dependent, as 18.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national average.

The population is very settled, with only 6.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A small number of people are working or looking for work, but those who are employed are often in full-time roles, primarily in health care and social assistance.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1 and no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.