Hughes

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 17.8% of people aged 65 and over. While the typical age of 48 is far older than the national figure, children under 15 make up 19.2% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state or national averages. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and only 5.5% of people use another language at home. Notably, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Nearly half of the residents (46.6%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.1%.

The area has a low level of formal higher education, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and 40.7% completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical household income is $1,875 a week, about the same as the national figure. However, personal incomes are lower than most areas, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

While 27.4% of residents have a long-term health condition—mostly heart disease and arthritis—no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is common here, with 35.2% of people doing over 15 hours of housework weekly, a figure far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care or have served in the Defence Force.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.2% of the population. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 62, and they have a household income far above the Northern Territory figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. The area is dominated by families, including a high proportion of one-parent families (20.4%), and no one lives alone.

Every home in Hughes is a separate house, and 63.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. However, the typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,351, which is well above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute and every home has at least one vehicle. About 10.3% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 17.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the rates seen across the Northern Territory and Australia.

Full-time employment is very high at 69.0%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Most people work in administration, construction, or agriculture.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.