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Humpty Doo
72 km²
Young families and couples make up a large part of the community in Humpty Doo. The area is much more likely to have children and people in de facto relationships than most similar places. It is a relatively affluent pocket of the Northern Territory, where typical incomes are well above the national figure. This is a residential community of 4,313 people where large, separate houses are the norm and car travel is essential for daily life.
Household incomes here are high, yet Humpty Doo's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The typical resident is 39, and the area has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. While 8% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, this is far below the Northern Territory average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. Only 13.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.
English is the main language for the vast majority of residents. About 5.4% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas but still far below the state and national averages.
More than half of the population (51.1%) report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The community has a lower rate of university qualifications than most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Certificate III and IV qualifications are the most common, held by 43.6% of residents.
Incomes are high here, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,401, which is well above the national figure. Roughly 32.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate much higher than most similar areas.
Overall health is better than in many other areas, with only 22% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average of 27.7%.
Participation in the Defence Force is much higher than in most similar areas, at 5.4%. Unpaid care for children is also more common here than in the rest of Australia.
First Nations residents in Humpty Doo have a much higher typical personal income ($979) and a lower unemployment rate (8.0%) than the state or national averages.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 61% of all families.
The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (95.9%), most of which have three or more bedrooms. Many households have a mortgage, with typical monthly payments of $2,206, which is higher than most areas.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, as only 1.4% of homes have no motor vehicle. While there are 15 public transport stops, the walk to the nearest stop is longer than in most similar areas.
The population is relatively stable, with 30.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment rates are strong, with 68.8% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries for residents are construction and public administration and safety.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or health services.