Johnston

This is a very young community where the typical resident is 28, far younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 28% of the population, which is well above the national average, while only 3% of residents are seniors.

The area is quite diverse, with 23.8% of people born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, Irish and Filipino.

About 23.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure a little above the national average. Despite this diversity, very few people speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 45% of the community, which is well above both the Northern Territory and national figures. Other significant groups include Christians at 36.2% and Hindus at 3.7%.

Residents are more likely to have completed Year 12 than those in most other areas. While 20.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes here are strong, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,179, which is well above the national figure of $805. Typical household incomes are also much higher than in most other areas.

The community is generally healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting 18.4% of people, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 3.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

A high number of residents provide unpaid childcare, while those serving in the Defence Force make up 10.2% of the population, well above the national average of 2.8%.

The First Nations community in Johnston is younger than average, with a typical age of 23. Residents here earn higher typical incomes and have higher Year 12 completion rates than First Nations people across the Territory.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area, as 63.3% of households are couples with children.

Renting is very common here, with 61.7% of households renting, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Very few people own their homes outright, and typical mortgage payments are well above the national average.

Most people drive to work, though the area has a high number of public transport stops. Very few people work from home, with only 3.6% doing so, far below the national figure.

The area is highly transient, with 57.7% of people having moved here in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 18.7% of the population.

Job prospects are strong, with 74.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Many residents work in public administration, safety, or health care.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. Almost every home is also within 10 minutes of public transport.