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Karama
2 km²
A very walkable lifestyle defines Karama, where almost every home is within a short stroll of parks, schools and groceries. This is a young community with a typical resident aged 35, and it is notably diverse, with over 30% of people born overseas. With a high proportion of families and children, the area is bustling and active, standing out as a well-connected hub within the Darwin region.
Families are well catered for: 14 schools serve Karama.
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Karama is much younger than most areas, and children under 15 make up 22.7% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people account for 18.8% of the community, which is far above the national figure.
The area is very diverse, with 30.8% of residents born overseas—well above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English and Filipino.
Language diversity is high, with 33.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and about 5.4% of residents speak little or no English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 47.5%, while 33.3% of residents report no religion, which is well below both the Northern Territory and national figures.
The community is relatively well-qualified, with 50.4% of residents completing Year 12. However, the 17.6% who hold a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,783, which is about the same as the national figure. About 20% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is higher than in most similar areas.
A small number of people (5.9%) need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure. However, those with a long-term health condition (22.7%) are well below the national average.
Unpaid care for children is common here, with 28.2% of people providing this support. This is a little above the national figure, and 12.6% of the community provide some form of unpaid care.
First Nations residents are among the largest group at this level, with a typical age of 21, which is noticeably younger than the rest of the territory. 16.8% speak a First Nations language, well above the national average.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. One-parent families are very common at 22.9%, which is well above the national figure.
Renters make up 37.5% of the community, which is much higher than most areas. Most people live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent is $293, well below the national figure.
Public transport is very accessible, with 28 stops in the area and 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Only 3.1% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.
The area sees a fair amount of movement, with 35% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.9% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.
Full-time employment is high at 65.4%, well above the national average. Many residents work in public administration, health or education, though the unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is higher than most areas.
Karama is very walkable, with a score of 7.6. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, schools and parks, far exceeding the Northern Territory average.