Katherine South

The community is noticeably younger than the national average, with 21.2% of people being children under 15. First Nations people make up 32.3% of the population, which is well above the Northern Territory average.

About 18.2% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, with a small number of residents born in India, the Philippines, and Nepal.

Language diversity is high, as 20.4% of people use a language other than English at home. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is only 2.8%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Religious views are similar to the rest of the country, with 38.8% of people reporting no religion. This is almost exactly the same as the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, but Year 12 completion is far below the national average. There are more schools per child here than in most areas.

Typical personal weekly income is $912, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household incomes are well below the Northern Territory average.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, with only 20% of people affected. Mental health conditions are also lower than the national figure.

Participation in unpaid work is quite low, with fewer people volunteering or providing unpaid care compared to most areas. Only 12.4% of residents are volunteers.

First Nations residents have a typical median age of 28 and a high rate of First Nations language use. However, household income is well below both the state and national figures.

The area has a much higher rate of one-parent families and people living alone than most other areas. About 50.1% of households consist of couples with children.

Renting is very common here, with 61.8% of households renting, far above the national average. Homes are typically smaller, with far fewer three-bedroom properties than the state average.

Car use is essential as there are no public transport stops in the area. About 10.1% of homes do not have a motor vehicle, which is a little above the national figure.

The community is highly mobile, with 46.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common than in most areas.

Full-time employment is very high at 71.9%, though the overall proportion of adults working or looking for work is lower than most areas. Many residents work in health, social assistance, or public administration.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, fewer than half of residents can walk to health services in 15 minutes.