Kilgariff

The area has a high Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 28.9%, which is a little above the territory average. It is an older community, with the typical resident aged 42 and many more seniors than usual.

People born overseas make up 20.0% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

Language diversity is very high, with 33.6% of people using another language at home, far above the national figure. This is consistent with a high number of people who speak little or no English, which is well above the territory and national averages.

The community is more religious than most areas, as the 31.2% of people with no religion is well below both the territory and national figures. Nearly half of the population identify as Christian.

Educational attainment is quite low, with only 34.3% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.8% of the population.

Typical family and household incomes are well above the national and territory figures, and 37.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. However, typical personal income is about the same as the national figure of $805.

Health challenges are common here, with 36.7% of people having a long-term health condition and 26.3% needing help with daily activities, both of which are far above the national average.

Community participation is lower than most areas, with very few people providing unpaid care or volunteering. Rates of unpaid housework and childcare are also well below the national and territory figures.

First Nations residents are 159 in number and often speak a traditional language, with a rate far above the national average. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 60.

Most households are couples with children (71.3%), and the number of people per home is slightly higher than the national figure. One-parent families are far less common than in the rest of the territory.

The area is dominated by separate houses, but very few are owned outright. Renting is much more common than in most similar areas, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

Public transport stops are more numerous than in most areas, yet 0% of people use it to commute. Most residents rely on cars, though 12.1% of homes have no vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 56.4% of people moving in the last five years. This high turnover is alongside a large number of recent arrivals from overseas, which is well above the national figure.

Full-time employment is very high at 77.8%, far above the national average. However, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national and territory figures.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score far below the territory average. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.