Lajamanu

Lajamanu is exceptionally young, with 36.2% of people under 15 and a typical age of 21, which is far below the national figure of 38. Seniors make up only 2.7% of the population, while 34.6% of residents are in de facto relationships.

Almost all residents were born in Australia, with only 2.9% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most people report English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

Language diversity is very high, with 91.8% of people using another language at home, which is far above the national figure of 22.3%. Only 5% of the community speaks only English.

The community is overwhelmingly Christian, with 82.4% identifying with the faith. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 12.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 5.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most adults have a Year 9 education or below.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly personal income of just $196. Typical household income is $1,034, far below the national figure of $1,746.

The community has a lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most areas. Only 1.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure of 5.8%.

Care for children is a primary focus here, with 67.5% of people providing unpaid childcare, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Conversely, volunteering is very low at 2.9%.

The First Nations community is very strong, with 98.3% of people speaking a First Nations language. However, economic challenges are evident, with a typical personal income of $175 and an unemployment rate of 18.3%.

Homes are large and often crowded, with 4.9 people per household and 45.2% of homes containing six or more people. One-parent families are common, making up 30% of households.

Rental is the main tenure, with 83.5% of homes rented and no homes owned outright. While 80.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the typical weekly rent is very low at $70.

Transport is limited, with 33.3% of homes having no motor vehicle. Nearly half of the workforce (49.1%) walks to work, though there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 28% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. Most employed residents work in education, health, or public administration.

While there are no parks or public transport nearby, every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, health services, and groceries.