Lake Bennett

The typical resident is 56, making the area far older than the rest of the Territory. While 10.1% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure, it is far below the Northern Territory average.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 14.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is higher than most similar areas.

English is the primary language here, with only 6.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below both the national and territory figures.

About 43.4% of the community reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 5.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 28.6% completing Year 12.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,125 per week, and no households in the area earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions affect 26.4% of the population, though the number of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most areas.

Participation in unpaid care is very low; for example, only 10.2% of people care for children unpaid, which is far below the national average.

First Nations residents here are much older than those in the rest of the country, with a typical age of 38 and personal incomes slightly above the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual with only 2.0 people per household. About 31.1% of people live alone, and one-parent families are much more common than in most areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 53.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon, at just 8.9%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting by transit. However, 23.1% of workers work from home, far above the Territory average.

The community is relatively stable, with 26% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is uncommon here, with only 39.8% of adults doing so. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, which is well above the national figure.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.