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Leanyer
3 km²
Daily life in Leanyer is defined by a high level of convenience, with nearly every home within a short walk of parks and public transport. This is a relatively young and affluent community where the typical resident is 37 and many households earn well above the national figure. The area is diverse, with a significant number of residents born overseas and a strong presence of young families. Its blend of high incomes, professional employment, and walkable amenities creates a distinct residential character within the Darwin region.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is younger than most, with children under 15 making up 20.3% of the population. While the proportion of First Nations people is much higher than the national average, it is far below the Northern Territory figure.
A third of residents were born overseas, a figure well above both the state and national averages. While Australian and English are the most common ancestries, there are significant Chinese, Irish, and Scottish roots.
Language diversity is very high, with 30.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure, though it sits slightly below the Northern Territory average.
Religious patterns align closely with the rest of the country and state, with 42.4% of people identifying as Christian and 38.4% reporting no religion.
Education levels are high, with 27.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and 59.1% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are significantly higher than the national figure, with typical household weekly earnings of $2,223. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Residents generally report better health than the national average, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (22.9%) and mental health conditions (5.7%) compared to the rest of Australia.
Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, while the rate of people doing significant unpaid housework is much lower than the national figure.
First Nations residents in Leanyer see much higher outcomes than the state average, including a higher Year 12 completion rate (43.5%) and a typical personal income far above the Northern Territory figure.
The community is dominated by families, with 62.8% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why homes are slightly more crowded than the national average, with 2.7 people per home.
Rental activity is high, with 32.5% of homes rented, while 39.9% are owned with a mortgage. Typical weekly rents ($400) and monthly mortgage payments ($2,000) are both higher than the national figures.
Most people rely on cars to get to work, though the area has more public transport stops per person than the state average. Only 3.5% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.
The population is quite mobile, with 40.5% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.4% of the community, which is consistent with the national average.
Employment is strong, with 68.7% of people working full-time and a low unemployment rate of 3.9%. Many residents work in public administration, health, or education.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.5 that is well above the state average. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, public transport, and health services.