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Litchfield Park

1,462 km²

High typical incomes set Litchfield Park apart as a small, affluent community. With only 34 residents, this sparsely populated area is defined by a professional workforce and high personal earnings. It is a mobile population where nearly half the people have moved in the last five years. The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born and English-speaking, with a distinct lack of children and seniors compared to other areas.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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The typical resident is 38, making the area noticeably older than the Northern Territory average. It has a much lower proportion of children and seniors than most areas, while a very high 33.3% of people are in de facto relationships.

Every resident was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 55.9%.

No one in the community uses a language other than English at home, a figure far below the Northern Territory and national averages.

About 38.2% of people identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.3%, which is well below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 23.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the Northern Territory average.

Earnings are strong, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,125, well above the national figure. Typical family income is $2,333 per week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents are in good health, with 20.6% having a long-term condition, which is well below the national figure. No one reported needing help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition.

Community participation is very low, with no one reporting any volunteering or providing unpaid care. Only 10% of people care for children unpaid, which is far below the national average.

There are three First Nations people in the area. While their typical age is far younger than the national average at just 5 years, their typical personal income is far above both the state and national figures.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.2 people per dwelling. There are no one-parent families in the community.

The area has very low typical weekly rents of $70, far below the national figure. However, there are more people per bedroom (1.7) than in most other areas.

The area is entirely without public transport, as there are no stops or routes serving the community.

Litchfield Park is a transient place, with 45.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Only 33.3% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national and state averages.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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