Ludmilla

The community is younger than the national average, with 18.5% of people being children under 15. About 21.1% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the Australian figure.

People born overseas make up 22.4% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while the Philippines is the most frequent overseas birth place.

Language diversity is high, as 23.8% of people use a language other than English at home. However, the number of people who speak little or no English is a little below the national figure.

A majority of residents—53.9%—report having no religion. This is far above both the Northern Territory and national figures.

The area is highly qualified, with 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This level of education is well above the state average, and 57.2% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are high, with 28.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. This is well above the national figure, and personal weekly incomes are also a little above the national average.

Health outcomes are generally positive; the proportion of people with long-term health conditions (20.8%) is well below the national figure. Only 3.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are a little above the national figure at 16.1%. However, the proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is well below the national average.

There are 352 First Nations people in the area, and 39.8% speak a First Nations language. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 48.7%, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are often larger, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas, making up 21.7% of households.

Rental activity is very high, with 43.2% of households renting, which is far above the national average. Detached houses are common, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,058.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 13 stops and a typical 3-minute walk to the nearest one. Despite this, 13.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The population is very mobile, with 41.5% of people moving in the last five years. This includes 13.4% who arrived from overseas recently, though this is a little below the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, and 67.4% are employed full-time. Many work in public administration, health, or education, though the unemployment rate is well above the national figure.

The area is quite walkable, with 99.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Access to health services and parks is far above the state average, though walking to groceries is much lower.