McArthur

The typical resident is 39, making the area noticeably older than the Northern Territory average. While children under 15 make up only 8.9% of the population, about 24.5% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.9% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

While English is the main language for 52.8% of people, 10.5% of the community use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 31.1% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well below the national and territory averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 28.8%.

Education levels are very low compared to the rest of the country, with only 21.8% of residents completing Year 12. Only 4.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical household earning just $844 a week. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, at only 5.3%.

Residents report fewer health issues than most Australians, with only 17.3% having a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community participation is low, with only 7.5% of people volunteering. This is also reflected in the low number of people providing unpaid care or looking after children.

Among the 96 First Nations residents, the unemployment rate is 24.0%, which is much higher than in most areas. However, 38.5% speak a First Nations language, far above the national average.

Nearly 30% of people live alone, and one-parent families are more common here than in most other areas. About half of all households consist of couples without children.

Housing is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of just $34. A striking 68.0% of homes are owned outright, though they are often small, with only 25.3% having three or more bedrooms.

Commuting is unusual, with 16.8% using public transport and nearly 20% walking to work. Despite this, 12.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The population is very stable, as only 19.0% of people have moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The economy is driven by mining and agriculture, which together make up over half of all jobs. Full-time employment is high at 76.6%, though the overall unemployment rate of 9.1% is well above the national figure.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk of any home.