McMinns Lagoon

The typical resident is 43, making the area far older than the Northern Territory average. While 7.7% of people are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure, it is far below the state average.

Most people were born in Australia (80.6%), and the community has strong English and Australian ancestry. Only 14.7% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the primary language for 90.8% of the population. Very few people use another language at home (3.6%), a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

Nearly half of the population (48.0%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.8%.

About 48.7% of residents completed Year 12, though this is far below the national average. Qualifications are often in trade-related fields, with 42.8% of the highest qualifications being a Certificate III or IV.

This is a wealthy area where typical household income is $2,516 a week, well above the national figure. More than a third of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the Australian average.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions (20.5%) and mental health conditions (4.9%) being well below national levels.

Community involvement is high, with 19.5% of people volunteering, well above the national average. There is also a notable presence of former Defence Force members at 5.7%.

First Nations residents here are far younger and more likely to have completed Year 12 (62.1%) than those in the rest of the state. The unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Homes are generally large, with 2.9 people per household, and 60.3% are couples with children. Conversely, far fewer people live alone compared to the national average.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (98.6%), with most having three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are among the highest at this level, typically costing $2,708 a month.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 69.9% of people drive to work and 81.3% of homes have two or more vehicles. No one commutes by public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.0% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Job security is high, with a full-time employment rate of 69.1% and an unemployment rate of 2.6%, which is well below the state and national figures. Many work in construction or public administration.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average. Almost no residents can reach groceries, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.