Middle Point

The area is notably young, with a typical age of 35 and a high percentage of children. This helps explain why 33.3% of residents are in de facto relationships, a figure far above the national average.

More than a quarter of the population was born overseas, which is well above the Northern Territory average. English, Australian, Scottish, Chinese, and Vietnamese ancestries are the most common.

Language diversity is high here, with 34.5% of people using a language other than English at home. About 18.2% speak little or no English, a figure far above the national average.

About 40% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.2% report no religion, which is consistent with the typical figures for both the territory and the nation.

While 51.4% of residents completed Year 12, only 11.8% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are very high in Middle Point, with a typical weekly household income of $3,125 and personal incomes far above the national average.

Residents are generally healthy, with 20% having a long-term health condition and 0.0% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well below national levels.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life, with 52.9% of people caring for children and 26.5% providing other unpaid care, both far exceeding national rates.

First Nations residents in Middle Point are noticeably older than those elsewhere in Australia and earn a typical personal income of $1,624, which is far above the territory average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household and 62.2% of families consisting of couples with children.

Housing costs are remarkably low, with a typical weekly rent of $200 and monthly home-loan payments of $500, both far below the national and territory figures.

The area is heavily car-dependent, but 52.0% of people work from home, a rate far above the national figure.

The community is very mobile, with 54.2% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is far above the national average.

Employment is strong, with 72.0% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture or professional and technical roles.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, as almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.