Milyakburra

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 98.1% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 33 and no one aged 65 or over.

Almost all residents were born in Australia, with 98.1% of the population born here and no one born overseas.

Language diversity is very high, as 93.4% of people use another language at home. This is far above the national figure, and 26.4% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, with only 3.8% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national and state figures.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 8.1% of people completing Year 12 and no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with the typical weekly personal income at $241 and no households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions affect 26.4% of people, which is higher than the Northern Territory average. However, no residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Unpaid care for children is common at 32.6%, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, there are no volunteers in the community.

The community is overwhelmingly First Nations, with 97.1% of people speaking a First Nations language. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $225, which is far below the national figure.

Households are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per home. Most families are couples with children, making up 58.2% of households.

Renting is the norm for 88.6% of households, and no one owns their home outright. The typical weekly rent is very low at $60.

Transport is limited, as 40.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, far above the national figure. Half of the people who work get to their jobs by walking.

The population is very stable, with only 20.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national figures.

While only 23.3% of adults are working or looking for work, those who are employed are overwhelmingly full-time at 95.5%. There is no unemployment in the area.

The area is car-dependent with a low walkability score, though everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a school and health services.