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Moulden
2 km²
A larger-than-average community for its level, Moulden is a notably young area where the typical resident is just 33. It is defined by a strong presence of families, with over a quarter of the population being children under 15. This young profile is mirrored in the housing, where large households and a high number of one-parent families are common. The area is diverse, with a significant First Nations population and a high proportion of renters.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
13 schools within reach make Moulden convenient for families.
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The community is much younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 25.5% of residents. About 24.1% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is among the highest for similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia (69.2%), and those born overseas represent 13.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
While 11.2% of people use a language other than English at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the Northern Territory average of 32.4%. Only 1.6% of residents speak little or no English.
People with no religion make up 41.8% of the community, which is a little above both the national and territory figures. Christianity is the most common faith at 35.5%.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas; only 34.8% of residents completed Year 12, and just 7.4% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.
The typical household earns $1,515 a week, which is well below the Northern Territory figure of $2,061. However, typical personal income is $851, which is about the same as the national figure.
A long-term health condition is reported by 24.1% of people, which is well above the territory average but well below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are reported by 7.3% of residents.
Volunteering is much lower than most areas at 9.6%. There is a notably high rate of former Defence Force members at 4.5%, which is a little above the national average.
First Nations residents are among the largest group at this level, with a typical age of 20, making them noticeably younger than the national average. Unemployment is higher than most areas at 15.5%.
Family sizes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are very common, making up 30.3% of households, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.
Rental properties are very common, accounting for 44.4% of homes, which is far above the national average. Most people live in separate houses (80.3%), but very few own their home outright (11.3%).
Public transport use is much higher than most similar areas, and 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 10.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, among the highest for its level.
About 30.4% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8.8% of the population.
Full-time employment is high at 68.2%, though the overall number of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, which is well above the national average.
The area is somewhat walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, no homes have health services within a 15-minute walk, and only 32.6% are near groceries.