Namatjira

The population is far younger than the national figure, with 20.7% of people under 15 and only 8.5% aged 65 or over. This young age structure is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a very low proportion of overseas-born people at 4.9%, which is far below both the state and national figures.

Language diversity is very high, with 86.0% of people using another language at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the national average.

Christianity is the main religious affiliation for 68.3% of the community, while the 24.4% who have no religion is much lower than in most other areas.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 14.0% of people completing Year 12 and 7.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly personal income of $381. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than is typical for Australia. Only 2.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 67.8% of people providing this support, far above the national average of 26.3%.

First Nations people make up the vast majority of the community, and 99.3% speak a First Nations language. However, unemployment among First Nations residents is very high at 47.5%.

Homes are often crowded, with an average of 3.6 people per dwelling. One-parent families are common, making up 29.8% of households, which is far above the national average.

Almost all homes are separate houses, but they are often small, with 48.7% having three or more bedrooms, far below the national figure. Rent is very low, typically just $30 per week.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 40.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure of 7.4%.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is among the highest at this level at 38.8%. Many of those who do work are employed in retail trade or public administration and safety.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. Residents have very little access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.