Nauiyu

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 91.1% of the population, which is far above the Northern Territory figure. The community is noticeably younger than the rest of the state and nation, with only 7.4% of residents aged 65 or over.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 94.3% born here. This is reflected in the very low proportion of people born overseas, at just 1.4%, which is far below the national figure.

Language diversity is very high here, as 70.9% of people use another language at home. This is far above the national figure and consistent with the strong First Nations identity of the area.

The community is overwhelmingly Christian, with 80% of residents identifying with the faith. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below both the state and national figures.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 19.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national average, and only 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are generally very low; the typical personal weekly income is $301, which is far below the national figure of $805. Only 8.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with 13.1% having one, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 3.1% of people report a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is common here, with 21.2% of people providing unpaid care and 37.7% caring for children. However, volunteering rates are among the lowest at this level, at just 5%.

The community is strongly First Nations, with 72.4% of people speaking a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. The First Nations unemployment rate is 11.6%, which is well below the Northern Territory average.

Homes are large, with an average of 4.2 people per household. This is far above the national figure, and 42.5% of homes are one-parent families, which is among the highest at this level.

Renting is the norm for 84.7% of households, and no homes are owned outright. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $100, though crowding is high at 1.7 people per bedroom.

Car dependence is high, yet 40.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure. Most of those who work walk to their jobs, with 58.1% doing so.

The population is very stable, with only 11% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 40%. Many of those employed work in education and training, which accounts for 39.5% of jobs.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any home.