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Nitmiluk
6,557 km²
A far greater proportion of people in Nitmiluk identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander than in the rest of the Northern Territory. This is a very young community where the typical resident is just 27, and over a quarter of the population are children. The area is characterized by high levels of cultural heritage and family-centered living, with many residents speaking First Nations languages and living in large households.
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The community is notably young, with a typical age of 27 and a children's population well above the national figure. Only 2.8% of residents are seniors, which is far below the Australian average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to both the territory and the nation.
Language diversity is very high, with 64.2% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average.
About 41% of residents report having no religion, which is slightly above the national figure of 38.9%.
While 17.3% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, Year 12 completion is far below the national average at just 35.6%.
Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $1,261, which is well below the national figure.
Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, and only 1.4% need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas.
Unpaid work is very common here; 55.1% of people care for children unpaid and 45.5% do significant housework, both of which are far above national levels.
A strong cultural connection is evident, with 85.5% of First Nations people speaking a First Nations language, far above the national figure.
Homes are typically large, averaging 3.4 people, and there is a very high proportion of one-parent families compared to most other areas.
Renting is very common at 66.1%, though the typical weekly rent of $69 is far below the national figure. Many homes are crowded, with 1.5 people per bedroom.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 21.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national average.
About 38.9% of the population moved in the last five years, which is slightly below the national rate.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, and the unemployment rate of 9.2% is well above the national figure.
The area is car-dependent, with almost no residents within walking distance of groceries or health services, though 74.1% can walk to a school.
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