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Numburindi

4,413 km²

Spanning over 4,400 square kilometres of the Roper Gulf region, Numburindi is a sparsely populated area with only 36 residents. It is a community with a very strong First Nations presence, which helps explain why so many people use a traditional language at home. The population is generally young, with a typical age of 35, and is marked by a high level of volunteerism and unpaid care. Life here is modest and remote, with very low typical incomes and no local public transport.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 66.7% of the population, which is far above the Northern Territory figure of 26.3%. The area has very few children and seniors, and the typical resident is 35, making it noticeably younger than the national average.

Most of the community was born in Australia, and 11.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those who identify with an ancestry most commonly list English or Australian.

Language diversity is very high here, with 63.9% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. About 13.9% of residents speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 25% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Other groups include those identifying with Christianity and other religions, both at 19.4%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 20.6% of people completing Year 12. Just 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level; the typical weekly household earns $537, far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Reported health issues are very low, as 0.0% of people identify as having a long-term health condition or a mental health condition, which is far below the national average.

Community spirit is high, with 38.2% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 17.6% of people providing unpaid care and 35.3% caring for children.

First Nations residents are a central part of the community, and 87.5% speak a First Nations language, far above the national figure of 12.3%. Typical personal income for First Nations people is $285, which is far below the national figure of $540.

Homes are generally smaller than in other areas, with a typical 2.2 people per home, which is well below the Northern Territory figure of 2.8.

The typical weekly rent is very low at $25. However, homes are more crowded than usual, with 1.2 people per bedroom, which is well above the national figure of 0.8.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it completely dependent on other means of travel.

The community is relatively mobile, with 41.2% of people having moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 29.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.

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