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Parap
1 km²
A far higher proportion of residents here hold university degrees than in the rest of the Territory, making Parap a highly educated professional hub. The community is diverse and transient, with over 60% of people moving here in the last five years and a significant number born overseas. It is a wealthy, working-age area where high incomes support a lifestyle of apartments and rental living. This creates a modern, urban character that stands out clearly from the broader Northern Territory landscape.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is much higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the Northern Territory average.
Overseas birth rates are among the highest for this area level at 32.1%, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
One in four people use a language other than English at home, a figure that is a little above the national average. However, only 1.6% speak little or no English, which is a little below the figures for both the state and nation.
The community is notably secular, with 44.6% of people reporting no religion. This is well above both the Northern Territory and national figures.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 38.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. Over 70% of residents completed Year 12, which is far above the state and national averages.
The area is very affluent, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,281, well above the national figure of $805. About 22.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 21% of people, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Similarly, only 2.7% need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is common, with 20.5% of people helping out, well above the national figure. The area also has a notably high rate of former Defence Force members at 5.7%.
First Nations residents in Parap are noticeably older and earn more than those in the state or nation. Year 12 completion among this group is 55.6%, which is far above the Northern Territory average.
Living arrangements are often small, with 31.2% of people living alone—well above the national figure. This is reflected in the typical home size of 2.3 people, which is lower than most areas.
Renting is the dominant tenure at 61.4%, far above the national average, and most people live in flats or apartments. This high rental demand is mirrored in the typical weekly rent of $415, which is well above the state figure.
Public transport is highly accessible, with 18 routes and a typical one-minute walk to the nearest stop. While most people still drive to work, the area has a much higher rate of public transport use than most similar areas.
Parap is a highly mobile community, with 61.7% of people having moved in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 27.2%.
The workforce is very active, with 74.2% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Many are employed as professionals or managers, often in public administration and health.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5, and every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport.