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Point Stuart

2,166 km²

High employment rates and strong personal incomes define the small community of Point Stuart. With a total population of 35, the area is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 45. It is a largely adult community where no children under 15 live. This creates a distinctive setting where many residents are in de facto relationships and a high number of people work from home.

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The typical resident is 45, making the area far older than both the Northern Territory and the national figure. There are no children under 15 living here, and 11.4% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over.

People born overseas make up 17.1% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas. Over half the population identifies as Australian by ancestry, while 28.6% are of English descent.

About 8.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this remains far below the Northern Territory and national figures.

A majority of residents—54.3%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.3%.

While 51.9% of residents finished Year 12, no adults here hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far below the national figure. Many hold diplomas or certificates, with 19% in engineering and 14.3% in agriculture.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,104, which is well above the national figure. While typical household income is well below the state average, 11.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions affect 28.6% of the community, and 8.6% need help with daily activities, which is well above the Northern Territory average. No residents reported a mental health condition.

Participation in unpaid work is very low, with 0% of people providing unpaid care or doing significant housework. Only 11.1% of the community volunteer, which is well below the national figure.

There are four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 47 and a personal income that is far above the national figure.

Homes in Point Stuart are small, with an average of 1.8 people per home. This is well below the typical figures for both the state and the nation.

The typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the national and state averages. On average, there are 0.9 people per bedroom.

The area is highly independent of public transport, with no available stops or routes. This is reflected in the way people get to work, with 50% walking and 30% working from home.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.2% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is about the same as the Northern Territory and national trends.

Employment is very strong, with 80% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most jobs are in accommodation and food services (35%) or agriculture and fishing (30%).

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, health services, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.

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