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Rapid Creek
2 km²
A very walkable lifestyle defines Rapid Creek, where almost every home is within a short stroll of parks, schools, and public transport. This is a well-off and highly educated community, with nearly half of all adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. It is a diverse place with a strong international feel, as over 32% of residents were born overseas. Many of these professional residents are relatively young, making the typical age just 35.
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The typical resident is 35, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. While 6.2% of the population is First Nations—much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the Northern Territory average.
This area has a very strong international character, with 32.9% of people born overseas, far above the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, though India is a notable country of birth for many.
Reflecting its diverse birthplace, 28% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Punjabi, Greek, and Hindi are among the most common non-English languages spoken.
Nearly half of the community (48.5%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.
The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 49.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 73.6% completing Year 12, both of which are far above the national figures.
Incomes are high here, with the typical personal weekly income at $1,229, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high levels of education, as 21.8% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 20.2% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure.
Volunteering is common, with 23.8% of people helping out, a figure well above the national average. This is alongside a high rate of people caring for children unpaid (27.4%).
The First Nations community here is older than the national typical age, at 30 years. Those identifying as First Nations have a Year 12 completion rate of 35.9%, which is far above the state average.
About 30.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Other common setups include couples with children, who make up 56.5% of families.
The area is dominated by flats or apartments (57.0%) and has a very high rental rate of 55.3%, far above the national figure. Homes are typically smaller, with 51.9% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national figure.
Public transport is widely used and accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. This helps explain why 3.6% of people commute by transit, a figure much higher than most areas.
The population is very mobile, with 57% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 27%.
Professional work is common here, and 75.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Many people work in health care, public administration, or education.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.6. Almost every home (93.8%) is within a 15-minute walk of a range of amenities, though access to health services is lower than the state average.