Sadadeen

The area is much younger than the national figure, with 22.9% of the population being children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 33.3% of the community, which is well above the Northern Territory average.

Many residents were born overseas, at 23.2%, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Scottish and Irish.

Language diversity is high, with 32.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, though only 2.8% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious views are split, with 43.1% of people identifying as Christian and 40.7% reporting no religion. The latter figure is a little above both the state and national averages.

Education levels are higher than most similar areas, with 50.1% of residents completing Year 12. About 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the Northern Territory average.

Typical personal weekly income is $984, which is much higher than most similar areas and a little above the national figure. However, 33.9% of people earn under $650 a week.

Residents report better health than most areas, with only 22.5% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Caring for children is common here, with 28.0% of people providing unpaid childcare. However, volunteering and general unpaid care are lower than in most other areas.

First Nations residents number 768, and 44.4% speak a First Nations language. This group faces significant gaps, with a 21.7% unemployment rate and typical personal incomes of $388, which is much lower than most areas.

Homes here are often larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are very common at 23.0%, well above the national figure, while 30.2% of people live alone.

Renting is very common, with 50.4% of households renting, far above the national figure. Only 9.7% of homes are owned outright, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Car use is dominant, with 69.1% driving to work. While 12.6% of homes have no motor vehicle—much higher than the national figure—very few people work from home at 2.4%.

The population is highly mobile, with 43.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 18.3% of the community, well above the national average.

Employment rates are strong, with 71.9% of people working full-time, far above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance or public administration.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or groceries, making the area far more walkable than much of the Territory. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.