Southport

The population is older than both the state and national averages, with a high number of de facto relationships. About 8.4% of residents are First Nations people, which is much higher than most similar areas but far below the Northern Territory average.

About 14.9% of people were born overseas, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but far below the national average. Those with Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry are the most common groups.

English is the primary language here, and the 4.7% who use another language at home is far below the national and state figures. However, the 2.3% who speak little or no English is much higher than in most similar areas.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 43.3%. This is well above the figures for both the Northern Territory and Australia.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 26.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national and state averages.

Typical personal income is $1,007 per week, which is well above the national figure. While the typical family income is about the same as the national average, 16.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that sits around the middle for its level.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Conversely, the 4.2% with a mental health condition is much lower than in most similar areas and well below the national figure.

Participation in unpaid work is generally low, with far fewer people caring for children or providing unpaid care than the state or national averages. However, 5.0% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The First Nations population is older and wealthier than the state and national averages, with a typical personal income of $900 and a typical age of 47.

Households here are smaller than the national average, and a very high 39.4% of people live alone. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Every home in Southport is a separate house, and 29.6% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Renting is very uncommon, at just 9.9%, far below the national and state figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and 0.0% of residents reachable by transit. Most homes have two vehicles, and 8.4% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is relatively settled, as only 27.2% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national and state figures. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most similar areas, and far above the national figure at 71.6%. Many residents work in construction, public administration, or hospitality.

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