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Stuart Park
2 km²
A high proportion of residents work or look for work in Stuart Park, where typical personal incomes are among the highest for its level. This professional community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 34 and a high percentage of young adults. The area is highly mobile and diverse, with many recent overseas arrivals and a strong presence of university-qualified professionals. Its character is defined by a mix of high-earning renters and a well-educated workforce living in a very walkable urban setting.
Stuart Park's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 34, making this area noticeably younger than the national figure. While 3.8% of the population is First Nations, there are far fewer children and seniors here than in most other similar areas.
International connections are strong in Stuart Park, where 37.6% of people were born overseas—far above the Northern Territory average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, with a significant number of residents born in the Philippines and Nepal.
Nearly 30% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. English remains dominant, followed by Greek, Tagalog, and Mandarin.
About 41.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure slightly above the national average. Other significant groups include Christians at 33.2% and Hindus at 6.8%.
This is a highly qualified community where 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 69.1%.
Typical weekly personal incomes are among the highest for this level at $1,237, well above the national figure. Similarly, 29.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most areas.
Residents here experience fewer health challenges than most, with long-term health conditions and a need for daily help both falling far below national levels.
The area has a high rate of Defence Force veterans at 6.6% and a strong volunteering rate of 17.7%. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care or housework compared to the rest of the territory.
First Nations residents in Stuart Park have a much higher typical personal income ($1,187) and Year 12 completion rate (54.9%) than those in the wider territory.
Homes here are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling. About 27.6% of people live alone, and 36.2% of households consist of couples without children.
Renting is very common here, with 56.8% of households renting—far above the national average. The housing stock is dominated by flats and apartments, with only 24.8% of homes being separate houses.
Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a high number of stops and routes. Most residents rely on cars, though 4.7% of homes have no vehicle.
The community is very transient, with 62.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 28.6% of the population, far above the national figure.
Employment is strong, with 77.4% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Many residents are professionals or managers working in public administration and health.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Most residents can also reach groceries within 15 minutes on foot.