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Tanami
70,421 km²
A workforce dominated by mining and machinery operators defines Tanami, where adults live in a sparsely populated environment. The area is almost exclusively made up of working-age adults, with no children or seniors living here. This creates a unique demographic profile where most residents are between 25 and 64 years old. It is a place of high individual earnings but very few local services or family homes.
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The typical resident is 42, making the population noticeably older than the national figure. There are no children under 15 or seniors aged 65 and over living here, and nearly half of the residents have never been married.
About 14.6% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
While 9.0% of residents use a language other than English at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this remains far below the national average.
Religious affiliation is lower than usual, with 24.3% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the figures for the Northern Territory and Australia.
Education levels are among the lowest at this level, with only 2.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 24.6% completing Year 12. This is far below the national average.
Personal incomes are very high, with 31.7% of people earning over $2,000 a week. This is far above the national figure, although typical household incomes are well below the national average.
Residents are in good health, with only 9.7% reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure, and no one reports needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
Community participation is very low, with no volunteers and far fewer people providing unpaid care or doing housework than in most other areas. A slightly higher number of people have served in the Defence Force compared to the national average.
There are 16 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $1,812 is far above the Northern Territory and national figures.
Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.0 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.
The density is slightly higher than average, with 0.80 people per bedroom, which is about the same as the national figure.
Commuting is unusual, with 19.4% using public transport—far above the national figure—despite there being no formal public transport stops or routes in the area.
The population is somewhat mobile, with 37.5% moving in the last five years, though this is well below the national average. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.
The area is heavily reliant on the mining industry, where 66.7% of people work. Full-time employment is far above the national average, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.