Timber Creek

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 55.8% of the population, which is far above the Northern Territory figure. The community is young, with a typical age of 33 and a high number of children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to both the territory and the nation.

Language diversity is very high, with 47.8% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 45.7%, while 32.7% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than usual, with only 25% of residents completing Year 12 and a small number of adults holding bachelor degrees.

Typical household incomes are about the same as the territory average, though personal incomes are well below the national figure and few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most other areas, with 62.9% of people having no long-term health condition at all.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life, as the proportion of people providing unpaid care and caring for children is far above the national average.

First Nations people in Timber Creek are more likely to speak a traditional language than those elsewhere in the territory, though unemployment is far above the national rate at 34.2%.

Homes are typically large, with 3.3 people per household, and one-parent families are far more common here than in most other Australian areas.

Rental properties are very common and remarkably affordable, with a typical weekly rent of just $90, which is far below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 17% of homes have no motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops available.

The community is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people moving into the area over the last five years compared to the rest of the territory.

While the unemployment rate is among the highest at 22.2%, those who are working are far more likely to be in full-time roles than the national average.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no groceries or parks within a 15-minute walk for most residents.