Tindal

The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 27.6% of the population, a figure well above the national average. It is also a place of many young couples, as those in de facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the Territory.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the national figure of 27.7%. Australian, English, Irish and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, used by 87.5% of the population. While a small number of people use another language at home, this is still far below the levels seen across Australia or the Northern Territory.

A majority of the population reports having no religion, at 53.4%. This is far above both the Northern Territory and national figures.

Educational attainment is high, with 69.8% of residents completing Year 12, which is far above the Territory average. Many adults hold certificates or diplomas, and a third of qualifications are in engineering and related fields.

Incomes are very high, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,865, far exceeding the national figure of $1,746. This strength is reflected in the 39% of households earning over $3,000 a week.

Residents are generally very healthy, with only 11.8% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the Australian average. Only 1.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Military service is a defining feature here, with 62.3% of people having served in the Defence Force. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare, as 32.5% of people care for children.

First Nations residents in Tindal are noticeably younger than typical, with a median age of 19. They achieve higher outcomes than the Territory average, including a Year 12 completion rate of 45% and much higher personal incomes.

Homes are typically large, with 3.1 people per household and very few people living alone. Most are family units, and 74.3% are couples with children.

Housing is almost entirely made up of rented, detached houses, with 97.5% of residents renting. Every single home has three or more bedrooms, though no one owns their home outright.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Almost 60% of homes have two vehicles, and 61.2% of workers drive to their jobs.

The population is highly mobile, with 87% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This high turnover is accompanied by a significant number of recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is very strong, with a tiny unemployment rate of 1.7% and 85.8% of adults working or looking for work. Most people work in public administration and safety, with many employed as technicians and tradespeople.

While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is otherwise car-dependent. There are no groceries or health services within walking distance for any resident.