Titjikala

The community is far younger than the national average, with 27.6% of people under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 94.9% of the population, which is far above the Northern Territory figure of 26.3%.

Almost everyone in Titjikala was born in Australia, with 96.9% of residents born here and no one born overseas.

Language diversity is very high, as 87.2% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure of 22.3%, and 12.8% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the main faith for 85.7% of the community. Only 10.7% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 13% of residents completing Year 12. Only 3.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $1,053. This is far below the national figure of $1,746, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions affect 24% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Diabetes is the most common condition, affecting 14.3% of residents.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 52.5% of people caring for children unpaid—far above the national figure of 26.3%. Additionally, 31.7% provide some form of unpaid care.

The community is overwhelmingly First Nations, with 90.9% of people speaking a First Nations language. However, challenges are high, with a First Nations unemployment rate of 32.7% and very low Year 12 completion at 5%.

Homes are much larger than typical Australian households, averaging 3.9 people per home. One-parent families are common, making up 25.4% of households.

Renting is the primary tenure for 89.6% of households, far above the national figure of 30.6%. The typical weekly rent is very low at $93, and no one owns their home outright.

Getting around is often without a car, as 45.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is far above the national figure of 7.4%, and 70% of working residents walk to their jobs.

The population is relatively stable, with 25.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Jobs are concentrated in health care and social assistance, as well as public administration. However, the unemployment rate is 25.8%, far above the national figure of 5.1%.

While the area is mostly car-dependent overall, essential services are very close; 98.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of both health services and groceries.