Tiwi

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.6% of the population, which is far above the Northern Territory average.

This is a diverse community where 30.7% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, Scottish and Indian.

About 27.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. English is still the main language for 61.3% of the community.

Christianity is the most common religion at 45.0%. Those reporting no religion make up 35.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are high, with 30.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This is consistent with a workforce where 34.3% of people are professionals.

Incomes are strong here, with a typical weekly household income of $2,022, which is a little above the national figure. About 26% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Health needs are high, as 9.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are also more common than in most other areas.

Volunteering is slightly more common than the national average at 16.2%. Unpaid housework is less common here, with 15.8% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 262 residents. Their Year 12 completion rate is 37.7%, which is far above the Northern Territory figure.

Family homes are common, with 56.7% being couples with children. One-parent families make up 19.3% of the community, which is well above the national average.

Most people live in separate houses, and 78% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than the national average, with 35.3% of households renting.

Public transport is highly available, with 20 stops and 7 routes. However, very few people work from home at 4.0%, which is far below the national figure.

The area sees significant movement, with 37% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 18.7% of the population, well above the national average.

Full-time employment is high at 65.8%, well above the national average. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which accounts for 25.2% of jobs.

This is a very walkable area, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and public transport.