Tumbling Waters

Families are a major feature here, with one-quarter of residents being children and 26.6% of people in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure. The typical resident is 37, though the area has far fewer seniors than the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia (72%), and the most common ancestries are Australian and English. Only 10.6% of the population were born overseas, which is far below the national and territory figures.

English is the primary language for 77.2% of the community. While 5.5% use another language at home—higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the figures for the Northern Territory and Australia.

Half of the population report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the national and territory averages. The remaining residents are mostly Christian, with smaller groups identifying as Muslim or Buddhist.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure, and only 37.6% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,800, which is about the same as the national figure. While few households earn $3,000 or more a week, 13.6% of individuals earn over $2,000 weekly, which is a little above the Australian average.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 20.9% reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in most other areas.

Unpaid care for children is common, with 26.6% of people providing this support. There is also a notably high rate of former Defence Force members at 5.5%, which is a little above the national figure.

First Nations people make up 9.1% of the population, and more than half of this group speaks a First Nations language. The community is notably young, with a typical First Nations age of just 12.

Homes are often larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here (20.8%) than in most similar areas or across Australia.

The area consists mostly of separate houses (85%), and 40% are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. However, typical monthly mortgage payments are high at $2,000.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, though 6.6% use public transport, which is well above the national average. Very few people work from home compared to the rest of Australia.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.2% of people moving in the last five years—well below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded.

The unemployment rate is 8.0%, which is a little above the national figure. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, public administration, and health care.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.