Uralla

The typical resident is 42, making the area far older than the Northern Territory average. Children under 15 make up 20.6% of the population, and 18.6% are seniors, which is well above the Territory figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 42.3%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

English is the primary language here, and only 2.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

About 43.3% of people have no religion, a figure that is well above both the national and Territory averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.3%.

The area has a high number of people who finished Year 12, and 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. There are eight schools within 3km, which is more than most similar areas.

Uralla is a high-earning community where typical personal weekly income is $1,323, far above the national figure. Typical household income is also among the highest at this level, reaching $2,650 per week.

Residents generally report good health, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily help being well below the national average. About 60.3% of people have no long-term health conditions.

The community is highly active, with 27.4% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Additionally, 9.0% of residents served in the Defence Force, among the highest for similar areas.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area, and they are far older than the national average. First Nations personal income is also among the highest at this level, at $1,874 per week.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. Couples with children make up 59.8% of households, while those living alone are well below the national average.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 34% are owned outright, which is far above the Territory average. While rent is well below the national figure at $300 a week, typical mortgage payments are high at $2,167 a month.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. About 9.6% of the workforce works from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.8% of people moving in the last five years, well below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is strong, with 72.1% of people working full-time, far above the national figure. The most common industries are construction, health care, and public administration.

Uralla is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.