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Victoria River
27,278 km²
A high number of people have moved into Victoria River in the last five years, with over half the population arriving recently. It is a remarkably young community where the typical resident is just 24 years old, and there are no seniors aged 65 and over. The area is dominated by the agriculture industry and is sparsely populated, with only 126 residents across a vast landscape. This youthfulness and the prevalence of families with children create a distinct local character compared to the rest of the territory.
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The community is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 24 and no residents aged 65 or over. About 24.6% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little below the Northern Territory average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion born overseas is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish and Irish.
About 23% of people use another language at home, which is about the same as the national figure. However, no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.
Christianity is the most common religion at 46.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 35.7%, which is a little below the Northern Territory figure.
Many adults have not completed a degree, with the proportion of bachelor degrees far below the national figure. Nearly half of residents finished Year 12, and many qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.
Typical personal weekly income is $955, which is a little above the national figure. Typical family income is $2,166, which is about the same as the national average.
Residents are in very good health, with only 7.9% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
About 16.2% of people volunteer, which is a little above the national figure. However, the number of people doing significant unpaid housework or providing care is among the lowest for its level.
First Nations people are a strong presence here, with 80.6% speaking a First Nations language, far above the national figure. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 19.
Homes tend to be large, with 3.5 people per home, which is well above the national figure. Most households consist of couples with children.
Crowding is high, with 1.3 people per bedroom, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is very low at $35, which is far below the national average.
The area is entirely dependent on private travel, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 42.5% of people walk to work, while others use cars or work from home.
The area has seen significant movement, with 52.1% of people moving here in the last five years, far above the national figure.
Job prospects are strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a full-time employment rate far above the national figure. Most people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.