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Virginia
33 km²
High weekly incomes set Virginia apart, with typical family earnings of $3,005 being well above the national figure. It is a well-off community of 1,811 people where the typical resident is 43 and homes are predominantly large, detached houses. This prosperity is reflected in a workforce where many earn over $2,000 a week. The area is largely residential and car-dependent, situated within the Litchfield region of the Northern Territory.
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The community is noticeably older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 43. About 17.2% of residents are children under 15, which is a little below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia (78.4%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (13.1%) than the national average.
English is the main language for 85.9% of people. Only 6.3% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large majority of residents—53.3%—report having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.
Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 15.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 46% completing Year 12.
This is a very high-earning area where 41.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas; only 23.7% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average.
Community spirit is evident in the 17.1% who volunteer. About 5.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.
First Nations people in Virginia fare much better than the national average, with a Year 12 completion rate of 48.4% and typical personal incomes of $1,048.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and 59.6% of households being couples with children.
The area is dominated by detached houses (94.4%), and while 30.3% are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure at $2,500.
Car use is essential here, as 75.9% drive to work and only 0.7% use public transport, despite the area having more stops than most similar places.
The population is relatively stable, with 31.6% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is strong, with 70.5% of adults working or looking for work—well above the national average—and a high proportion in full-time roles.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.6, as very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or health services.