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Wanguri
1 km²
A diverse mix of families and overseas arrivals defines Wanguri, where nearly 28% of residents were born abroad. The area is a hub for professional households with a notably high level of education and income compared to the rest of the territory. With many children under 15 and a high proportion of large family homes, it is a community geared toward growing households. Its exceptional walkability and strong public transport links make it one of the most accessible pockets of the region.
Household incomes here are high, yet Wanguri's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
Families are well catered for: 19 schools serve Wanguri.
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The typical resident is 39, making the area a little older than the national figure. It has a higher-than-usual proportion of children under 15 at 20.4% and a much lower percentage of seniors compared to most similar areas.
People born overseas make up 27.9% of the population, which is well above the Northern Territory average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, Scottish, and Greek.
Language diversity is high, with 28.1% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Greek, Tagalog, and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.
About 40.8% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.7% report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as both the territory and the nation.
Wanguri is well-qualified, with 26.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 58.4% completing Year 12. These figures are well above the Northern Territory averages.
Typical weekly household income is $2,439, which is well above the national figure. About 33.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a proportion far above the national average.
Residents report fewer long-term health conditions (22.5%) and lower rates of mental health conditions (5.5%) than the national average.
Volunteer rates are high at 18.7%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a notable presence of former Defence Force members, at 4.5%.
About 9.3% of the population are First Nations people. This group has a higher median personal income ($556) and a much lower unemployment rate (9.1%) than the territory average.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children, who make up 62.9% of households.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 89.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $410, which is well above the territory average.
Public transport access is excellent, with 11 stops in the area and a very short walk to the nearest one. However, only 4.4% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.
The community is quite mobile, with 34.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.5% of the population.
Employment is strong, with 66.4% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is notably high at 63.8%, well above the national figure.
Wanguri is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and public transport.