White Gums

The area has a population of 182 people and is far older than the Northern Territory average. While 18.7% of residents are children, about 19.2% are seniors aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.3% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the figures for both the state and the nation.

A high number of residents report having no religion, at 45.1%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 33.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far above the Northern Territory average.

Incomes are notably high here, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,068, which is well above the national figure of $805.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 17.0% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the Australian average of 27.7%.

Community spirit is high, with 21.4% of people volunteering. There is also a strong history of service, as 7.3% of residents served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 2.2% of the population. This small group has very high incomes, with a typical household earning $3,749, far above the state and national figures.

The area has a high number of people living alone (33.9%) and a larger-than-usual household size of 2.6 people per home.

Most people live in separate houses, and 42.4% own their home outright, which is far above the Northern Territory average. However, many homes are small, with only 44.1% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.2% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Job prospects are strong with 0.0% unemployment. Many residents work in public administration and safety, or as managers and professionals.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.