Winnellie

The area is far older than the Northern Territory and national averages, with 26.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 9.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Born overseas makes up 24.4% of the community, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, Irish, Scottish, and Filipino are the most common ancestries.

About 14.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the national and territory averages.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly between those with no religion (39.1%) and Christians (35.0%), mirroring the national trend.

A high number of residents hold certificates (33.1%), though only 15.2% have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure. Many qualifications are in engineering and building.

Typical household income is $1,016 a week, which is far below the territory and national figures. Very few households earn $3,000 or more weekly, standing at just 5.7%.

While long-term health conditions are more common than in the territory (27.4%), no residents reported needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are much less common here than across Australia.

Unpaid care for children and housework is among the lowest in the region. In contrast, 6.5% of the population served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

First Nations people make up 2.0% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 49, which is far older than the territory average of 26.

Most people live alone (56.8%), which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why the average home contains only 1.6 people.

Renters make up 43.2% of the community, far above the national average. Small homes are the norm, with 44.3% of dwellings having only one bedroom.

Public transport access is exceptional, with 31 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. This is reflected in the fact that 13.5% of people walk to work.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.6% moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is high at 68.8%, well above the national figure. Most workers are employed in construction, hospitality, or health care.

The area is somewhat walkable, particularly for public transport. However, it is very poor for accessing schools or health services on foot.