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Woodroffe
2 km²
A very high proportion of residents in Woodroffe identify as having no religion, with 50.4% of the community falling into this group. This is a young, family-oriented area where the typical resident is just 33 years old. The neighbourhood is defined by its accessibility, as every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. It is a relatively affluent community with typical personal incomes well above the national figure.
Household incomes here are high, yet Woodroffe's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
Families are well catered for: 14 schools serve Woodroffe.
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The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 23.5% of the population. It is also a diverse community, with 18.4% of residents being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, Scottish, and Filipino.
About 13.1% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas but well below the Northern Territory average. English is the main language for 76.6% of the community.
Over half of the population (50.4%) report having no religion, which is far above both the state and national figures. Christianity is the most common faith, accounting for 34.6% of residents.
Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.
The community is relatively prosperous, with a typical personal income of $1,012 per week, which is well above the national figure. Typical family incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, affecting 23.8% of residents. Mental health conditions are reported by 7.7% of the population, which is about the same as the national average.
A high proportion of people provide unpaid care for children (29.7%), and 5.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most similar areas.
There is a significant First Nations community of 585 people. While the unemployment rate for this group is higher than most areas, their typical personal income of $661 is far above the state figure.
Families with children are common, though one-parent families make up 22.8% of the community, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. Homes are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per household.
Renting is very common here (41.3%), and outright home ownership is among the lowest for similar areas. Most homes are separate houses, with 77.2% having three or more bedrooms.
While 72.9% of people drive to work, public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas. However, working from home is very rare, at just 3.1%.
The population is quite mobile, with 37.9% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.0% of the community.
Employment rates are strong, with 67.9% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in public administration, safety, or construction.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.8. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport, and 96.8% are close to groceries.