Pialligo

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 47. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 6.5%, which is well above the territory average of 2.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 46.4%.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the territory figure of 24.6%.

About 46.4% of the population identifies as Christian, while 42.0% report no religion, a figure that is slightly below the territory average.

A higher number of residents have completed Year 12 compared to similar areas, though the 22.6% with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure.

Pialligo is a very wealthy area; typical household weekly incomes are $3,374, which is well above the territory average of $2,373. Over 42% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The community reports fewer long-term health and mental health conditions than most areas, though 5.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common, with 19.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations community here is younger and wealthier than average, with a typical personal income of $1,625, far above the national figure of $540.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. There is also a much higher proportion of one-parent families (18.8%) compared to the territory average.

Almost all homes are separate houses, and 94.7% have three or more bedrooms. Home-loan payments are very high, with a typical monthly cost of $3,033.

The area is heavily car-dependent, and 0% of people commute by public transport. However, working from home is common at 23.5%, which is far above the territory figure.

The population is very stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to most other areas in the territory.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate of 7.1% is well above the territory average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. Most residents are within a short walk of a park, but almost no one is within 15 minutes of health services or groceries.