State Electorate · Area profile
Blain
4 km²
Tucked into the Greater Darwin region of the Northern Territory, Blain is a youthful, family-oriented community. It is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 31 and a very high proportion of children under 15. While the population shrank by 10% since 2011, the area remains a hub for young families and couples. This is reflected in the large number of households with children and a strong presence of people in de facto relationships.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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The area has a young profile, with 25.0% of residents being children under 15, which is well above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 14.1% of the population, and while this is far above the Australian average, it is far below the Territory's 26.3%.
Most residents were born in Australia (70.5%), though the share of people born overseas rose to 19.0% since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, Scottish, and Filipino.
English is the main language for 73.4% of the community, though 15.3% use another language at home, a figure that rose 5.4 points since 2011. Despite this, very few people—just 1.8%—speak little or no English.
A large number of residents report no religion, at 47.1%, which is well above both the state and national figures. This trend has grown significantly, rising 19 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than in most other areas, with only 15.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, there has been a positive trend in school completion, as the share of people completing Year 12 rose 14 points since 2011.
Typical incomes are much higher than the national figure, with the typical family earning $2,428 a week. This wealth has increased over time, with typical household income rising $659 since 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 20.8%, which is well below the national average. Only 4.2% of people need help with daily activities.
Community service is marked by a very high number of people caring for children unpaid (30.3%) and a strong military presence, with 8.3% of people having served in the Defence Force.
Homes here are larger than usual, averaging 2.8 people, which helps explain why 61.0% of households are couples with children. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas.
Renting is very common, with 50.0% of households renting, far above the national average of 30.6%. Most homes are spacious, as 76.7% have three or more bedrooms, though only 8.8% are owned outright.
The community relies heavily on cars, with 73.2% of workers driving to work and very few using public transport. Working from home is rare, at just 3.3%, which is far below the national figure.
The population is quite mobile, with 47.7% of people moving in the last five years, a rate well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.0% of the community.
Employment rates are strong, with 69.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in public administration and safety, healthcare, or construction.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. This makes it far more walkable than the wider Territory average.