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Johnston
5 km²
A high proportion of overseas-born residents defines Johnston, where 35.2% of people were born outside Australia. It is a relatively young and professional community, with a typical resident aged 36 and a workforce well-qualified in fields like health and administration. The area is exceptionally walkable and accessible, with nearly every home within a short stroll of parks, groceries, and public transport. This blend of cultural diversity and urban convenience makes it a distinct pocket within the Darwin region.
Household incomes here are high, yet Johnston's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The community is younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 36 and 19.9% of people being children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.6% of the population, which is much higher than most areas, though far below the Northern Territory average.
Overseas born residents make up 35.2% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011 and is well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while the Philippines and Nepal are the most frequent birthplaces outside Australia.
Language diversity is high, with 32.7% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. English remains the most common, followed by Greek and Tagalog.
About 38.4% of residents report no religion, which is consistent with both the state and national figures. Other common affiliations include Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam.
Johnston is well-qualified, with 30.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Since 2011, the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has risen significantly to 61.5%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,936, which is a little above the national figure. The area has seen a rise in higher earners, with 23.5% of households now earning $3,000 or more per week.
Residents generally report fewer health issues than most areas, with only 21.0% of people having a long-term health condition. Similarly, the rate of mental health conditions is well below the national figure at 5.6%.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 17.9% of people pitching in. Around 28.3% of residents provide unpaid care for children, which is a little above the national average.
Families with children are common, making up 56.0% of households, and one-parent families are much more frequent here than in most areas. The typical home houses 2.6 people.
Renting is very common, with 41.4% of households renting, far above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses, though 64.3% of dwellings have fewer than three bedrooms, which is well below the national average.
The area is well-served by public transport, with 6.22 stops per 1,000 people, far above the state average. However, very few people work from home, at just 4.1%.
The population is quite mobile, with 42.8% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.3% of the community, which is well above the national average.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 67.2%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in health care, social assistance, and public administration.
Johnston is very walkable, with a score of 7.5 and nearly 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and public transport. Residents have easy access to a wide range of amenities, especially parks.