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Nightcliff
4 km²
High professional employment and incomes define Nightcliff, where a typical personal weekly income is $1,151. The area is a cosmopolitan hub with a very diverse population, as over a third of residents were born overseas. It is a highly walkable community of 8,747 people, though it is dominated by rentals and apartments rather than family homes. This creates a youthful feel, with the typical resident being just 35 years old.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 17.1% of people being children and only 11.4% aged 65 or over. About 7.3% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the Australian average.
A strong international presence is evident here, with 34.9% of people born overseas, a figure that rose 8.4 points since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, Scottish, and Indian.
Language diversity is high, with 30.9% of people using a language other than English at home, up 11 points since 2011. Despite this, the proportion of people who speak little or no English fell to 2.4%.
People with no religion make up 42.8% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 15 points since 2011.
Nightcliff is highly qualified, with 44.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This educational level is reflected in the workforce, where 34.9% of people work as professionals.
Typical family incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,426 per week. Those earning $2,000 or more weekly make up 19.2% of the population, which is much higher than most other areas.
Residents here report fewer long-term health conditions than most of Australia, with only 20.6% having one. Just 3.4% of people need help with daily activities, one of the lowest rates for this level.
Volunteering is very common here, with 21.7% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. Around 26% of the community also provide unpaid care for children.
Single living is common, with 31.4% of people living alone, well above the national figure. This contributes to a smaller average household size of 2.3 people.
Rentals are very common, with 56.0% of households renting, far above the national figure. Most people live in flats or apartments, and only 45% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
While 65.7% of people drive to work, 3.8% use public transport, which is higher than in most areas. About 8.4% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.
This is a highly mobile community, with 55.8% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 25.5% of the population, which is far above the national figure.
The area has a very strong attachment to the workforce, with 72.7% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, and many residents work in health care, public administration, or education.
Nightcliff is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Almost all residents can reach groceries and schools within a 15-minute walk.