State Electorate · Area profile
Port Darwin
5 km²
A rapidly diversifying population has shaped Port Darwin since 2011, with the number of residents growing by 19% to 11,087. It is a youthful and highly educated hub where nearly half of all residents are young adults aged 25 to 44. This energy is reflected in a community that is far more internationally focused than the national average, with many people born overseas and a high proportion of residents using languages other than English at home.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 33 and very few children or seniors. De facto relationships are common here, appearing well above the national average.
International migration is a major feature, as 42.3% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.
Language diversity has risen sharply since 2011, with 32.9% of people now using a language other than English at home. While English remains most common, Mandarin and Vietnamese are also spoken.
People with no religion make up 40.1% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. Hinduism is the next most common faith at 10.1%.
The area is highly qualified, with 41% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This high level of education is also seen in Year 12 completion rates, which are much higher than in most other areas.
Incomes are strong, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,255, which is well above the national figure. Nearly 30% of households earn more than $3,000 a week.
Residents are generally healthy, as the proportion of people with long-term health conditions is far below the national average. Only 1.5% of people need help with daily activities.
A high number of former Defence Force members live here, well above the national figure. However, the rate of people providing unpaid care or housework is far below the national average.
Living arrangements are often small, with a very high number of people living alone and fewer people per home than usual. Couples without children are the most common household type.
Renters dominate the market, with 71.9% of homes rented, which is far above the national figure. The housing stock consists almost entirely of flats or apartments, and typical weekly rents are much higher than in most areas.
Public transport use is higher than in most areas, and 17.2% of people walk to work. Around 9.6% of homes do not own a motor vehicle.
The population is highly mobile, with 67.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national average, and 33.5% of residents are recent arrivals from overseas.
Job prospects are strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.9%. The workforce is highly active, and many residents work in public administration, safety, or the food and accommodation industries.
This is a walker's paradise with a high walkability score of 8.3. Almost all residents can walk to a park, public transport, or groceries within 15 minutes.