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Sanderson
20 km²
Located in the heart of the Darwin region, Sanderson is a very walkable community with a population of 8,221 people. The area is distinguished by high household incomes and a diverse, international feel, with nearly 30% of residents born overseas. It is a family-oriented place where large homes are common and children make up over 21% of the population. This blend of professional employment and high amenity makes it a relatively affluent pocket of the Northern Territory.
Household incomes here are high, yet Sanderson's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The typical resident is 37, and the area has a higher proportion of children and people in de facto relationships than most similar places. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the national figure at 12.2%, it is far below the territory average.
International diversity is high here, with 29.1% of people born overseas, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Filipino.
About 25.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. This linguistic variety has grown since 2011, and the most common non-English languages are Greek and Tagalog.
Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 41.5%. Those reporting no religion make up 38.2% of the community, a figure that has risen by 14 points since 2011.
Education levels are rising, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing to 22.4%. About 55.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the territory average.
This is a high-earning area where 28.6% of households earn over $3,000 a week. Typical household income is $2,192 weekly, which is well above the national figure.
Residents here report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with only 20.8% having one. Similarly, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most similar areas.
Community involvement is high, with 16.1% of people volunteering. There is also a notable presence of former Defence Force members, at 4.2%, which is a little above the national average.
Homes are typically larger than average, with 2.8 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 16.9% of households.
Most people live in separate houses, and 82% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While 31.8% of households rent, 25.1% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the territory average.
Cars are the primary way to get around, and 42.6% of homes have two vehicles. Very few people work from home at 3.5%, which is far below the national figure.
The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.5% of the community.
The workforce is active, with 66.4% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. Many residents work in public administration and safety, or healthcare and social assistance.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.2. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, and health services, far exceeding the territory average for accessibility.