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Spillett
70 km²
Daily life in Spillett is largely centered around family, with a very high number of couples with children and large homes to house them. This is a young, fast-growing community where the typical resident is just 30 years old. It has transformed rapidly since 2011, seeing a 70% population increase and a significant rise in household incomes. The area is now a high-earning hub with a professional workforce, attracting many new residents and overseas arrivals.
Spillett has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The community is far younger than the national average and has a high proportion of children under 15. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the Australian figure, it has fallen sharply since 2011.
Birthplaces are diverse, with 28.4% of people born overseas, a figure that has risen by 26 points since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Filipino.
English is the main language for 69.5% of the community. While 23.9% of people use another language at home—which is a little above the national figure—this is a big drop from 2011.
Religious views are split, with 42.3% of people identifying as Christians and 41.4% reporting no religion, a figure that has risen by 22 points since 2011.
Education levels are high, with 64.2% of residents completing Year 12, which is far above the Northern Territory average. This is consistent with the 23.5% of adults who hold a bachelor degree or higher.
This is a high-earning area where the typical family weekly income of $2,770 is well above the national figure. Since 2011, typical household income has risen by $1,473 per week.
Residents are generally healthy, with rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions well below the national average. Only 3.0% of people need help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid care is high, with 35.9% of people caring for children. Additionally, 9.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.
Family homes are the norm here, and 68% of households consist of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the country.
Large, detached houses are common, with 89.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. However, rental costs are high, with typical weekly rent of $470 sitting well above the national figure.
Most people rely on cars, with 74% driving to work and 50.2% of homes having two vehicles. Very few people use public transport or work from home.
The area is experiencing high turnover, as 64.1% of residents moved here in the last five years. This is far above the national average and marks a big increase since 2011.
Employment is strong, with 79.4% of adults working or looking for work and a low unemployment rate of 2.9%. Many residents work in public administration, safety, and health.
The area is somewhat walkable, and most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport. However, many residents live more than 15 minutes away from groceries.