500 or more

This is a very young community where 24.0% of people are children under 15, far above the national figure. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is among the highest at this level and has risen to 67.8% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 6.4% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. This reflects a community with very little recent growth from overseas migration.

A striking 62.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. This high linguistic diversity is consistent with the area's strong Indigenous identity.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 31.7% report no religion. The share of people with no religion has risen by 13 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 31.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

The typical personal weekly income of $362 is far below the national figure of $805. While typical household incomes are higher than in most similar areas, typical family income is among the lowest at $968 per week.

Residents generally report fewer health issues than the national average, with only 17.6% having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much less common here than in most other areas.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 45.9% of people providing this support—far above the national average. However, volunteering is among the lowest at this level and has fallen since 2011.

Homes here are typically large, with 3.5 people per household, well above the national average of 2.5. One-parent families are also very common, making up 24.0% of households.

Rental properties are very common, with 72.2% of households renting, far above the national figure. Outright home ownership is among the lowest at this level, and typical weekly rents are very low at just $80.

Many residents do not own a car, with 32.5% of homes having no motor vehicle. This is far above the national average, though 43.8% of workers still rely on driving to get to their jobs.

The community is relatively stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 20.2% of the population, though this has fallen since 2011.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most similar areas, but the unemployment rate is also well above the national average at 10.2%. Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.1. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools, very few are near public transport.