Darwin

The population is noticeably younger than the Australian average, with 20.2% of residents being children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.6% of the community, which is well above the national figure but far below the Northern Territory average.

Overseas born residents make up 29.3% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011. While Australian and English ancestries are most common, there is a significant Filipino presence, with 4.1% of people born in the Philippines.

A quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose by 8.2 points since 2011. This diversity is higher than the national average, although it is well below the figure for the Northern Territory.

About 41.3% of people report having no religion, which is a little above both the state and national figures. This represents a significant increase of 15 points since 2011.

The community is highly qualified, with 27.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Northern Territory average, and the proportion of people completing Year 12 has risen 12 points since 2011.

Incomes are high, with a typical household earning $2,199 a week, well above the national figure of $1,746. This is consistent with a professional workforce, as 15.9% of people earn $2,000 or more each week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most other areas, with 20.1% affected, which is well below the national figure. Only 3.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Service to the country is common here, as 6.8% of people have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average. Volunteering is also higher than most areas at 16.0%.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. While couples with children are the most common group, 23.8% of people live alone.

Rental properties are very common, with 46.4% of households renting, far above the national figure. Detached houses are less common than in other areas, and the typical weekly rent of $385 is much higher than most places.

Most people drive to work, though 2.5% use public transport, which is much higher than in most other areas. Working from home is very rare here, at just 4.1%.

The area is very mobile, with nearly half of all residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 20.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Job prospects are strong, with 69.9% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. Public administration and safety is the largest employer, accounting for 19.1% of jobs.

The area is very walkable, with 92.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks, schools, and groceries within 15 minutes on foot.