5.7 → 0.0%
Higher than 99% of urban centre areas.
- 2011: 5.7
- 2016: 5.6
- 2021: 5.7
Average number of people usually resident per household.
Milingimbi · Urban Centre
How families and households are made up across the area.
Nearly six people live in the typical home in Milingimbi, making it one of the most crowded residential areas in the region. This high density is driven by a large number of multi-generational and large family groups. Only 7.5% of people here live alone, which is far lower than the national figure.
All urban centre areas, 2021. The marker is Milingimbi — higher than 99% of areas.
| Milingimbi | 5.7 |
|---|---|
| 0822, NT | 3.8 |
| Northern Territory | 2.8 |
| Australia | 2.5 |
Average household size.
A huge 61% of homes in Milingimbi house six or more people. This means the usual home size is far above the Northern Territory figure of 2.8 people, a trend that has barely changed since 2011.
5.7 → 0.0%
Higher than 99% of urban centre areas.
Average number of people usually resident per household.
7.5% ▼ -20.3%
Lower than 99% of urban centre areas.
Share of households that are a single person living alone.
In Milingimbi, 6 or more is the majority at 59%; 2 people is next at 9%.
Family types and one-parent families.
One-parent families make up 38.9% of the community, which is far above the Australian average. While this is among the highest rates for similar areas, the figure has fallen 7.6 points since 2011.
38.9% ▼ -16.3%
Higher than 99% of urban centre areas.
Share of people who live in one-parent families.
In Milingimbi, Couples with children is the majority at 52%; One-parent families is next at 39%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Family & Households in Milingimbi [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL715004/milingimbi/topic/family-households