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Humpty Doo
8 km²
Much of the local population in Humpty Doo is younger than in most similar areas, with a typical resident aged 36. This community is notably family-oriented, where a high number of children and larger-than-average households are common. It is a relatively affluent pocket of the Northern Territory, with many families earning well above the national figure. The area has seen a steady increase in its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population over the last decade.
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The typical resident is 36, making the area much younger than most similar places. Children under 15 make up 21.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 9.5% since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.4% were born overseas, a figure higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.
English is the main language for 80% of the community, but the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 8.2% since 2011. This is much higher than in most similar areas, though far below the Northern Territory average.
People with no religion make up 45.5% of the community, which is well above both the state and national figures. This represents a significant rise of 16 percentage points since 2011.
About 41.6% of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher (12.8%) are far below the national figure.
The area is relatively wealthy, with 33.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure. Typical family income is $2,437 per week, also sitting above the national and state averages.
Residents here are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 20.5% reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most similar areas at 5.3%.
Unpaid care is common here, with 14.2% of people providing care and 29.5% caring for children, both of which are higher than the national average. About 15.7% of the community also volunteer.
Families tend to be larger here, with an average of 2.9 people per home. This is higher than most areas and consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 57.8% of households.
Most people live in separate houses, but the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,600 is well above the national figure. Renting is less common than in the rest of the Territory, with only 22.8% of households renting.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, with only 1.6% of homes having no motor vehicle. Working from home has become more common, rising to 7.8% since 2011.
About a third of residents have moved in the last five years. There has also been a notable increase in recent arrivals from overseas, which rose to 12.6% by 2021.
Full-time employment is high at 64.4%, which is well above the national figure. Many locals work in construction, public administration, or health and social assistance.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.3. Access to amenities on foot is very low, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.