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Jabiru
14 km²
A high proportion of renters and a very young workforce set Jabiru apart from the rest of the Northern Territory. The community is notably youthful, with a typical resident aged 34 and a population of 755 that has grown 33% since 2011. It is a diverse place where nearly 28% of people are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This is a transient, working-age population where high personal incomes and a strong full-time employment rate define the local character.
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The population is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 22.5% of people under 15 and only 4.1% aged 65 or over. Since 2011, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen by 22 points to reach 27.4%.
Australian and English are the most common ancestries, though 16.2% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas.
The use of languages other than English at home rose to 17.6% since 2011, though this remains well below the Northern Territory average.
A large number of residents report no religion at 47.8%, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen 22 points since 2011.
The community is well-qualified, with a high number of adults holding bachelor degrees or higher (19.8%) and nearly half having completed Year 12.
Earnings are very strong, with typical personal weekly income at $1,268, well above the national figure of $805. About 20.6% of people earn over $2,000 a week.
Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions (18.7%) and mental health conditions (5.0%) both appearing well below national levels.
Participation in unpaid work is relatively low, and only 13% of people volunteer, which is lower than most similar areas.
Living arrangements are varied, with a high number of people living alone (35.9%) and a notable proportion of one-parent families at 19.6%.
Rental properties dominate the market at 68.3%, while only 3.4% of homes are owned outright. Rents are exceptionally low, with a typical weekly cost of just $65.
Cars are the primary way to get around, though about 9% of people walk to work. Only 1.5% of the workforce works from home.
The population is highly mobile, with 49.9% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.8% of the community.
Job prospects are strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.4% and 75.6% of the workforce employed full-time. Many residents work in accommodation, food, and public administration.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or park, but the area remains mostly car-dependent with no homes within 10 minutes of public transport.