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Yulara
103 km²
Young adults dominate the population in Yulara, where the typical resident is just 30 years old. This is a highly transient community of workers, with 66.2% of people moving here in the last five years. Most people live alone in small, rented units, reflecting a workforce primarily employed in the tourism and hospitality sector. The area has become more diverse, with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population rising to 20.9% since 2011.
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The community is far younger than the national figure, with children under 15 and seniors making up very small proportions of the population. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.
A significant 23.2% of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the Northern Territory average. Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
While 17.9% of people use another language at home, the number of residents who speak little or no English has fallen sharply since 2016 to just 0.5%.
Nearly half of the population (47.0%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen 17 points since 2011.
Residents are well qualified, with 57.6% having completed Year 12, which is well above the territory average. Many hold qualifications in management, commerce, and hospitality.
Typical personal weekly incomes are well above the national figure at $1,019. However, typical household incomes are well below the national average, likely because so many people live alone.
The community is very healthy, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities compared to most other areas.
Participation in unpaid care and housework is far below the national figure, and the number of volunteers has fallen 11 points since 2011.
Living arrangements are unusual, as 65.3% of people live alone—far above the national average. Consequently, the typical home has only 1.5 people.
Rental properties dominate the market at 85.2%, and very few people own their homes. Most residents live in small units, with only 7.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms.
Car ownership is low, with 40.6% of homes having no motor vehicle. This is far above the national figure, though nearly 30% of people still walk to work.
The population is highly mobile, with 66.2% arriving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 34.3% of the community, which is far above the national average.
Employment is very strong, with 81.5% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of just 1.3%. The vast majority of the workforce is employed in accommodation and food services.
Most residents live within a short walk of parks and groceries, though the area is generally car-dependent and lacks nearby health services and schools.