Batchelor

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 30.5% of the population, which is well above the Northern Territory figure. The community has aged significantly since 2011, with the typical resident now 44 and seniors over 65 rising to 18.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.2% were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the main language here, and the number of people using another language at home has fallen sharply to 6.7% since 2011. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

A laity of no religion is common here, accounting for 41.2% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. This represents a large increase from 2011, when only 7.4% reported no religion.

School completion rates are much lower than most areas, with only 26.5% of residents completing Year 12. Only 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $858 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, and the typical personal income is just $520.

Health needs are higher than usual, as 7.0% of people need help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are reported by 24.0% of residents, with diabetes and heart disease being common.

Community service is marked by a high number of former Defence Force members at 5.1%. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare (18.5%) compared to most other areas.

The area has a very high rate of one-parent families at 36.0% and many people living alone. Because of this, homes are small, with a typical size of only 2.0 people per household.

Renters make up 52.6% of the market, far above the national average, though weekly rents are very low at $150. Over half of the homes have three or more bedrooms, but overall housing is smaller than in most areas.

No one in the community commutes by public transport, and 17.6% of homes have no motor vehicle. While most people drive to work, 23.3% of workers walk.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There were no recent overseas arrivals recorded in 2021.

Full-time employment is high at 66.0%, but the unemployment rate is also very high at 13.2%. Many residents work in education, public administration, or the food and accommodation industry.

The area is quite walkable, with 91.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and 90.1% near groceries. However, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.