Remainder of State/Territory

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 29.1% of the population, which is a little above the territory average. The community is relatively young, with 19.7% of people under 15 and a typical age of 36, which is a little younger than the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.6%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below both the territory and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

About 23.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is about the same as the national figure. This is, however, well below the average for the Northern Territory.

Religion is split almost evenly, with 39.9% of residents reporting no religion and 39.4% identifying as Christian.

Educational qualifications are far below national and territory levels, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 35.5% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are surprisingly high for the area; the typical household earns $1,960 a week, which is a little above the national figure. About 25.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with long-term health conditions affecting 19.6% of people, well below the Australian figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also among the lowest at this level.

Care for children is common, with 29.1% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is a little above the national figure. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most other areas.

Homes here are larger and more crowded than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per home. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the country.

Detached houses make up 90.8% of homes, far above the national figure. While typical weekly rent is well below the national average, typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, as 59.9% of workers drive to work. Working from home is more common here than in the rest of the territory, though far below the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. Recent arrivals from overseas are also a little below the national figure.

Full-time employment is very high at 69.3%, far above the national figure. Public administration, safety, and construction are the most common industries for workers.

This is a highly car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.3. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, or groceries, falling far below the territory average.