People & Lifestyle Desert Springs NT 0870

What Kind of People Live in Desert Springs NT 0870?

Diversity Levels in Desert Springs

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Desert Springs

40.8%

Northern Territory

70.4%

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Field	Value	VS Northern Territory	Trend
Median age	36	Bottom 18%	23% to Jan 2021
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	3.8%	Top 27%	216% to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	44.4%	Top 8%	52% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Desert Springs

Full Desert Springs Liveability Report

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Desert Springs

-99900.0%

Northern Territory

74.0%

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Field	Value	VS Northern Territory	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	1	Bottom 29%	Data for Jun 2023
Lifestyle Score	79.0	Top 14%	Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score	46.0	Top 12%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	98.2%	Top 17%	Data for May 2023

Conservatism in Desert Springs

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Northern Territory	Trend
% Religious	51.0%	Bottom 37%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	80.8%	Bottom 42%	6% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	8.3%	Bottom 0%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Desert Springs

Desert Springs Amenities Map

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Desert Springs

77.0

Northern Territory

34.4

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Field	Value	VS Northern Territory	Trend
Public transport commuters	1.0%	Top 13%	54% to Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	2.0	Top 49%	3% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	5.5%	Top 1%	36% to Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	3 km	Bottom 3%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	2.9%	Top 37%	62% to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Desert Springs

Desert Springs Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Desert Springs

68.0

Northern Territory

30.3

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Field	Value	VS Northern Territory	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	55%	Bottom 21%	Data for Nov 2017
No religion	48.9%	Top 39%	74% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	8.1%	Top 8%	138% to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	44.0%	Bottom 43%	8% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	20.7%	Bottom 31%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.3%	Top 12%	to Jan 2021

Community Score in Desert Springs

Desert Springs Community Report

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Desert Springs

90.0

Northern Territory

39.4

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	Field	Value	VS Northern Territory	Trend
	Community support (LGA)	94.0%	Bottom 34%	Data for Dec 2014
	Volunteers	42.5%	Top 33%	18% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Desert Springs

Desert Springs School and Park Map

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Desert Springs

70.0

Northern Territory

26.7

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Field	Value	VS Northern Territory	Trend
Total children in preschool (LGA)	471	Top 29%	7% to Dec 2020
Family households	77.1%	Top 37%	19% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	4.7%	Top 35%	51% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium