Council (LGA) · Area profile

West Daly

14,070 km²

West Daly stands out for one of the youngest populations in the country, with very low household incomes.

It also has one of the most renter-heavy areas in the country and a below-average share of degree-holders.

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📍 West Daly, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,973—since 2011 Median age26 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population88.7%People aged 65 and over3.3%Children under 1527.9%People in a de facto relationship24.5%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In West Daly, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 34%, followed by Children (0–14) (28%) and Youth (15–24) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)33.6%

Children (0–14)27.9%

Youth (15–24)20.0%

Older adults (45–64)15.4%

Seniors (65+)3.3%

Marital status

In West Daly, the largest group is Never married at 70%, followed by Married (23%) and Widowed (3%).

Never married70%
Married23%
Widowed3%
Divorced2%
Separated1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In West Daly, the largest group is Australia at 99%, followed by New Zealand (0%) and China (0%).

Australia94.9%

New Zealand0.3%

China0.2%

England0.1%

Ancestry

In West Daly, the largest group is English at 28%, followed by Australian (28%) and Irish (19%).

English3.0%

Australian2.9%

Irish2.0%

Scottish0.9%

German0.5%

Chinese0.4%

Italian0.3%

Dutch0.3%

Greek0.1%

Filipino0.1%

Language

People using another language at home84.3%

Language used at home

In West Daly, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (1%).

English only11.9%

Mandarin0.1%

Religion

People with no religion27.6%

Religious affiliation

In West Daly, the largest group is Christianity at 57%, followed by No religion (32%) and Other religions (11%).

Christianity57%
No religion32%
Other religions11%
Islam0%
Buddhism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher4.2%

Highest year of school

In West Daly, the largest group is Year 12 at 34%, followed by Year 10 (28%) and Year 9 or below (25%).

Year 1232.1%

Year 1025.8%

Year 9 or below23.2%

Year 1112.5%

Highest qualification level

In West Daly, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 33%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Certificate I / II (16%).

Certificate III / IV16.7%

Bachelor degree11.3%

Certificate I / II8.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma7.8%

Postgraduate degree4.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.8%

Field of qualification

In West Daly, the largest group is Education at 24%, followed by Society & culture (20%) and Management & commerce (13%).

Education12.5%

Society & culture10.3%

Management & commerce6.6%

Architecture & building5.2%

Engineering & related5.0%

Agriculture & environment4.2%

Health4.0%

Creative arts1.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services1.8%

Natural & physical sciences0.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$196—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$804—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$467—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week2.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.2%

Household income distribution

In West Daly, the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

Under $65033.9%

$650–$1,49920.5%

$1,500–$2,99916.1%

$3,000–$3,9995.0%

$4,000 or more2.2%

Personal income distribution

In West Daly, the largest group is Under $650 at 85%, followed by $650–$1,499 (8%) and $1,500–$2,999 (6%).

Under $65073.8%

$650–$1,4997.2%

$1,500–$2,9995.0%

$3,000 or more0.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition11.8%People with a mental health condition1.5%People needing help with daily activities3.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In West Daly, the largest group is None at 87%, followed by One condition (11%) and Two conditions (1%).

None76.3%

One condition10.1%

Two conditions1.1%

Three or more0.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In West Daly, the largest group is Heart disease at 26%, followed by Other condition (20%) and Diabetes (19%).

Heart disease4.4%

Other condition3.4%

Diabetes3.2%

Asthma2.9%

Mental health1.5%

Arthritis0.7%

Cancer0.4%

Lung condition0.4%

Stroke0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers4.7%People providing unpaid care11.1%People caring for children unpaid51.3%People who served in the Defence Force1.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework31.8%

Family & Households

Average household size4.9—since 2011 One-parent families21.9%People living alone10.8%—since 2011

Family composition

In West Daly, the largest group is Couples with children at 68%, followed by One-parent families (22%) and Couples without children (9%).

Couples with children68%
One-parent families22%
Couples without children9%
Other families1%

Household size

In West Daly, the largest group is 6 or more at 42%, followed by 2 people (14%) and 5 people (13%).

6 or more42.0%

2 people14.1%

5 people13.1%

4 people12.2%

1 person10.8%

3 people7.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$50—since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.90—since 2011 Households renting78.9%Homes owned outright7.4%Separate (detached) houses79.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms60.0%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In West Daly, the largest group is Rented at 81%, followed by Other tenure (12%) and Owned outright (8%).

Rented81%
Other tenure12%
Owned outright8%

Types of homes

In West Daly, the largest group is Separate house at 80%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (16%) and Other dwelling (3%).

Separate house80%
Townhouse / semi-detached16%
Other dwelling3%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In West Daly, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 2 bedrooms (32%) and 4 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms45.0%

2 bedrooms30.7%

4 bedrooms14.5%

1 bedroom6.6%

5 or more0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In West Daly, the largest group is Under $200 at 99%, followed by $200–$349 (1%).

Under $20088.5%

$200–$3490.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle64.9%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In West Daly, the largest group is No vehicle at 65%, followed by 1 vehicle (24%) and 2 vehicles (8%).

No vehicle64.9%

1 vehicle24.5%

2 vehicles7.7%

3 vehicles2.7%

4 or more0.6%

How people get to work

In West Daly, the largest group is Walked at 50%, followed by Car (driver) (27%) and Car (passenger) (13%).

Walked43.6%

Car (driver)23.2%

Car (passenger)11.5%

Bus6.4%

Bicycle0.9%

Worked at home0.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years14.0%Recent arrivals from overseas21.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate19.6%Labour-force participation27.0%Employed full-time65.1%

Industries people work in

In West Daly, the largest group is Education & training at 30%, followed by Public administration & safety (20%) and Health care & social assistance (13%).

Education & training27.4%

Public administration & safety18.3%

Health care & social assistance11.9%

Other services11.9%

Retail trade9.4%

Arts & recreation3.0%

Construction2.6%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing1.7%

Administrative & support1.3%

Accommodation & food1.1%

Occupations people work in

In West Daly, the largest group is Professionals at 28%, followed by Community & personal service (22%) and Labourers (13%).

Professionals26.4%

Community & personal service21.1%

Labourers11.9%

Managers10.2%

Technicians & trades7.9%

Clerical & administrative6.2%

Sales workers5.7%

Machinery operators & drivers4.5%

Areas within West Daly

Thamarrurr

Nearby areas

Coomalie Belyuen Wagait Darwin Waterfront Precinct Palmerston Darwin Litchfield Unincorporated NT

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