Dominant Age
15-19
11.0% of population
Top Overseas Born
Ireland
0.4% · 94.3% Australian-born
Top Religion
Catholic
36.5% of residents
Household Type
Couples with children
50.7% of dwellings
Social Housing
17.7%
60 dwellings
Who lives in Wadeye?
Residents aged 15-19 make up the largest age group in Wadeye at 11.0% of the population. 94.3% of residents were born in Australia, with Ireland the most common overseas birthplace at 0.4%. The most common religious affiliation is Catholic, at 36.5% of residents. Couples with children are the most common household type, accounting for 50.7% of all dwellings. Social housing makes up 17.7% of the suburb's housing stock.
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