# Darwin vs Jabiru - Tiwi — 2021 Census comparison

Indigenous Region comparison · about 113 km apart

Darwin and Jabiru - Tiwi are both large areas in the Northern Territory, but they differ sharply in their social and physical layouts. First Nations residents in Darwin earn far more, with a typical household income of $1,817 compared to $950 in Jabiru - Tiwi. This gap is reflected in employment and education, as First Nations unemployment is far higher in Jabiru - Tiwi at 33.6% against 11.3% in Darwin, while Year 12 completion is far higher in Darwin. In contrast, First Nations languages are far more common in Jabiru - Tiwi, where 89.4% of people speak one. Darwin is also more urban, rated as somewhat walkable, while Jabiru - Tiwi is mostly car-dependent.

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011, maintaining a shared profile in some respects. They both have a First Nations population with a typical age of 26. Their physical landscapes are also nearly identical, with both areas having a mean terrain slope of around 3.9%. This shared geography contrasts with their accessibility; Darwin is far more connected, with 82.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport compared to 0.0% in Jabiru - Tiwi.

## First Nations

| Statistic | Darwin | Jabiru - Tiwi | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Nations people | 15,082 | 10,336 | 4,746 larger in Darwin |  |
| Median age | 26 yrs | 26 yrs |  |  |
| Year 12 | 34.7% | 24.5% | 10.3 pts higher in Darwin |  |
| Unemployment | 11.3% | 33.6% | 22.2 pts higher in Jabiru - Tiwi |  |
| Median income | $670 | $232 | $438 higher in Darwin |  |
| Household income | $1,817 | $950 | $867 higher in Darwin |  |
| Indigenous language | 14.6% | 89.4% | 74.8 pts higher in Jabiru - Tiwi |  |

## Walkability

| Statistic | Darwin | Jabiru - Tiwi | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 5.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 higher in Darwin |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 5.3 | 3.5 | 1.8 more in Darwin |  |
| 15-min city | 68.7% | 50.5% | 18.2 pts higher in Darwin |  |
| Walk to shops | 68.0% | 54.9% | 13.2 pts higher in Darwin |  |
| Walk to transit | 82.3% | 0.0% | 82.3 pts higher in Darwin |  |
| Walk to school | 70.4% | 62.2% | 8.2 pts higher in Darwin |  |
| Walk to a park | 83.0% | 61.6% | 21.4 pts higher in Darwin |  |
| Walk to health | 52.5% | 50.5% | 2.0 pts higher in Darwin |  |
| Intersections/km² | 2 | 0 | 2 higher in Darwin |  |
| Mean slope | 3.9% | 3.8% | 0.1 pts higher in Darwin |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/ireg/IREG703/darwin/vs/IREG704/jabiru-tiwi