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Darwin vs Darwin Waterfront Precinct

Council (LGA) comparison ≈ 9.2 km apart · Darwin profile · Darwin Waterfront Precinct profile

Darwin Darwin Waterfront Precinct

Darwin and Darwin Waterfront Precinct are neighbouring areas with very different living patterns. Darwin is a residential hub where homes are often larger, with 63.2% having three or more bedrooms, and 18.5% of the population are children under 15. In contrast, the Darwin Waterfront Precinct is a sparsely populated area of just 293 people where everyone lives in flats or apartments. This precinct is far more affluent and highly qualified, with 50.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 39.6% earning $2,000 or more a week, compared to 33.2% and 16.7% in Darwin.

Both areas share a very similar typical weekly household income of around $2,200. They also have almost identical average temperatures and similar rates of unemployment. While Darwin is more family-oriented, the Waterfront Precinct has a much higher share of people living alone (50.0%) and those in de facto relationships (27.0%). The two areas have also seen a high number of people move in over the last five years, though this is even more pronounced in the Waterfront Precinct, where 76.2% of residents are recent arrivals.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +80,237 larger in Darwin
80,530 81st pct 293 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 72,930
  • First area, 2016: 78,804
  • First area, 2021: 80,530
  • Second area, 2021: 293
Median age in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +2 yrs older in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
35 yrs 14th pct 37 yrs 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
First Nations in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +5.3 pts higher in Darwin
8.7% 74th pct 3.4% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.4%
  • First area, 2021: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.4%
Aged 65+ in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +4.9 pts higher in Darwin
11.0% 14th pct 6.1% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.3%
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.1%
Under 15 in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +10.7 pts higher in Darwin
18.5% 60th pct 7.8% 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.1%
  • First area, 2016: 18.5%
  • First area, 2021: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.8%
De facto in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +12.7 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
14.4% 70th pct 27.0% 97th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.7%
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.0%

Age structure

35.8% Young adults (25–44) +15.4 pts ▸ 51.2%
23.4% Older adults (45–64) +6.3 pts ▸ 29.7%
18.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +10.7 pts 7.8%
11.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.2 pts 7.2%
11.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.9 pts 6.1%

Marital status

42.8% Never married +6.3 pts ▸ 49.1%
42.6% Married ◂ +11.8 pts 30.8%
8.1% Divorced +3.2 pts ▸ 11.4%
3.2% Separated +4.1 pts ▸ 7.3%
3.2% Widowed ◂ +2.1 pts 1.1%

Age & sex structure

Darwin Darwin Waterfront Precinct

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Darwin: 0.3% males, 0.4% females; 85+ in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Darwin: 0.5% males, 0.6% females; 80–84 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Darwin: 1.0% males, 0.9% females; 75–79 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Darwin: 1.7% males, 1.5% females; 70–74 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 0.0% males, 1.5% females
  • 65–69 in Darwin: 2.0% males, 2.0% females; 65–69 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 1.5% males, 1.5% females
  • 60–64 in Darwin: 2.5% males, 2.5% females; 60–64 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 4.0% males, 1.8% females
  • 55–59 in Darwin: 2.9% males, 2.8% females; 55–59 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 4.7% males, 4.7% females
  • 50–54 in Darwin: 3.1% males, 3.1% females; 50–54 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 5.1% males, 1.1% females
  • 45–49 in Darwin: 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 1.8% males, 2.6% females
  • 40–44 in Darwin: 3.6% males, 3.8% females; 40–44 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 8.0% males, 2.2% females
  • 35–39 in Darwin: 4.2% males, 4.4% females; 35–39 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 3.6% males, 5.8% females
  • 30–34 in Darwin: 4.9% males, 5.3% females; 30–34 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 8.8% males, 6.2% females
  • 25–29 in Darwin: 4.7% males, 5.0% females; 25–29 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 11.3% males, 9.9% females
  • 20–24 in Darwin: 3.3% males, 3.0% females; 20–24 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 3.6% males, 1.8% females
  • 15–19 in Darwin: 2.5% males, 2.5% females; 15–19 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 1.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Darwin: 3.1% males, 2.8% females; 10–14 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 2.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Darwin: 3.2% males, 3.1% females; 5–9 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Darwin: 3.2% males, 3.0% females; 0–4 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 2.9% males, 1.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +3.7 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
34.2% 89th pct 37.9% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.7%
  • First area, 2016: 31.7%
  • First area, 2021: 34.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.9%

Country of birth

58.0% Australia ◂ +1.3 pts 56.7%
2.8% England +4.7 pts ▸ 7.5%
1.5% China +5.3 pts ▸ 6.8%
1.7% New Zealand +3.1 pts ▸ 4.8%
4.1% Philippines ◂ +2.1 pts 2.0%
3.7% India ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
2.9% Nepal ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.5% South Africa +2.3 pts ▸ 2.7%
1.0% Vietnam +1.1 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.4% Italy ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

25.1% English +8.3 pts ▸ 33.4%
24.1% Australian ◂ +0.9 pts 23.2%
7.1% Scottish +4.8 pts ▸ 11.9%
8.7% Irish +1.9 pts ▸ 10.6%
5.8% Chinese +4.1 pts ▸ 9.9%
3.8% German +3.0 pts ▸ 6.8%
5.2% Filipino ◂ +2.1 pts 3.1%
2.6% Italian +1.9 pts ▸ 4.4%
4.0% Greek ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.8% Indian ◂ +2.0 pts 1.7%
1.2% Dutch +0.5 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 1.0%

Language

Other language in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +5.8 pts higher in Darwin
30.7% 87th pct 24.9% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.0%
  • First area, 2016: 26.8%
  • First area, 2021: 30.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.9%
Limited English in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +2.2 pts higher in Darwin
3.2% 85th pct 1.0% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.0%

Language used at home

60.8% English only +7.5 pts ▸ 68.3%
2.2% Mandarin +4.0 pts ▸ 6.1%
3.3% Greek ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.0% Tagalog ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.8% Cantonese +0.9 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.1% Vietnamese ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
1.0% Punjabi ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.7% Hindi ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.5% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +17.6 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
39.4% 41st pct 57.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.0%
  • First area, 2016: 31.7%
  • First area, 2021: 39.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.0%

Religious affiliation

39.4% No religion +17.6 pts ▸ 57.0%
37.7% Christianity ◂ +9.7 pts 28.0%
9.7% Not stated ◂ +2.5 pts 7.2%
5.3% Hinduism ◂ +2.2 pts 3.1%
3.7% Buddhism +0.7 pts ▸ 4.4%
2.8% Islam ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.4% Other religions even 1.4%
0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +13.1 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
63.9% 86th pct 77.0% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.5%
  • First area, 2016: 57.6%
  • First area, 2021: 63.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 77.0%
Bachelor+ in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +17.8 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
33.2% 88th pct 50.9% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.5%
  • First area, 2016: 26.1%
  • First area, 2021: 33.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.9%
41 86th pct —
2.75 36th pct —
14,289 83rd pct —
349 67th pct —
1,008 71st pct —

Highest year of school

63.9% Year 12 +13.1 pts ▸ 77.0%
11.5% Year 10 ◂ +4.4 pts 7.0%
8.8% Year 11 +1.2 pts ▸ 10.0%
6.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.3 pts 1.1%

Highest qualification level

28.9% Bachelor degree +7.1 pts ▸ 36.1%
13.8% Postgraduate degree +7.5 pts ▸ 21.3%
20.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +6.3 pts 14.3%
12.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.4 pts ▸ 13.9%
4.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.6 pts 3.0%
1.8% Certificate I / II +1.3 pts ▸ 3.0%

Field of qualification

19.9% Management & commerce +4.9 pts ▸ 24.8%
12.5% Society & culture +4.5 pts ▸ 17.0%
12.5% Engineering & related ◂ +1.2 pts 11.3%
12.3% Health ◂ +0.2 pts 12.2%
7.6% Education ◂ +2.4 pts 5.2%
3.4% Information technology +2.7 pts ▸ 6.1%
2.6% Creative arts +2.6 pts ▸ 5.2%
4.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.1 pts 4.3%
3.6% Architecture & building ◂ +0.5 pts 3.0%
2.7% Natural & physical sciences +0.7 pts ▸ 3.5%
1.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.5 pts 1.3%

Income

Personal income in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +$630 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
$1,111 88th pct $1,741 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $899
  • First area, 2016: $1,039
  • First area, 2021: $1,111
  • Second area, 2021: $1,741
Household income in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +$93 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
$2,188 89th pct $2,281 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,809
  • First area, 2016: $2,164
  • First area, 2021: $2,188
  • Second area, 2021: $2,281
Family income in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +$481 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
$2,463 87th pct $2,944 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,063
  • First area, 2016: $2,385
  • First area, 2021: $2,463
  • Second area, 2021: $2,944
High earners in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +22.8 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
16.7% 86th pct 39.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.9%
  • First area, 2016: 13.7%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.6%
High-income homes in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +1.4 pts higher in Darwin
28.6% 87th pct 27.2% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.2%
  • First area, 2016: 26.9%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.2%

Household income distribution

32.9% $1,500–$2,999 +16.5 pts ▸ 49.4%
15.7% $4,000 or more +3.2 pts ▸ 19.0%
18.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.9 pts 15.8%
12.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.6 pts 8.2%
9.8% Under $650 ◂ +2.9 pts 7.0%

Personal income distribution

25.7% $1,500–$2,999 +20.9 pts ▸ 46.5%
32.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +8.8 pts 23.4%
27.5% Under $650 ◂ +12.9 pts 14.7%
5.5% $3,000 or more +8.0 pts ▸ 13.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +1.8 pts higher in Darwin
19.9% 13th pct 18.1% 9th pct
Mental health in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +1.9 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
5.6% 18th pct 7.5% 37th pct
Needs assistance in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +3.6 pts higher in Darwin
3.6% 18th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7%
  • First area, 2016: 3.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

5.6% Mental health +1.9 pts ▸ 7.5%
6.5% Other condition ◂ +1.1 pts 5.5%
5.5% Asthma ◂ +0.7 pts 4.8%
5.3% Arthritis ◂ +0.2 pts 5.1%
3.9% Diabetes ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
2.5% Heart disease ◂ +1.2 pts 1.4%
2.0% Cancer +0.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.1% Lung condition ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.6% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.4% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.0% None +4.8 pts ▸ 74.7%
14.6% One condition ◂ +0.3 pts 14.3%
3.7% Two conditions +0.1 pts ▸ 3.8%
1.7% Three or more +0.1 pts ▸ 1.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +1.4 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
17.6% 50th pct 19.0% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.9%
  • First area, 2016: 18.7%
  • First area, 2021: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%
Unpaid carers in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +0.1 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
9.1% 17th pct 9.2% 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.2%
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.2%
Unpaid child care in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +9.0 pts higher in Darwin
25.5% 56th pct 16.5% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.2%
  • First area, 2016: 24.8%
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.5%
Defence service in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +11.6 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
5.8% 98th pct 17.5% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +2.3 pts higher in Darwin
16.2% 14th pct 13.9% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.2%
  • First area, 2016: 15.2%
  • First area, 2021: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +6,993 larger in Darwin
7,003 89th pct 10 2nd pct
Median age in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +10 yrs older in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
25 yrs 50th pct 35 yrs 89th pct
37.7% 64th pct —
13.0% 60th pct —
Median income in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +$1,093 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
$615 67th pct $1,708 100th pct
Household income in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +$558 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
$1,691 74th pct $2,249 92nd pct
17.3% 87th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +1.0 larger in Darwin
2.6 79th pct 1.6 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 1.6
One-parent in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +9.2 pts higher in Darwin
14.1% 55th pct 4.9% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
Living alone in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +24.6 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
25.4% 27th pct 50.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.2%
  • First area, 2016: 22.9%
  • First area, 2021: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%

Family composition

27.0% Couples without children +36.6 pts ▸ 63.6%
57.4% Couples with children ◂ +25.9 pts 31.5%
14.1% One-parent families ◂ +9.2 pts 4.9%
1.5% Other families ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Household size

25.4% 1 person +24.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
32.6% 2 people +4.1 pts ▸ 36.7%
18.0% 3 people ◂ +13.5 pts 4.4%
14.7% 4 people ◂ +12.8 pts 1.9%
5.9% 5 people ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
3.5% 6 or more ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +$153 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
$380 83rd pct $533 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: $360
  • First area, 2016: $418
  • First area, 2021: $380
  • Second area, 2021: $533
Mortgage in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +$93 higher in Darwin
$2,000 82nd pct $1,907 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,167
  • First area, 2016: $2,167
  • First area, 2021: $2,000
  • Second area, 2021: $1,907
People / bedroom in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +0.10 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
0.90 86th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
Renting in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +27.6 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
49.0% 88th pct 76.6% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 45.5%
  • First area, 2016: 48.1%
  • First area, 2021: 49.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.6%
Owned outright in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +9.6 pts higher in Darwin
18.5% 12th pct 8.9% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.9%
  • First area, 2016: 18.0%
  • First area, 2021: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%
Separate houses in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +51.8 pts higher in Darwin
51.8% 8th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 54.7%
  • First area, 2016: 52.6%
  • First area, 2021: 51.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
3+ bedrooms in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +49.9 pts higher in Darwin
63.2% 14th pct 13.3% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.0%
  • First area, 2016: 62.9%
  • First area, 2021: 63.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%

How homes are owned or rented

49.0% Rented +27.6 pts ▸ 76.6%
29.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +16.9 pts 12.7%
18.5% Owned outright ◂ +9.6 pts 8.9%
1.3% Other tenure +2.5 pts ▸ 3.8%
1.7% Not stated ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

34.3% Flat or apartment +65.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
51.8% Separate house ◂ +51.8 pts 0.0%
12.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
0.6% Other dwelling ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

27.7% 2 bedrooms +15.4 pts ▸ 43.0%
6.6% 1 bedroom +34.5 pts ▸ 41.1%
40.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +26.8 pts 13.3%
17.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
5.2% 5 or more ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
0.8% Studio / none ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

39.3% $350–$549 +6.1 pts ▸ 45.5%
13.5% $550–$749 +24.5 pts ▸ 38.0%
29.3% $200–$349 ◂ +29.3 pts 0.0%
9.8% Under $200 ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
3.9% $750 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 9.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

35.9% $1,800–$2,999 +4.1 pts ▸ 40.0%
27.1% $1,000–$1,799 +2.9 pts ▸ 30.0%
19.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%
12.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +2.3 pts higher in Darwin
6.9% 72nd pct 4.6% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%
Work from home in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +0.5 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
4.3% 11th pct 4.8% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 2.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%
PT commute in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +2.9 pts higher in Darwin
2.9% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.8%
  • First area, 2016: 5.4%
  • First area, 2021: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +426 more in Darwin
428 81st pct 2 24th pct
Stops/1k in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +1.51 more in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
5.31 76th pct 6.83 88th pct
Departures/1k in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +438.6 more in Darwin
991.5 79th pct 552.9 73rd pct
PT routes in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +46 more in Darwin
47 86th pct 1 29th pct
Stop walk in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +2 longer in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
3 21st pct 5 33rd pct
Drive to city in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +10 longer in Darwin
13 14th pct 3 0th pct

How people get to work

65.4% Car (driver) ◂ +5.5 pts 59.8%
4.8% Walked +11.5 pts ▸ 16.3%
6.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.5 pts 4.8%
4.3% Worked at home +0.5 pts ▸ 4.8%
2.8% Bus ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.5% Bicycle ◂ +1.0 pts 1.4%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.4% 1 vehicle +34.1 pts ▸ 71.5%
38.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +12.9 pts 25.2%
11.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +5.9 pts 6.0%
6.9% No vehicle ◂ +2.3 pts 4.6%
5.7% 4 or more ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +26.1 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
50.1% 94th pct 76.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 47.0%
  • First area, 2016: 50.5%
  • First area, 2021: 50.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.2%
Recent arrivals in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +7.1 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
22.6% 87th pct 29.7% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.3%
  • First area, 2016: 29.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +0.4 pts higher in Darwin
4.1% 41st pct 3.7% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.6%
  • First area, 2016: 4.7%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%
Participation in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +9.0 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
70.1% 99th pct 79.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 68.2%
  • First area, 2016: 68.7%
  • First area, 2021: 70.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 79.1%
Full-time in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +10.9 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
67.6% 86th pct 78.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 71.8%
  • First area, 2016: 71.8%
  • First area, 2021: 67.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.5%

Industries people work in

18.0% Public administration & safety +20.7 pts ▸ 38.8%
16.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +9.9 pts 6.2%
9.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.4 pts 7.7%
8.9% Education & training ◂ +3.6 pts 5.3%
7.1% Retail trade ◂ +3.8 pts 3.3%
6.8% Construction ◂ +1.5 pts 5.3%
6.5% Professional & technical +0.2 pts ▸ 6.7%
3.6% Other services +1.2 pts ▸ 4.8%
1.5% Mining +2.8 pts ▸ 4.3%
4.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.8 pts 3.3%
3.1% Administrative & support ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% Manufacturing +0.3 pts ▸ 2.4%

Occupations people work in

26.2% Professionals +8.2 pts ▸ 34.4%
13.4% Managers +14.4 pts ▸ 27.8%
14.4% Community & personal service ◂ +2.5 pts 12.0%
13.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.6 pts 10.5%
12.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.6 pts 5.7%
7.6% Labourers ◂ +5.7 pts 1.9%
6.8% Sales workers ◂ +3.9 pts 2.9%
4.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +1 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
9 86th pct 10 100th pct
IRSD decile in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +1 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
9 86th pct 10 100th pct
IER decile in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +1 higher in Darwin
5 43rd pct 4 36th pct
IEO decile in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +1 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
9 86th pct 10 100th pct
IRSAD score in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +129 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
1,036 86th pct 1,165 100th pct
ERP in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +89,683 higher in Darwin
90,035 81st pct 352 3rd pct
Growth in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +6.7 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
6.1% 71st pct 12.8% 92nd pct
Businesses in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +8,065 higher in Darwin
8,119 80th pct 54 5th pct
Approvals in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +74 higher in Darwin
74 56th pct 0 0th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +152 higher in Darwin
1,584 92nd pct 1,432 90th pct
33.3 95th pct 33.4 95th pct
23.3 100th pct 23.3 100th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +1.3 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
7.0 88th pct 8.3 97th pct
Types ≤15 min in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +0.5 more in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
6.5 86th pct 7.0 91st pct
15-min city in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +17.2 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
82.6% 85th pct 99.8% 100th pct
Walk to shops in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +15.7 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
84.0% 87th pct 99.7% 100th pct
Walk to transit in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +3.1 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
96.7% 88th pct 99.8% 99th pct
Walk to school in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +82.6 pts higher in Darwin
82.7% 82nd pct 0.2% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +1.7 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
98.2% 86th pct 99.8% 99th pct
Walk to health in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +37.6 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
62.1% 80th pct 99.7% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +45.1 more in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
30.0 73rd pct 75.1 94th pct
Intersections/km² in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +91 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
120 86th pct 211 90th pct
Mean slope in Darwinin Darwin Waterfront Precinct +1.7 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
4.0% 38th pct 5.7% 66th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Darwin vs Darwin Waterfront Precinct [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/lga/LGA71000/darwin/vs/LGA71150/darwin-waterfront-precinct