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Darwin Waterfront Precinct vs Tiwi Islands

Council (LGA) comparison ≈ 100 km apart · Darwin Waterfront Precinct profile · Tiwi Islands profile

Darwin Waterfront Precinct Tiwi Islands

Tiwi Islands and Darwin Waterfront Precinct are two very different Northern Territory areas. Tiwi Islands is a large, sparsely populated region where 86.5% of people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, compared to just 3.4% in the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. This reflects in the home life and age of the two areas; Tiwi Islands has far more children under 15 (22.8%) and larger households, while Darwin Waterfront Precinct is dominated by people living alone (50.0%) and a highly qualified workforce, with 50.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Both areas share the same tropical climate, with almost identical average temperatures year-round. However, they differ in almost every other way, from the types of homes to the money people earn. Typical weekly personal income is $240 in Tiwi Islands, which is far lower than the $1,741 earned in Darwin Waterfront Precinct. This gap in wealth is also seen in the rent, which is typically $80 in Tiwi Islands and $533 in the Darwin Waterfront Precinct.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +2,055 larger in Tiwi Islands
293 4th pct 2,348 22nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 293
  • Second area, 2011: 2,580
  • Second area, 2016: 2,453
  • Second area, 2021: 2,348
Median age in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +7 yrs older in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
37 yrs 24th pct 30 yrs 5th pct
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 26 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 30 yrs
First Nations in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +83.0 pts higher in Tiwi Islands
3.4% 45th pct 86.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 87.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 89.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 86.5%
Aged 65+ in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +1.8 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
6.1% 5th pct 4.4% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%
Under 15 in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +15.0 pts higher in Tiwi Islands
7.8% 1st pct 22.8% 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.8%
De facto in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +1.1 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
27.0% 97th pct 25.9% 96th pct
  • First area, 2021: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.9%

Age structure

51.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +19.5 pts 31.7%
29.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.6 pts 24.1%
7.8% Children (0–14) +15.0 pts ▸ 22.8%
7.2% Youth (15–24) +9.9 pts ▸ 17.1%
6.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.8 pts 4.4%

Marital status

49.1% Never married +19.9 pts ▸ 69.0%
30.8% Married ◂ +7.2 pts 23.6%
11.4% Divorced ◂ +9.5 pts 1.8%
7.3% Separated ◂ +5.6 pts 1.7%
1.1% Widowed +3.5 pts ▸ 4.6%

Age & sex structure

Darwin Waterfront Precinct Tiwi Islands

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

  • 85+ in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Tiwi Islands: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Tiwi Islands: 0.2% males, 0.3% females
  • 75–79 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Tiwi Islands: 0.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 0.0% males, 1.5% females; 70–74 in Tiwi Islands: 0.3% males, 0.7% females
  • 65–69 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 1.5% males, 1.5% females; 65–69 in Tiwi Islands: 1.5% males, 1.3% females
  • 60–64 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 4.0% males, 1.8% females; 60–64 in Tiwi Islands: 2.2% males, 2.3% females
  • 55–59 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 4.7% males, 4.7% females; 55–59 in Tiwi Islands: 2.5% males, 2.6% females
  • 50–54 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 5.1% males, 1.1% females; 50–54 in Tiwi Islands: 3.6% males, 3.9% females
  • 45–49 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 1.8% males, 2.6% females; 45–49 in Tiwi Islands: 2.9% males, 4.0% females
  • 40–44 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 8.0% males, 2.2% females; 40–44 in Tiwi Islands: 3.9% males, 3.2% females
  • 35–39 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 3.6% males, 5.8% females; 35–39 in Tiwi Islands: 4.2% males, 4.0% females
  • 30–34 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 8.8% males, 6.2% females; 30–34 in Tiwi Islands: 3.5% males, 3.8% females
  • 25–29 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 11.3% males, 9.9% females; 25–29 in Tiwi Islands: 4.5% males, 5.2% females
  • 20–24 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 3.6% males, 1.8% females; 20–24 in Tiwi Islands: 3.6% males, 3.7% females
  • 15–19 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 1.8% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Tiwi Islands: 5.0% males, 4.6% females
  • 10–14 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 2.2% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Tiwi Islands: 4.7% males, 4.6% females
  • 5–9 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Tiwi Islands: 3.4% males, 3.6% females
  • 0–4 in Darwin Waterfront Precinct: 2.9% males, 1.5% females; 0–4 in Tiwi Islands: 3.4% males, 3.1% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +35.6 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
37.9% 92nd pct 2.3% 1st pct
  • First area, 2021: 37.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3%

Country of birth

56.7% Australia +35.3 pts ▸ 91.9%
7.5% England ◂ +7.1 pts 0.4%
6.8% China ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% New Zealand ◂ +4.4 pts 0.3%
2.7% South Africa ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.0% Philippines ◂ +1.9 pts 0.2%
2.0% Vietnam ◂ +1.9 pts 0.2%
0.0% India +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

33.4% English ◂ +29.1 pts 4.4%
23.2% Australian ◂ +19.5 pts 3.7%
11.9% Scottish ◂ +10.9 pts 1.0%
10.6% Irish ◂ +8.7 pts 1.8%
9.9% Chinese ◂ +9.7 pts 0.2%
6.8% German ◂ +6.4 pts 0.5%
4.4% Italian ◂ +4.1 pts 0.3%
3.1% Filipino ◂ +2.8 pts 0.3%
1.7% Indian ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.7% Dutch ◂ +1.6 pts 0.1%
1.0% Vietnamese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.2%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +57.2 pts higher in Tiwi Islands
24.9% 83rd pct 82.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 79.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 84.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 82.2%
Limited English in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +1.8 pts higher in Tiwi Islands
1.0% 62nd pct 2.9% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9%

Language used at home

68.3% English only ◂ +55.9 pts 12.4%
6.1% Mandarin ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
1.7% Cantonese ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +46.9 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
57.0% 100th pct 10.1% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 57.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.1%

Religious affiliation

28.0% Christianity +53.2 pts ▸ 81.2%
57.0% No religion ◂ +46.9 pts 10.1%
7.2% Not stated ◂ +0.6 pts 6.6%
4.4% Buddhism ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.1% Hinduism ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.4% Other religions +0.3 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Islam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +45.9 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
77.0% 96th pct 31.2% 12th pct
  • First area, 2021: 77.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.2%
Bachelor+ in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +45.3 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
50.9% 99th pct 5.6% 5th pct
  • First area, 2021: 50.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
— 5 32nd pct
— 9.33 86th pct
— 412 25th pct
— 82 16th pct
— 682 2nd pct

Highest year of school

77.0% Year 12 ◂ +45.9 pts 31.2%
7.0% Year 10 +20.3 pts ▸ 27.4%
10.0% Year 11 +13.7 pts ▸ 23.7%
1.1% Year 9 or below +8.5 pts ▸ 9.6%

Highest qualification level

36.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +23.3 pts 12.8%
14.3% Certificate III / IV +7.2 pts ▸ 21.5%
21.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +18.4 pts 2.9%
13.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +8.9 pts 5.0%
3.0% Certificate I / II +1.4 pts ▸ 4.5%
3.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.8 pts ▸ 3.9%

Field of qualification

24.8% Management & commerce ◂ +16.8 pts 7.9%
17.0% Society & culture ◂ +7.5 pts 9.5%
5.2% Education +9.5 pts ▸ 14.7%
12.2% Health ◂ +4.2 pts 7.9%
11.3% Engineering & related ◂ +7.0 pts 4.3%
6.1% Information technology ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
5.2% Creative arts ◂ +3.1 pts 2.1%
3.0% Architecture & building +1.4 pts ▸ 4.5%
4.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.0 pts 2.3%
1.3% Agriculture & environment +2.4 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.7 pts 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +$1,501 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
$1,741 100th pct $240 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,741
  • Second area, 2011: $250
  • Second area, 2016: $248
  • Second area, 2021: $240
Household income in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +$1,524 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
$2,281 90th pct $757 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,281
  • Second area, 2011: $774
  • Second area, 2016: $780
  • Second area, 2021: $757
Family income in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +$2,393 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
$2,944 93rd pct $551 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,944
  • Second area, 2011: $589
  • Second area, 2016: $644
  • Second area, 2021: $551
High earners in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +36.8 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
39.6% 100th pct 2.8% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 39.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%
High-income homes in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +22.4 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
27.2% 86th pct 4.8% 1st pct
  • First area, 2021: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%

Household income distribution

49.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +34.6 pts 14.7%
7.0% Under $650 +32.6 pts ▸ 39.6%
15.8% $650–$1,499 +14.8 pts ▸ 30.6%
19.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +17.3 pts 1.7%
8.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.1 pts 3.1%

Personal income distribution

14.7% Under $650 +59.4 pts ▸ 74.0%
46.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +41.1 pts 5.5%
23.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +14.1 pts 9.4%
13.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +13.1 pts 0.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +3.2 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
18.1% 9th pct 14.9% 3rd pct
Mental health in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +5.1 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
7.5% 37th pct 2.4% 2nd pct
Needs assistance in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +3.5 pts higher in Tiwi Islands
0.0% 0th pct 3.5% 16th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.5% Mental health ◂ +5.1 pts 2.4%
5.5% Other condition +0.1 pts ▸ 5.5%
5.1% Arthritis ◂ +4.3 pts 0.9%
4.8% Asthma ◂ +2.6 pts 2.2%
0.0% Diabetes +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
1.4% Heart disease +2.8 pts ▸ 4.2%
2.4% Cancer ◂ +2.2 pts 0.2%
0.0% Lung condition +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Dementia +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Stroke +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

74.7% None +1.5 pts ▸ 76.3%
14.3% One condition ◂ +2.3 pts 12.0%
3.8% Two conditions ◂ +1.4 pts 2.3%
1.7% Three or more ◂ +1.1 pts 0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +12.7 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
19.0% 58th pct 6.3% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.3%
Unpaid carers in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +2.8 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
9.2% 18th pct 6.3% 6th pct
  • First area, 2021: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.3%
Unpaid child care in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +13.5 pts higher in Tiwi Islands
16.5% 8th pct 30.0% 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 37.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.0%
Defence service in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +15.5 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
17.5% 100th pct 1.9% 20th pct
Housework 15h+ in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +8.0 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
13.9% 10th pct 6.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +2,020 larger in Tiwi Islands
10 2nd pct 2,030 79th pct
Median age in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +7 yrs older in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
35 yrs 89th pct 28 yrs 71st pct
— 29.2% 36th pct
— 35.5% 97th pct
Median income in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +$1,485 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
$1,708 100th pct $223 0th pct
Household income in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +$1,610 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
$2,249 92nd pct $639 0th pct
— 90.6% 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +1.8 larger in Tiwi Islands
1.6 0th pct 3.4 96th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.6
  • Second area, 2011: 4.0
  • Second area, 2016: 3.8
  • Second area, 2021: 3.4
One-parent in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +20.5 pts higher in Tiwi Islands
4.9% 0th pct 25.4% 91st pct
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.4%
Living alone in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +30.8 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
50.0% 100th pct 19.2% 8th pct
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.2%

Family composition

63.6% Couples without children ◂ +45.7 pts 17.9%
31.5% Couples with children +19.7 pts ▸ 51.2%
4.9% One-parent families +20.5 pts ▸ 25.4%
0.0% Other families +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

Household size

50.0% 1 person ◂ +30.8 pts 19.2%
36.7% 2 people ◂ +14.0 pts 22.7%
4.4% 3 people +12.8 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% 6 or more +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
1.9% 4 people +11.8 pts ▸ 13.7%
0.0% 5 people +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +$453 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
$533 99th pct $80 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: $533
  • Second area, 2011: $40
  • Second area, 2016: $50
  • Second area, 2021: $80
Mortgage in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +$1,062 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
$1,907 79th pct $845 13th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,907
  • Second area, 2011: $542
  • Second area, 2021: $845
People / bedroom in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +0.30 higher in Tiwi Islands
1.00 89th pct 1.30 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.60
  • Second area, 2016: 1.40
  • Second area, 2021: 1.30
Renting in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +4.5 pts higher in Tiwi Islands
76.6% 96th pct 81.1% 97th pct
  • First area, 2021: 76.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 91.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 90.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.1%
Owned outright in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +4.7 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
8.9% 5th pct 4.1% 1st pct
  • First area, 2021: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%
Separate houses in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +81.0 pts higher in Tiwi Islands
0.0% 0th pct 81.0% 28th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 87.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 92.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.0%
3+ bedrooms in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +50.1 pts higher in Tiwi Islands
13.3% 0th pct 63.4% 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.4%

How homes are owned or rented

76.6% Rented +4.5 pts ▸ 81.1%
12.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +11.5 pts 1.2%
3.8% Other tenure +7.8 pts ▸ 11.6%
8.9% Owned outright ◂ +4.7 pts 4.1%
0.0% Not stated +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +89.9 pts 10.1%
0.0% Separate house +81.0 pts ▸ 81.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Other dwelling +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Bedrooms per home

13.3% 3 bedrooms +30.9 pts ▸ 44.2%
43.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +15.6 pts 27.5%
41.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +33.2 pts 7.9%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% 5 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Studio / none +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 +88.8 pts ▸ 88.8%
45.5% $350–$549 ◂ +44.6 pts 0.8%
38.0% $550–$749 ◂ +38.0 pts 0.0%
9.1% $750 or more ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

40.0% $1,800–$2,999 +17.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
30.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +58.5 pts higher in Tiwi Islands
4.6% 43rd pct 63.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 68.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.1%
Work from home in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +2.0 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
4.8% 12th pct 2.8% 6th pct
  • First area, 2021: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +2 more in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
2 24th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +6.83 more in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
6.83 88th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +552.9 more in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
552.9 73rd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +1 more in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
1 29th pct 0 0th pct
5 33rd pct —
3 0th pct —

How people get to work

59.8% Car (driver) ◂ +36.0 pts 23.8%
16.3% Walked +39.4 pts ▸ 55.6%
4.8% Car (passenger) +4.1 pts ▸ 8.9%
4.8% Worked at home ◂ +2.0 pts 2.8%
1.4% Bicycle ◂ +0.8 pts 0.6%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

71.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +42.9 pts 28.6%
4.6% No vehicle +58.5 pts ▸ 63.1%
25.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +18.1 pts 7.1%
6.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +4.3 pts 1.7%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +62.9 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
76.2% 100th pct 13.3% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 76.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Recent arrivals in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +12.7 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
29.7% 94th pct 17.0% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +23.2 pts higher in Tiwi Islands
3.7% 32nd pct 26.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.9%
Participation in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +44.2 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
79.1% 100th pct 34.9% 4th pct
  • First area, 2021: 79.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 44.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.9%
Full-time in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +23.3 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
78.5% 100th pct 55.2% 20th pct
  • First area, 2021: 78.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 58.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.2%

Industries people work in

38.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +21.0 pts 17.7%
5.3% Education & training +24.6 pts ▸ 29.9%
6.2% Health care & social assistance +5.9 pts ▸ 12.1%
3.3% Retail trade +5.1 pts ▸ 8.4%
7.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.0 pts 3.7%
6.7% Professional & technical ◂ +5.0 pts 1.7%
0.0% Arts & recreation +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
5.3% Construction ◂ +2.0 pts 3.2%
4.8% Other services +0.4 pts ▸ 5.2%
4.3% Mining ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
3.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.5 pts 0.9%

Occupations people work in

34.4% Professionals ◂ +8.5 pts 26.0%
27.8% Managers ◂ +14.5 pts 13.2%
12.0% Community & personal service +11.4 pts ▸ 23.4%
10.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.7 pts 8.9%
1.9% Labourers +8.3 pts ▸ 10.2%
5.7% Technicians & trades +2.3 pts ▸ 8.0%
2.9% Sales workers +2.3 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +9 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
10 100th pct 1 0th pct
IRSD decile in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +9 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
10 100th pct 1 0th pct
IER decile in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +3 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
4 36th pct 1 0th pct
IEO decile in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +9 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
10 100th pct 1 0th pct
IRSAD score in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +436 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
1,165 100th pct 729 2nd pct
ERP in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +2,415 higher in Tiwi Islands
352 3rd pct 2,767 23rd pct
Growth in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +11.7 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
12.8% 92nd pct 1.2% 24th pct
Businesses in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +45 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
54 5th pct 9 1st pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +135 higher in Tiwi Islands
1,432 90th pct 1,567 92nd pct
Max temp in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +0.7 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
33.4 95th pct 32.7 94th pct
Min temp in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +0.2 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
23.3 100th pct 23.1 100th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +5.0 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
8.3 97th pct 3.3 37th pct
Types ≤15 min in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +3.2 more in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
7.0 91st pct 3.8 44th pct
15-min city in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +47.0 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
99.8% 100th pct 52.8% 58th pct
Walk to shops in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +17.4 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
99.7% 100th pct 82.3% 86th pct
Walk to transit in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +99.8 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
99.8% 99th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +57.2 pts higher in Tiwi Islands
0.2% 0th pct 57.3% 54th pct
Walk to a park in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +42.1 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
99.8% 99th pct 57.7% 30th pct
Walk to health in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +42.6 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
99.7% 100th pct 57.0% 76th pct
Amenities/1k in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +36.3 more in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
75.1 94th pct 38.8 80th pct
Intersections/km² in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +211 higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
211 90th pct 0 32nd pct
Mean slope in Darwin Waterfront Precinctin Tiwi Islands +2.5 pts higher in Darwin Waterfront Precinct
5.7% 66th pct 3.2% 22nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Darwin Waterfront Precinct vs Tiwi Islands [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/lga/LGA71150/darwin-waterfront-precinct/vs/LGA74050/tiwi-islands