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Darwin City vs Charles Darwin
Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 6.2 km apart · Darwin City profile · Charles Darwin profile
Darwin City Charles Darwin
Darwin City and Charles Darwin are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Darwin City is a developed hub where residents are far older, with a typical age of 33 compared to 17 in Charles Darwin. Income is far higher in Darwin City, where the typical weekly personal income is $1,236, while in Charles Darwin it is $399. This gap extends to First Nations residents, who have a typical weekly income of $1,029 in Darwin City compared to $399 in Charles Darwin.
This income gap has widened since 2011, growing from $482 to $837. The two areas share similar weather, with average maximum temperatures around 33 degrees. However, their accessibility differs completely; Darwin City is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.0, while Charles Darwin is car-dependent with a score of 1.1. Most homes in Darwin City are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services, while no homes in Charles Darwin have that access.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Darwin Cityin Charles Darwin
7,149
35th pct
3
0th pct
- First area, 2011: 4,545
- First area, 2016: 6,464
- First area, 2021: 7,149
- Second area, 2011: 11
- Second area, 2016: 0
- Second area, 2021: 3
Median age
in Darwin Cityin Charles Darwin
33 yrs
11th pct
17 yrs
0th pct
- First area, 2011: 32 yrs
- First area, 2016: 32 yrs
- First area, 2021: 33 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 47 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 17 yrs
Age structure
11.3%
Youth (15–24)
+88.7 pts ▸
100.0%
51.8%
Young adults (25–44)
◂ +51.8 pts
0.0%
21.4%
Older adults (45–64)
◂ +21.4 pts
0.0%
8.4%
Children (0–14)
◂ +8.4 pts
0.0%
7.0%
Seniors (65+)
◂ +7.0 pts
0.0%
Marital status
50.6%
Never married
◂ +50.6 pts
0.0%
36.1%
Married
◂ +36.1 pts
0.0%
8.5%
Divorced
◂ +8.5 pts
0.0%
3.1%
Separated
◂ +3.1 pts
0.0%
1.5%
Widowed
◂ +1.5 pts
0.0%
Age & sex structure
Darwin City
Charles Darwin
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Darwin City: 0.1% males, 0.1% females; 85+ in Charles Darwin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 80–84 in Darwin City: 0.1% males, 0.2% females; 80–84 in Charles Darwin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 75–79 in Darwin City: 0.7% males, 0.4% females; 75–79 in Charles Darwin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 70–74 in Darwin City: 1.4% males, 0.9% females; 70–74 in Charles Darwin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 65–69 in Darwin City: 1.9% males, 1.2% females; 65–69 in Charles Darwin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 60–64 in Darwin City: 2.6% males, 2.2% females; 60–64 in Charles Darwin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 55–59 in Darwin City: 2.8% males, 2.3% females; 55–59 in Charles Darwin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 50–54 in Darwin City: 3.5% males, 2.4% females; 50–54 in Charles Darwin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 45–49 in Darwin City: 3.2% males, 2.3% females; 45–49 in Charles Darwin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 40–44 in Darwin City: 4.0% males, 3.3% females; 40–44 in Charles Darwin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 35–39 in Darwin City: 5.5% males, 5.1% females; 35–39 in Charles Darwin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 30–34 in Darwin City: 8.2% males, 7.8% females; 30–34 in Charles Darwin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 25–29 in Darwin City: 8.9% males, 8.8% females; 25–29 in Charles Darwin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 20–24 in Darwin City: 4.8% males, 4.5% females; 20–24 in Charles Darwin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 15–19 in Darwin City: 1.0% males, 1.2% females; 15–19 in Charles Darwin: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
- 10–14 in Darwin City: 1.2% males, 1.0% females; 10–14 in Charles Darwin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 5–9 in Darwin City: 1.4% males, 1.4% females; 5–9 in Charles Darwin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 0–4 in Darwin City: 1.8% males, 1.8% females; 0–4 in Charles Darwin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
42.8%
Australia
+57.2 pts ▸
100.0%
7.0%
Nepal
◂ +7.0 pts
0.0%
3.8%
England
◂ +3.8 pts
0.0%
3.8%
China
◂ +3.8 pts
0.0%
3.7%
India
◂ +3.7 pts
0.0%
2.6%
Philippines
◂ +2.6 pts
0.0%
2.2%
New Zealand
◂ +2.2 pts
0.0%
1.7%
Vietnam
◂ +1.7 pts
0.0%
0.6%
Italy
◂ +0.6 pts
0.0%
0.5%
South Africa
◂ +0.5 pts
0.0%
Ancestry
24.2%
English
◂ +24.2 pts
0.0%
16.9%
Australian
◂ +16.9 pts
0.0%
9.0%
Irish
◂ +9.0 pts
0.0%
8.4%
Chinese
◂ +8.4 pts
0.0%
6.7%
Scottish
◂ +6.7 pts
0.0%
3.5%
Indian
◂ +3.5 pts
0.0%
3.3%
German
◂ +3.3 pts
0.0%
3.1%
Filipino
◂ +3.1 pts
0.0%
2.7%
Italian
◂ +2.7 pts
0.0%
2.1%
Vietnamese
◂ +2.1 pts
0.0%
1.1%
Greek
◂ +1.1 pts
0.0%
1.1%
Dutch
◂ +1.1 pts
0.0%
Language
Language used at home
52.1%
English only
◂ +52.1 pts
0.0%
5.2%
Mandarin
◂ +5.2 pts
0.0%
1.8%
Vietnamese
◂ +1.8 pts
0.0%
1.3%
Hindi
◂ +1.3 pts
0.0%
1.3%
Cantonese
◂ +1.3 pts
0.0%
1.2%
Tagalog
◂ +1.2 pts
0.0%
0.9%
Punjabi
◂ +0.9 pts
0.0%
0.9%
Greek
◂ +0.9 pts
0.0%
0.7%
Italian
◂ +0.7 pts
0.0%
0.2%
Arabic
◂ +0.2 pts
0.0%
Religion
Religious affiliation
27.3%
Christianity
+72.7 pts ▸
100.0%
40.8%
No religion
◂ +40.8 pts
0.0%
13.5%
Not stated
◂ +13.5 pts
0.0%
10.0%
Hinduism
◂ +10.0 pts
0.0%
4.6%
Buddhism
◂ +4.6 pts
0.0%
2.3%
Islam
◂ +2.3 pts
0.0%
1.3%
Other religions
◂ +1.3 pts
0.0%
0.1%
Judaism
◂ +0.1 pts
0.0%
Education & Qualifications
Income
Personal income
in Darwin Cityin Charles Darwin
$1,236
90th pct
$399
0th pct
- First area, 2011: $1,015
- First area, 2016: $1,193
- First area, 2021: $1,236
- Second area, 2011: $533
- Second area, 2021: $399
Household income
in Darwin Cityin Charles Darwin
$2,151
75th pct
—
- First area, 2011: $1,890
- First area, 2016: $2,264
- First area, 2021: $2,151
Family income
in Darwin Cityin Charles Darwin
$2,403
71st pct
—
- First area, 2011: $2,230
- First area, 2016: $2,595
- First area, 2021: $2,403
Personal income distribution
36.6%
$650–$1,499
◂ +36.6 pts
0.0%
26.8%
$1,500–$2,999
◂ +26.8 pts
0.0%
17.7%
Under $650
◂ +17.7 pts
0.0%
6.5%
$3,000 or more
◂ +6.5 pts
0.0%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
4.9%
Mental health
◂ +4.9 pts
0.0%
4.7%
Other condition
◂ +4.7 pts
0.0%
4.7%
Asthma
◂ +4.7 pts
0.0%
3.5%
Arthritis
◂ +3.5 pts
0.0%
2.2%
Diabetes
◂ +2.2 pts
0.0%
1.6%
Cancer
◂ +1.6 pts
0.0%
1.5%
Heart disease
◂ +1.5 pts
0.0%
0.6%
Lung condition
◂ +0.6 pts
0.0%
0.3%
Stroke
◂ +0.3 pts
0.0%
0.1%
Dementia
◂ +0.1 pts
0.0%
Number of long-term health conditions
71.8%
None
+28.2 pts ▸
100.0%
11.7%
One condition
◂ +11.7 pts
0.0%
2.6%
Two conditions
◂ +2.6 pts
0.0%
0.9%
Three or more
◂ +0.9 pts
0.0%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Darwin Cityin Charles Darwin
2.0
7th pct
—
- First area, 2011: 2.1
- First area, 2016: 2.0
- First area, 2021: 2.0
Housing & Dwellings
$450
80th pct
—
- First area, 2011: $480
- First area, 2016: $500
- First area, 2021: $450
Mortgage
in Darwin Cityin Charles Darwin
$1,781
46th pct
—
- First area, 2011: $2,600
- First area, 2016: $2,167
- First area, 2021: $1,781
People / bedroom
in Darwin Cityin Charles Darwin
1.00
90th pct
—
- First area, 2011: 1.20
- First area, 2016: 1.00
- First area, 2021: 1.00
- Second area, 2011: 6.00
Transport & Vehicles
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Economy & Advantage
Environment & Climate
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Darwin City vs Charles Darwin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/701011002/darwin-city/vs/701021015/charles-darwin