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East Arm vs Gray

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 7.0 km apart · East Arm profile · Gray profile

East Arm Gray

Gray and East Arm are neighbouring areas in the Northern Territory that offer very different ways of living. Gray is a residential hub where 22.7% of the population are children and the typical resident is 34. East Arm is sparsely populated and much older, with a typical age of 45 and 23.8% of people aged 65 and over. There is also a stark contrast in how people get around; Gray is very walkable, with all homes within 15 minutes of groceries and parks, while East Arm is car-dependent and has no public transport stops.

Both areas are similar in their typical weekly household income, which sits around $1,500. While the typical age gap between them was 27 years in 2011, it has narrowed to 11 years. This change comes alongside a widening divide in health, as long-term health conditions are now far higher in East Arm, where 52.4% of people report one, compared to 22.9% in Gray.

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Where they differ most

Population: 3,121 larger in Gray Recent movers: 29.6 pts higher in East Arm Participation: 30.4 pts higher in East Arm Under 15: 22.7 pts higher in Gray Volunteering: 19.0 pts higher in East Arm

Demographics & Identity

Population in East Armin Gray +3,121 larger in Gray gap steady
21 0th pct 3,142 12th pct
Median age in East Armin Gray +11 yrs older in East Arm gap narrowing
45 yrs 78th pct 34 yrs 14th pct
First Nations in East Armin Gray +6.9 pts higher in Gray
14.3% 92nd pct 21.2% 98th pct
Aged 65+ in East Armin Gray +13.8 pts higher in East Arm
23.8% 82nd pct 10.0% 14th pct
Under 15 in East Armin Gray +22.7 pts higher in Gray
0.0% 0th pct 22.7% 87th pct
De facto in East Armin Gray
— 14.7% 78th pct

Age structure

38.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +9.2 pts 28.9%
14.3% Older adults (45–64) +11.9 pts ▸ 26.2%
23.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.8 pts 10.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%

Marital status

71.4% Never married ◂ +22.5 pts 49.0%
19.0% Married +14.0 pts ▸ 33.1%
0.0% Divorced +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Separated +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Widowed +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Age & sex structure

East Arm Gray

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in East Armin Gray +7.7 pts higher in East Arm
28.6% 65th pct 20.9% 47th pct

Country of birth

71.4% Australia ◂ +5.5 pts 65.9%
0.0% Philippines +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% England +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% New Zealand +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% India +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Vietnam +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% China +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Nepal +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% South Africa +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Ancestry

19.0% Australian +9.6 pts ▸ 28.7%
19.0% English +8.5 pts ▸ 27.5%
14.3% Irish ◂ +7.2 pts 7.1%
0.0% Scottish +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Filipino +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% German +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Chinese +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Italian +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Dutch +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Indian +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Vietnamese +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Greek +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Language

Other language in East Armin Gray +2.5 pts higher in Gray
14.3% 54th pct 16.7% 59th pct
Limited English in East Armin Gray +1.9 pts higher in Gray
0.0% 0th pct 1.9% 59th pct

Language used at home

85.7% English only ◂ +18.3 pts 67.4%
0.0% Tagalog +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Vietnamese +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Mandarin +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Punjabi +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Italian +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Cantonese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in East Armin Gray +10.6 pts higher in Gray
33.3% 24th pct 43.9% 62nd pct

Religious affiliation

33.3% No religion +10.6 pts ▸ 43.9%
38.1% Christianity ◂ +4.5 pts 33.6%
0.0% Not stated +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Buddhism +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Hinduism +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Islam +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Other religions +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in East Armin Gray +21.0 pts higher in Gray
19.0% 0th pct 40.1% 18th pct
Bachelor+ in East Armin Gray +12.3 pts higher in Gray
0.0% 0th pct 12.3% 21st pct
Schools in East Armin Gray
— 1 0th pct
Schools/1k kids in East Armin Gray
— 1.40 28th pct
Schools ≤3 km in East Armin Gray +6 more in Gray
8 18th pct 14 37th pct
Students in East Armin Gray
— 283 9th pct
Avg size in East Armin Gray
— 283 30th pct
ICSEA in East Armin Gray
— 808 0th pct

Highest year of school

52.4% Year 10 ◂ +31.6 pts 20.8%
19.0% Year 12 +21.0 pts ▸ 40.1%
0.0% Year 11 +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%

Highest qualification level

25.0% Certificate III / IV +7.1 pts ▸ 32.1%
0.0% Bachelor degree +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Field of qualification

25.0% Management & commerce ◂ +10.0 pts 15.0%
18.8% Health ◂ +11.3 pts 7.4%
0.0% Engineering & related +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Society & culture +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Education +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Information technology +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Creative arts +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Income

Personal income in East Armin Gray +$268 higher in East Arm gap widening
$1,145 87th pct $877 63rd pct
Household income in East Armin Gray +$95 higher in East Arm
$1,574 40th pct $1,479 34th pct
Family income in East Armin Gray +$136 higher in Gray
$1,824 33rd pct $1,960 42nd pct
High earners in East Armin Gray +10.0 pts higher in East Arm
19.0% 81st pct 9.1% 41st pct
High-income homes in East Armin Gray
— 14.3% 30th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +30.6 pts ▸ 30.6%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +24.6 pts ▸ 24.6%
0.0% Under $650 +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% $4,000 or more +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +35.4 pts ▸ 35.4%
28.6% $650–$1,499 +1.7 pts ▸ 30.3%
19.0% $1,500–$2,999 +0.3 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in East Armin Gray +29.5 pts higher in East Arm
52.4% 100th pct 22.9% 20th pct
Mental health in East Armin Gray +12.5 pts higher in East Arm
19.0% 100th pct 6.6% 23rd pct
Needs assistance in East Armin Gray +4.5 pts higher in Gray
0.0% 0th pct 4.5% 31st pct

Long-term health conditions reported

19.0% Mental health ◂ +12.5 pts 6.6%
19.0% Other condition ◂ +11.7 pts 7.4%
14.3% Diabetes ◂ +9.2 pts 5.1%
0.0% Asthma +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Arthritis +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Heart disease +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Cancer +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Lung condition +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Stroke +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Dementia +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

71.4% None ◂ +10.8 pts 60.6%
33.3% One condition ◂ +17.9 pts 15.4%
0.0% Two conditions +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Three or more +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in East Armin Gray +19.0 pts higher in East Arm
28.6% 100th pct 9.6% 15th pct
Unpaid carers in East Armin Gray +9.1 pts higher in Gray
0.0% 0th pct 9.1% 13th pct
Unpaid child care in East Armin Gray +7.0 pts higher in Gray
19.0% 12th pct 26.1% 49th pct
Defence service in East Armin Gray
— 4.5% 85th pct
Housework 15h+ in East Armin Gray +15.5 pts higher in Gray
0.0% 0th pct 15.5% 12th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in East Armin Gray +664 larger in Gray
3 1st pct 667 86th pct
Median age in East Armin Gray +16 yrs older in East Arm
42 yrs 100th pct 26 yrs 64th pct
Year 12 in East Armin Gray
— 23.1% 6th pct
Unemployment in East Armin Gray
— 19.9% 89th pct
Median income in East Armin Gray +$36 higher in Gray
$450 11th pct $486 16th pct
Household income in East Armin Gray
— $893 0th pct
Indigenous language in East Armin Gray
— 15.9% 89th pct

Family & Households

Household size in East Armin Gray +0.4 larger in Gray
2.0 7th pct 2.4 36th pct
One-parent in East Armin Gray
— 31.3% 100th pct
Living alone in East Armin Gray
— 32.5% 82nd pct

Family composition

125.0% One-parent families ◂ +93.7 pts 31.3%
75.0% Couples with children ◂ +27.4 pts 47.6%
0.0% Couples without children +19.9 pts ▸ 19.9%
0.0% Other families +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Household size

57.1% 2 people ◂ +26.9 pts 30.3%
0.0% 1 person +32.5 pts ▸ 32.5%
0.0% 3 people +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% 4 people +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% 5 people +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% 6 or more +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in East Armin Gray +$335 higher in East Arm
$635 100th pct $300 27th pct
Mortgage in East Armin Gray
— $1,725 42nd pct
People / bedroom in East Armin Gray +0.10 higher in East Arm
1.00 90th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in East Armin Gray
— 50.2% 89th pct
Owned outright in East Armin Gray
— 12.0% 6th pct
Separate houses in East Armin Gray
— 59.8% 20th pct
3+ bedrooms in East Armin Gray
— 60.2% 16th pct

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Rented ◂ +49.8 pts 50.2%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +34.6 pts ▸ 34.6%
0.0% Owned outright +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Not stated +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

57.1% Separate house +2.6 pts ▸ 59.8%
0.0% Flat or apartment +38.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +46.7 pts ▸ 46.7%
42.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +17.3 pts 25.5%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% 1 bedroom +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% 5 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Studio / none +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +29.1 pts ▸ 29.1%
0.0% $350–$549 +28.8 pts ▸ 28.8%
0.0% Under $200 +28.1 pts ▸ 28.1%
0.0% $550–$749 +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in East Armin Gray
— 11.6% 86th pct
Work from home in East Armin Gray
— 2.8% 0th pct
PT commute in East Armin Gray
— 3.2% 68th pct
PT stops in East Armin Gray +15 more in Gray
0 0th pct 15 24th pct
Stops/1k in East Armin Gray +4.77 more in Gray
0.00 0th pct 4.77 57th pct
Departures/1k in East Armin Gray +823.4 more in Gray
0.0 0th pct 823.4 51st pct
PT routes in East Armin Gray +8 more in Gray
0 0th pct 8 52nd pct
Stop walk in East Armin Gray +47 longer in East Arm
49 92nd pct 2 14th pct
Drive to city in East Armin Gray +4 longer in Gray
14 23rd pct 18 34th pct
Reach 30 min in East Armin Gray +8,959 more in Gray
21 0th pct 8,980 25th pct
Reach 45 min in East Armin Gray +24,144 more in Gray
21 0th pct 24,165 33rd pct
Transit to city in East Armin Gray
— 69 70th pct

How people get to work

16.7% Car (driver) +55.1 pts ▸ 71.8%
27.8% Worked at home ◂ +25.0 pts 2.8%
22.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +16.7 pts 5.5%
22.2% Walked ◂ +20.5 pts 1.7%
0.0% Bus +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Bicycle +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

71.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +31.4 pts 40.1%
0.0% 2 vehicles +34.4 pts ▸ 34.4%
0.0% No vehicle +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% 3 vehicles +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% 4 or more +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in East Armin Gray +29.6 pts higher in East Arm
66.7% 96th pct 37.1% 46th pct
Recent arrivals in East Armin Gray
— 12.8% 60th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in East Armin Gray
— 6.7% 82nd pct
Participation in East Armin Gray +30.4 pts higher in East Arm
90.5% 100th pct 60.1% 43rd pct
Full-time in East Armin Gray
— 67.1% 91st pct

Industries people work in

66.7% Retail trade ◂ +56.6 pts 10.0%
16.7% Education & training ◂ +9.0 pts 7.7%
0.0% Public administration & safety +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Construction +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Accommodation & food +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Professional & technical +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Manufacturing +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Other services +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Mining +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Occupations people work in

50.0% Managers ◂ +40.1 pts 9.9%
16.7% Professionals ◂ +3.9 pts 12.8%
0.0% Technicians & trades +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% Community & personal service +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% Labourers +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Sales workers +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in East Armin Gray
— 2 14th pct
IRSD decile in East Armin Gray
— 1 0th pct
IER decile in East Armin Gray
— 1 0th pct
IEO decile in East Armin Gray +6 higher in East Arm
9 86th pct 3 29th pct
IRSAD score in East Armin Gray
— 900 13th pct
ERP in East Armin Gray +3,456 higher in Gray
23 0th pct 3,479 13th pct
Growth in East Armin Gray
— 3.9% 44th pct
Businesses in East Armin Gray +10 higher in East Arm
104 5th pct 94 4th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in East Armin Gray +175 higher in Gray
1,530 90th pct 1,705 96th pct
Max temp in East Armin Gray +0.5 higher in Gray
33.6 100th pct 34.1 100th pct
Min temp in East Armin Gray +0.6 higher in East Arm
23.2 100th pct 22.6 100th pct

Walkability

Walk score in East Armin Gray +6.5 higher in Gray
0.4 0th pct 6.9 73rd pct
Types ≤15 min in East Armin Gray +6.4 more in Gray
0.4 0th pct 6.8 74th pct
15-min city in East Armin Gray +100.0 pts higher in Gray
0.0% 0th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to shops in East Armin Gray +100.0 pts higher in Gray
0.0% 0th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to transit in East Armin Gray +100.0 pts higher in Gray
0.0% 0th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to school in East Armin Gray +92.2 pts higher in Gray
0.0% 0th pct 92.2% 71st pct
Walk to a park in East Armin Gray +99.8 pts higher in Gray
0.2% 0th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in East Armin Gray +70.9 pts higher in Gray
0.0% 0th pct 70.9% 70th pct
Amenities/1k in East Armin Gray +85.7 more in East Arm
95.2 87th pct 9.5 20th pct
Intersections/km² in East Armin Gray +166 higher in Gray
12 26th pct 178 67th pct
Mean slope in East Armin Gray +0.6 pts higher in Gray
3.0% 10th pct 3.6% 20th pct

Compare East Arm with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). East Arm vs Gray [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/701021017/east-arm/vs/701041039/gray