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Cambridge Gulf vs Nganmarriyanga

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 147 km apart · Cambridge Gulf profile · Nganmarriyanga profile

Cambridge Gulf Nganmarriyanga

Nganmarriyanga and Cambridge Gulf are very different remote areas. Nganmarriyanga has a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population (90.1% compared to 0.0%) and far more children under 15 (35.2% versus 11.5%). This helps explain why there are more people per bedroom in Nganmarriyanga and a higher share of people using a language other than English at home (90.1% compared to 0.0%). In contrast, Cambridge Gulf has a much higher typical weekly household income of $4,749, while Nganmarriyanga's is $819.

Both areas are very young, with typical residents aged around 20 to 22. They also share a similar lack of public transport stops and routes. However, they differ in other ways, such as the workforce; adults in Cambridge Gulf are much more likely to be working or looking for work (95.2% versus 34.7%). Cambridge Gulf also has a far higher share of people who have moved in the last five years (52.2% compared to 9.9%).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +338 larger in Nganmarriyanga gap steady
26 17th pct 364 61st pct
  • First area, 2016: 48
  • First area, 2021: 26
  • Second area, 2011: 377
  • Second area, 2016: 390
  • Second area, 2021: 364
Median age in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +2 yrs older in Nganmarriyanga gap narrowing
20 yrs 0th pct 22 yrs 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 20 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 20 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 20 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 22 yrs
First Nations in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +90.1 pts higher in Nganmarriyanga gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 90.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 90.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 93.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 90.1%
Aged 65+ in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +3.6 pts higher in Nganmarriyanga gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.6% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.6%
Under 15 in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +23.6 pts higher in Nganmarriyanga gap widening
11.5% 21st pct 35.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 52.1%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 37.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.2%
— 25.6% 95th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.6%

Age structure

46.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +24.5 pts 21.7%
38.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.5 pts 33.0%
11.5% Children (0–14) +23.6 pts ▸ 35.2%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

Marital status

90.5% Never married ◂ +31.5 pts 59.0%
14.3% Married +19.6 pts ▸ 33.9%
0.0% Widowed +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Divorced +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Cambridge Gulf Nganmarriyanga

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

  • 85+ in Cambridge Gulf: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Nganmarriyanga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Cambridge Gulf: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Nganmarriyanga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Cambridge Gulf: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Nganmarriyanga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Cambridge Gulf: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Nganmarriyanga: 0.0% males, 0.8% females
  • 65–69 in Cambridge Gulf: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Nganmarriyanga: 1.1% males, 1.1% females
  • 60–64 in Cambridge Gulf: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Nganmarriyanga: 0.0% males, 0.8% females
  • 55–59 in Cambridge Gulf: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Nganmarriyanga: 0.8% males, 1.6% females
  • 50–54 in Cambridge Gulf: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Nganmarriyanga: 2.4% males, 2.4% females
  • 45–49 in Cambridge Gulf: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Nganmarriyanga: 0.8% males, 1.6% females
  • 40–44 in Cambridge Gulf: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Nganmarriyanga: 1.9% males, 2.7% females
  • 35–39 in Cambridge Gulf: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Nganmarriyanga: 4.6% males, 4.6% females
  • 30–34 in Cambridge Gulf: 19.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Nganmarriyanga: 3.8% males, 5.1% females
  • 25–29 in Cambridge Gulf: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Nganmarriyanga: 4.6% males, 3.8% females
  • 20–24 in Cambridge Gulf: 33.3% males, 19.0% females; 20–24 in Nganmarriyanga: 4.1% males, 6.5% females
  • 15–19 in Cambridge Gulf: 0.0% males, 14.3% females; 15–19 in Nganmarriyanga: 4.9% males, 6.5% females
  • 10–14 in Cambridge Gulf: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Nganmarriyanga: 6.8% males, 4.9% females
  • 5–9 in Cambridge Gulf: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Nganmarriyanga: 7.3% males, 6.5% females
  • 0–4 in Cambridge Gulf: 14.3% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Nganmarriyanga: 4.1% males, 3.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +15.4 pts higher in Cambridge Gulf gap widening
15.4% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

84.6% Australia +9.9 pts ▸ 94.5%
11.5% England ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

42.3% English ◂ +39.8 pts 2.5%
26.9% Australian ◂ +25.8 pts 1.1%
11.5% German ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Scottish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +90.1 pts higher in Nganmarriyanga gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 90.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 90.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 90.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 90.1%
Limited English in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +11.3 pts higher in Nganmarriyanga gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.3%

Language used at home

61.5% English only ◂ +55.5 pts 6.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese 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%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +62.6 pts higher in Cambridge Gulf gap widening
69.2% 100th pct 6.6% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 69.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.6%

Religious affiliation

23.1% Christianity +58.0 pts ▸ 81.0%
69.2% No religion ◂ +62.6 pts 6.6%
30.8% Not stated ◂ +17.3 pts 13.5%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +62.5 pts higher in Cambridge Gulf
90.5% 100th pct 27.9% 11th pct
  • First area, 2021: 90.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.9%
Bachelor+ in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +13.0 pts higher in Cambridge Gulf gap widening
14.3% 48th pct 1.3% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.3%
— 7.81 70th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +1 more in Nganmarriyanga
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
— 99 25th pct
— 596 0th pct

Highest year of school

90.5% Year 12 ◂ +62.5 pts 27.9%
23.8% Year 10 +1.5 pts ▸ 25.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below +24.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
0.0% Year 11 +14.4 pts ▸ 14.4%

Highest qualification level

20.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +13.3 pts 6.7%
20.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.4 pts 15.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

26.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Education +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +$1,012 higher in Cambridge Gulf gap widening
$1,224 91st pct $212 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $875
  • First area, 2021: $1,224
  • Second area, 2011: $243
  • Second area, 2016: $231
  • Second area, 2021: $212
Household income in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +$3,930 higher in Cambridge Gulf
$4,749 100th pct $819 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: $4,749
  • Second area, 2011: $1,125
  • Second area, 2016: $1,174
  • Second area, 2021: $819
Family income in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +$2,408 higher in Cambridge Gulf
$2,874 89th pct $466 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,874
  • Second area, 2011: $563
  • Second area, 2016: $511
  • Second area, 2021: $466
High earners in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +1.3 pts higher in Nganmarriyanga gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.3% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.3%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +48.1 pts ▸ 48.1%
0.0% Under $650 +17.3 pts ▸ 17.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

90.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +88.0 pts 2.5%
0.0% Under $650 +75.3 pts ▸ 75.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +7.7 pts higher in Nganmarriyanga
0.0% 0th pct 7.7% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +1.6 pts higher in Nganmarriyanga gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.6% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Diabetes +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Heart disease +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Other condition +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Asthma +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Arthritis +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

84.6% None ◂ +6.0 pts 78.6%
0.0% One condition +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Two conditions +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +14.3 pts higher in Cambridge Gulf gap narrowing
14.3% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 58.3%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid carers in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +4.6 pts higher in Nganmarriyanga gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.6% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%
Unpaid child care in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +33.3 pts higher in Nganmarriyanga gap narrowing
19.0% 23rd pct 52.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 82.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.3%
— 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +17.2 pts higher in Nganmarriyanga gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 17.2% 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 38.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +328 larger in Nganmarriyanga
0 0th pct 328 86th pct
— 21 yrs 29th pct
— 26.5% 19th pct
— 23.7% 88th pct
— $201 0th pct
— $784 11th pct
— 99.7% 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +1.9 larger in Nganmarriyanga gap narrowing
4.0 100th pct 5.9 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.0
  • First area, 2021: 4.0
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3
  • Second area, 2016: 5.6
  • Second area, 2021: 5.9
— 10.1% 45th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.1%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

120.0% Couples with children ◂ +36.8 pts 83.2%
80.0% Couples without children ◂ +73.0 pts 7.0%
0.0% One-parent families +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Other families +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Household size

100.0% 4 people ◂ +75.0 pts 25.0%
0.0% 6 or more +59.6 pts ▸ 59.6%
0.0% 5 people +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 2 people even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $50 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $40
  • Second area, 2016: $55
  • Second area, 2021: $50
People / bedroom in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +0.90 higher in Nganmarriyanga
1.20 96th pct 2.10 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.20
  • Second area, 2011: 2.10
  • Second area, 2016: 2.00
  • Second area, 2021: 2.10
— 92.3% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 92.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 92.3%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 92.3% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 92.3%
— 78.8% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 79.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 86.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.8%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Rented +92.3 pts ▸ 92.3%
0.0% Other tenure +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Owned outright even 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +7.7 pts 92.3%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +73.1 pts ▸ 73.1%
0.0% Studio / none +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 73.1% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 69.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 73.1%
Work from home in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +15.0 pts higher in Cambridge Gulf
15.0% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT commute in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +13.2 pts higher in Nganmarriyanga
0.0% 0th pct 13.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

50.0% Walked +14.7 pts ▸ 64.7%
35.0% Car (driver) ◂ +30.6 pts 4.4%
15.0% Worked at home ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Bus +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% No vehicle +73.1 pts ▸ 73.1%
0.0% 1 vehicle +17.3 pts ▸ 17.3%
0.0% 3 vehicles +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% 2 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +42.2 pts higher in Cambridge Gulf gap narrowing
52.2% 92nd pct 9.9% 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 52.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +21.7 pts higher in Nganmarriyanga
0.0% 0th pct 21.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.7%
Participation in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +60.5 pts higher in Cambridge Gulf gap widening
95.2% 100th pct 34.7% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 70.8%
  • First area, 2021: 95.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 52.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.7%
Full-time in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +43.2 pts higher in Cambridge Gulf
80.0% 97th pct 36.8% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 80.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.8%

Industries people work in

80.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +80.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Education & training +32.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
0.0% Retail trade +26.5 pts ▸ 26.5%
0.0% Public administration & safety +19.1 pts ▸ 19.1%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

45.0% Labourers ◂ +15.6 pts 29.4%
0.0% Sales workers +20.6 pts ▸ 20.6%
20.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Professionals +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Managers +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%

Walkability

Amenities/1k in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +186.8 more in Cambridge Gulf
192.3 91st pct 5.5 30th pct
Intersections/km² in Cambridge Gulfin Nganmarriyanga +1 higher in Nganmarriyanga
0 0th pct 1 56th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cambridge Gulf vs Nganmarriyanga [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50239/cambridge-gulf/vs/SAL70206/nganmarriyanga