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Adelaide River vs Robin Falls

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 25 km apart · Adelaide River profile · Robin Falls profile

Adelaide River Robin Falls

Adelaide River and Robin Falls are two nearby areas in the Northern Territory with very different social makeups. Adelaide River is more diverse, with 26.2% of residents identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander compared to 0.0% in Robin Falls. It also has more children, with 14.8% under age 15, and a higher share of one-parent families at 16.9%. In contrast, Robin Falls is more highly qualified; 56.4% of residents completed Year 12 and 15.4% hold a bachelor degree or higher, whereas those figures are 24.2% and 2.3% in Adelaide River.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining largely rural with no public transport and a similar number of people moving in recently. They share a typical weekly family income of around $1,200, which is well below the national figure. While Robin Falls is far older, with a typical resident aged 61 compared to 52 in Adelaide River, both areas have a significant population of people aged 65 and over.

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 26.2 pts higher in Adelaide River Year 12: 32.2 pts higher in Robin Falls Population: 271 larger in Adelaide River One-parent: 16.9 pts higher in Adelaide River Mortgage: $1,051 higher in Robin Falls

Demographics & Identity

Population in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +271 larger in Adelaide River gap narrowing
317 59th pct 46 26th pct
Median age in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +9 yrs older in Robin Falls gap narrowing
52 yrs 77th pct 61 yrs 94th pct
First Nations in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +26.2 pts higher in Adelaide River
26.2% 95th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +3.9 pts higher in Robin Falls
26.5% 78th pct 30.4% 87th pct
Under 15 in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +14.8 pts higher in Adelaide River
14.8% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +14.3 pts higher in Adelaide River
14.3% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

32.2% Older adults (45–64) +15.6 pts ▸ 47.8%
26.5% Seniors (65+) +3.9 pts ▸ 30.4%
19.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +8.4 pts 10.9%
14.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
6.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.1 pts 6.5%

Marital status

47.1% Married +11.9 pts ▸ 59.0%
30.1% Never married +18.6 pts ▸ 48.7%
15.1% Divorced ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
5.4% Widowed ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
2.7% Separated ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Adelaide River Robin Falls

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +7.6 pts higher in Robin Falls
12.0% 53rd pct 19.6% 76th pct

Country of birth

65.6% Australia +1.8 pts ▸ 67.4%
2.2% England +6.5 pts ▸ 8.7%
2.8% New Zealand ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.3% Philippines ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

24.3% English +12.7 pts ▸ 37.0%
27.4% Australian +7.3 pts ▸ 34.8%
5.4% Scottish +14.2 pts ▸ 19.6%
6.9% Irish +1.8 pts ▸ 8.7%
1.3% German +7.4 pts ▸ 8.7%
1.6% Chinese ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.9% Italian ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% Filipino ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +2.2 pts higher in Adelaide River
2.2% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

75.1% English only +1.0 pts ▸ 76.1%
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 Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +9.3 pts higher in Robin Falls
42.9% 57th pct 52.2% 84th pct

Religious affiliation

42.9% No religion +9.3 pts ▸ 52.2%
30.6% Christianity ◂ +4.5 pts 26.1%
24.3% Not stated ◂ +0.4 pts 23.9%
2.5% Buddhism ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.3% Islam ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.9% Other religions ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +32.2 pts higher in Robin Falls
24.2% 7th pct 56.4% 74th pct
Bachelor+ in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +13.1 pts higher in Robin Falls
2.3% 5th pct 15.4% 53rd pct
Schools/1k kids in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls
21.28 89th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls even
50 16th pct 50 16th pct
ICSEA in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls even
855 10th pct 855 10th pct

Highest year of school

24.2% Year 12 +32.2 pts ▸ 56.4%
16.0% Year 9 or below +19.9 pts ▸ 35.9%
23.8% Year 10 ◂ +3.3 pts 20.5%
11.7% Year 11 ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

26.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +7.7 pts 18.5%
12.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
4.3% Bachelor degree +6.9 pts ▸ 11.1%
2.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Natural & physical sciences +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
2.1% Health +16.4 pts ▸ 18.5%
5.0% Management & commerce +13.6 pts ▸ 18.5%
2.1% Agriculture & environment +12.7 pts ▸ 14.8%
5.0% Society & culture +9.9 pts ▸ 14.8%
9.2% Engineering & related ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
8.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Education ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.1% Information technology ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +$46 higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
$583 22nd pct $537 16th pct
Household income in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +$142 higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
$992 13th pct $850 8th pct
Family income in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +$94 higher in Adelaide River
$1,281 14th pct $1,187 11th pct
High earners in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +3.5 pts higher in Adelaide River
3.5% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls
11.0% 33rd pct —

Household income distribution

34.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +34.9 pts 0.0%
24.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%
22.0% Under $650 ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
6.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
4.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

38.6% Under $650 +12.7 pts ▸ 51.3%
27.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.2 pts 25.6%
7.3% $1,500–$2,999 +0.4 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +5.8 pts higher in Robin Falls
24.6% 29th pct 30.4% 58th pct
Mental health in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +2.8 pts higher in Adelaide River
2.8% 16th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +3.2 pts higher in Adelaide River
3.2% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.5% Heart disease +4.5 pts ▸ 13.0%
8.5% Arthritis +2.4 pts ▸ 10.9%
5.0% Asthma +5.8 pts ▸ 10.9%
2.5% Cancer +6.2 pts ▸ 8.7%
2.2% Lung condition +6.5 pts ▸ 8.7%
6.6% Diabetes ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
4.7% Other condition +1.8 pts ▸ 6.5%
2.8% Mental health ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.9% Stroke ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.5% None +3.9 pts ▸ 54.3%
16.7% One condition +11.5 pts ▸ 28.3%
2.2% Three or more +6.5 pts ▸ 8.7%
6.6% Two conditions ◂ +0.1 pts 6.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +14.9 pts higher in Robin Falls
15.8% 39th pct 30.8% 87th pct
Unpaid carers in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +0.2 pts higher in Robin Falls
10.0% 26th pct 10.3% 27th pct
Unpaid child care in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +0.7 pts higher in Robin Falls
14.7% 12th pct 15.4% 13th pct
Defence service in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +3.8 pts higher in Robin Falls
3.1% 57th pct 6.8% 89th pct
Housework 15h+ in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +2.8 pts higher in Robin Falls
17.8% 17th pct 20.5% 28th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +83 larger in Adelaide River
83 84th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +40 yrs older in Robin Falls
25 yrs 46th pct 65 yrs 98th pct
Year 12 in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls
17.0% 8th pct —
Unemployment in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls
0.0% 0th pct —
Median income in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +$495 higher in Robin Falls
$379 14th pct $874 72nd pct
Household income in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +$594 higher in Robin Falls
$1,281 30th pct $1,875 57th pct
Indigenous language in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls
0.0% 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +0.3 larger in Adelaide River gap narrowing
2.2 24th pct 1.9 11th pct
One-parent in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +16.9 pts higher in Adelaide River
16.9% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls
33.9% 82nd pct —

Family composition

42.9% Couples without children +29.9 pts ▸ 72.7%
37.6% Couples with children ◂ +23.9 pts 13.6%
16.9% One-parent families ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% Other families ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Household size

42.2% 2 people +31.1 pts ▸ 73.3%
33.9% 1 person ◂ +13.9 pts 20.0%
11.9% 3 people ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
4.6% 4 people ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
2.8% 5 people ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.8% 6 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls
$200 25th pct —
Mortgage in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +$1,051 higher in Robin Falls
$1,333 31st pct $2,384 86th pct
People / bedroom in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +0.20 higher in Robin Falls gap narrowing
1.00 89th pct 1.20 96th pct
Renting in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls
25.7% 72nd pct —
Owned outright in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls
45.0% 61st pct —
Separate houses in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls
81.7% 22nd pct —
3+ bedrooms in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls
50.5% 9th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

45.0% Owned outright +48.4 pts ▸ 93.3%
25.7% Rented ◂ +25.7 pts 0.0%
15.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
11.9% Other tenure ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
2.8% Not stated ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

81.7% Separate house +18.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
15.6% Other dwelling ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

22.0% 1 bedroom +31.3 pts ▸ 53.3%
7.3% Studio / none +32.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
30.3% 3 bedrooms +9.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
22.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +22.9 pts 0.0%
13.8% 4 bedrooms +6.2 pts ▸ 20.0%
6.4% 5 or more ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls
8.8% 86th pct —
Work from home in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls
8.0% 19th pct —
PT commute in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

34.0% Car (driver) +66.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
21.0% Walked +6.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
11.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Worked at home ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% Bicycle ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.3% 2 vehicles +9.4 pts ▸ 46.7%
41.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +14.5 pts 26.7%
10.8% 3 vehicles +9.2 pts ▸ 20.0%
8.8% No vehicle ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
4.9% 4 or more ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +0.9 pts higher in Robin Falls
20.3% 16th pct 21.3% 18th pct
Recent arrivals in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls
3.7% 52nd pct —
Participation in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +5.8 pts higher in Adelaide River
41.7% 11th pct 35.9% 6th pct
Full-time in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls
56.0% 39th pct —

Industries people work in

0.0% Professional & technical +54.5 pts ▸ 54.5%
0.0% Administrative & support +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
10.0% Public administration & safety +26.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
21.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +21.0 pts 0.0%
13.0% Construction ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Education & training ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Retail trade ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% Mining ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

15.0% Managers +30.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
9.0% Professionals +18.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
17.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
13.0% Community & personal service ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
11.0% Sales workers ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Labourers ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +1.1 higher in Adelaide River
1.1 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +1.5 more in Adelaide River
1.5 62nd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +49.1 pts higher in Adelaide River
49.1% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +52.0 pts higher in Adelaide River
52.0% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +48.0 pts higher in Adelaide River
48.0% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +12.6 more in Adelaide River
12.6 48th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls even
0 38th pct 0 12th pct
Mean slope in Adelaide Riverin Robin Falls +4.1 pts higher in Robin Falls
3.8% 25th pct 7.9% 70th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Adelaide River vs Robin Falls [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70002/adelaide-river/vs/SAL70232/robin-falls