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Birdum vs Top Springs

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 154 km apart · Birdum profile · Top Springs profile

Birdum Top Springs

Birdum and Top Springs are both sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory. Birdum is notably younger, with a typical resident aged 34, while residents in Top Springs are far older at 48. There is also a stark difference in household finances; the typical weekly household income in Birdum is $2,250, which is far higher than the $575 seen in Top Springs. Birdum's homes are also much larger, with 3.0 people per home compared to just 1.0 in Top Springs.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining car-dependent with almost no walkable amenities or public transport. They share the same terrain slope and lack of nearby schools. While Birdum has a larger First Nations population and a typical age that is noticeably younger than the national figure, Top Springs is far older than the Australian average.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 14 yrs older in Top Springs Household income: $1,675 higher in Birdum Household size: 2.0 larger in Birdum Population: 52 larger in Birdum People / bedroom: 0.90 higher in Birdum

Demographics & Identity

Population in Birdumin Top Springs +52 larger in Birdum gap narrowing
63 32nd pct 11 8th pct
Median age in Birdumin Top Springs +14 yrs older in Top Springs gap narrowing
34 yrs 13th pct 48 yrs 62nd pct
First Nations in Birdumin Top Springs
19.0% 91st pct —
Aged 65+ in Birdumin Top Springs
11.1% 19th pct —
Under 15 in Birdumin Top Springs
4.8% 7th pct —
De facto in Birdumin Top Springs
0.0% 0th pct —

Age structure

31.7% Young adults (25–44) +13.7 pts ▸ 45.5%
33.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
23.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
11.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
4.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

58.6% Never married +5.0 pts ▸ 63.6%
24.1% Married ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
6.9% Widowed ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.2% Divorced ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Birdum Top Springs

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Birdumin Top Springs
7.9% 33rd pct —

Country of birth

60.3% Australia +3.3 pts ▸ 63.6%
0.0% England even 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

27.0% Australian +0.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
14.3% English +13.0 pts ▸ 27.3%
6.3% Irish ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Chinese ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.8% German ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish 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 Birdumin Top Springs
14.3% 82nd pct —
Limited English in Birdumin Top Springs
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

54.0% English only +27.8 pts ▸ 81.8%
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 Birdumin Top Springs
20.6% 10th pct —

Religious affiliation

41.3% Not stated +4.2 pts ▸ 45.5%
20.6% No religion +15.7 pts ▸ 36.4%
27.0% Christianity ◂ +27.0 pts 0.0%
7.9% Other religions ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Birdumin Top Springs
31.5% 15th pct —
Bachelor+ in Birdumin Top Springs
0.0% 0th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Birdumin Top Springs even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

31.5% Year 12 +4.9 pts ▸ 36.4%
24.1% Year 10 ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
16.7% Year 11 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

22.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.9% Engineering & related ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
13.9% Management & commerce ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
8.3% Society & culture ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Birdumin Top Springs +$259 higher in Top Springs
$866 68th pct $1,125 88th pct
Household income in Birdumin Top Springs +$1,675 higher in Birdum
$2,250 86th pct $575 0th pct
Family income in Birdumin Top Springs
$1,874 49th pct —
High earners in Birdumin Top Springs
0.0% 0th pct —

Personal income distribution

24.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
6.9% Under $650 ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
6.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Birdumin Top Springs
9.5% 0th pct —
Mental health in Birdumin Top Springs
0.0% 0th pct —
Needs assistance in Birdumin Top Springs
4.8% 52nd pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

4.8% Lung condition ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.4% None ◂ +25.1 pts 27.3%
11.1% One condition ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Birdumin Top Springs
6.9% 8th pct —
Unpaid carers in Birdumin Top Springs
0.0% 0th pct —
Unpaid child care in Birdumin Top Springs
15.5% 13th pct —
Defence service in Birdumin Top Springs
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Birdumin Top Springs
0.0% 0th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Birdumin Top Springs +12 larger in Birdum
12 61st pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Birdumin Top Springs +12 yrs older in Top Springs
35 yrs 73rd pct 47 yrs 85th pct
Median income in Birdumin Top Springs
$612 47th pct —
Household income in Birdumin Top Springs
$1,875 57th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Birdumin Top Springs +2.0 larger in Birdum
3.0 86th pct 1.0 0th pct

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Birdumin Top Springs
— $145 13th pct
People / bedroom in Birdumin Top Springs +0.90 higher in Birdum
1.90 100th pct 1.00 89th pct

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Birdumin Top Springs
33.3% 86th pct —
PT commute in Birdumin Top Springs
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Birdumin Top Springs even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Birdumin Top Springs even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Birdumin Top Springs even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Birdumin Top Springs even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Birdumin Top Springs
35.6% 66th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Birdumin Top Springs
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Birdumin Top Springs
51.7% 25th pct —
Full-time in Birdumin Top Springs
70.8% 89th pct —

Walkability

Walk score in Birdumin Top Springs +0.1 higher in Birdum
0.1 39th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Birdumin Top Springs +0.1 more in Birdum
0.1 38th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Birdumin Top Springs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Birdumin Top Springs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Birdumin Top Springs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Birdumin Top Springs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Birdumin Top Springs +3.2 pts higher in Birdum
3.2% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Birdumin Top Springs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Birdumin Top Springs +31.7 more in Birdum
31.7 73rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Birdumin Top Springs +3 higher in Top Springs
0 1st pct 3 62nd pct
Mean slope in Birdumin Top Springs even
2.7% 8th pct 2.7% 8th pct

Compare Birdum with nearby areas

Daly Waters Newcastle Waters Larrimah Elliott Sturt Plateau Pamayu Arnold Top Springs

Compare Top Springs with nearby areas

Victoria River Pigeon Hole Yarralin Delamere Sturt Plateau Kalkarindji Daguragu Birdum

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Birdum vs Top Springs [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70034/birdum/vs/SAL70264/top-springs