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Buchanan vs Gurindji

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 181 km apart · Buchanan profile · Gurindji profile

Buchanan Gurindji

Buchanan (NT) and Gurindji are both sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory. There are significant differences in their demographics and earnings, with Buchanan (NT) being home to more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (22 people compared to 0 in Gurindji). First Nations personal income is far higher in Gurindji, where the typical person earns $900, compared to just $256 in Buchanan (NT). Gurindji also has a slightly higher typical weekly personal income of $1,124, while Buchanan (NT) is $939, and Gurindji has more schools within 3km.

Both areas are almost identical in their lack of urban infrastructure. They are both car-dependent, with no residents living within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport. Residents in both places are also the same typical age of 23 years.

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Where they differ most

Population: 62 larger in Buchanan Personal income: $185 higher in Gurindji

Demographics & Identity

Population in Buchananin Gurindji +62 larger in Buchanan gap widening
80 36th pct 18 13th pct
Median age in Buchananin Gurindji even gap steady
23 yrs 0th pct 23 yrs 0th pct
First Nations in Buchananin Gurindji
27.5% 96th pct —
Aged 65+ in Buchananin Gurindji
0.0% 0th pct —
Under 15 in Buchananin Gurindji
17.5% 53rd pct —

Age structure

37.5% Youth (15–24) +23.6 pts ▸ 61.1%
28.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +12.1 pts 16.7%
8.8% Older adults (45–64) +13.5 pts ▸ 22.2%
17.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) even 0.0%

Marital status

93.3% Never married +6.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
11.7% Married +9.8 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Buchanan Gurindji

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Buchananin Gurindji
0.0% 0th pct —

Country of birth

71.3% Australia ◂ +21.3 pts 50.0%
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

35.0% Australian +31.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
10.0% English ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
8.8% Scottish ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
6.3% Irish ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
3.8% German ◂ +3.8 pts 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 Buchananin Gurindji
20.0% 87th pct —
Limited English in Buchananin Gurindji
6.3% 93rd pct —

Language used at home

53.8% English only +18.5 pts ▸ 72.2%
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 Buchananin Gurindji
56.3% 90th pct —

Religious affiliation

56.3% No religion ◂ +28.5 pts 27.8%
15.0% Christianity +40.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
31.3% Not stated ◂ +14.6 pts 16.7%
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 Buchananin Gurindji
36.7% 27th pct —
Bachelor+ in Buchananin Gurindji
0.0% 0th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Buchananin Gurindji +1 more in Gurindji
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Buchananin Gurindji
— 164 34th pct
ICSEA in Buchananin Gurindji
— 593 0th pct

Highest year of school

36.7% Year 12 +27.6 pts ▸ 64.3%
16.7% Year 10 +11.9 pts ▸ 28.6%
10.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
6.7% Year 11 ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

30.6% Certificate III / IV +19.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
8.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +29.2 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.9% Society & culture ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
11.1% Engineering & related ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
8.3% Management & commerce ◂ +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% 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 Buchananin Gurindji +$185 higher in Gurindji gap widening
$939 76th pct $1,124 88th pct
Household income in Buchananin Gurindji
$2,250 86th pct —
Family income in Buchananin Gurindji
$1,149 10th pct —
High earners in Buchananin Gurindji
0.0% 0th pct —

Personal income distribution

50.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +28.6 pts 21.4%
36.7% Under $650 ◂ +36.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Buchananin Gurindji
6.3% 0th pct —
Mental health in Buchananin Gurindji
0.0% 0th pct —
Needs assistance in Buchananin Gurindji
0.0% 0th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

7.5% Arthritis ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
3.8% Diabetes ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition 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

61.3% None ◂ +11.3 pts 50.0%
3.8% One condition ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Buchananin Gurindji
0.0% 0th pct —
Unpaid carers in Buchananin Gurindji
0.0% 0th pct —
Unpaid child care in Buchananin Gurindji
21.7% 33rd pct —
Defence service in Buchananin Gurindji
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Buchananin Gurindji
26.7% 64th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Buchananin Gurindji +22 larger in Buchanan
22 70th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Buchananin Gurindji +3 yrs older in Buchanan
22 yrs 33rd pct 19 yrs 21st pct
Median income in Buchananin Gurindji +$644 higher in Gurindji
$256 4th pct $900 73rd pct
Household income in Buchananin Gurindji
$2,250 71st pct —
Indigenous language in Buchananin Gurindji
72.7% 97th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Buchananin Gurindji
6.3 100th pct —
One-parent in Buchananin Gurindji
37.5% 100th pct —

Housing & Dwellings

People / bedroom in Buchananin Gurindji
1.20 96th pct —

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Buchananin Gurindji
27.3% 76th pct —
PT commute in Buchananin Gurindji
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Buchananin Gurindji even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Buchananin Gurindji even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Buchananin Gurindji even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Buchananin Gurindji even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

9.1% Car (driver) +32.6 pts ▸ 41.7%
39.4% Walked ◂ +39.4 pts 0.0%
27.3% Worked at home ◂ +2.3 pts 25.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Buchananin Gurindji
50.7% 91st pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Buchananin Gurindji
10.0% 90th pct —
Participation in Buchananin Gurindji
66.7% 72nd pct —
Full-time in Buchananin Gurindji
97.0% 100th pct —

Industries people work in

106.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +47.7 pts 58.3%
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% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

51.5% Labourers +6.8 pts ▸ 58.3%
24.2% Managers ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
9.1% Professionals ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Buchananin Gurindji even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Buchananin Gurindji even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Buchananin Gurindji even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Buchananin Gurindji even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Buchananin Gurindji even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Buchananin Gurindji even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Buchananin Gurindji even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Buchananin Gurindji even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Buchananin Gurindji even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Buchananin Gurindji even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Buchananin Gurindji +0.2 pts higher in Gurindji
2.9% 11th pct 3.1% 14th pct

Compare Buchanan with nearby areas

Purnululu Lajamanu Daguragu Kalkarindji Kundat Djaru Ord River Lake Argyle Warmun

Compare Gurindji with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Buchanan vs Gurindji [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70041/buchanan/vs/SAL70119/gurindji