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Daly Waters vs Pamayu

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 154 km apart · Daly Waters profile · Pamayu profile

Daly Waters Pamayu

Daly Waters and Pamayu are both sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory. They differ sharply in their demographics and wealth. Pamayu has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population (17.5% compared to 0.0% in Daly Waters) and a typical weekly household income that is far higher at $2,750, while Daly Waters sits at $1,375. In Daly Waters, residents are far older with a typical age of 33, whereas Pamayu is far younger at 23. Education levels also vary, with Year 12 completion far higher in Pamayu at 67.7% compared to 23.9% in Daly Waters.

Both areas are similar in that the share of people with no religion is about the same, sitting near 30%, which is close to the national figure. They are also alike in having no residents with a bachelor degree or higher and no one who needs help with daily activities. While Daly Waters is mostly car-dependent, it is slightly more walkable than Pamayu, which is described as car-dependent.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Daly Watersin Pamayu +15 larger in Daly Waters gap narrowing
55 30th pct 40 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9
  • First area, 2021: 55
  • Second area, 2016: 33
  • Second area, 2021: 40
Median age in Daly Watersin Pamayu +10 yrs older in Daly Waters gap narrowing
33 yrs 11th pct 23 yrs 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 29 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 23 yrs
First Nations in Daly Watersin Pamayu +17.5 pts higher in Pamayu
0.0% 0th pct 17.5% 91st pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.5%
Aged 65+ in Daly Watersin Pamayu +9.1 pts higher in Daly Waters
9.1% 14th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Daly Watersin Pamayu +7.0 pts higher in Pamayu
5.5% 8th pct 12.5% 24th pct
  • First area, 2021: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%

Age structure

54.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +34.5 pts 20.0%
10.9% Youth (15–24) +29.1 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +17.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
5.5% Children (0–14) +7.0 pts ▸ 12.5%
9.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

41.3% Never married +15.5 pts ▸ 56.8%
34.8% Married +3.1 pts ▸ 37.8%
13.0% Separated ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Daly Waters Pamayu

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

  • 85+ in Daly Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Pamayu: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Daly Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Pamayu: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Daly Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Pamayu: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Daly Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Pamayu: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Daly Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Pamayu: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Daly Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Pamayu: 8.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Daly Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Pamayu: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Daly Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Pamayu: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Daly Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Pamayu: 0.0% males, 11.8% females
  • 40–44 in Daly Waters: 23.8% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Pamayu: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Daly Waters: 0.0% males, 19.0% females; 35–39 in Pamayu: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Daly Waters: 7.1% males, 7.1% females; 30–34 in Pamayu: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Daly Waters: 9.5% males, 7.1% females; 25–29 in Pamayu: 11.8% males, 11.8% females
  • 20–24 in Daly Waters: 9.5% males, 9.5% females; 20–24 in Pamayu: 11.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Daly Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Pamayu: 8.8% males, 14.7% females
  • 10–14 in Daly Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Pamayu: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Daly Waters: 0.0% males, 7.1% females; 5–9 in Pamayu: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Daly Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Pamayu: 8.8% males, 11.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Daly Watersin Pamayu +14.5 pts higher in Daly Waters
14.5% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

23.6% Australia +53.9 pts ▸ 77.5%
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

12.7% Australian +47.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
14.5% English +25.5 pts ▸ 40.0%
7.3% Irish +5.2 pts ▸ 12.5%
7.3% German +0.2 pts ▸ 7.5%
7.3% Italian ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
5.5% Dutch ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Daly Watersin Pamayu +10.9 pts higher in Daly Waters
10.9% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Daly Watersin Pamayu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

36.4% English only +43.6 pts ▸ 80.0%
7.3% Italian ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Daly Watersin Pamayu +0.9 pts higher in Pamayu
29.1% 22nd pct 30.0% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 29.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.0%

Religious affiliation

47.3% Not stated ◂ +32.3 pts 15.0%
5.5% Christianity +37.0 pts ▸ 42.5%
29.1% No religion +0.9 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Daly Watersin Pamayu +43.8 pts higher in Pamayu
23.9% 6th pct 67.7% 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 67.7%
Bachelor+ in Daly Watersin Pamayu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Daly Watersin Pamayu +2 more in Pamayu
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
— 39 14th pct
— 620 0th pct

Highest year of school

23.9% Year 12 +43.8 pts ▸ 67.7%
8.7% Year 10 +10.7 pts ▸ 19.4%
6.5% Year 9 or below +3.2 pts ▸ 9.7%
8.7% Year 11 ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

18.4% Certificate III / IV +22.5 pts ▸ 40.9%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
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

0.0% Engineering & related +40.9 pts ▸ 40.9%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
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% 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 Daly Watersin Pamayu +$244 higher in Pamayu gap narrowing
$1,021 84th pct $1,265 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $316
  • First area, 2021: $1,021
  • Second area, 2016: $762
  • Second area, 2021: $1,265
Household income in Daly Watersin Pamayu +$1,375 higher in Pamayu gap widening
$1,375 38th pct $2,750 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $350
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2016: $1,062
  • Second area, 2021: $2,750
Family income in Daly Watersin Pamayu +$1,250 higher in Pamayu
$2,249 71st pct $3,499 97th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,249
  • Second area, 2016: $1,875
  • Second area, 2021: $3,499
High earners in Daly Watersin Pamayu +16.2 pts higher in Pamayu
0.0% 0th pct 16.2% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%

Household income distribution

30.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
23.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

39.1% $650–$1,499 +4.1 pts ▸ 43.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Under $650 +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Daly Watersin Pamayu +3.4 pts higher in Daly Waters
10.9% 2nd pct 7.5% 0th pct
Mental health in Daly Watersin Pamayu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Daly Watersin Pamayu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Heart disease +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
7.3% Asthma ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
7.3% Cancer ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes 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

36.4% None +48.6 pts ▸ 85.0%
5.5% One condition +2.0 pts ▸ 7.5%
7.3% Two conditions ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Daly Watersin Pamayu +8.1 pts higher in Pamayu
0.0% 0th pct 8.1% 10th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%
Unpaid carers in Daly Watersin Pamayu +10.8 pts higher in Pamayu
0.0% 0th pct 10.8% 31st pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Unpaid child care in Daly Watersin Pamayu +8.6 pts higher in Pamayu
13.0% 10th pct 21.6% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.6%
Defence service in Daly Watersin Pamayu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Daly Watersin Pamayu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Daly Watersin Pamayu +7 larger in Pamayu
0 0th pct 7 54th pct
— 25 yrs 46th pct
Median income in Daly Watersin Pamayu
— $1,625 91st pct
Household income in Daly Watersin Pamayu
— $4,499 98th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Daly Watersin Pamayu +1.6 larger in Pamayu gap widening
1.6 3rd pct 3.2 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.4
  • First area, 2021: 1.6
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2

Family composition

0.0% Couples with children +115.4 pts ▸ 115.4%
100.0% Couples without children ◂ +61.5 pts 38.5%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

53.8% 1 person ◂ +53.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
23.1% 2 people +6.9 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $84 3rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: $42
  • Second area, 2021: $84
$1,104 19th pct —
People / bedroom in Daly Watersin Pamayu +0.50 higher in Daly Waters gap steady
1.40 100th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 1.40
  • Second area, 2016: 1.30
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90

How homes are owned or rented

38.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
38.5% Other tenure ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
23.1% Owned outright +6.9 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

61.5% Other dwelling ◂ +61.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separate house +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
38.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
30.8% Studio / none ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Daly Watersin Pamayu
— 16.7% 50th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Daly Watersin Pamayu even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Daly Watersin Pamayu even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Daly Watersin Pamayu even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Daly Watersin Pamayu even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

50.0% Worked at home ◂ +33.3 pts 16.7%
0.0% Car (driver) +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Walked +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

30.8% 2 vehicles +94.2 pts ▸ 125.0%
38.5% No vehicle ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
30.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Daly Watersin Pamayu +27.5 pts higher in Pamayu
36.4% 69th pct 63.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.9%

Jobs & Industry

— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Daly Watersin Pamayu +55.0 pts higher in Pamayu
26.1% 0th pct 81.1% 95th pct
  • First area, 2021: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.1%
— 80.0% 97th pct

Industries people work in

25.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +65.0 pts ▸ 90.0%
25.0% Retail trade ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
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%
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

0.0% Labourers +63.3 pts ▸ 63.3%
50.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +33.3 pts 16.7%
33.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +23.3 pts 10.0%
0.0% Managers +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Daly Watersin Pamayu +2.0 higher in Daly Waters
2.0 66th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Daly Watersin Pamayu +1.9 more in Daly Waters
1.9 65th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Daly Watersin Pamayu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Daly Watersin Pamayu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Daly Watersin Pamayu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Daly Watersin Pamayu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Daly Watersin Pamayu +97.0 pts higher in Daly Waters
97.0% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Daly Watersin Pamayu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Daly Watersin Pamayu +13.6 more in Pamayu
36.4 75th pct 50.0 81st pct
Intersections/km² in Daly Watersin Pamayu +5 higher in Daly Waters
5 67th pct 0 1st pct
Mean slope in Daly Watersin Pamayu +3.3 pts higher in Pamayu
2.3% 1st pct 5.6% 49th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Daly Waters vs Pamayu [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70072/daly-waters/vs/SAL70217/pamayu