Darwin River vs Darwin River Dam

Darwin River and Darwin River Dam are nearby areas in the Northern Territory with very different profiles. Darwin River has 627 residents and a typical weekly household income of $1,550, while Darwin River Dam is largely non-residential with a population of 0 and a much lower typical household income of $450. People in Darwin River Dam are also far older, with a typical age of 66 compared to 47 in Darwin River. There is also a significant difference in household size, as Darwin River has far more people per home at 2.4, compared to just 1.0 in Darwin River Dam.

Both areas are essentially car-dependent, with almost no homes within walking distance of schools, public transport, or health services. While the two areas share a lack of infrastructure, a gap has opened in their walkability; Darwin River Dam has more homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, while Darwin River has more access to services and groceries.