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Darwin River vs Finniss Valley

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 20 km apart · Darwin River profile · Finniss Valley profile

Darwin River Finniss Valley

Darwin River and Finniss Valley are two nearby areas in the Northern Territory with very different characters. Darwin River has a much larger population and a far older typical resident (47 years). It is more likely to have people in de facto relationships and a higher share of detached houses, at 98.6%. Finniss Valley is sparsely populated and stands out for its diversity, with 31.0% of people born overseas and 16.7% using another language at home. Education levels also differ sharply, with 58.5% of Finniss Valley residents completing Year 12, compared to 31.4% in Darwin River.

Both areas are effectively identical when it comes to their typical weekly household income, which sits around $1,437 to $1,550. This shared economic profile exists alongside a common reliance on cars, as both are car-dependent and have no public transport stops. While Darwin River has a higher share of people with long-term health conditions (23.6% compared to 7.1%), the two areas remain very similar in their basic housing and income patterns.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 27.1 pts higher in Finniss Valley Separate houses: 48.6 pts higher in Darwin River 3+ bedrooms: 23.4 pts higher in Darwin River Population: 543 larger in Darwin River Recent arrivals: 18.5 pts higher in Finniss Valley

Demographics & Identity

Population in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +543 larger in Darwin River gap narrowing
627 68th pct 84 37th pct
Median age in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +9 yrs older in Darwin River gap narrowing
47 yrs 57th pct 38 yrs 23rd pct
First Nations in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +3.8 pts higher in Darwin River gap narrowing
9.7% 87th pct 6.0% 77th pct
Aged 65+ in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +11.9 pts higher in Finniss Valley gap widening
15.5% 35th pct 27.4% 81st pct
Under 15 in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +4.0 pts higher in Finniss Valley gap narrowing
16.3% 44th pct 20.2% 72nd pct
De facto in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +12.2 pts higher in Darwin River gap narrowing
20.5% 88th pct 8.3% 23rd pct

Age structure

38.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +16.7 pts 21.4%
15.5% Seniors (65+) +11.9 pts ▸ 27.4%
20.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.3 pts 20.2%
16.3% Children (0–14) +4.0 pts ▸ 20.2%
9.4% Youth (15–24) +0.1 pts ▸ 9.5%

Marital status

37.2% Married +24.3 pts ▸ 61.4%
41.0% Never married ◂ +21.0 pts 20.0%
12.6% Divorced ◂ +6.9 pts 5.7%
2.9% Widowed +7.1 pts ▸ 10.0%
6.3% Separated ◂ +2.0 pts 4.3%

Age & sex structure

Darwin River Finniss Valley

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +17.7 pts higher in Finniss Valley gap steady
13.2% 58th pct 31.0% 89th pct

Country of birth

69.9% Australia ◂ +27.0 pts 42.9%
0.8% Vietnam +8.7 pts ▸ 9.5%
2.9% New Zealand +3.1 pts ▸ 6.0%
2.9% England ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.8% Philippines ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

38.0% Australian ◂ +22.5 pts 15.5%
33.7% English ◂ +6.3 pts 27.4%
0.8% Vietnamese +9.9 pts ▸ 10.7%
9.9% Scottish ◂ +6.3 pts 3.6%
5.9% Irish +1.2 pts ▸ 7.1%
3.7% German ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.0% Dutch ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
1.8% Italian ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.0% Greek ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.8% Filipino ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.5% Chinese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +14.0 pts higher in Finniss Valley gap widening
2.7% 44th pct 16.7% 86th pct
Limited English in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +3.5 pts higher in Finniss Valley gap steady
1.3% 79th pct 4.8% 91st pct

Language used at home

79.4% English only ◂ +21.1 pts 58.3%
0.8% Vietnamese +8.7 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic 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 Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +8.2 pts higher in Darwin River gap narrowing
51.0% 81st pct 42.9% 57th pct

Religious affiliation

51.0% No religion ◂ +8.2 pts 42.9%
28.7% Christianity +2.2 pts ▸ 31.0%
18.5% Not stated +1.7 pts ▸ 20.2%
0.0% Islam +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
1.4% Buddhism ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +27.1 pts higher in Finniss Valley gap widening
31.4% 15th pct 58.5% 77th pct
Bachelor+ in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +2.9 pts higher in Finniss Valley gap steady
10.0% 29th pct 12.9% 43rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +1 more in Finniss Valley
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley
— 105 27th pct
ICSEA in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley
— 723 1st pct

Highest year of school

31.4% Year 12 +27.1 pts ▸ 58.5%
24.9% Year 10 ◂ +4.9 pts 20.0%
12.2% Year 11 ◂ +7.5 pts 4.6%
12.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.8 pts 6.2%

Highest qualification level

39.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +24.9 pts 14.6%
9.3% Bachelor degree +12.6 pts ▸ 22.0%
10.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.0 pts ▸ 12.2%
4.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
1.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.8% Engineering & related +0.2 pts ▸ 22.0%
6.5% Agriculture & environment +8.1 pts ▸ 14.6%
10.7% Management & commerce +1.5 pts ▸ 12.2%
9.3% Architecture & building ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
5.6% Health +1.7 pts ▸ 7.3%
1.7% Creative arts +5.6 pts ▸ 7.3%
5.4% Education ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.8% Society & culture ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
2.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.1% Information technology ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +$9 higher in Darwin River gap narrowing
$839 65th pct $830 63rd pct
Household income in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +$113 higher in Darwin River gap narrowing
$1,550 51st pct $1,437 43rd pct
Family income in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +$513 higher in Darwin River gap narrowing
$2,200 69th pct $1,687 37th pct
High earners in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +6.1 pts higher in Darwin River gap widening
10.3% 62nd pct 4.3% 28th pct
High-income homes in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +7.7 pts higher in Darwin River gap narrowing
23.1% 70th pct 15.4% 48th pct

Household income distribution

25.9% $650–$1,499 +1.0 pts ▸ 26.9%
23.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.0 pts 11.5%
14.6% Under $650 +0.8 pts ▸ 15.4%
9.9% $4,000 or more +5.5 pts ▸ 15.4%
13.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

26.2% $650–$1,499 +8.0 pts ▸ 34.3%
32.6% Under $650 ◂ +14.0 pts 18.6%
19.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.4 pts 4.3%
2.1% $3,000 or more +2.2 pts ▸ 4.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +16.5 pts higher in Darwin River
23.6% 25th pct 7.1% 0th pct
Mental health in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +5.6 pts higher in Darwin River
5.6% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +3.0 pts higher in Darwin River gap steady
3.0% 32nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.8% Arthritis ◂ +4.2 pts 3.6%
7.0% Other condition ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
6.4% Asthma ◂ +2.8 pts 3.6%
5.6% Mental health ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
5.3% Diabetes ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
3.8% Heart disease ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.3% Cancer +0.2 pts ▸ 3.6%
1.8% Lung condition ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.4% Stroke ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.1% None +4.6 pts ▸ 60.7%
17.9% One condition ◂ +13.1 pts 4.8%
3.2% Two conditions +1.6 pts ▸ 4.8%
2.4% Three or more ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +4.3 pts higher in Finniss Valley gap steady
12.8% 24th pct 17.1% 45th pct
Unpaid carers in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +3.4 pts higher in Darwin River gap narrowing
7.7% 14th pct 4.3% 8th pct
Unpaid child care in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +15.4 pts higher in Darwin River gap narrowing
21.1% 30th pct 5.7% 2nd pct
Defence service in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +5.3 pts higher in Darwin River
5.3% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +6.8 pts higher in Darwin River gap narrowing
21.1% 32nd pct 14.3% 11th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +56 larger in Darwin River
61 79th pct 5 49th pct
Median age in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +6 yrs older in Darwin River
24 yrs 43rd pct 18 yrs 18th pct
Year 12 in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley
39.5% 48th pct —
Unemployment in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley
0.0% 0th pct —
Median income in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +$231 higher in Finniss Valley
$669 53rd pct $900 73rd pct
Household income in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +$249 higher in Darwin River
$2,374 75th pct $2,125 67th pct
Indigenous language in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley
9.8% 75th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +0.2 larger in Darwin River gap widening
2.4 43rd pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +2.7 pts higher in Darwin River gap steady
11.6% 54th pct 8.9% 38th pct
Living alone in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +2.1 pts higher in Finniss Valley gap narrowing
32.5% 78th pct 34.6% 83rd pct

Family composition

52.4% Couples with children ◂ +12.4 pts 40.0%
34.7% Couples without children +9.7 pts ▸ 44.4%
11.6% One-parent families ◂ +2.7 pts 8.9%
1.0% Other families ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Household size

35.8% 2 people +6.5 pts ▸ 42.3%
32.5% 1 person +2.1 pts ▸ 34.6%
10.4% 4 people +5.0 pts ▸ 15.4%
11.8% 3 people ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
6.1% 5 people +5.4 pts ▸ 11.5%
4.7% 6 or more ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +$168 higher in Darwin River
$268 46th pct $100 6th pct
Mortgage in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +$307 higher in Darwin River
$1,900 66th pct $1,593 48th pct
People / bedroom in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +0.20 higher in Finniss Valley gap steady
0.90 86th pct 1.10 93rd pct
Renting in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +0.2 pts higher in Finniss Valley gap narrowing
11.3% 31st pct 11.5% 32nd pct
Owned outright in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +12.3 pts higher in Darwin River gap widening
35.4% 34th pct 23.1% 12th pct
Separate houses in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +48.6 pts higher in Darwin River gap widening
98.6% 61st pct 50.0% 8th pct
3+ bedrooms in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +23.4 pts higher in Darwin River gap widening
58.0% 13th pct 34.6% 2nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

50.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +12.5 pts 38.5%
35.4% Owned outright ◂ +12.3 pts 23.1%
11.3% Rented +0.2 pts ▸ 11.5%
4.2% Not stated ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.8% Other tenure ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

98.6% Separate house ◂ +48.6 pts 50.0%
1.4% Other dwelling +21.7 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

32.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +21.0 pts 11.5%
20.8% 4 bedrooms +2.3 pts ▸ 23.1%
21.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.2 pts 11.5%
13.7% 1 bedroom +1.7 pts ▸ 15.4%
5.7% Studio / none ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% 5 or more ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

33.3% $200–$349 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
29.2% $350–$549 ◂ +29.2 pts 0.0%
12.5% Under $200 ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

46.3% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +46.3 pts 0.0%
33.3% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
11.1% Under $1,000 +18.9 pts ▸ 30.0%
7.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +1.9 pts higher in Darwin River
1.9% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +1.3 pts higher in Darwin River
8.5% 21st pct 7.1% 16th pct
PT commute in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 30 min in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley
0 0th pct —
Reach 45 min in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley
0 0th pct —

How people get to work

65.7% Car (driver) ◂ +39.5 pts 26.2%
1.8% Walked +41.0 pts ▸ 42.9%
8.5% Worked at home ◂ +1.3 pts 7.1%
2.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.1% 2 vehicles +12.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
28.6% 1 vehicle +6.4 pts ▸ 35.0%
13.1% 4 or more +6.9 pts ▸ 20.0%
19.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%
1.9% No vehicle ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +10.1 pts higher in Finniss Valley gap narrowing
20.4% 16th pct 30.5% 48th pct
Recent arrivals in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +18.5 pts higher in Finniss Valley
8.4% 58th pct 26.9% 92nd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +5.0 pts higher in Darwin River
5.0% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +9.0 pts higher in Finniss Valley gap narrowing
53.8% 29th pct 62.9% 58th pct
Full-time in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +2.1 pts higher in Darwin River
66.4% 82nd pct 64.3% 76th pct

Industries people work in

1.1% Manufacturing +25.1 pts ▸ 26.2%
1.1% Arts & recreation +20.3 pts ▸ 21.4%
16.6% Construction ◂ +7.1 pts 9.5%
12.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
8.9% Mining +0.7 pts ▸ 9.5%
1.5% Wholesale trade +5.7 pts ▸ 7.1%
3.3% Accommodation & food +3.8 pts ▸ 7.1%
7.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
6.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Retail trade ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Administrative & support ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
5.9% Professional & technical ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

12.5% Labourers +23.2 pts ▸ 35.7%
22.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +13.4 pts 9.5%
10.3% Managers +6.3 pts ▸ 16.7%
16.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.3 pts 11.9%
14.4% Professionals ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
12.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.4 pts 7.1%
6.6% Community & personal service +2.9 pts ▸ 9.5%
4.8% Sales workers ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley even
0.0 29th pct 0.0 20th pct
Types ≤15 min in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley even
0.0 30th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +0.4 pts higher in Darwin River
0.4% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley +5.5 more in Finniss Valley
6.4 32nd pct 11.9 46th pct
Intersections/km² in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley even
0 38th pct 0 18th pct
Mean slope in Darwin Riverin Finniss Valley even
3.2% 16th pct 3.2% 16th pct

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Compare Finniss Valley with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Darwin River vs Finniss Valley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70074/darwin-river/vs/SAL70100/finniss-valley