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Douglas-Daly vs Margaret River

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 72 km apart · Douglas-Daly profile · Margaret River profile

Douglas-Daly Margaret River

Douglas-Daly and Margaret River (NT) are both sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory. There are stark differences in wealth and age between them; the typical weekly personal income in Douglas-Daly is $1,015, which is far higher than the $225 seen in Margaret River (NT). Residents in Douglas-Daly are also far older, with a typical age of 33 compared to just 25 in Margaret River (NT). This age gap is especially wide among First Nations residents, who have a typical age of 33 in Douglas-Daly but only 16 in Margaret River (NT).

Both areas have a similar number of people per home as the national figure, though Margaret River (NT) is far higher at 4.3 people. They are equally car-dependent and share a lack of nearby parks, health services, and groceries. While they sit about 72km apart, they both have no public transport stops and no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River +159 larger in Douglas-Daly gap narrowing
173 50th pct 14 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 199
  • First area, 2016: 238
  • First area, 2021: 173
  • Second area, 2016: 10
  • Second area, 2021: 14
Median age in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River +8 yrs older in Douglas-Daly gap narrowing
33 yrs 11th pct 25 yrs 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 33 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 47 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 25 yrs
5.8% 76th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.5%
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
11.0% 19th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 11.0%
9.8% 15th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 17.7%
  • First area, 2016: 13.9%
  • First area, 2021: 9.8%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 10.5%
  • First area, 2016: 15.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

43.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +43.4 pts 0.0%
12.7% Youth (15–24) +23.0 pts ▸ 35.7%
18.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
11.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
9.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

51.7% Never married ◂ +15.3 pts 36.4%
34.2% Married ◂ +34.2 pts 0.0%
6.7% Divorced ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Separated ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Douglas-Daly Margaret River

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

  • 85+ in Douglas-Daly: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Margaret River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Douglas-Daly: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Margaret River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Douglas-Daly: 1.9% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Margaret River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Douglas-Daly: 1.9% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Margaret River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Douglas-Daly: 0.0% males, 1.9% females; 65–69 in Margaret River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Douglas-Daly: 1.9% males, 3.1% females; 60–64 in Margaret River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Douglas-Daly: 3.7% males, 4.3% females; 55–59 in Margaret River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Douglas-Daly: 5.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Margaret River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Douglas-Daly: 4.3% males, 2.5% females; 45–49 in Margaret River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Douglas-Daly: 1.9% males, 1.9% females; 40–44 in Margaret River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Douglas-Daly: 7.5% males, 5.6% females; 35–39 in Margaret River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Douglas-Daly: 8.7% males, 5.0% females; 30–34 in Margaret River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Douglas-Daly: 9.9% males, 4.3% females; 25–29 in Margaret River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Douglas-Daly: 5.0% males, 6.8% females; 20–24 in Margaret River: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Douglas-Daly: 2.5% males, 2.5% females; 15–19 in Margaret River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Douglas-Daly: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Margaret River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Douglas-Daly: 0.0% males, 4.3% females; 5–9 in Margaret River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Douglas-Daly: 1.9% males, 1.9% females; 0–4 in Margaret River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

12.1% 54th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 10.6%
  • First area, 2016: 18.1%
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%

Country of birth

42.8% Australia +57.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
3.5% New Zealand ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.9% England ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.3% Italy ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

26.6% Australian ◂ +5.2 pts 21.4%
18.5% English ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
6.4% Irish ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
5.8% Scottish ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
4.6% Italian ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
2.3% German ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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

9.2% 74th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.2%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 1.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

45.7% English only +54.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

31.2% 26th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 18.3%
  • First area, 2016: 23.9%
  • First area, 2021: 31.2%

Religious affiliation

31.2% No religion +47.4 pts ▸ 78.6%
45.7% Not stated ◂ +45.7 pts 0.0%
23.1% Christianity +12.6 pts ▸ 35.7%
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

29.4% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 35.7%
  • First area, 2016: 37.7%
  • First area, 2021: 29.4%
5.4% 13th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.6%
  • First area, 2016: 16.7%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
Schools ≤3 km in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River +45 larger in Margaret River
5 0th pct 50 16th pct
ICSEA in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River +167 higher in Douglas-Daly
1,022 68th pct 855 10th pct

Highest year of school

29.4% Year 12 +16.0 pts ▸ 45.5%
15.7% Year 10 ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
3.9% Year 11 ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

15.5% Certificate III / IV +113.1 pts ▸ 128.6%
8.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
6.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

6.0% Engineering & related +51.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
9.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
8.6% Management & commerce ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
3.4% Architecture & building ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education 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 Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River +$790 higher in Douglas-Daly gap narrowing
$1,015 83rd pct $225 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $861
  • First area, 2016: $1,164
  • First area, 2021: $1,015
  • Second area, 2016: $3,000
  • Second area, 2021: $225
Household income in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River +$524 higher in Douglas-Daly
$1,424 42nd pct $900 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: $890
  • First area, 2016: $1,357
  • First area, 2021: $1,424
  • Second area, 2021: $900
$1,875 49th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $1,145
  • First area, 2016: $1,874
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
2.7% 23rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.0%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 2.7%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 15.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Personal income distribution

12.1% Under $650 +33.4 pts ▸ 45.5%
32.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +32.2 pts 0.0%
6.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

10.4% 1st pct —
4.0% 21st pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.5%
  • First area, 2016: 1.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

5.2% Asthma ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.0% Mental health ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
2.3% Heart disease ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.7% Diabetes ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

42.8% None +21.5 pts ▸ 64.3%
9.8% One condition +33.0 pts ▸ 42.9%
2.9% Two conditions ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

14.1% 30th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 16.5%
  • First area, 2016: 18.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.1%
4.0% 7th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
10.7% 8th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 21.8%
  • First area, 2016: 11.8%
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%
2.7% 50th pct —
9.4% 6th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 15.0%
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River +4 larger in Douglas-Daly
10 59th pct 6 51st pct
Median age in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River +17 yrs older in Douglas-Daly
33 yrs 71st pct 16 yrs 13th pct
$450 25th pct —
Household income in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River +$749 higher in Douglas-Daly
$1,249 29th pct $500 2nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River +1.7 larger in Margaret River
2.6 57th pct 4.3 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 1.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
42.9% 94th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 39.7%
  • First area, 2016: 43.5%
  • First area, 2021: 42.9%

Family composition

84.0% Couples with children +16.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
28.0% Couples without children ◂ +28.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$3,364 95th pct —
  • First area, 2016: $2,383
  • First area, 2021: $3,364
People / bedroom in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River +0.60 higher in Margaret River
0.90 86th pct 1.50 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.60
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 1.50
11.4% 32nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 33.3%
  • First area, 2016: 47.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
25.7% 15th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 38.6%
  • First area, 2016: 26.1%
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%
80.0% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 64.9%
  • First area, 2016: 80.4%
  • First area, 2021: 80.0%
45.7% 7th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 40.0%
  • First area, 2016: 71.7%
  • First area, 2021: 45.7%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 12.5%
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
24.6% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 25.0%
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 24.6%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

24.6% Worked at home +55.4 pts ▸ 80.0%
21.7% Walked +38.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
23.2% Car (driver) ◂ +23.2 pts 0.0%
10.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +10.1 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

42.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +42.3 pts 0.0%
34.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
30.8% 4 or more ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
11.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

26.1% 32nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 43.2%
  • First area, 2016: 38.5%
  • First area, 2021: 26.1%
66.7% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 25.0%
  • First area, 2016: 46.5%
  • First area, 2021: 66.7%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.8%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
46.3% 14th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 62.9%
  • First area, 2016: 61.3%
  • First area, 2021: 46.3%
75.4% 93rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 82.2%
  • First area, 2016: 82.4%
  • First area, 2021: 75.4%

Industries people work in

59.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +40.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
14.5% Mining ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
14.5% Administrative & support ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
7.2% Construction ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
4.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water 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%

Occupations people work in

31.9% Labourers +68.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
18.8% Managers ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
18.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
17.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
5.8% Professionals ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

0.0 30th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River even
0.0 31st pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River +1.1 pts higher in Douglas-Daly
1.1% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River +57.8 more in Douglas-Daly
57.8 85th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River even
0 8th pct 0 1st pct
Mean slope in Douglas-Dalyin Margaret River +0.3 pts higher in Margaret River
3.7% 24th pct 4.1% 30th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Douglas-Daly vs Margaret River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70079/douglas-daly/vs/SAL70175/margaret-river