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Dundee Downs vs Rakula

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 34 km apart · Dundee Downs profile · Rakula profile

Dundee Downs Rakula

Dundee Downs and Rakula are both sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory. They differ sharply in their demographics and wealth; Rakula has a much larger First Nations population (59.3% compared to 13.4% in Dundee Downs) and higher typical weekly household incomes ($1,874 versus $537). Dundee Downs is far older, with a typical resident aged 58 and 30.4% of the population aged 65 and over, whereas Rakula has no residents in that age group. This older population in Dundee Downs is consistent with a higher share of people living alone (59.0%) and a very high rate of outright home ownership at 82.1%.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent and share a lack of nearby public transport, parks, or shops. They are also alike in that no one in either area speaks little or no English. While they share these basic infrastructure traits, the gap in employment remains wide, with adults working or looking for work far higher in Rakula at 54.4% compared to 17.3% in Dundee Downs.

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 45.9 pts higher in Rakula Aged 65+: 30.4 pts higher in Dundee Downs Other language: 25.4 pts higher in Rakula Household income: $1,337 higher in Rakula Family income: $1,225 higher in Rakula

Demographics & Identity

Population in Dundee Downsin Rakula +53 larger in Dundee Downs gap widening
112 43rd pct 59 31st pct
Median age in Dundee Downsin Rakula +14 yrs older in Dundee Downs gap narrowing
58 yrs 90th pct 44 yrs 46th pct
First Nations in Dundee Downsin Rakula +45.9 pts higher in Rakula gap widening
13.4% 89th pct 59.3% 100th pct
Aged 65+ in Dundee Downsin Rakula +30.4 pts higher in Dundee Downs gap widening
30.4% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Dundee Downsin Rakula +13.4 pts higher in Dundee Downs gap narrowing
13.4% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Dundee Downsin Rakula +8.5 pts higher in Dundee Downs gap widening
15.0% 71st pct 6.5% 15th pct

Age structure

42.9% Older adults (45–64) +2.9 pts ▸ 45.8%
11.6% Young adults (25–44) +32.5 pts ▸ 44.1%
30.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +20.3 pts ▸ 20.3%
13.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

28.6% Never married +24.1 pts ▸ 52.6%
38.8% Married +3.3 pts ▸ 42.1%
18.4% Divorced ◂ +7.8 pts 10.5%
9.2% Separated ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
5.1% Widowed ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Dundee Downs Rakula

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Dundee Downsin Rakula +6.3 pts higher in Dundee Downs gap widening
6.3% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

60.7% Australia +18.9 pts ▸ 79.7%
2.7% England ◂ +2.7 pts 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

28.6% English ◂ +21.8 pts 6.8%
25.0% Australian ◂ +6.4 pts 18.6%
11.6% Irish ◂ +3.1 pts 8.5%
7.1% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 6.8%
2.7% Scottish +4.1 pts ▸ 6.8%
4.5% Italian ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% German ◂ +4.5 pts 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 Dundee Downsin Rakula +25.4 pts higher in Rakula gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 25.4% 89th pct
Limited English in Dundee Downsin Rakula even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

68.8% English only ◂ +23.0 pts 45.8%
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 Dundee Downsin Rakula +7.7 pts higher in Rakula gap narrowing
31.3% 26th pct 39.0% 45th pct

Religious affiliation

33.9% Christianity +10.1 pts ▸ 44.1%
31.3% No religion +7.7 pts ▸ 39.0%
29.5% Not stated ◂ +9.1 pts 20.3%
4.5% Buddhism ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Dundee Downsin Rakula +21.2 pts higher in Rakula gap widening
8.2% 0th pct 29.4% 12th pct
Bachelor+ in Dundee Downsin Rakula +5.3 pts higher in Rakula gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 5.3% 12th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Dundee Downsin Rakula +1 more in Rakula
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Dundee Downsin Rakula
— 5 0th pct

Highest year of school

41.8% Year 10 ◂ +8.5 pts 33.3%
8.2% Year 12 +21.2 pts ▸ 29.4%
19.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.5 pts 5.9%
3.1% Year 11 +2.8 pts ▸ 5.9%

Highest qualification level

31.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +13.1 pts 17.9%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Certificate I / II +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Agriculture & environment +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
19.0% Engineering & related ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
5.2% Management & commerce +7.6 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Education +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
8.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Health +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
6.9% Architecture & building ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Dundee Downsin Rakula +$280 higher in Rakula gap narrowing
$428 6th pct $708 42nd pct
Household income in Dundee Downsin Rakula +$1,337 higher in Rakula gap widening
$537 0th pct $1,874 69th pct
Family income in Dundee Downsin Rakula +$1,225 higher in Rakula gap widening
$900 4th pct $2,125 65th pct
High earners in Dundee Downsin Rakula +4.1 pts higher in Dundee Downs gap widening
4.1% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Dundee Downsin Rakula even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

41.0% Under $650 ◂ +41.0 pts 0.0%
41.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.0 pts 19.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

56.1% Under $650 ◂ +14.0 pts 42.1%
4.1% $650–$1,499 +29.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
4.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Dundee Downsin Rakula +10.8 pts higher in Dundee Downs
29.5% 53rd pct 18.6% 12th pct
Mental health in Dundee Downsin Rakula +5.4 pts higher in Dundee Downs
5.4% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Dundee Downsin Rakula +8.0 pts higher in Dundee Downs gap widening
8.0% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

24.1% Arthritis ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
8.9% Diabetes ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
8.0% Cancer ◂ +1.3 pts 6.8%
7.1% Asthma ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% Other condition ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
6.3% Heart disease ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
5.4% Mental health ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.5% Stroke ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
2.7% Lung condition ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

36.6% None +38.0 pts ▸ 74.6%
17.0% One condition ◂ +10.2 pts 6.8%
8.0% Three or more ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
5.4% Two conditions ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Dundee Downsin Rakula +0.9 pts higher in Rakula gap narrowing
6.1% 6th pct 7.0% 8th pct
Unpaid carers in Dundee Downsin Rakula +4.2 pts higher in Dundee Downs gap steady
11.2% 35th pct 7.0% 13th pct
Unpaid child care in Dundee Downsin Rakula +4.9 pts higher in Rakula gap narrowing
9.2% 6th pct 14.0% 12th pct
Defence service in Dundee Downsin Rakula +3.0 pts higher in Dundee Downs
3.0% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Dundee Downsin Rakula +13.5 pts higher in Dundee Downs gap widening
27.6% 69th pct 14.0% 11th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Dundee Downsin Rakula +20 larger in Rakula
15 63rd pct 35 74th pct
Median age in Dundee Downsin Rakula +14 yrs older in Dundee Downs
55 yrs 91st pct 41 yrs 79th pct
Year 12 in Dundee Downsin Rakula
— 24.1% 14th pct
Median income in Dundee Downsin Rakula +$204 higher in Rakula
$333 10th pct $537 37th pct
Household income in Dundee Downsin Rakula +$1,387 higher in Rakula
$612 5th pct $1,999 62nd pct
Indigenous language in Dundee Downsin Rakula
— 57.1% 94th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Dundee Downsin Rakula +1.1 larger in Rakula gap steady
1.6 3rd pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Dundee Downsin Rakula +13.6 pts higher in Rakula gap narrowing
18.9% 85th pct 32.6% 100th pct
Living alone in Dundee Downsin Rakula +39.9 pts higher in Dundee Downs
59.0% 100th pct 19.0% 33rd pct

Family composition

48.6% Couples without children +11.8 pts ▸ 60.5%
18.9% One-parent families +13.6 pts ▸ 32.6%
29.7% Couples with children ◂ +20.4 pts 9.3%
0.0% Other families +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%

Household size

59.0% 1 person ◂ +39.9 pts 19.0%
41.0% 2 people +1.8 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% 6 or more +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% 5 people +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Dundee Downsin Rakula
— $80 3rd pct
Mortgage in Dundee Downsin Rakula
$1,517 43rd pct —
People / bedroom in Dundee Downsin Rakula +0.30 higher in Rakula gap widening
0.90 86th pct 1.20 96th pct
Renting in Dundee Downsin Rakula +52.4 pts higher in Rakula
0.0% 0th pct 52.4% 93rd pct
Owned outright in Dundee Downsin Rakula +63.0 pts higher in Dundee Downs
82.1% 100th pct 19.0% 9th pct
Separate houses in Dundee Downsin Rakula +19.0 pts higher in Dundee Downs
100.0% 100th pct 81.0% 21st pct
3+ bedrooms in Dundee Downsin Rakula +48.4 pts higher in Rakula
23.1% 0th pct 71.4% 30th pct

How homes are owned or rented

82.1% Owned outright ◂ +63.0 pts 19.0%
0.0% Rented +52.4 pts ▸ 52.4%
15.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
12.8% Not stated ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

105.1% Separate house ◂ +24.2 pts 81.0%
0.0% Other dwelling +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

15.4% 3 bedrooms +27.5 pts ▸ 42.9%
33.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +4.8 pts 28.6%
25.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +11.4 pts 14.3%
7.7% Studio / none +6.6 pts ▸ 14.3%
7.7% 4 bedrooms +6.6 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% 5 or more +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Dundee Downsin Rakula
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Dundee Downsin Rakula
— 12.9% 38th pct
PT commute in Dundee Downsin Rakula
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Dundee Downsin Rakula even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Dundee Downsin Rakula even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Dundee Downsin Rakula even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Dundee Downsin Rakula even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

100.0% Car (driver) ◂ +71.0 pts 29.0%
0.0% Walked +32.3 pts ▸ 32.3%
0.0% Worked at home +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

52.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +5.3 pts 47.4%
36.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +5.3 pts 31.6%
0.0% 3 vehicles +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Dundee Downsin Rakula +6.5 pts higher in Rakula gap narrowing
25.7% 31st pct 32.2% 55th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Dundee Downsin Rakula
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Dundee Downsin Rakula +37.0 pts higher in Rakula gap narrowing
17.3% 0th pct 54.4% 31st pct
Full-time in Dundee Downsin Rakula
— 71.0% 89th pct

Industries people work in

57.1% Mining ◂ +57.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arts & recreation +25.8 pts ▸ 25.8%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% Construction +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Accommodation & food +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Rental & real estate +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Education & training +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

57.1% Community & personal service ◂ +57.1 pts 0.0%
42.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +30.0 pts 12.9%
0.0% Professionals +35.5 pts ▸ 35.5%
0.0% Labourers +22.6 pts ▸ 22.6%
0.0% Managers +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Dundee Downsin Rakula even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 30th pct
Types ≤15 min in Dundee Downsin Rakula even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 30th pct
15-min city in Dundee Downsin Rakula even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Dundee Downsin Rakula even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Dundee Downsin Rakula even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Dundee Downsin Rakula +1.9 pts higher in Rakula
0.0% 0th pct 1.9% 58th pct
Walk to a park in Dundee Downsin Rakula even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Dundee Downsin Rakula even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Dundee Downsin Rakula +67.8 more in Rakula
0.0 0th pct 67.8 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Dundee Downsin Rakula even
0 35th pct 0 7th pct
Mean slope in Dundee Downsin Rakula +0.5 pts higher in Dundee Downs
4.1% 30th pct 3.6% 21st pct

Compare Dundee Downs with nearby areas

Dundee Forest Bynoe Dundee Beach Bynoe Harbour Cox Peninsula Belyuen Rakula Charlotte

Compare Rakula with nearby areas

Bynoe Dundee Downs Dundee Beach Dundee Forest Daly River Charlotte Litchfield Park Bynoe Harbour

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Dundee Downs vs Rakula [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70082/dundee-downs/vs/SAL70228/rakula