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Elliott vs Pamayu

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 63 km apart · Elliott profile · Pamayu profile

Elliott Pamayu

Elliott (NT) and Pamayu are two distinct remote areas in the Northern Territory. Elliott (NT) has a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 85%, compared to 17.5% in Pamayu. It is also a younger place, with 27.9% of people under 15, while Pamayu's figure is 12.5%. In contrast, Pamayu is far more affluent; the typical weekly household income there is $2,750, which is much higher than the $1,093 typical for Elliott (NT).

Both areas share a total lack of public transport and have unemployment rates of 0.0%. They are also equally car-dependent, though Elliott (NT) has slightly more walkable amenities. While they share these basic traits, they differ sharply in their workforces. Most people in Pamayu work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, whereas those in Elliott (NT) are more likely to work in public administration, safety, education and training.

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 67.5 pts higher in Elliott Other language: 32.8 pts higher in Elliott No religion: 34.5 pts higher in Elliott Year 12: 49.4 pts higher in Pamayu Personal income: $963 higher in Pamayu

Demographics & Identity

Population in Elliottin Pamayu +247 larger in Elliott gap narrowing
287 59th pct 40 24th pct
Median age in Elliottin Pamayu +5 yrs older in Elliott gap steady
28 yrs 2nd pct 23 yrs 0th pct
First Nations in Elliottin Pamayu +67.5 pts higher in Elliott gap narrowing
85.0% 100th pct 17.5% 91st pct
Aged 65+ in Elliottin Pamayu +7.7 pts higher in Elliott gap widening
7.7% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Elliottin Pamayu +15.4 pts higher in Elliott gap narrowing
27.9% 92nd pct 12.5% 24th pct
De facto in Elliottin Pamayu
13.8% 63rd pct —

Age structure

16.7% Youth (15–24) +23.3 pts ▸ 40.0%
31.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +11.0 pts 20.0%
27.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +15.4 pts 12.5%
18.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.6 pts 17.5%
7.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

47.5% Never married +9.2 pts ▸ 56.8%
40.2% Married ◂ +2.4 pts 37.8%
6.4% Divorced ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
6.4% Separated ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
5.9% Widowed ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Elliott Pamayu

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Elliottin Pamayu +3.8 pts higher in Elliott gap narrowing
3.8% 17th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

94.8% Australia ◂ +17.3 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

4.2% Australian +55.8 pts ▸ 60.0%
6.6% English +33.4 pts ▸ 40.0%
2.8% Irish +9.7 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% German +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
4.2% Scottish ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.1% Chinese ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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

Other language in Elliottin Pamayu +32.8 pts higher in Elliott gap widening
32.8% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Elliottin Pamayu +6.6 pts higher in Elliott gap widening
6.6% 94th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

63.1% English only +16.9 pts ▸ 80.0%
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

No religion in Elliottin Pamayu +34.5 pts higher in Elliott gap widening
64.5% 99th pct 30.0% 23rd pct

Religious affiliation

64.5% No religion ◂ +34.5 pts 30.0%
31.7% Christianity +10.8 pts ▸ 42.5%
4.9% Not stated +10.1 pts ▸ 15.0%
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 Elliottin Pamayu +49.4 pts higher in Pamayu gap widening
18.3% 0th pct 67.7% 89th pct
Bachelor+ in Elliottin Pamayu +5.4 pts higher in Elliott gap widening
5.4% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools/1k kids in Elliottin Pamayu
12.50 79th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Elliottin Pamayu +1 more in Pamayu
1 43rd pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Elliottin Pamayu +31 larger in Elliott
70 20th pct 39 14th pct
ICSEA in Elliottin Pamayu +9 higher in Pamayu
611 0th pct 620 0th pct

Highest year of school

18.3% Year 12 +49.4 pts ▸ 67.7%
29.2% Year 10 ◂ +9.9 pts 19.4%
23.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +14.1 pts 9.7%
15.8% Year 11 ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

33.7% Certificate III / IV +7.2 pts ▸ 40.9%
19.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
3.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +10.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
6.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

4.1% Engineering & related +36.8 pts ▸ 40.9%
7.1% Agriculture & environment +15.6 pts ▸ 22.7%
18.4% Architecture & building ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
16.3% Society & culture ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
15.3% Education ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%
8.2% Management & commerce ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
4.1% Creative arts ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.1% Health ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Elliottin Pamayu +$963 higher in Pamayu gap widening
$302 0th pct $1,265 92nd pct
Household income in Elliottin Pamayu +$1,657 higher in Pamayu gap widening
$1,093 19th pct $2,750 93rd pct
Family income in Elliottin Pamayu +$2,737 higher in Pamayu gap widening
$762 0th pct $3,499 97th pct
High earners in Elliottin Pamayu +14.3 pts higher in Pamayu gap widening
2.0% 20th pct 16.2% 83rd pct
High-income homes in Elliottin Pamayu
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

36.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +36.8 pts 0.0%
23.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
14.7% Under $650 ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

65.7% Under $650 ◂ +54.9 pts 10.8%
12.7% $650–$1,499 +30.5 pts ▸ 43.2%
5.9% $1,500–$2,999 +10.3 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Elliottin Pamayu +13.8 pts higher in Elliott
21.3% 17th pct 7.5% 0th pct
Mental health in Elliottin Pamayu +3.8 pts higher in Elliott
3.8% 20th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Elliottin Pamayu +2.1 pts higher in Elliott gap narrowing
2.1% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.1% Heart disease ◂ +3.6 pts 7.5%
7.0% Diabetes ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.2% Other condition ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Asthma ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.8% Mental health ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.1% Arthritis ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.0% Lung condition ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.0% None +16.0 pts ▸ 85.0%
16.4% One condition ◂ +8.9 pts 7.5%
4.2% Two conditions ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.1% Three or more ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Elliottin Pamayu +3.7 pts higher in Pamayu gap narrowing
4.4% 3rd pct 8.1% 10th pct
Unpaid carers in Elliottin Pamayu +4.4 pts higher in Pamayu gap narrowing
6.4% 11th pct 10.8% 31st pct
Unpaid child care in Elliottin Pamayu +27.4 pts higher in Elliott gap narrowing
49.0% 100th pct 21.6% 32nd pct
Defence service in Elliottin Pamayu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Elliottin Pamayu +28.4 pts higher in Elliott gap widening
28.4% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Elliottin Pamayu +237 larger in Elliott
244 86th pct 7 54th pct
Median age in Elliottin Pamayu +1 yrs older in Elliott
26 yrs 50th pct 25 yrs 46th pct
Year 12 in Elliottin Pamayu
13.0% 4th pct —
Unemployment in Elliottin Pamayu
0.0% 0th pct —
Median income in Elliottin Pamayu +$1,354 higher in Pamayu
$271 5th pct $1,625 91st pct
Household income in Elliottin Pamayu +$3,560 higher in Pamayu
$939 16th pct $4,499 98th pct
Indigenous language in Elliottin Pamayu
37.3% 90th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Elliottin Pamayu +0.6 larger in Elliott gap narrowing
3.8 100th pct 3.2 89th pct
One-parent in Elliottin Pamayu
36.7% 100th pct —
Living alone in Elliottin Pamayu
14.7% 18th pct —

Family composition

52.2% Couples with children +63.2 pts ▸ 115.4%
10.8% Couples without children +27.7 pts ▸ 38.5%
36.7% One-parent families ◂ +36.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

16.2% 4 people +23.8 pts ▸ 40.0%
13.2% 2 people +16.8 pts ▸ 30.0%
17.6% 6 or more ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
16.2% 3 people ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
14.7% 1 person ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
4.4% 5 people ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Elliottin Pamayu +$45 higher in Elliott gap widening
$129 10th pct $84 3rd pct
People / bedroom in Elliottin Pamayu +0.30 higher in Elliott gap widening
1.20 96th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Elliottin Pamayu
32.4% 81st pct —
Owned outright in Elliottin Pamayu
7.4% 0th pct —
Separate houses in Elliottin Pamayu
85.3% 25th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Elliottin Pamayu
73.5% 35th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Other tenure ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
32.4% Rented ◂ +32.4 pts 0.0%
7.4% Owned outright +22.6 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

85.3% Separate house ◂ +45.3 pts 40.0%
4.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

47.1% 3 bedrooms +2.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
14.7% 4 bedrooms +15.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
16.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
11.8% 5 or more ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Elliottin Pamayu
31.3% 100th pct —
Work from home in Elliottin Pamayu +16.7 pts higher in Pamayu
0.0% 0th pct 16.7% 50th pct
PT commute in Elliottin Pamayu +5.3 pts higher in Elliott
5.3% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Elliottin Pamayu even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Elliottin Pamayu even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Elliottin Pamayu even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Elliottin Pamayu even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

42.7% Car (driver) ◂ +12.7 pts 30.0%
33.3% Walked ◂ +20.0 pts 13.3%
14.7% Car (passenger) +2.0 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Worked at home +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
5.3% Bus ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

19.4% 2 vehicles +105.6 pts ▸ 125.0%
38.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +38.8 pts 0.0%
31.3% No vehicle ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
4.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Elliottin Pamayu +41.9 pts higher in Pamayu gap widening
22.0% 20th pct 63.9% 100th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Elliottin Pamayu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Elliottin Pamayu +44.3 pts higher in Pamayu gap widening
36.8% 6th pct 81.1% 95th pct
Full-time in Elliottin Pamayu +29.3 pts higher in Pamayu
50.7% 17th pct 80.0% 97th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +90.0 pts ▸ 90.0%
41.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +41.3 pts 0.0%
18.7% Education & training ◂ +18.7 pts 0.0%
9.3% Retail trade ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.0% Construction ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% Administrative & support ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% Arts & recreation ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

12.0% Labourers +51.3 pts ▸ 63.3%
21.3% Professionals ◂ +21.3 pts 0.0%
21.3% Community & personal service ◂ +21.3 pts 0.0%
12.0% Managers +8.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
5.3% Technicians & trades +11.3 pts ▸ 16.7%
5.3% Clerical & administrative +4.7 pts ▸ 10.0%
8.0% Sales workers ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Elliottin Pamayu +2.8 higher in Elliott
2.8 71st pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Elliottin Pamayu +3.2 more in Elliott
3.2 74th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Elliottin Pamayu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Elliottin Pamayu +81.1 pts higher in Elliott
81.1% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Elliottin Pamayu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Elliottin Pamayu +82.8 pts higher in Elliott
82.8% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Elliottin Pamayu +84.8 pts higher in Elliott
84.8% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Elliottin Pamayu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Elliottin Pamayu +29.1 more in Pamayu
20.9 63rd pct 50.0 81st pct
Intersections/km² in Elliottin Pamayu +29 higher in Elliott
29 75th pct 0 1st pct
Mean slope in Elliottin Pamayu +1.8 pts higher in Pamayu
3.8% 25th pct 5.6% 49th pct

Compare Elliott with nearby areas

Newcastle Waters Pamayu Birdum Daly Waters Tanami East Arnold Larrimah Top Springs

Compare Pamayu with nearby areas

Elliott Newcastle Waters Birdum Daly Waters Arnold Creswell Tanami East Larrimah

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Elliott vs Pamayu [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70091/elliott/vs/SAL70217/pamayu