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Elsey vs Larrimah

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 67 km apart · Elsey profile · Larrimah profile

Elsey Larrimah

Larrimah and Elsey are both sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory. Larrimah is younger, with a typical resident aged 37, while residents in Elsey are far older with a typical age of 55. There is a significant gap in earnings; the typical weekly household income in Larrimah is $1,874, which is far higher than the $1,024 seen in Elsey. This trend continues for First Nations personal income, which is far higher in Larrimah at $1,999 compared to $399 in Elsey.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 as remote, car-dependent locations. They are effectively alike in that no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, health service, or grocery store. While both are very isolated, Larrimah has a slightly more developed layout with a few more walkable amenities and a higher walkability score, whereas Elsey has more schools within 3 km.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Elseyin Larrimah +15 larger in Larrimah gap widening
12 9th pct 27 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39
  • First area, 2021: 12
  • Second area, 2016: 47
  • Second area, 2021: 27
Median age in Elseyin Larrimah +18 yrs older in Elsey gap widening
55 yrs 86th pct 37 yrs 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 55 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
First Nations in Elseyin Larrimah
— 18.5% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.5%
— 29.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.6%
— 14.8% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.8%

Age structure

50.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +35.2 pts 14.8%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +48.1 pts ▸ 48.1%
41.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +12.0 pts 29.6%
0.0% Children (0–14) +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

41.7% Married +14.3 pts ▸ 56.0%
0.0% Never married +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
33.3% Divorced ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Elsey Larrimah

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

  • 85+ in Elsey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Larrimah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Elsey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Larrimah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Elsey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Larrimah: 15.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Elsey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Larrimah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Elsey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Larrimah: 26.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Elsey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Larrimah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Elsey: 0.0% males, 100.0% females; 55–59 in Larrimah: 0.0% males, 21.1% females
  • 50–54 in Elsey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Larrimah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Elsey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Larrimah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Elsey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Larrimah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Elsey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Larrimah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Elsey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Larrimah: 0.0% males, 21.1% females
  • 25–29 in Elsey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Larrimah: 15.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Elsey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Larrimah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Elsey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Larrimah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Elsey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Larrimah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Elsey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Larrimah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Elsey: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Larrimah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Elseyin Larrimah
— 29.6% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.6%

Country of birth

83.3% Australia ◂ +24.1 pts 59.3%
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

41.7% English ◂ +30.6 pts 11.1%
33.3% Australian +3.7 pts ▸ 37.0%
0.0% Irish +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Scottish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Elseyin Larrimah
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Elseyin Larrimah
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

50.0% English only +31.5 pts ▸ 81.5%
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 Elseyin Larrimah
— 44.4% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.4%

Religious affiliation

41.7% No religion +2.8 pts ▸ 44.4%
33.3% Christianity even 33.3%
33.3% Not stated even 33.3%
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

— 56.0% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.0%
— 16.0% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Elseyin Larrimah +2 more in Elsey
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
40 14th pct —
688 0th pct —

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 12 +56.0 pts ▸ 56.0%
41.7% Year 10 ◂ +25.7 pts 16.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

85.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +85.7 pts 0.0%
57.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +57.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
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

57.1% Engineering & related ◂ +57.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment 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 Elseyin Larrimah +$206 higher in Larrimah gap widening
$887 71st pct $1,093 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: $550
  • First area, 2021: $887
  • Second area, 2016: $612
  • Second area, 2021: $1,093
Household income in Elseyin Larrimah +$850 higher in Larrimah gap widening
$1,024 14th pct $1,874 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,042
  • First area, 2021: $1,024
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $1,874
Family income in Elseyin Larrimah +$475 higher in Larrimah gap widening
$1,899 51st pct $2,374 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,062
  • First area, 2021: $1,899
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $2,374
High earners in Elseyin Larrimah
— 12.0% 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +55.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
0.0% Under $650 +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

41.7% $650–$1,499 +14.3 pts ▸ 56.0%
25.0% Under $650 +11.0 pts ▸ 36.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +24.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Elseyin Larrimah
— 33.3% 72nd pct
Mental health in Elseyin Larrimah
— 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Elseyin Larrimah
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.0% None +9.3 pts ▸ 59.3%
25.0% One condition ◂ +6.5 pts 18.5%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Elseyin Larrimah
— 12.0% 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
Unpaid carers in Elseyin Larrimah
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Elseyin Larrimah
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Elseyin Larrimah
— 10.3% 97th pct
Housework 15h+ in Elseyin Larrimah
— 40.0% 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Elseyin Larrimah +5 larger in Larrimah
0 0th pct 5 49th pct
Median age in Elseyin Larrimah +7 yrs older in Elsey
58 yrs 93rd pct 51 yrs 88th pct
Median income in Elseyin Larrimah +$1,600 higher in Larrimah
$399 16th pct $1,999 96th pct
Household income in Elseyin Larrimah +$650 higher in Larrimah
$725 9th pct $1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Elseyin Larrimah +0.1 larger in Larrimah gap steady
2.0 14th pct 2.1 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Couples without children +43.8 pts ▸ 43.8%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

60.0% 2 people +6.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
60.0% 1 person ◂ +15.6 pts 44.4%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Elseyin Larrimah +$125 higher in Elsey
$150 14th pct $25 0th pct
— $300 0th pct
People / bedroom in Elseyin Larrimah +0.30 higher in Elsey gap steady
1.10 93rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80

How homes are owned or rented

140.0% Owned outright ◂ +106.7 pts 33.3%
0.0% Rented +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

60.0% Separate house ◂ +15.6 pts 44.4%
60.0% Other dwelling ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

100.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +66.7 pts 33.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 3 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Elseyin Larrimah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Elseyin Larrimah even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Elseyin Larrimah even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Elseyin Larrimah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Worked at home +53.3 pts ▸ 53.3%
0.0% Walked +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Car (driver) +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
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

0.0% 1 vehicle +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% 2 vehicles +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% 4 or more +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Elseyin Larrimah
— 66.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.7%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Elseyin Larrimah
— 60.0% 47th pct
  • First area, 2016: 70.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.0%

Industries people work in

133.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +86.7 pts 46.7%
133.3% Construction ◂ +133.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% Mining even 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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +53.3 pts ▸ 53.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% Labourers +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Professionals even 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

Walk score in Elseyin Larrimah +1.4 higher in Larrimah
0.0 0th pct 1.4 62nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Elseyin Larrimah +1.7 more in Larrimah
0.0 0th pct 1.7 64th pct
15-min city in Elseyin Larrimah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Elseyin Larrimah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Elseyin Larrimah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Elseyin Larrimah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Elseyin Larrimah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Elseyin Larrimah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Elseyin Larrimah +9.3 more in Elsey
83.3 87th pct 74.1 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Elseyin Larrimah +1 higher in Larrimah
0 2nd pct 1 44th pct
Mean slope in Elseyin Larrimah +0.5 pts higher in Elsey
3.7% 25th pct 3.2% 16th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Elsey vs Larrimah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70093/elsey/vs/SAL70160/larrimah