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Freds Pass vs McMinns Lagoon

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.4 km apart · Freds Pass profile · McMinns Lagoon profile

Freds Pass McMinns Lagoon

McMinns Lagoon and Freds Pass are neighbouring areas in the Northern Territory with very different profiles. McMinns Lagoon has a larger population and is wealthier, with a typical weekly family income of $2,708 compared to $1,875 in Freds Pass. Residents in Freds Pass are far older, with a typical age of 58 compared to 43 in McMinns Lagoon. While McMinns Lagoon has more public transport routes and schools, Freds Pass has more walkable amenities per person and a higher share of homes within walking distance of a school (70.6% compared to 0.3%).

Both areas are essentially identical when it comes to the lack of local facilities; almost no homes in either place are within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, or health services. They also share a similar terrain slope. Despite some differences in their layout, both are considered car-dependent, and neither area allows residents to reach any other people within 45 minutes using public transport.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +675 larger in McMinns Lagoon gap narrowing
12 9th pct 687 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24
  • First area, 2021: 12
  • Second area, 2011: 715
  • Second area, 2016: 796
  • Second area, 2021: 687
Median age in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +15 yrs older in Freds Pass gap widening
58 yrs 90th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 58 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
7.7% 85th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%
17.0% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.0%
19.2% 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.2%
17.7% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.7%

Age structure

41.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +27.8 pts 13.8%
25.0% Older adults (45–64) +6.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +19.8 pts ▸ 19.8%
0.0% Children (0–14) +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%

Marital status

25.0% Married +20.0 pts ▸ 45.0%
0.0% Never married +37.8 pts ▸ 37.8%
0.0% Divorced +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Separated +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Widowed +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Age & sex structure

Freds Pass McMinns Lagoon

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

  • 85+ in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in McMinns Lagoon: 0.0% males, 1.3% females
  • 80–84 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in McMinns Lagoon: 2.3% males, 0.4% females
  • 75–79 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in McMinns Lagoon: 2.6% males, 2.0% females
  • 70–74 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in McMinns Lagoon: 2.0% males, 2.3% females
  • 65–69 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in McMinns Lagoon: 2.9% males, 2.0% females
  • 60–64 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in McMinns Lagoon: 2.7% males, 3.5% females
  • 55–59 in Freds Pass: 37.5% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in McMinns Lagoon: 2.9% males, 2.6% females
  • 50–54 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in McMinns Lagoon: 3.5% males, 3.7% females
  • 45–49 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in McMinns Lagoon: 5.8% males, 5.2% females
  • 40–44 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in McMinns Lagoon: 2.6% males, 3.0% females
  • 35–39 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in McMinns Lagoon: 3.5% males, 2.7% females
  • 30–34 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in McMinns Lagoon: 1.9% males, 3.5% females
  • 25–29 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in McMinns Lagoon: 1.4% males, 0.9% females
  • 20–24 in Freds Pass: 62.5% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in McMinns Lagoon: 3.0% males, 2.0% females
  • 15–19 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in McMinns Lagoon: 3.5% males, 5.2% females
  • 10–14 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in McMinns Lagoon: 3.6% males, 4.3% females
  • 5–9 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in McMinns Lagoon: 2.7% males, 3.3% females
  • 0–4 in Freds Pass: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in McMinns Lagoon: 2.7% males, 2.6% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

14.7% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%

Country of birth

58.3% Australia +22.3 pts ▸ 80.6%
0.0% England +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% New Zealand +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% South Africa +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
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% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

33.3% Australian +8.9 pts ▸ 42.2%
25.0% English +17.1 pts ▸ 42.1%
25.0% Irish ◂ +17.0 pts 8.0%
0.0% Scottish +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% German +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Dutch +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Chinese +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Filipino +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Italian +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Greek +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

3.6% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.6%
0.4% 68th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%

Language used at home

91.7% English only ◂ +0.8 pts 90.8%
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

48.0% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.0%

Religious affiliation

75.0% Christianity ◂ +32.2 pts 42.8%
50.0% No religion ◂ +2.0 pts 48.0%
0.0% Not stated +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Buddhism +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
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

48.7% 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.7%
16.7% 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
Schools ≤3 km in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +4 more in McMinns Lagoon
2 62nd pct 6 74th pct
Avg size in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +129 larger in McMinns Lagoon
264 44th pct 393 58th pct
ICSEA in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +32 higher in Freds Pass
986 47th pct 953 28th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 12 +48.7 pts ▸ 48.7%
41.7% Year 10 ◂ +19.6 pts 22.1%
41.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +35.8 pts 5.9%
33.3% Year 11 ◂ +19.6 pts 13.7%

Highest qualification level

66.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +49.7 pts 16.9%
50.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +7.2 pts 42.8%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Certificate I / II +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Field of qualification

50.0% Engineering & related ◂ +29.4 pts 20.6%
50.0% Architecture & building ◂ +41.7 pts 8.3%
0.0% Management & commerce +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Health +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Society & culture +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Education +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Information technology +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Creative arts +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Income

Personal income in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +$84 higher in Freds Pass gap narrowing
$1,124 88th pct $1,040 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,124
  • Second area, 2011: $906
  • Second area, 2016: $995
  • Second area, 2021: $1,040
Household income in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +$617 higher in McMinns Lagoon gap widening
$1,899 71st pct $2,516 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,750
  • First area, 2021: $1,899
  • Second area, 2011: $1,646
  • Second area, 2016: $2,282
  • Second area, 2021: $2,516
Family income in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +$833 higher in McMinns Lagoon gap widening
$1,875 49th pct $2,708 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,874
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
  • Second area, 2011: $2,074
  • Second area, 2016: $2,468
  • Second area, 2021: $2,708
20.3% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.3%
High-income homes in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon
35.6% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.6%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +27.0 pts ▸ 27.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +22.5 pts ▸ 22.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Under $650 +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Personal income distribution

58.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +32.7 pts 25.6%
0.0% Under $650 +33.2 pts ▸ 33.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +28.1 pts ▸ 28.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%

Health & Disability

20.5% 15th pct
4.9% 25th pct
4.1% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

33.3% Diabetes ◂ +30.9 pts 2.5%
0.0% Asthma +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Arthritis +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Other condition +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Mental health +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Cancer +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Heart disease +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Lung condition +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Stroke +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

33.3% None +38.9 pts ▸ 72.2%
58.3% One condition ◂ +44.5 pts 13.8%
0.0% Two conditions +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Three or more +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Community Participation

19.5% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.5%
10.6% 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.6%
Unpaid child care in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon
26.2% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 38.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.2%
5.7% 86th pct
24.7% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +53 larger in McMinns Lagoon
0 0th pct 53 78th pct
18 yrs 18th pct
62.1% 88th pct
0.0% 0th pct
$589 44th pct
$3,291 90th pct
Indigenous language in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon
0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +0.3 larger in McMinns Lagoon gap widening
2.6 57th pct 2.9 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9
13.5% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.5%
14.4% 17th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.4%

Family composition

66.7% Couples with children ◂ +6.4 pts 60.3%
0.0% Couples without children +25.5 pts ▸ 25.5%
0.0% One-parent families +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Other families +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Household size

150.0% 3 people ◂ +139.6 pts 10.4%
0.0% 2 people +35.1 pts ▸ 35.1%
0.0% 4 people +23.9 pts ▸ 23.9%
0.0% 1 person +14.4 pts ▸ 14.4%
0.0% 5 people +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% 6 or more +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

Housing & Dwellings

$400 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: $400
  • Second area, 2016: $525
  • Second area, 2021: $400
$2,708 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,850
  • Second area, 2016: $2,450
  • Second area, 2021: $2,708
People / bedroom in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +0.40 higher in Freds Pass gap narrowing
1.30 100th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.70
  • First area, 2021: 1.30
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
14.0% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.0%
30.6% 24th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.6%
98.6% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 92.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 94.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 98.6%
78.4% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 73.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 74.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.4%

How homes are owned or rented

75.0% Owned outright ◂ +44.4 pts 30.6%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +50.5 pts ▸ 50.5%
0.0% Rented +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Other tenure +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Not stated +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Types of homes

125.0% Other dwelling ◂ +125.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separate house +98.6 pts ▸ 98.6%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +33.8 pts ▸ 33.8%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +29.7 pts ▸ 29.7%
0.0% 5 or more +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% 1 bedroom +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

2.8% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%
9.5% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +1 more in McMinns Lagoon
3 72nd pct 4 73rd pct
Stops/1k in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +244.18 more in Freds Pass
250.00 100th pct 5.82 81st pct
Departures/1k in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +1,982.9 more in Freds Pass
2,083.3 92nd pct 100.4 69th pct
PT routes in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +3 more in McMinns Lagoon
2 75th pct 5 86th pct
Stop walk in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +21 longer in McMinns Lagoon
7 39th pct 28 65th pct
Reach 30 min in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

100.0% Car (driver) ◂ +30.1 pts 69.9%
0.0% Worked at home +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Walked +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.9% 4 or more ◂ +23.1 pts 19.7%
0.0% 2 vehicles +39.4 pts ▸ 39.4%
0.0% 3 vehicles +24.4 pts ▸ 24.4%
0.0% 1 vehicle +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% No vehicle +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Migration & Movement

29.0% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 46.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

2.6% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6%
69.2% 79th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 71.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.2%
69.1% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 72.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 69.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.1%

Industries people work in

71.4% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +70.4 pts 1.1%
0.0% Construction +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Public administration & safety +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Retail trade +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Accommodation & food +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Other services +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Mining +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Professional & technical +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Education & training +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Wholesale trade +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Occupations people work in

71.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +65.6 pts 5.8%
57.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +34.5 pts 22.7%
57.1% Community & personal service ◂ +50.0 pts 7.1%
0.0% Managers +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +16.6 pts ▸ 16.6%
0.0% Professionals +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Labourers +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Sales workers +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +1.4 higher in Freds Pass
1.7 64th pct 0.3 47th pct
Types ≤15 min in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +1.2 more in Freds Pass
1.4 62nd pct 0.2 45th pct
15-min city in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +0.6 pts higher in McMinns Lagoon
0.0% 0th pct 0.6% 58th pct
Walk to shops in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +0.6 pts higher in McMinns Lagoon
0.0% 0th pct 0.6% 58th pct
Walk to transit in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +43.8 pts higher in Freds Pass
52.9% 74th pct 9.2% 60th pct
Walk to school in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +70.3 pts higher in Freds Pass
70.6% 82nd pct 0.3% 57th pct
Walk to a park in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +0.6 pts higher in McMinns Lagoon
0.0% 0th pct 0.6% 72nd pct
Amenities/1k in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +577.5 more in Freds Pass
583.3 100th pct 5.8 31st pct
Intersections/km² in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +10 higher in Freds Pass
13 72nd pct 4 64th pct
Mean slope in Freds Passin McMinns Lagoon +0.1 pts higher in McMinns Lagoon
3.0% 13th pct 3.2% 16th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Freds Pass vs McMinns Lagoon [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70105/freds-pass/vs/SAL70181/mcminns-lagoon