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Hotham vs Marrakai

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 32 km apart · Hotham profile · Marrakai profile

Hotham Marrakai

Marrakai and Hotham are two sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory. Marrakai is home to 564 people, while Hotham is largely non-residential with only 6 residents. The two areas differ most in their demographics; Marrakai has 50 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, whereas Hotham has none. Residents in Hotham are also far older, with a typical age of 59 compared to 44 in Marrakai.

Both areas are equally lacking in transport options, as neither has any public transport routes or stops. This shared lack of infrastructure is common for these remote locations. While Hotham has far more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents, these are entirely parks, whereas Marrakai's amenities include food and drink options.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Hothamin Marrakai +558 larger in Marrakai gap steady
6 4th pct 564 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0
  • First area, 2021: 6
  • Second area, 2011: 497
  • Second area, 2016: 517
  • Second area, 2021: 564
Median age in Hothamin Marrakai +15 yrs older in Hotham
59 yrs 91st pct 44 yrs 46th pct
  • First area, 2021: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 44 yrs
First Nations in Hothamin Marrakai
8.9% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%
13.5% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.5%
17.6% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.6%
14.3% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%

Age structure

0.0% Older adults (45–64) +36.0 pts ▸ 36.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +22.5 pts ▸ 22.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%

Marital status

0.0% Never married +41.1 pts ▸ 41.1%
0.0% Married +38.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
0.0% Divorced +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Separated +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Widowed +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Hothamin Marrakai
22.9% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.9%

Country of birth

0.0% Australia +59.9 pts ▸ 59.9%
0.0% Vietnam +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% New Zealand +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% England +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Philippines +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

0.0% Australian +26.6 pts ▸ 26.6%
0.0% English +25.4 pts ▸ 25.4%
0.0% Vietnamese +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Scottish +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Irish +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% German +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Chinese +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Filipino +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Italian +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Dutch +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Hothamin Marrakai
20.2% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.2%
Limited English in Hothamin Marrakai
10.8% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%

Language used at home

0.0% English only +63.5 pts ▸ 63.5%
0.0% Vietnamese +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic 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 Hothamin Marrakai
39.4% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.4%

Religious affiliation

100.0% Not stated ◂ +81.0 pts 19.0%
0.0% No religion +39.4 pts ▸ 39.4%
0.0% Christianity +33.0 pts ▸ 33.0%
0.0% Buddhism +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Other religions +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

28.9% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.9%
5.2% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.2%
Schools ≤3 km in Hothamin Marrakai even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 12 +28.9 pts ▸ 28.9%
0.0% Year 10 +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Year 9 or below +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Year 11 +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +28.2 pts ▸ 28.2%
0.0% Bachelor degree +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Certificate I / II +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Management & commerce +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Society & culture +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Health +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Education +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Information technology +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Hothamin Marrakai
$669 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $524
  • Second area, 2016: $645
  • Second area, 2021: $669
Household income in Hothamin Marrakai
$1,342 36th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,037
  • Second area, 2016: $1,387
  • Second area, 2021: $1,342
Family income in Hothamin Marrakai
$1,517 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $939
  • Second area, 2016: $1,660
  • Second area, 2021: $1,517
High earners in Hothamin Marrakai
8.0% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.0%
High-income homes in Hothamin Marrakai
9.8% 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +39.6 pts ▸ 39.6%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +23.0 pts ▸ 23.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Hothamin Marrakai
21.8% 19th pct
Mental health in Hothamin Marrakai
4.8% 24th pct
Needs assistance in Hothamin Marrakai
5.0% 54th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Asthma +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Other condition +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Mental health +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Diabetes +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Heart disease +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Lung condition +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Cancer +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Stroke +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

0.0% None +52.5 pts ▸ 52.5%
0.0% One condition +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Two conditions +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Three or more +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Hothamin Marrakai
10.3% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%
Unpaid carers in Hothamin Marrakai
8.6% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.6%
Unpaid child care in Hothamin Marrakai
19.8% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.8%
Defence service in Hothamin Marrakai
3.9% 69th pct
Housework 15h+ in Hothamin Marrakai
16.3% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Hothamin Marrakai +50 larger in Marrakai
0 0th pct 50 77th pct
29 yrs 60th pct
17.9% 9th pct
Median income in Hothamin Marrakai
$425 21st pct
Household income in Hothamin Marrakai
$1,224 28th pct
Indigenous language in Hothamin Marrakai
14.0% 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Hothamin Marrakai
2.6 57th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
14.2% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.2%
Living alone in Hothamin Marrakai
27.9% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.9%

Housing & Dwellings

$190 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: $191
  • Second area, 2021: $190
$1,500 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,000
  • Second area, 2016: $1,498
  • Second area, 2021: $1,500
People / bedroom in Hothamin Marrakai
1.10 93rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.40
  • Second area, 2016: 1.10
  • Second area, 2021: 1.10
4.9% 11th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
Owned outright in Hothamin Marrakai
40.4% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.4%
Separate houses in Hothamin Marrakai
91.3% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 52.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 96.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 91.3%
3+ bedrooms in Hothamin Marrakai
44.8% 6th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 35.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.8%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Hothamin Marrakai
18.8% 57th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.8%
1.7% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.7%
PT stops in Hothamin Marrakai even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Hothamin Marrakai even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Hothamin Marrakai even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Hothamin Marrakai even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Hothamin Marrakai
20.4% 16th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 44.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.4%
Recent arrivals in Hothamin Marrakai
10.9% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Hothamin Marrakai
3.2% 45th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
Participation in Hothamin Marrakai
53.3% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 62.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.3%
65.8% 81st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 72.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 68.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.8%

Walkability

0.0 32nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Hothamin Marrakai
0.0 33rd pct
15-min city in Hothamin Marrakai
0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Hothamin Marrakai
0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Hothamin Marrakai
0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Hothamin Marrakai
0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Hothamin Marrakai
0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Hothamin Marrakai
0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Hothamin Marrakai +161.3 more in Hotham
166.7 90th pct 5.3 30th pct
Intersections/km² in Hothamin Marrakai even
0 0th pct 0 5th pct
3.4% 19th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hotham vs Marrakai [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70128/hotham/vs/SAL70177/marrakai