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Kunparrka vs Lake Mackay

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 203 km apart · Kunparrka profile · Lake Mackay profile

Kunparrka Lake Mackay

Kunparrka and Lake Mackay are both sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory. Kunparrka is far more likely to be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, at 100%, compared to 52% in Lake Mackay. This helps explain why Kunparrka has a much higher share of people using another language at home (95.9% compared to 44%) and far more children under 15 (28.1% compared to 0%). In contrast, Lake Mackay has much higher typical incomes, with a typical weekly household income of $1,187 compared to $725 in Kunparrka, and more adults with a bachelor degree or higher (20.8% versus 0%).

These two areas have tracked differently since 2011, with the gaps in income and education remaining wide. They do share some common traits, such as having no residents aged 65 and over and no public transport stops. Both areas also have similar school advantage scores and average school sizes.

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 48.0 pts higher in Kunparrka Under 15: 28.1 pts higher in Kunparrka Other language: 51.9 pts higher in Kunparrka Limited English: 24.8 pts higher in Kunparrka No religion: 35.0 pts higher in Lake Mackay

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +96 larger in Kunparrka gap widening
121 44th pct 25 17th pct
Median age in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +2 yrs older in Lake Mackay gap steady
34 yrs 13th pct 36 yrs 17th pct
First Nations in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +48.0 pts higher in Kunparrka gap widening
100.0% 100th pct 52.0% 100th pct
Aged 65+ in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +28.1 pts higher in Kunparrka gap widening
28.1% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
3.1% 7th pct —

Age structure

20.7% Young adults (25–44) +31.3 pts ▸ 52.0%
29.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +17.8 pts 12.0%
28.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%
19.0% Youth (15–24) +1.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) even 0.0%

Marital status

40.8% Never married +13.4 pts ▸ 54.2%
45.9% Married ◂ +29.3 pts 16.7%
3.1% Widowed +9.4 pts ▸ 12.5%
6.1% Divorced ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Separated ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Kunparrka Lake Mackay

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +16.0 pts higher in Lake Mackay gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 16.0% 68th pct

Country of birth

97.5% Australia ◂ +25.5 pts 72.0%
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

0.0% English +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Australian +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
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 Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +51.9 pts higher in Kunparrka gap widening
95.9% 100th pct 44.0% 95th pct
Limited English in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +24.8 pts higher in Kunparrka
24.8% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

5.0% English only +47.0 pts ▸ 52.0%
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 Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +35.0 pts higher in Lake Mackay gap widening
5.0% 0th pct 40.0% 48th pct

Religious affiliation

79.3% Christianity ◂ +35.3 pts 44.0%
5.0% No religion +35.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
13.2% Not stated ◂ +1.2 pts 12.0%
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 Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +49.7 pts higher in Lake Mackay gap widening
4.4% 0th pct 54.2% 71st pct
Bachelor+ in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +20.8 pts higher in Lake Mackay gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 20.8% 70th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +1 more in Kunparrka
3 67th pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +3 larger in Kunparrka
42 15th pct 40 14th pct
ICSEA in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +34 higher in Kunparrka
570 0th pct 536 0th pct

Highest year of school

64.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +22.8 pts 41.7%
4.4% Year 12 +49.7 pts ▸ 54.2%
10.0% Year 10 ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Postgraduate degree +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
17.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
14.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Natural & physical sciences +80.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related 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% Management & commerce 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 Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +$349 higher in Lake Mackay gap widening
$225 0th pct $574 21st pct
Household income in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +$462 higher in Lake Mackay gap widening
$725 3rd pct $1,187 24th pct
Family income in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +$1,775 higher in Lake Mackay gap widening
$474 0th pct $2,249 71st pct
High earners in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

51.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.7 pts 40.0%
17.2% Under $650 ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
13.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

80.6% Under $650 ◂ +63.9 pts 16.7%
6.1% $650–$1,499 +27.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +3.2 pts higher in Lake Mackay
24.8% 30th pct 28.0% 46th pct
Mental health in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +9.5 pts higher in Lake Mackay gap widening
2.5% 27th pct 12.0% 94th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

4.1% Other condition +15.9 pts ▸ 20.0%
14.0% Diabetes ◂ +2.0 pts 12.0%
7.4% Heart disease +4.6 pts ▸ 12.0%
5.0% Asthma ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.2% None ◂ +1.2 pts 60.0%
21.5% One condition +2.5 pts ▸ 24.0%
6.6% Two conditions ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +42.8 pts higher in Lake Mackay
3.1% 1st pct 45.8% 98th pct
Unpaid carers in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +21.4 pts higher in Kunparrka
21.4% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +7.7 pts higher in Kunparrka gap narrowing
32.7% 83rd pct 25.0% 48th pct
Defence service in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +16.1 pts higher in Kunparrka
28.6% 73rd pct 12.5% 10th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +108 larger in Kunparrka
121 86th pct 13 62nd pct
Median age in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +24 yrs older in Lake Mackay
34 yrs 72nd pct 58 yrs 93rd pct
Year 12 in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
8.2% 0th pct —
Median income in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +$142 higher in Lake Mackay
$220 2nd pct $362 12th pct
Household income in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +$1,550 higher in Lake Mackay
$700 8th pct $2,250 71st pct
Indigenous language in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
87.6% 100th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +1.5 larger in Kunparrka gap steady
3.9 100th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
26.7% 94th pct —
Living alone in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
0.0% 0th pct —

Family composition

50.8% Couples with children ◂ +17.5 pts 33.3%
20.8% Couples without children +23.6 pts ▸ 44.4%
2.5% Other families +30.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
26.7% One-parent families ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 1 person +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
34.5% 2 people ◂ +34.5 pts 0.0%
13.8% 5 people +16.2 pts ▸ 30.0%
27.6% 3 people ◂ +27.6 pts 0.0%
20.7% 6 or more ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
10.3% 4 people ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
$62 0th pct —
People / bedroom in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +0.80 higher in Kunparrka gap narrowing
1.90 100th pct 1.10 93rd pct
Renting in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
37.9% 87th pct —
Owned outright in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
0.0% 0th pct —
Separate houses in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
27.6% 0th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

37.9% Other tenure +62.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
37.9% Rented ◂ +37.9 pts 0.0%
10.3% Not stated ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned outright even 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%

Types of homes

106.9% Separate house ◂ +26.9 pts 80.0%
0.0% Other dwelling +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

37.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +37.9 pts 0.0%
27.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +27.6 pts 0.0%
10.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
52.0% 100th pct —
PT stops in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

66.7% Car (driver) ◂ +47.9 pts 18.8%
53.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +34.6 pts 18.8%
0.0% Walked +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

44.0% 1 vehicle +43.5 pts ▸ 87.5%
52.0% No vehicle ◂ +52.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +3.8 pts higher in Lake Mackay gap narrowing
8.7% 3rd pct 12.5% 7th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
25.0% 100th pct —
Participation in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +46.3 pts higher in Lake Mackay gap widening
20.4% 0th pct 66.7% 72nd pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Arts & recreation +93.8 pts ▸ 93.8%
53.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +53.3 pts 0.0%
40.0% Other services ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
26.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

53.3% Community & personal service ◂ +53.3 pts 0.0%
40.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
20.0% Labourers ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Managers even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
— 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
— 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
— 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay +40.0 more in Lake Mackay
0.0 0th pct 40.0 77th pct
Intersections/km² in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay even
0 4th pct 0 1st pct
Mean slope in Kunparrkain Lake Mackay
— 4.2% 32nd pct

Compare Kunparrka with nearby areas

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Compare Lake Mackay with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Kunparrka vs Lake Mackay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70151/kunparrka/vs/SAL70154/lake-mackay