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Marlow Lagoon vs Wickham

Name: Marlow Lagoon vs Wickham — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.6 km apart · Marlow Lagoon profile · Wickham profile

Marlow Lagoon Wickham

Marlow Lagoon and Wickham (NT) are neighbouring areas with very different population profiles. Marlow Lagoon is a residential area where households are large, typically holding 3.2 people, and have a typical weekly income of $3,630. Wickham (NT) is sparsely populated with only 10 residents and a typical household income that is much lower at $75. Life in Marlow Lagoon is more connected, with more public transport stops and more homes within a 15-minute walk of schools and parks than in Wickham (NT).

Everyday life in both places is similar when it comes to school advantage scores, which are nearly identical. However, other aspects of life differ, such as the typical age of residents, who are far older in Wickham (NT) at 48 compared to 39 in Marlow Lagoon. While both areas are considered car-dependent, Marlow Lagoon has a slightly higher walkability score and more public transport routes than Wickham (NT).}

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Where they differ most

Household income: $3,555 higher in Marlow Lagoon Population: 744 larger in Marlow Lagoon Household size: 2.2 larger in Marlow Lagoon Median age: 9 yrs older in Wickham Personal income: $622 higher in Wickham

Demographics & Identity

Population in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +744 larger in Marlow Lagoon gap steady

754 71st pct 10 7th pct

Median age in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +9 yrs older in Wickham gap narrowing

39 yrs 26th pct 48 yrs 62nd pct

Age structure

24.7% Young adults (25–44) +25.3 pts ▸ 50.0%

33.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +33.8 pts 0.0%

23.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%

9.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

9.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

54.9% Married ◂ +24.9 pts 30.0%

32.9% Never married +17.1 pts ▸ 50.0%

6.6% Divorced ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

2.4% Widowed ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.9% Separated ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Marlow Lagoon Wickham

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

79.0% Australia ◂ +79.0 pts 0.0%

2.3% England ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

0.7% New Zealand ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.5% Philippines ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% India ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% China 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

42.8% Australian ◂ +42.8 pts 0.0%

35.4% English ◂ +35.4 pts 0.0%

11.0% Irish +19.0 pts ▸ 30.0%

6.8% Scottish ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

6.4% German ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

4.2% Greek ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

3.7% Chinese ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

2.3% Italian ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

1.6% Dutch ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.1% Filipino ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.4% Indian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

88.3% English only ◂ +18.3 pts 70.0%

0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

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% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

47.5% Christianity +12.5 pts ▸ 60.0%

43.8% No religion ◂ +43.8 pts 0.0%

6.6% Not stated +33.4 pts ▸ 40.0%

1.3% Buddhism ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

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

Schools/1k kids in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham

5.65 61st pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +10 more in Marlow Lagoon

11 81st pct 1 43rd pct

Avg size in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +299 larger in Marlow Lagoon

417 61st pct 118 29th pct

ICSEA in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +19 higher in Wickham

920 14th pct 939 22nd pct

Highest year of school

52.3% Year 12 ◂ +52.3 pts 0.0%

21.1% Year 10 +8.9 pts ▸ 30.0%

13.9% Year 11 ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%

5.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

39.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +39.7 pts 0.0%

16.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%

14.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%

4.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

3.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

2.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

23.9% Engineering & related ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%

17.1% Management & commerce ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%

10.1% Architecture & building ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%

8.8% Health ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

7.5% Society & culture ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

6.5% Education ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

3.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

3.0% Creative arts ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

2.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

2.0% Information technology ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +$622 higher in Wickham gap narrowing

$1,545 100th pct $2,167 100th pct

Household income in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +$3,555 higher in Marlow Lagoon

$3,630 100th pct $75 0th pct

Family income in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham

$3,640 99th pct —

Personal income distribution

36.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +36.8 pts 0.0%

24.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.6 pts 0.0%

20.6% Under $650 ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%

11.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

7.3% Asthma ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

6.4% Arthritis ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

6.2% Other condition ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

5.0% Mental health ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

2.9% Diabetes ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

1.9% Cancer ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.7% Heart disease ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.2% Lung condition ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.7% Stroke ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.7% None +1.3 pts ▸ 70.0%

16.3% One condition ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%

4.1% Two conditions ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

1.2% Three or more ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +53 larger in Marlow Lagoon

53 78th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham

24 yrs 43rd pct —

Median income in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham

$1,312 88th pct —

Household income in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham

$4,583 99th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +2.2 larger in Marlow Lagoon gap widening

3.2 89th pct 1.0 0th pct

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham

$550 96th pct —

Mortgage in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham

$2,500 88th pct —

People / bedroom in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham

0.90 86th pct —

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +3 more in Marlow Lagoon

3 72nd pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +3.98 more in Marlow Lagoon

3.98 73rd pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +39.8 more in Marlow Lagoon

39.8 62nd pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +3 more in Marlow Lagoon

3 79th pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham

15 53rd pct —

Reach 30 min in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Reach 45 min in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +3,053 more in Marlow Lagoon

3,053 32nd pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

71.4% Car (driver) +3.6 pts ▸ 75.0%

1.1% Walked +73.9 pts ▸ 75.0%

5.9% Worked at home ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

4.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

1.6% Bus ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.9% Bicycle ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

18.5% Public administration & safety +56.5 pts ▸ 75.0%

15.3% Construction ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%

8.2% Retail trade ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

6.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

5.7% Education & training ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

5.5% Other services ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

4.8% Professional & technical ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

4.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

4.6% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

4.6% Administrative & support ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

3.9% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

3.7% Mining ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

22.0% Managers +53.0 pts ▸ 75.0%

17.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%

17.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%

16.2% Professionals ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%

8.5% Community & personal service ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

7.1% Sales workers ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

5.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

4.1% Labourers ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +1.8 higher in Marlow Lagoon

1.8 64th pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +1.7 more in Marlow Lagoon

1.7 63rd pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +5.9 pts higher in Marlow Lagoon

5.9% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +2.6 pts higher in Marlow Lagoon

2.6% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +38.3 pts higher in Marlow Lagoon

38.3% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +32.3 pts higher in Marlow Lagoon

32.3% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +57.6 pts higher in Marlow Lagoon

57.6% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +1.1 pts higher in Marlow Lagoon

1.1% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +14.6 more in Marlow Lagoon

14.6 53rd pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +17 higher in Marlow Lagoon

19 73rd pct 1 57th pct

Mean slope in Marlow Lagoon in Wickham +1.4 pts higher in Wickham

3.0% 13th pct 4.4% 34th pct

Compare Marlow Lagoon with nearby areas

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Compare Wickham with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Marlow Lagoon vs Wickham [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70176/marlow-lagoon/vs/SAL70286/wickham