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Nauiyu vs Thamarrurr

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 124 km apart · Nauiyu profile · Thamarrurr profile

Nauiyu Thamarrurr

Thamarrurr and Nauiyu are both remote Northern Territory areas with very high First Nations populations. They differ sharply in wealth and language; the typical weekly income in Nauiyu is $1,775, which is far higher than the $860 typical in Thamarrurr. Thamarrurr is also far more linguistically diverse, with 100% of people using another language at home and 29.8% speaking little or no English, compared to 70.9% and 2.6% in Nauiyu. Home ownership also varies greatly, as 50% of homes in Thamarrurr are owned outright, while none are in Nauiyu.

Both areas share a similar number of people needing help with daily activities, at around 3%. They are also alike in their housing, with 61.1% of homes in both places having three or more bedrooms. While they share these traits, other gaps remain wide. For example, unemployment is far higher in Thamarrurr at 60%, while the rate in Nauiyu is much lower at 9.6%.

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Where they differ most

Other language: 29.1 pts higher in Thamarrurr Limited English: 27.2 pts higher in Thamarrurr Unpaid child care: 50.7 pts higher in Thamarrurr Housework 15h+: 69.3 pts higher in Thamarrurr Renting: 31.9 pts higher in Nauiyu

Demographics & Identity

Population in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +162 larger in Nauiyu gap narrowing
350 60th pct 188 52nd pct
Median age in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +5 yrs older in Nauiyu gap widening
26 yrs 0th pct 21 yrs 0th pct
First Nations in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +8.9 pts higher in Thamarrurr gap narrowing
91.1% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Aged 65+ in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +5.8 pts higher in Nauiyu gap widening
7.4% 11th pct 1.6% 2nd pct
Under 15 in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +4.5 pts higher in Thamarrurr gap steady
26.9% 90th pct 31.4% 97th pct
De facto in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +13.2 pts higher in Thamarrurr gap steady
8.9% 26th pct 22.1% 90th pct

Age structure

26.9% Children (0–14) +4.5 pts ▸ 31.4%
30.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.6 pts 28.7%
17.1% Youth (15–24) +12.1 pts ▸ 29.3%
17.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.8 pts 14.4%
7.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.8 pts 1.6%

Marital status

48.8% Never married +0.4 pts ▸ 49.3%
35.0% Married +8.5 pts ▸ 43.5%
7.3% Divorced ◂ +4.4 pts 2.9%
5.8% Widowed +0.8 pts ▸ 6.5%
3.8% Separated ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Nauiyu Thamarrurr

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +1.4 pts higher in Nauiyu gap steady
1.4% 7th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

94.3% Australia +5.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

4.3% Australian ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.9% English ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.6% Chinese ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.3% Scottish ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
2.0% Irish ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.4% German ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +29.1 pts higher in Thamarrurr gap narrowing
70.9% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Limited English in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +27.2 pts higher in Thamarrurr gap widening
2.6% 87th pct 29.8% 100th pct

Language used at home

24.6% English only ◂ +24.6 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% 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 Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +11.1 pts higher in Nauiyu gap widening
11.1% 1st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Religious affiliation

80.0% Christianity +18.9 pts ▸ 98.9%
11.1% No religion ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
6.3% Not stated ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
3.1% Other religions ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +4.2 pts higher in Thamarrurr gap narrowing
19.5% 1st pct 23.7% 6th pct
Bachelor+ in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +8.1 pts higher in Nauiyu gap widening
8.1% 22nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +1 more in Nauiyu
2 62nd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +410 larger in Thamarrurr
58 18th pct 467 68th pct
ICSEA in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +84 higher in Nauiyu
706 0th pct 622 0th pct

Highest year of school

33.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.5 pts 32.6%
24.9% Year 10 ◂ +0.5 pts 24.4%
19.5% Year 12 +4.2 pts ▸ 23.7%
12.8% Year 11 +6.4 pts ▸ 19.3%

Highest qualification level

13.0% Certificate I / II +42.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
33.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +14.8 pts 18.5%
10.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
8.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
5.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
3.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

8.3% Architecture & building +10.2 pts ▸ 18.5%
13.0% Education ◂ +1.9 pts 11.1%
10.2% Society & culture ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
8.3% Engineering & related ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
7.4% Management & commerce ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
6.5% Health ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
2.8% Creative arts ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +$67 higher in Nauiyu gap narrowing
$301 0th pct $234 0th pct
Household income in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +$915 higher in Nauiyu gap widening
$1,775 64th pct $860 8th pct
Family income in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +$274 higher in Nauiyu gap narrowing
$974 6th pct $700 0th pct
High earners in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +4.2 pts higher in Nauiyu gap widening
4.2% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +8.3 pts higher in Nauiyu gap widening
8.3% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

45.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +29.2 pts 16.7%
15.3% $650–$1,499 +12.5 pts ▸ 27.8%
26.4% Under $650 ◂ +6.9 pts 19.4%
4.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

69.2% Under $650 +26.4 pts ▸ 95.7%
10.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.8 pts 2.2%
6.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
1.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +1.4 pts higher in Nauiyu
13.1% 5th pct 11.7% 3rd pct
Mental health in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +3.1 pts higher in Nauiyu
3.1% 17th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +0.8 pts higher in Nauiyu gap steady
3.4% 36th pct 2.7% 28th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

2.3% Heart disease +3.0 pts ▸ 5.3%
4.9% Other condition +0.5 pts ▸ 5.3%
4.9% Asthma ◂ +3.3 pts 1.6%
4.0% Diabetes ◂ +0.8 pts 3.2%
3.1% Mental health ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.3% Arthritis ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.1% Dementia ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
1.1% Lung condition ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

82.6% None +4.7 pts ▸ 87.2%
11.1% One condition ◂ +5.3 pts 5.9%
2.0% Two conditions ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
2.0% Three or more ◂ +0.4 pts 1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +7.3 pts higher in Thamarrurr gap narrowing
5.0% 4th pct 12.3% 22nd pct
Unpaid carers in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +18.0 pts higher in Thamarrurr gap widening
21.2% 91st pct 39.1% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +50.7 pts higher in Thamarrurr gap widening
37.7% 90th pct 88.4% 100th pct
Defence service in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +1.1 pts higher in Thamarrurr
1.2% 34th pct 2.3% 43rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +69.3 pts higher in Thamarrurr gap widening
23.5% 46th pct 92.8% 100th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +131 larger in Nauiyu
319 86th pct 188 86th pct
Median age in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +4 yrs older in Nauiyu
25 yrs 46th pct 21 yrs 29th pct
Year 12 in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +7.1 pts higher in Thamarrurr
16.8% 8th pct 23.9% 14th pct
Unemployment in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +45.0 pts higher in Thamarrurr
11.6% 56th pct 56.6% 100th pct
Median income in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +$52 higher in Nauiyu
$285 7th pct $233 3rd pct
Household income in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +$702 higher in Nauiyu
$1,562 45th pct $860 13th pct
Indigenous language in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +26.5 pts higher in Thamarrurr
72.4% 97th pct 98.9% 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +0.7 larger in Thamarrurr gap widening
4.2 100th pct 4.9 100th pct
One-parent in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +22.2 pts higher in Nauiyu gap widening
42.5% 100th pct 20.3% 87th pct
Living alone in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +16.7 pts higher in Nauiyu gap widening
16.7% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Family composition

41.9% Couples with children +18.0 pts ▸ 59.9%
42.5% One-parent families ◂ +22.2 pts 20.3%
10.8% Couples without children +6.8 pts ▸ 17.6%
2.9% Other families ◂ +0.7 pts 2.2%

Household size

27.8% 6 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 30.6%
19.4% 4 people +5.6 pts ▸ 25.0%
16.7% 1 person ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
15.3% 5 people +1.4 pts ▸ 16.7%
15.3% 2 people ◂ +4.2 pts 11.1%
4.2% 3 people +6.9 pts ▸ 11.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +$70 higher in Nauiyu gap widening
$100 6th pct $30 0th pct
People / bedroom in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +0.20 higher in Thamarrurr gap narrowing
1.70 100th pct 1.90 100th pct
Renting in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +31.9 pts higher in Nauiyu gap widening
84.7% 100th pct 52.8% 94th pct
Owned outright in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +50.0 pts higher in Thamarrurr gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 50.0% 75th pct
Separate houses in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +31.9 pts higher in Thamarrurr gap widening
68.1% 13th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr even gap narrowing
61.1% 14th pct 61.1% 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

84.7% Rented ◂ +31.9 pts 52.8%
0.0% Owned outright +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
12.5% Other tenure ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

68.1% Separate house +34.7 pts ▸ 102.8%
34.7% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +34.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

55.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +38.9 pts 16.7%
5.6% 4 bedrooms +38.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
20.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +1.4 pts 19.4%
11.1% 1 bedroom even 11.1%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

83.6% Under $200 +16.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
9.8% $200–$349 ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +9.2 pts higher in Thamarrurr gap narrowing
40.8% 100th pct 50.0% 100th pct
Work from home in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

58.1% Walked ◂ +30.9 pts 27.3%
25.6% Car (driver) ◂ +7.4 pts 18.2%
9.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
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

40.8% No vehicle +9.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
40.8% 1 vehicle +3.6 pts ▸ 44.4%
16.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
4.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +15.2 pts higher in Thamarrurr gap widening
11.0% 5th pct 26.3% 33rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +50.4 pts higher in Thamarrurr gap widening
9.6% 89th pct 60.0% 100th pct
Participation in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +3.8 pts higher in Nauiyu gap narrowing
40.0% 9th pct 36.2% 6th pct
Full-time in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +17.9 pts higher in Thamarrurr
64.0% 75th pct 81.8% 99th pct

Industries people work in

39.5% Education & training ◂ +3.2 pts 36.4%
24.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.7 pts 22.7%
7.0% Construction +11.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
11.6% Retail trade ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
7.0% Arts & recreation ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

26.7% Community & personal service +14.2 pts ▸ 40.9%
29.1% Professionals ◂ +6.3 pts 22.7%
10.5% Machinery operators & drivers +7.7 pts ▸ 18.2%
12.8% Managers ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
10.5% Sales workers ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
8.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
7.0% Labourers ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
3.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr
0.0 0th pct —
Types ≤15 min in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr
0.0 0th pct —
15-min city in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr
0.0% 0th pct —
Walk to shops in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr
0.0% 0th pct —
Walk to transit in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr
0.0% 0th pct —
Walk to school in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr
0.0% 0th pct —
Walk to a park in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr
0.0% 0th pct —
Walk to health in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr
0.0% 0th pct —
Amenities/1k in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +36.0 more in Thamarrurr
17.1 58th pct 53.2 83rd pct
Intersections/km² in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr +1 higher in Nauiyu
1 43rd pct 0 5th pct
Mean slope in Nauiyuin Thamarrurr
15.1% 92nd pct —

Compare Nauiyu with nearby areas

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Compare Thamarrurr with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Nauiyu vs Thamarrurr [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70203/nauiyu/vs/SAL70252/thamarrurr