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Sturt Plateau vs Top Springs

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 129 km apart · Sturt Plateau profile · Top Springs profile

Sturt Plateau Top Springs

Sturt Plateau and Top Springs are both sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory. Sturt Plateau is notably different in its household wealth and home size, with a typical weekly household income of $1,874 and 2.5 people per home. In contrast, the typical household income in Top Springs is much lower at $575, and homes there usually hold only one person. Residents in Sturt Plateau are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 53 compared to 48 in Top Springs.

Everyday life is very similar in both places, as neither area has any public transport routes, stops, or schools within 3 km. Both are far older than the national figure, though the typical personal weekly income in Top Springs is well higher at $1,125, compared to $900 in Sturt Plateau.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Sturt Plateauin Top Springs +26 larger in Sturt Plateau gap narrowing
37 22nd pct 11 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 46
  • First area, 2021: 37
  • Second area, 2016: 3
  • Second area, 2021: 11
Median age in Sturt Plateauin Top Springs +5 yrs older in Sturt Plateau gap narrowing
53 yrs 80th pct 48 yrs 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 32 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 8 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 48 yrs
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
10.8% 19th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 15.2%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
10.8% 19th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.8%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 30.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

0.0% Young adults (25–44) +45.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
37.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +37.8 pts 0.0%
10.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
10.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
10.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

78.8% Married ◂ +78.8 pts 0.0%
18.2% Never married +45.5 pts ▸ 63.6%
9.1% Divorced ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Sturt Plateau Top Springs

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

  • 85+ in Sturt Plateau: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Sturt Plateau: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Sturt Plateau: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Sturt Plateau: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Sturt Plateau: 23.5% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Sturt Plateau: 17.6% males, 23.5% females; 60–64 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Sturt Plateau: 0.0% males, 17.6% females; 55–59 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Sturt Plateau: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Sturt Plateau: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Sturt Plateau: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Sturt Plateau: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Sturt Plateau: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Sturt Plateau: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 100.0% females
  • 20–24 in Sturt Plateau: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Sturt Plateau: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Sturt Plateau: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Sturt Plateau: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Sturt Plateau: 17.6% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

18.9% 75th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 18.9%

Country of birth

86.5% Australia ◂ +22.9 pts 63.6%
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

54.1% English ◂ +26.8 pts 27.3%
45.9% Australian ◂ +18.7 pts 27.3%
18.9% Scottish ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
10.8% German ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
8.1% Irish ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 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

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

91.9% English only ◂ +10.1 pts 81.8%
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

40.5% 50th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 19.6%
  • First area, 2021: 40.5%

Religious affiliation

56.8% Christianity ◂ +56.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated +45.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
40.5% No religion ◂ +4.2 pts 36.4%
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

45.5% 51st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.5%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Sturt Plateauin Top Springs even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

45.5% Year 12 ◂ +9.1 pts 36.4%
24.2% Year 10 ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
12.1% Year 11 ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
9.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

73.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +73.3 pts 0.0%
46.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +46.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

46.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +46.7 pts 0.0%
33.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
26.7% Engineering & related ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building 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%

Income

Personal income in Sturt Plateauin Top Springs +$225 higher in Top Springs
$900 73rd pct $1,125 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: $556
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Household income in Sturt Plateauin Top Springs +$1,299 higher in Sturt Plateau
$1,874 69th pct $575 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,874
  • Second area, 2021: $575
$1,875 49th pct —
  • First area, 2016: $1,312
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
9.1% 56th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%

Personal income distribution

30.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.3 pts 0.0%
21.2% Under $650 ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
12.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
9.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

24.3% 28th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

16.2% Arthritis ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
13.5% Asthma ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
13.5% Diabetes ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
8.1% Cancer ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

67.6% None ◂ +40.3 pts 27.3%
21.6% One condition ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

39.4% 93rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 39.4%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Sturt Plateauin Top Springs
9.1% 6th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
0.0% 0th pct —
24.2% 50th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 24.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Sturt Plateauin Top Springs even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
— 47 yrs 85th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Sturt Plateauin Top Springs +1.5 larger in Sturt Plateau
2.5 50th pct 1.0 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.9
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 1.0
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $145 13th pct
People / bedroom in Sturt Plateauin Top Springs +0.10 higher in Top Springs
0.90 86th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00

Transport & Vehicles

60.0% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 36.0%
  • First area, 2021: 60.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Sturt Plateauin Top Springs even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Migration & Movement

41.9% 82nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 41.9%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
90.9% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 52.5%
  • First area, 2021: 90.9%
66.7% 83rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 64.0%
  • First area, 2021: 66.7%

Walkability

— 0.0 0th pct
— 0.0 0th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Sturt Plateauin Top Springs even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Sturt Plateauin Top Springs +3 higher in Top Springs
0 0th pct 3 62nd pct
— 2.7% 8th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Sturt Plateau vs Top Springs [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70246/sturt-plateau/vs/SAL70264/top-springs