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Top Springs vs Victoria River
Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 43 km apart · Top Springs profile · Victoria River profile
Top Springs Victoria River
Victoria River and Top Springs are both sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory. Victoria River is much younger, with a typical resident aged 24, while the typical person in Top Springs is far older at 48. There are significant differences in household makeup and wealth; Victoria River has far more people per home at 3.5 and a typical weekly household income of $1,625, which is far higher than the $575 seen in Top Springs.
Daily life in both places is very similar in its lack of local services. Both areas are car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, or schools. While Victoria River has two schools within 3 km, Top Springs has none. This lack of walkable amenities is a shared trait for both locations, regardless of the large gap in resident ages and incomes.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Top Springsin Victoria River
11
8th pct
126
45th pct
- First area, 2016: 3
- First area, 2021: 11
- Second area, 2011: 159
- Second area, 2016: 152
- Second area, 2021: 126
Median age
in Top Springsin Victoria River
48 yrs
62nd pct
24 yrs
0th pct
- First area, 2016: 8 yrs
- First area, 2021: 48 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 27 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 24 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 24 yrs
Age structure
45.5%
Young adults (25–44)
◂ +8.2 pts
37.3%
0.0%
Youth (15–24)
+41.3 pts ▸
41.3%
0.0%
Children (0–14)
+13.5 pts ▸
13.5%
0.0%
Older adults (45–64)
+11.9 pts ▸
11.9%
0.0%
Seniors (65+)
even
0.0%
Marital status
63.6%
Never married
+8.7 pts ▸
72.4%
0.0%
Married
+24.8 pts ▸
24.8%
0.0%
Divorced
+4.8 pts ▸
4.8%
0.0%
Separated
+2.9 pts ▸
2.9%
0.0%
Widowed
even
0.0%
Age & sex structure
Top Springs
Victoria River
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Victoria River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 80–84 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Victoria River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 75–79 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Victoria River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 70–74 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Victoria River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 65–69 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Victoria River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 60–64 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Victoria River: 2.3% males, 0.0% females
- 55–59 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Victoria River: 2.3% males, 0.0% females
- 50–54 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Victoria River: 3.9% males, 4.7% females
- 45–49 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Victoria River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 40–44 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Victoria River: 3.9% males, 0.0% females
- 35–39 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Victoria River: 5.4% males, 2.3% females
- 30–34 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Victoria River: 6.2% males, 2.3% females
- 25–29 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 100.0% females; 25–29 in Victoria River: 12.4% males, 4.7% females
- 20–24 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Victoria River: 7.0% males, 10.1% females
- 15–19 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Victoria River: 15.5% males, 2.3% females
- 10–14 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Victoria River: 3.1% males, 0.0% females
- 5–9 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Victoria River: 4.7% males, 0.0% females
- 0–4 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Victoria River: 4.7% males, 2.3% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
63.6%
Australia
+18.1 pts ▸
81.7%
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
27.3%
Australian
+14.0 pts ▸
41.3%
27.3%
English
+0.5 pts ▸
27.8%
0.0%
Scottish
+10.3 pts ▸
10.3%
0.0%
Irish
+9.5 pts ▸
9.5%
0.0%
German
+5.6 pts ▸
5.6%
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
Language used at home
81.8%
English only
◂ +22.3 pts
59.5%
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
Religious affiliation
0.0%
Christianity
+46.8 pts ▸
46.8%
45.5%
Not stated
◂ +27.2 pts
18.3%
36.4%
No religion
◂ +0.6 pts
35.7%
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
Highest year of school
36.4%
Year 12
+13.2 pts ▸
49.5%
0.0%
Year 10
+13.6 pts ▸
13.6%
0.0%
Year 9 or below
+11.7 pts ▸
11.7%
0.0%
Year 11
+2.9 pts ▸
2.9%
Highest qualification level
0.0%
Certificate III / IV
+29.7 pts ▸
29.7%
0.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+16.2 pts ▸
16.2%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+6.8 pts ▸
6.8%
0.0%
Bachelor degree
+5.4 pts ▸
5.4%
0.0%
Postgraduate degree
even
0.0%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
even
0.0%
Field of qualification
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
+32.4 pts ▸
32.4%
0.0%
Health
+10.8 pts ▸
10.8%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+9.5 pts ▸
9.5%
0.0%
Engineering & related
+6.8 pts ▸
6.8%
0.0%
Architecture & building
+4.1 pts ▸
4.1%
0.0%
Education
+4.1 pts ▸
4.1%
0.0%
Society & culture
+4.1 pts ▸
4.1%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
even
0.0%
0.0%
Information technology
even
0.0%
0.0%
Management & commerce
even
0.0%
0.0%
Creative arts
even
0.0%
Income
Personal income
in Top Springsin Victoria River
$1,125
88th pct
$955
78th pct
- First area, 2021: $1,125
- Second area, 2011: $660
- Second area, 2016: $765
- Second area, 2021: $955
Household income
in Top Springsin Victoria River
$575
0th pct
$1,625
56th pct
- First area, 2021: $575
- Second area, 2011: $1,375
- Second area, 2016: $1,292
- Second area, 2021: $1,625
Family income
in Top Springsin Victoria River
—
$2,166
67th pct
- Second area, 2011: $1,354
- Second area, 2016: $2,062
- Second area, 2021: $2,166
Personal income distribution
0.0%
$650–$1,499
+52.4 pts ▸
52.4%
0.0%
Under $650
+22.9 pts ▸
22.9%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+11.4 pts ▸
11.4%
0.0%
$3,000 or more
even
0.0%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
0.0%
Heart disease
+4.0 pts ▸
4.0%
0.0%
Arthritis
+3.2 pts ▸
3.2%
0.0%
Asthma
+2.4 pts ▸
2.4%
0.0%
Other condition
+2.4 pts ▸
2.4%
0.0%
Cancer
even
0.0%
0.0%
Dementia
even
0.0%
0.0%
Diabetes
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
27.3%
None
+45.7 pts ▸
73.0%
0.0%
One condition
+4.8 pts ▸
4.8%
0.0%
Two conditions
even
0.0%
0.0%
Three or more
even
0.0%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Top Springsin Victoria River
1.0
0th pct
3.5
95th pct
- First area, 2021: 1.0
- Second area, 2011: 2.6
- Second area, 2016: 2.0
- Second area, 2021: 3.5
Housing & Dwellings
People / bedroom
in Top Springsin Victoria River
1.00
89th pct
1.30
100th pct
- First area, 2021: 1.00
- Second area, 2011: 1.30
- Second area, 2016: 0.90
- Second area, 2021: 1.30
Transport & Vehicles
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Top Springs vs Victoria River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70264/top-springs/vs/SAL70273/victoria-river