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Top Springs vs Yarralin
Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 103 km apart · Top Springs profile · Yarralin profile
Top Springs Yarralin
Yarralin and Top Springs are two very different remote locations in the Northern Territory. Yarralin is a larger community of 283 people where residents are far younger, with a typical age of 24. It is home to 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and has a much higher typical weekly household income of $1,321. In contrast, Top Springs is sparsely populated with only 11 people. It is a far older area, where the typical resident is 48 and the typical weekly personal income is far higher at $1,125.
Daily life in both places is very isolated, as neither area has any public transport stops or routes. This lack of infrastructure is consistent across both locations, though they differ in how people live. Yarralin has much larger households, with 4.5 people per home and a typical 1.5 people per bedroom, while Top Springs typically has just one person per home.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Top Springsin Yarralin
11
8th pct
283
59th pct
- First area, 2016: 3
- First area, 2021: 11
- Second area, 2011: 266
- Second area, 2016: 293
- Second area, 2021: 283
Median age
in Top Springsin Yarralin
48 yrs
62nd pct
24 yrs
0th pct
- First area, 2016: 8 yrs
- First area, 2021: 48 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 23 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 25 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 24 yrs
Age structure
45.5%
Young adults (25–44)
◂ +14.4 pts
31.1%
0.0%
Children (0–14)
+29.3 pts ▸
29.3%
0.0%
Youth (15–24)
+18.7 pts ▸
18.7%
0.0%
Older adults (45–64)
+14.5 pts ▸
14.5%
0.0%
Seniors (65+)
+4.6 pts ▸
4.6%
Marital status
63.6%
Never married
◂ +25.7 pts
37.9%
0.0%
Married
+39.5 pts ▸
39.5%
0.0%
Divorced
+9.2 pts ▸
9.2%
0.0%
Separated
+5.1 pts ▸
5.1%
0.0%
Widowed
+3.6 pts ▸
3.6%
Age & sex structure
Top Springs
Yarralin
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 Yarralin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 80–84 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Yarralin: 0.0% males, 1.1% females
- 75–79 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Yarralin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 70–74 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Yarralin: 2.2% males, 0.0% females
- 65–69 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Yarralin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 60–64 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Yarralin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 55–59 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Yarralin: 2.2% males, 3.4% females
- 50–54 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Yarralin: 3.0% males, 2.6% females
- 45–49 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Yarralin: 2.6% males, 2.6% females
- 40–44 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Yarralin: 1.9% males, 1.9% females
- 35–39 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Yarralin: 3.0% males, 3.0% females
- 30–34 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Yarralin: 4.1% males, 3.7% females
- 25–29 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 100.0% females; 25–29 in Yarralin: 3.7% males, 6.3% females
- 20–24 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Yarralin: 3.4% males, 5.6% females
- 15–19 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Yarralin: 5.6% males, 6.0% females
- 10–14 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Yarralin: 4.9% males, 3.4% females
- 5–9 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Yarralin: 5.6% males, 6.0% females
- 0–4 in Top Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Yarralin: 6.7% males, 5.6% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
63.6%
Australia
+29.3 pts ▸
92.9%
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
◂ +24.1 pts
3.2%
27.3%
English
◂ +23.4 pts
3.9%
0.0%
Irish
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
Chinese
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
German
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
Scottish
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
◂ +75.1 pts
6.7%
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
+63.3 pts ▸
63.3%
45.5%
Not stated
◂ +38.4 pts
7.1%
36.4%
No religion
◂ +12.0 pts
24.4%
0.0%
Other religions
+3.9 pts ▸
3.9%
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
Highest year of school
36.4%
Year 12
◂ +19.4 pts
16.9%
0.0%
Year 9 or below
+29.1 pts ▸
29.1%
0.0%
Year 11
+24.3 pts ▸
24.3%
0.0%
Year 10
+23.3 pts ▸
23.3%
Highest qualification level
0.0%
Certificate III / IV
+32.4 pts ▸
32.4%
0.0%
Bachelor degree
+10.3 pts ▸
10.3%
0.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+8.8 pts ▸
8.8%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+4.4 pts ▸
4.4%
0.0%
Postgraduate degree
even
0.0%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
even
0.0%
Field of qualification
0.0%
Society & culture
+14.7 pts ▸
14.7%
0.0%
Education
+11.8 pts ▸
11.8%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+7.4 pts ▸
7.4%
0.0%
Engineering & related
+4.4 pts ▸
4.4%
0.0%
Architecture & building
+4.4 pts ▸
4.4%
0.0%
Health
+4.4 pts ▸
4.4%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
even
0.0%
0.0%
Information technology
even
0.0%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
even
0.0%
0.0%
Management & commerce
even
0.0%
0.0%
Creative arts
even
0.0%
Income
Personal income
in Top Springsin Yarralin
$1,125
88th pct
$301
0th pct
- First area, 2021: $1,125
- Second area, 2011: $312
- Second area, 2016: $327
- Second area, 2021: $301
Household income
in Top Springsin Yarralin
$575
0th pct
$1,321
34th pct
- First area, 2021: $575
- Second area, 2011: $1,596
- Second area, 2016: $1,624
- Second area, 2021: $1,321
Family income
in Top Springsin Yarralin
—
$725
0th pct
- Second area, 2011: $850
- Second area, 2016: $687
- Second area, 2021: $725
Personal income distribution
0.0%
Under $650
+72.8 pts ▸
72.8%
0.0%
$650–$1,499
+8.2 pts ▸
8.2%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+4.6 pts ▸
4.6%
0.0%
$3,000 or more
even
0.0%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
0.0%
Diabetes
+11.0 pts ▸
11.0%
0.0%
Asthma
+4.2 pts ▸
4.2%
0.0%
Heart disease
+2.5 pts ▸
2.5%
0.0%
Dementia
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
0.0%
Mental health
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
0.0%
Stroke
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
0.0%
Other condition
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
Arthritis
even
0.0%
0.0%
Cancer
even
0.0%
0.0%
Lung condition
even
0.0%
Number of long-term health conditions
27.3%
None
+41.3 pts ▸
68.6%
0.0%
One condition
+19.4 pts ▸
19.4%
0.0%
Two conditions
+3.5 pts ▸
3.5%
0.0%
Three or more
even
0.0%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Top Springsin Yarralin
1.0
0th pct
4.5
100th pct
- First area, 2021: 1.0
- Second area, 2011: 4.8
- Second area, 2016: 4.4
- Second area, 2021: 4.5
Housing & Dwellings
$145
13th pct
$113
8th pct
- First area, 2021: $145
- Second area, 2011: $25
- Second area, 2016: $60
- Second area, 2021: $113
People / bedroom
in Top Springsin Yarralin
1.00
89th pct
1.50
100th pct
- First area, 2021: 1.00
- Second area, 2011: 1.80
- Second area, 2016: 1.30
- Second area, 2021: 1.50
Transport & Vehicles
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Walkability
Compare Top Springs with nearby areas
Compare Yarralin with nearby areas
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Top Springs vs Yarralin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70264/top-springs/vs/SAL70297/yarralin