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Virginia vs Weddell

Name: Virginia vs Weddell — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.0 km apart · Virginia profile · Weddell profile

Virginia Weddell

Virginia (NT) and Weddell are neighbouring areas in the Northern Territory with very different profiles. Virginia (NT) is much wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $2,678 compared to $1,562 in Weddell. This higher income is seen in the workforce, where 19.7% of people in Virginia (NT) earn $2,000 or more a week, while only 5.8% do in Weddell. There are also more large homes in Virginia (NT), where 76.3% of houses have three or more bedrooms, compared to 48.0% in Weddell. Virginia (NT) is better served by infrastructure, with nine schools nearby and several public transport stops, whereas Weddell has no schools within 3km and no transport stops.

Both areas share a similar age profile, with the typical resident in each being 43 years old. They also have nearly identical shares of people born overseas (13.1%) and a similar proportion of First Nations residents. While they share these traits, their housing patterns differ, with Weddell having a much higher share of renters at 36.0%. This contrasts with Virginia (NT), where only 18.1% of households rent.

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Where they differ most

One-parent: 26.5 pts higher in Weddell 3+ bedrooms: 28.3 pts higher in Virginia Population: 1,750 larger in Virginia Limited English: 0.7 pts higher in Virginia Renting: 17.9 pts higher in Weddell

Demographics & Identity

Population in Virginia in Weddell +1,750 larger in Virginia gap steady

1,811 77th pct 61 31st pct

Median age in Virginia in Weddell even gap narrowing

43 yrs 43rd pct 43 yrs 43rd pct

Age structure

34.6% Older adults (45–64) +11.3 pts ▸ 45.9%

22.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.8 pts 14.8%

17.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.1 pts 13.1%

13.9% Seniors (65+) +2.5 pts ▸ 16.4%

11.5% Youth (15–24) +1.6 pts ▸ 13.1%

Marital status

49.2% Married ◂ +20.4 pts 28.8%

35.8% Never married +12.3 pts ▸ 48.1%

3.5% Separated +13.8 pts ▸ 17.3%

9.0% Divorced +0.6 pts ▸ 9.6%

2.7% Widowed +6.9 pts ▸ 9.6%

Age & sex structure

Virginia Weddell

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

78.4% Australia ◂ +9.6 pts 68.9%

3.2% England +1.7 pts ▸ 4.9%

2.0% New Zealand ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

0.7% Philippines ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.5% India ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% China ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

37.4% English +8.5 pts ▸ 45.9%

43.5% Australian ◂ +4.2 pts 39.3%

9.4% Irish +5.4 pts ▸ 14.8%

9.3% Scottish +2.2 pts ▸ 11.5%

5.9% German +5.6 pts ▸ 11.5%

2.4% Italian +4.2 pts ▸ 6.6%

2.0% Greek ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

1.9% Filipino ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.7% Chinese ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.3% Dutch ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.4% Indian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

85.9% English only +9.2 pts ▸ 95.1%

1.7% Greek ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Hindi ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Tagalog ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

53.3% No religion +4.1 pts ▸ 57.4%

34.8% Christianity ◂ +0.4 pts 34.4%

9.6% Not stated ◂ +4.7 pts 4.9%

1.0% Buddhism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.5% Islam ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.2% Hinduism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools ≤3 km in Virginia in Weddell +9 more in Virginia

9 78th pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Virginia in Weddell

511 73rd pct —

ICSEA in Virginia in Weddell

997 54th pct —

Highest year of school

46.0% Year 12 +6.0 pts ▸ 52.0%

22.5% Year 10 ◂ +10.5 pts 12.0%

15.1% Year 11 ◂ +1.1 pts 14.0%

7.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.1 pts 6.0%

Highest qualification level

40.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.7 pts 36.1%

17.2% Bachelor degree +5.0 pts ▸ 22.2%

15.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.5 pts 11.1%

3.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

2.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

2.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

22.5% Engineering & related ◂ +11.3 pts 11.1%

6.0% Architecture & building +10.7 pts ▸ 16.7%

14.7% Management & commerce ◂ +6.4 pts 8.3%

11.0% Society & culture +2.9 pts ▸ 13.9%

1.3% Information technology +9.8 pts ▸ 11.1%

9.1% Education ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

7.6% Health ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

4.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

3.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

1.5% Creative arts ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Virginia in Weddell +$342 higher in Virginia gap widening

$1,167 89th pct $825 62nd pct

Household income in Virginia in Weddell +$1,116 higher in Virginia gap widening

$2,678 92nd pct $1,562 51st pct

Family income in Virginia in Weddell +$1,130 higher in Virginia gap widening

$3,005 91st pct $1,875 49th pct

Household income distribution

16.1% $650–$1,499 +11.9 pts ▸ 28.0%

23.1% $1,500–$2,999 +0.9 pts ▸ 24.0%

23.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +11.2 pts 12.0%

18.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%

6.4% Under $650 ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

29.1% $650–$1,499 +13.2 pts ▸ 42.3%

26.9% Under $650 +5.8 pts ▸ 32.7%

28.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +22.6 pts 5.8%

6.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 5.8%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

7.1% Arthritis ◂ +0.6 pts 6.6%

6.9% Asthma ◂ +0.3 pts 6.6%

2.7% Cancer +3.9 pts ▸ 6.6%

1.5% Lung condition +5.0 pts ▸ 6.6%

6.3% Other condition ◂ +1.4 pts 4.9%

6.2% Mental health ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

4.0% Diabetes ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

2.8% Heart disease ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

0.4% Stroke ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.9% None ◂ +3.6 pts 62.3%

16.6% One condition +3.1 pts ▸ 19.7%

5.4% Two conditions +1.2 pts ▸ 6.6%

1.7% Three or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Virginia in Weddell +135 larger in Virginia

140 86th pct 5 49th pct

Median age in Virginia in Weddell +4 yrs older in Virginia

25 yrs 46th pct 21 yrs 29th pct

Median income in Virginia in Weddell

$1,048 81st pct —

Household income in Virginia in Weddell +$2,392 higher in Virginia

$3,416 90th pct $1,024 19th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Virginia in Weddell +0.4 larger in Virginia gap widening

2.9 81st pct 2.5 50th pct

Family composition

59.6% Couples with children ◂ +10.7 pts 48.8%

10.7% One-parent families +26.5 pts ▸ 37.2%

29.1% Couples without children +3.4 pts ▸ 32.6%

0.8% Other families ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

33.9% 2 people ◂ +5.9 pts 28.0%

17.5% 1 person +6.5 pts ▸ 24.0%

20.2% 4 people ◂ +0.2 pts 20.0%

14.7% 3 people +5.3 pts ▸ 20.0%

10.2% 5 people ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

4.2% 6 or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Virginia in Weddell +$185 higher in Virginia gap widening

$460 89th pct $275 48th pct

Mortgage in Virginia in Weddell +$100 higher in Weddell gap narrowing

$2,500 88th pct $2,600 88th pct

People / bedroom in Virginia in Weddell +0.10 higher in Virginia gap steady

0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

45.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +21.8 pts 24.0%

30.3% Owned outright +9.7 pts ▸ 40.0%

18.1% Rented +17.9 pts ▸ 36.0%

3.2% Not stated ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

2.9% Other tenure ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

94.4% Separate house +5.6 pts ▸ 100.0%

3.4% Other dwelling ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

0.5% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

36.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +24.6 pts 12.0%

11.5% 2 bedrooms +24.5 pts ▸ 36.0%

24.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +8.9 pts 16.0%

14.7% 5 or more +5.3 pts ▸ 20.0%

6.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

1.4% Studio / none ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

32.7% $350–$549 +11.7 pts ▸ 44.4%

21.5% $200–$349 +11.8 pts ▸ 33.3%

32.7% $550–$749 ◂ +32.7 pts 0.0%

4.7% $750 or more ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

33.0% $1,800–$2,999 +33.7 pts ▸ 66.7%

34.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +34.1 pts 0.0%

17.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%

8.9% Under $1,000 ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Virginia in Weddell +20 more in Virginia

20 86th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Virginia in Weddell +11.04 more in Virginia

11.04 88th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Virginia in Weddell +278.9 more in Virginia

278.9 74th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Virginia in Weddell +4 more in Virginia

4 82nd pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Virginia in Weddell

19 58th pct —

Reach 30 min in Virginia in Weddell even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Reach 45 min in Virginia in Weddell even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

75.9% Car (driver) ◂ +18.7 pts 57.1%

6.3% Worked at home +5.1 pts ▸ 11.4%

4.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

0.9% Walked ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Bus ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.1 pts 36.0%

23.8% 4 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 20.0%

19.7% 3 vehicles +0.3 pts ▸ 20.0%

19.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +7.0 pts 12.0%

0.7% No vehicle ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

17.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.3 pts 11.4%

15.0% Construction ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%

7.9% Education & training +3.6 pts ▸ 11.4%

8.8% Health care & social assistance +2.7 pts ▸ 11.4%

5.0% Other services +6.4 pts ▸ 11.4%

5.8% Retail trade ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

5.6% Professional & technical ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

5.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

4.6% Administrative & support ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

4.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

3.5% Manufacturing ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

2.5% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

16.2% Professionals +12.4 pts ▸ 28.6%

17.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.9 pts 8.6%

16.7% Managers ◂ +8.1 pts 8.6%

15.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.1 pts 14.3%

11.9% Community & personal service ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%

6.4% Machinery operators & drivers +5.0 pts ▸ 11.4%

8.3% Labourers ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

6.9% Sales workers ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Virginia in Weddell +0.6 higher in Virginia

0.6 53rd pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Virginia in Weddell +0.5 more in Virginia

0.5 52nd pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Virginia in Weddell +1.5 pts higher in Virginia

1.5% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Virginia in Weddell +5.7 pts higher in Virginia

5.7% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Virginia in Weddell +16.1 pts higher in Virginia

16.1% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Virginia in Weddell +4.9 pts higher in Virginia

4.9% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Virginia in Weddell +2.7 pts higher in Virginia

2.7% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Virginia in Weddell +3.6 pts higher in Virginia

3.6% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Virginia in Weddell +13.3 more in Virginia

13.3 49th pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Virginia in Weddell +3 higher in Virginia

3 61st pct 0 26th pct

Mean slope in Virginia in Weddell +0.5 pts higher in Virginia

3.6% 23rd pct 3.2% 15th pct

Compare Virginia with nearby areas

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Compare Weddell with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Virginia vs Weddell [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL70274/virginia/vs/SAL70283/weddell