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Nelly Bay vs Alligator Creek

Name: Nelly Bay vs Alligator Creek — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 31 km apart · Nelly Bay profile · Alligator Creek profile

Nelly Bay Alligator Creek

Nelly Bay and Alligator Creek (L) are nearby areas with very different characters. Nelly Bay is an older community where the typical resident is 57, and 32.9% of people are seniors. It is a somewhat walkable area where 27.3% of homes are rented and 10.7% of households have no car. In contrast, Alligator Creek (L) is car-dependent, with a typical age of 44 and a strong focus on family life; 84.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms, and the typical weekly household income is far higher at $2,131 compared to $1,003 in Nelly Bay.

Their paths have diverged further since 2011, particularly as the age gap widened. While the typical resident in Nelly Bay is now 13 years older than in Alligator Creek (L), this gap was only 2 years in 2011. Despite these trends, both areas share similar levels of higher education, with about a quarter of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. They also both have unemployment rates around 5%, which is close to the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Household income: $1,128 higher in Alligator Creek 3+ bedrooms: 22.7 pts higher in Alligator Creek Living alone: 22.4 pts higher in Nelly Bay Median age: 13 yrs older in Nelly Bay Renting: 21.6 pts higher in Nelly Bay

Demographics & Identity

Population in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +842 larger in Nelly Bay gap narrowing

1,194 60th pct 352 21st pct

Median age in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +13 yrs older in Nelly Bay gap widening

57 yrs 88th pct 44 yrs 46th pct

Age structure

33.8% Older adults (45–64) +1.4 pts ▸ 35.2%

32.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +18.1 pts 14.8%

10.6% Children (0–14) +9.5 pts ▸ 20.2%

18.7% Young adults (25–44) +1.2 pts ▸ 19.9%

4.4% Youth (15–24) +5.9 pts ▸ 10.2%

Marital status

46.7% Married +7.9 pts ▸ 54.5%

28.7% Never married +2.8 pts ▸ 31.5%

14.5% Divorced ◂ +6.8 pts 7.7%

6.1% Widowed ◂ +3.6 pts 2.4%

4.6% Separated ◂ +2.1 pts 2.4%

Age & sex structure

Nelly Bay Alligator Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

64.1% Australia +7.8 pts ▸ 71.9%

8.6% England ◂ +3.5 pts 5.1%

3.8% New Zealand ◂ +0.1 pts 3.7%

0.3% Philippines +1.2 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.6% South Africa +0.3 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.8% Italy ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

31.3% Australian +11.0 pts ▸ 42.3%

42.2% English ◂ +5.0 pts 37.2%

16.1% Irish ◂ +3.3 pts 12.8%

11.1% Scottish ◂ +0.3 pts 10.8%

6.1% German +1.8 pts ▸ 8.0%

3.9% Italian ◂ +0.2 pts 3.7%

2.2% Dutch +0.7 pts ▸ 2.8%

0.0% Indian +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.3% Filipino +1.2 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.5% Chinese +0.6 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

83.3% English only +2.2 pts ▸ 85.5%

1.2% Italian ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Hindi +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Arabic ◂ +0.3 pts 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% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

49.6% No religion ◂ +2.1 pts 47.4%

34.8% Christianity +7.3 pts ▸ 42.0%

13.2% Not stated ◂ +3.9 pts 9.4%

1.8% Buddhism ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

0.7% Other religions ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

51.5% Year 12 +7.5 pts ▸ 59.0%

21.4% Year 10 +4.1 pts ▸ 25.6%

8.8% Year 11 ◂ +2.1 pts 6.8%

5.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.7 pts 1.1%

Highest qualification level

25.0% Certificate III / IV +1.4 pts ▸ 26.4%

23.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.4 pts 22.8%

14.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.2 pts ▸ 19.8%

10.0% Postgraduate degree +2.1 pts ▸ 12.2%

3.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.0 pts 2.5%

1.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.4% Engineering & related +7.4 pts ▸ 19.8%

11.3% Society & culture +1.4 pts ▸ 12.7%

12.7% Management & commerce ◂ +1.5 pts 11.2%

7.0% Health +5.2 pts ▸ 12.2%

7.8% Education +3.3 pts ▸ 11.2%

6.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.0 pts 4.6%

6.1% Architecture & building ◂ +2.0 pts 4.1%

5.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.2 pts 5.6%

5.2% Creative arts ◂ +2.2 pts 3.0%

3.9% Agriculture & environment +0.7 pts ▸ 4.6%

1.2% Information technology +1.3 pts ▸ 2.5%

Income

Personal income in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +$335 higher in Alligator Creek gap narrowing

$632 43rd pct $967 89th pct

Household income in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +$1,128 higher in Alligator Creek gap narrowing

$1,003 24th pct $2,131 89th pct

Family income in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +$917 higher in Alligator Creek gap narrowing

$1,382 33rd pct $2,299 87th pct

Household income distribution

20.9% $1,500–$2,999 +16.2 pts ▸ 37.1%

37.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +20.9 pts 16.1%

25.8% Under $650 ◂ +21.0 pts 4.8%

5.0% $3,000–$3,999 +6.3 pts ▸ 11.3%

5.2% $4,000 or more +5.3 pts ▸ 10.5%

Personal income distribution

45.6% Under $650 ◂ +14.8 pts 30.8%

28.5% $650–$1,499 +2.9 pts ▸ 31.5%

12.5% $1,500–$2,999 +13.7 pts ▸ 26.2%

2.5% $3,000 or more +1.0 pts ▸ 3.5%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

12.0% Arthritis ◂ +3.7 pts 8.2%

10.1% Mental health ◂ +2.7 pts 7.4%

9.1% Other condition ◂ +0.6 pts 8.5%

8.5% Asthma +0.1 pts ▸ 8.5%

7.5% Heart disease ◂ +3.5 pts 4.0%

5.9% Cancer ◂ +2.8 pts 3.1%

5.7% Diabetes ◂ +1.4 pts 4.3%

3.9% Lung condition ◂ +2.1 pts 1.7%

1.8% Stroke ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

1.0% Dementia ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.9% None +14.2 pts ▸ 68.2%

20.8% One condition ◂ +6.0 pts 14.8%

8.5% Two conditions ◂ +2.6 pts 6.0%

5.4% Three or more ◂ +2.6 pts 2.8%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +0.6 larger in Alligator Creek gap widening

2.0 14th pct 2.6 71st pct

Family composition

53.9% Couples without children ◂ +12.1 pts 41.8%

30.9% Couples with children +22.6 pts ▸ 53.5%

13.9% One-parent families ◂ +9.5 pts 4.4%

1.3% Other families ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

47.9% 2 people +0.5 pts ▸ 48.4%

34.5% 1 person ◂ +22.4 pts 12.1%

6.0% 4 people +6.9 pts ▸ 12.9%

1.2% 5 people +10.9 pts ▸ 12.1%

10.3% 3 people +1.0 pts ▸ 11.3%

1.4% 6 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 3.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +$50 higher in Alligator Creek gap narrowing

$300 59th pct $350 75th pct

Mortgage in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +$32 higher in Alligator Creek gap narrowing

$1,470 59th pct $1,502 62nd pct

People / bedroom in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +0.10 higher in Alligator Creek gap widening

0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

23.1% Owned with a mortgage +30.9 pts ▸ 54.0%

46.1% Owned outright ◂ +4.9 pts 41.1%

27.3% Rented ◂ +21.6 pts 5.6%

2.7% Not stated ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

0.8% Other tenure ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

82.9% Separate house +17.1 pts ▸ 100.0%

9.5% Flat or apartment ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

6.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

1.4% Other dwelling ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.1 pts 42.7%

31.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +15.9 pts 15.3%

13.0% 4 bedrooms +16.0 pts ▸ 29.0%

3.1% 5 or more +9.8 pts ▸ 12.9%

4.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.3 pts 2.4%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

28.8% $350–$549 +56.9 pts ▸ 85.7%

59.1% $200–$349 ◂ +16.2 pts 42.9%

6.8% Under $200 ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

3.0% $550–$749 ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

2.3% $750 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

50.9% $1,000–$1,799 +1.3 pts ▸ 52.2%

28.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +16.6 pts 11.9%

25.9% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +3.5 pts 22.4%

8.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 4.5%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

28.9% Car (driver) +39.8 pts ▸ 68.7%

14.1% Worked at home ◂ +2.4 pts 11.7%

13.3% Walked ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%

4.1% Car (passenger) +1.5 pts ▸ 5.6%

3.3% Bicycle ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

1.6% Bus even 1.7%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

27.3% 2 vehicles +27.2 pts ▸ 54.5%

50.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +34.3 pts 16.3%

7.2% 3 vehicles +11.4 pts ▸ 18.7%

10.7% No vehicle ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

1.7% 4 or more +5.6 pts ▸ 7.3%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

18.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +13.8 pts 5.0%

6.1% Public administration & safety +10.6 pts ▸ 16.8%

9.8% Health care & social assistance +5.2 pts ▸ 15.1%

9.6% Education & training +1.0 pts ▸ 10.6%

6.1% Construction +3.9 pts ▸ 10.1%

9.0% Retail trade +0.5 pts ▸ 9.5%

1.4% Manufacturing +5.8 pts ▸ 7.3%

7.0% Professional & technical +0.3 pts ▸ 7.3%

5.7% Administrative & support ◂ +1.8 pts 3.9%

4.9% Transport & warehousing +0.7 pts ▸ 5.6%

2.0% Other services +2.4 pts ▸ 4.5%

3.3% Mining +0.6 pts ▸ 3.9%

Occupations people work in

21.7% Professionals +2.3 pts ▸ 24.0%

18.0% Managers ◂ +1.3 pts 16.8%

13.9% Technicians & trades +2.3 pts ▸ 16.2%

12.1% Community & personal service +3.6 pts ▸ 15.6%

11.3% Sales workers ◂ +4.0 pts 7.3%

10.2% Labourers ◂ +5.8 pts 4.5%

3.5% Machinery operators & drivers +6.0 pts ▸ 9.5%

9.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.2 pts 7.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +4.5 higher in Nelly Bay

4.6 56th pct 0.1 1st pct

Types ≤15 min in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +5.0 more in Nelly Bay

5.1 58th pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +78.6 pts higher in Nelly Bay

78.6% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +81.3 pts higher in Nelly Bay

81.3% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +82.3 pts higher in Nelly Bay

82.3% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +82.9 pts higher in Nelly Bay

87.7% 40th pct 4.8% 2nd pct

Walk to health in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +84.5 pts higher in Nelly Bay

84.5% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +24.3 more in Nelly Bay

24.3 63rd pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +64 higher in Nelly Bay

70 86th pct 6 7th pct

Mean slope in Nelly Bay in Alligator Creek +4.4 pts higher in Alligator Creek

7.3% 79th pct 11.7% 94th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Nelly Bay vs Alligator Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL315075/nelly-bay/vs/UCL322001/alligator-creek