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Darwin vs Pirlangimpi

Name: Darwin vs Pirlangimpi — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 130 km apart · Darwin profile · Pirlangimpi profile

Darwin Pirlangimpi

Darwin and Pirlangimpi (L) are two very different Northern Territory locations. Darwin is a large hub where 29.9% of people were born overseas, and 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. In contrast, Pirlangimpi (L) is a smaller area where 91.2% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and no one was born overseas. There is a significant gap in typical weekly household income, which is $2,187 in Darwin and $596 in Pirlangimpi (L).

Since 2011, the two areas have tracked in different directions across several measures. While the gap in typical income has widened, the differences in unemployment and rent have narrowed. They do share a similar proportion of people who speak little or no English, both around 3%. They also have a similar share of people providing unpaid care, at 8.9% for both areas.

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 80.5 pts higher in Pirlangimpi Born overseas: 29.9 pts higher in Darwin Other language: 56.8 pts higher in Pirlangimpi No religion: 25.1 pts higher in Darwin Bachelor+: 25.4 pts higher in Darwin

Demographics & Identity

Population in Darwin in Pirlangimpi +121,890 larger in Darwin gap widening

122,207 86th pct 317 18th pct

Median age in Darwin in Pirlangimpi +1 yrs older in Darwin gap narrowing

33 yrs 11th pct 32 yrs 10th pct

Age structure

35.7% Young adults (25–44) +0.6 pts ▸ 36.3%

20.3% Children (0–14) +5.3 pts ▸ 25.6%

22.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.4 pts 22.1%

12.1% Youth (15–24) +0.8 pts ▸ 12.9%

9.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.1 pts 5.4%

Marital status

43.6% Never married +21.5 pts ▸ 65.1%

42.0% Married ◂ +12.2 pts 29.8%

8.1% Divorced ◂ +5.9 pts 2.1%

3.0% Widowed +3.0 pts ▸ 6.0%

3.4% Separated ◂ +1.7 pts 1.7%

Age & sex structure

Darwin Pirlangimpi

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

61.9% Australia +32.4 pts ▸ 94.3%

4.2% Philippines ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

3.1% India ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

2.6% England ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

2.1% Nepal ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.7% New Zealand ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.1% China ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.8% Vietnam ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.5% South Africa ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.3% Italy ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

27.0% Australian ◂ +21.3 pts 5.7%

26.4% English ◂ +22.6 pts 3.8%

8.4% Irish ◂ +7.4 pts 0.9%

7.2% Scottish ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

5.5% Filipino ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

4.7% Chinese ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

3.9% German ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

3.2% Greek ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

3.2% Indian ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

2.4% Italian ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.3% Dutch ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.1% Vietnamese ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

64.1% English only ◂ +50.5 pts 13.6%

2.5% Greek ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

2.1% Tagalog ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.7% Mandarin ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.0% Vietnamese ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.9% Punjabi ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.6% Hindi ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.6% Cantonese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

37.2% Christianity +45.4 pts ▸ 82.6%

40.9% No religion ◂ +25.1 pts 15.8%

10.9% Not stated ◂ +8.7 pts 2.2%

4.2% Hinduism ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

3.1% Buddhism ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

2.3% Islam ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

1.2% Other religions ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

60.2% Year 12 ◂ +23.2 pts 37.0%

13.9% Year 10 +13.1 pts ▸ 27.0%

9.8% Year 11 +11.1 pts ▸ 20.9%

6.5% Year 9 or below +2.7 pts ▸ 9.1%

Highest qualification level

25.0% Certificate III / IV +15.3 pts ▸ 40.3%

25.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +21.2 pts 4.5%

13.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +5.6 pts 7.5%

11.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%

4.2% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.2 pts ▸ 4.5%

2.2% Certificate I / II +2.3 pts ▸ 4.5%

Field of qualification

19.4% Management & commerce +1.5 pts ▸ 20.9%

11.2% Health +5.2 pts ▸ 16.4%

13.6% Engineering & related ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%

12.4% Society & culture +1.0 pts ▸ 13.4%

1.9% Agriculture & environment +5.6 pts ▸ 7.5%

7.5% Education even 7.5%

4.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

3.8% Architecture & building ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

3.2% Information technology ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

2.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

2.3% Creative arts ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Darwin in Pirlangimpi +$866 higher in Darwin gap widening

$1,121 95th pct $255 0th pct

Household income in Darwin in Pirlangimpi +$1,591 higher in Darwin gap widening

$2,187 90th pct $596 0th pct

Family income in Darwin in Pirlangimpi +$1,972 higher in Darwin gap widening

$2,459 90th pct $487 0th pct

Household income distribution

9.7% Under $650 +33.3 pts ▸ 43.0%

33.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +16.4 pts 17.2%

18.6% $650–$1,499 +7.2 pts ▸ 25.8%

14.7% $4,000 or more ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%

13.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +8.9 pts 4.3%

Personal income distribution

26.7% Under $650 +55.4 pts ▸ 82.1%

32.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +19.7 pts 12.8%

25.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +24.3 pts 1.3%

4.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

6.5% Other condition +0.5 pts ▸ 6.9%

5.9% Asthma ◂ +0.9 pts 5.0%

5.9% Mental health ◂ +4.9 pts 0.9%

3.7% Diabetes +2.0 pts ▸ 5.7%

5.1% Arthritis ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

2.4% Heart disease ◂ +0.2 pts 2.2%

1.8% Cancer ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

1.1% Lung condition ◂ +0.2 pts 0.9%

0.5% Stroke ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.7% None +12.7 pts ▸ 81.4%

14.6% One condition ◂ +2.6 pts 12.0%

3.7% Two conditions ◂ +0.5 pts 3.2%

1.6% Three or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Darwin in Pirlangimpi +0.5 larger in Pirlangimpi gap narrowing

2.6 71st pct 3.1 88th pct

Family composition

58.8% Couples with children ◂ +11.7 pts 47.0%

15.2% One-parent families +19.6 pts ▸ 34.8%

24.7% Couples without children ◂ +8.8 pts 15.9%

1.3% Other families +3.5 pts ▸ 4.8%

Household size

31.8% 2 people +2.6 pts ▸ 34.4%

24.1% 1 person ◂ +1.5 pts 22.6%

15.6% 4 people +5.9 pts ▸ 21.5%

18.3% 3 people ◂ +3.3 pts 15.1%

6.5% 5 people +3.2 pts ▸ 9.7%

3.7% 6 or more +3.8 pts ▸ 7.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Darwin in Pirlangimpi +$300 higher in Darwin gap narrowing

$380 83rd pct $80 1st pct

Mortgage in Darwin in Pirlangimpi

$2,006 88th pct —

People / bedroom in Darwin in Pirlangimpi +0.30 higher in Pirlangimpi gap narrowing

0.90 88th pct 1.20 94th pct

How homes are owned or rented

47.7% Rented +44.8 pts ▸ 92.5%

33.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +33.4 pts 0.0%

16.0% Owned outright ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%

1.3% Other tenure +7.3 pts ▸ 8.6%

1.7% Not stated ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

58.8% Separate house +31.5 pts ▸ 90.3%

28.3% Flat or apartment ◂ +14.3 pts 14.0%

11.7% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%

0.9% Other dwelling ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

41.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +4.0 pts 37.6%

23.7% 2 bedrooms +17.1 pts ▸ 40.9%

21.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.4 pts 11.8%

6.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

5.0% 5 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 3.2%

0.7% Studio / none ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

10.4% Under $200 +72.1 pts ▸ 82.6%

40.7% $350–$549 ◂ +40.7 pts 0.0%

27.3% $200–$349 ◂ +22.7 pts 4.7%

13.8% $550–$749 ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%

3.2% $750 or more ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

4.0% Walked +64.3 pts ▸ 68.3%

67.4% Car (driver) ◂ +43.6 pts 23.8%

6.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.4 pts 4.8%

4.0% Worked at home ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

2.5% Bus ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

1.9% Bicycle ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

6.1% No vehicle +58.0 pts ▸ 64.1%

39.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +28.9 pts 10.9%

35.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +14.1 pts 21.7%

12.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +7.1 pts 5.4%

5.8% 4 or more ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

19.2% Public administration & safety +12.5 pts ▸ 31.7%

7.4% Retail trade +8.4 pts ▸ 15.9%

8.4% Education & training +7.5 pts ▸ 15.9%

14.5% Health care & social assistance +1.4 pts ▸ 15.9%

3.1% Administrative & support +6.5 pts ▸ 9.5%

8.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

7.8% Construction ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

5.7% Professional & technical ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

4.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

3.7% Other services ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

2.4% Manufacturing ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

2.0% Arts & recreation ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

22.7% Professionals +5.8 pts ▸ 28.6%

15.3% Community & personal service +11.7 pts ▸ 27.0%

7.6% Labourers +8.3 pts ▸ 15.9%

14.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%

13.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%

7.1% Sales workers +5.6 pts ▸ 12.7%

12.7% Managers ◂ +3.1 pts 9.5%

5.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Darwin in Pirlangimpi

6.6 93rd pct —

Types ≤15 min in Darwin in Pirlangimpi

6.2 79th pct —

15-min city in Darwin in Pirlangimpi

80.1% 70th pct —

Walk to shops in Darwin in Pirlangimpi

78.6% 68th pct —

Walk to transit in Darwin in Pirlangimpi

95.3% 92nd pct —

Walk to school in Darwin in Pirlangimpi

81.3% 65th pct —

Walk to a park in Darwin in Pirlangimpi

96.1% 63rd pct —

Walk to health in Darwin in Pirlangimpi

60.8% 69th pct —

Amenities/1k in Darwin in Pirlangimpi +8.3 more in Darwin

24.1 63rd pct 15.8 42nd pct

Intersections/km² in Darwin in Pirlangimpi +80 higher in Darwin

89 89th pct 9 14th pct

Mean slope in Darwin in Pirlangimpi

3.9% 39th pct —

Compare Darwin with nearby areas

Howard Springs Wagait Beach - Mandorah Humpty Doo Batchelor Wurrumiyanga (Nguiu) Adelaide River Milikapiti Pirlangimpi

Compare Pirlangimpi with nearby areas

Milikapiti Wurrumiyanga (Nguiu) Wagait Beach - Mandorah Darwin Howard Springs Humpty Doo Batchelor Adelaide River

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Darwin vs Pirlangimpi [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL703001/darwin/vs/UCL722029/pirlangimpi