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Alice Springs vs Titjikala

Name: Alice Springs vs Titjikala — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 99 km apart · Alice Springs profile · Titjikala profile

Alice Springs Titjikala

Alice Springs and Titjikala (L) are two very different Northern Territory locations, separated by about 99 km. Titjikala (L) is a small, sparsely populated area where 94.9% of people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, compared to 21.2% in Alice Springs. The two areas differ sharply in income and education; the typical weekly household income in Alice Springs is $2,140, while it is $1,053 in Titjikala (L). Additionally, 27.5% of adults in Alice Springs hold a bachelor degree or higher, while only 3.6% do so in Titjikala (L).

Both areas sit close to the national figure for the share of people who need help with daily activities, at around 3.6% to 3.9%. However, they have drifted apart in other ways since 2011. The gap in typical household income has widened to $1,087, and the difference in the share of people with a bachelor degree has also grown. While Alice Springs has a much higher share of people born overseas, Titjikala (L) has a far higher share of residents who use a language other than English at home.

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 73.7 pts higher in Titjikala Born overseas: 26.9 pts higher in Alice Springs Other language: 62.1 pts higher in Titjikala No religion: 32.1 pts higher in Alice Springs Year 12: 42.9 pts higher in Alice Springs

Demographics & Identity

Population in Alice Springs in Titjikala +24,659 larger in Alice Springs gap steady

24,855 86th pct 196 10th pct

Median age in Alice Springs in Titjikala +8 yrs older in Alice Springs gap narrowing

34 yrs 13th pct 26 yrs 0th pct

Age structure

34.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.7 pts 32.1%

21.0% Children (0–14) +6.6 pts ▸ 27.6%

24.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +9.8 pts 14.3%

10.7% Youth (15–24) +4.1 pts ▸ 14.8%

9.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.7 pts 7.7%

Marital status

38.9% Married +15.1 pts ▸ 54.0%

46.9% Never married ◂ +16.0 pts 30.9%

7.6% Divorced +0.3 pts ▸ 7.9%

3.0% Widowed +2.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

3.6% Separated ◂ +1.4 pts 2.2%

Age & sex structure

Alice Springs Titjikala

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

66.7% Australia +30.3 pts ▸ 96.9%

3.9% India ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

3.3% New Zealand ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

2.4% England ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

2.3% Philippines ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

0.9% Nepal ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% China ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.7% South Africa ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.4% Vietnam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Italy ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

26.5% English ◂ +21.4 pts 5.1%

25.5% Australian ◂ +22.0 pts 3.6%

9.1% Irish ◂ +7.6 pts 1.5%

7.5% Scottish ◂ +6.0 pts 1.5%

5.1% German ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

3.8% Indian ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

2.9% Filipino ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

2.4% Italian ◂ +0.3 pts 2.0%

2.2% Chinese ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

1.5% Dutch ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

67.6% English only ◂ +56.4 pts 11.2%

1.7% Punjabi ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.1% Tagalog ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

1.1% Mandarin ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.7% Hindi ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.4% Arabic ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Italian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Cantonese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

41.1% Christianity +44.6 pts ▸ 85.7%

42.8% No religion ◂ +32.1 pts 10.7%

8.8% Not stated ◂ +5.2 pts 3.6%

2.5% Hinduism ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

2.0% Other religions ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

1.5% Buddhism ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.1% Islam ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

55.9% Year 12 ◂ +42.9 pts 13.0%

10.2% Year 9 or below +35.5 pts ▸ 45.7%

14.6% Year 10 +14.4 pts ▸ 29.0%

10.7% Year 11 +6.0 pts ▸ 16.7%

Highest qualification level

25.5% Certificate III / IV +10.1 pts ▸ 35.6%

26.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.3 pts 11.1%

13.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%

11.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%

4.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

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

Field of qualification

10.9% Engineering & related +6.9 pts ▸ 17.8%

15.0% Society & culture +2.8 pts ▸ 17.8%

15.8% Health ◂ +6.9 pts 8.9%

15.1% Management & commerce ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%

8.2% Education +0.7 pts ▸ 8.9%

5.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

4.1% Architecture & building ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

3.1% Creative arts ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

2.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

1.9% Information technology ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Alice Springs in Titjikala +$857 higher in Alice Springs gap widening

$1,130 95th pct $273 0th pct

Household income in Alice Springs in Titjikala +$1,087 higher in Alice Springs gap widening

$2,140 89th pct $1,053 29th pct

Family income in Alice Springs in Titjikala +$1,770 higher in Alice Springs gap widening

$2,476 90th pct $706 0th pct

Household income distribution

32.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +24.1 pts 8.3%

20.2% $650–$1,499 +9.0 pts ▸ 29.2%

10.2% Under $650 +8.5 pts ▸ 18.8%

14.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%

13.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

27.8% Under $650 +55.0 pts ▸ 82.7%

33.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +20.0 pts 12.9%

26.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +24.1 pts 2.2%

4.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

5.1% Diabetes +9.2 pts ▸ 14.3%

6.8% Asthma ◂ +3.3 pts 3.6%

6.7% Other condition ◂ +2.6 pts 4.1%

2.9% Heart disease +3.2 pts ▸ 6.1%

6.1% Mental health ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

4.9% Arthritis ◂ +2.8 pts 2.0%

0.7% Stroke +1.4 pts ▸ 2.0%

1.7% Cancer ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Dementia +1.0 pts ▸ 1.5%

1.1% Lung condition ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.0% None +4.9 pts ▸ 74.0%

15.9% One condition +1.4 pts ▸ 17.3%

4.0% Two conditions +0.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

2.1% Three or more ◂ +0.5 pts 1.5%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Alice Springs in Titjikala +1.3 larger in Titjikala gap narrowing

2.6 71st pct 3.9 96th pct

Family composition

56.5% Couples with children ◂ +1.1 pts 55.4%

17.8% One-parent families +7.7 pts ▸ 25.4%

24.2% Couples without children ◂ +8.4 pts 15.8%

1.6% Other families +2.9 pts ▸ 4.5%

Household size

4.5% 6 or more +28.8 pts ▸ 33.3%

29.5% 2 people ◂ +10.8 pts 18.8%

27.0% 1 person ◂ +8.2 pts 18.8%

17.6% 3 people ◂ +7.2 pts 10.4%

14.6% 4 people ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%

6.6% 5 people +5.9 pts ▸ 12.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Alice Springs in Titjikala +$287 higher in Alice Springs gap narrowing

$380 83rd pct $93 3rd pct

Mortgage in Alice Springs in Titjikala

$1,785 80th pct —

People / bedroom in Alice Springs in Titjikala +0.60 higher in Titjikala gap steady

0.90 88th pct 1.50 100th pct

How homes are owned or rented

43.9% Rented +45.7 pts ▸ 89.6%

36.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +36.2 pts 0.0%

15.1% Owned outright ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%

2.7% Other tenure +5.7 pts ▸ 8.3%

2.2% Not stated ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

63.5% Separate house +15.7 pts ▸ 79.2%

29.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +14.6 pts 14.6%

4.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

1.4% Other dwelling ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

42.9% 3 bedrooms +11.3 pts ▸ 54.2%

22.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +1.6 pts 20.8%

18.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +8.5 pts 10.4%

8.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

4.0% 5 or more ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

1.4% Studio / none ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

18.9% Under $200 +81.1 pts ▸ 100.0%

37.9% $350–$549 ◂ +37.9 pts 0.0%

20.7% $200–$349 ◂ +11.4 pts 9.3%

12.2% $550–$749 ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

3.2% $750 or more ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

4.9% Walked +65.1 pts ▸ 70.0%

65.7% Car (driver) ◂ +43.7 pts 22.0%

7.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

4.1% Bicycle ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

3.0% Worked at home ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

1.5% Bus ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

9.0% No vehicle +36.8 pts ▸ 45.8%

37.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +4.1 pts 33.3%

34.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +22.3 pts 12.5%

12.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%

6.0% 4 or more ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

22.9% Health care & social assistance +23.1 pts ▸ 46.0%

17.5% Public administration & safety +18.5 pts ▸ 36.0%

9.5% Education & training ◂ +1.5 pts 8.0%

7.5% Retail trade ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

7.0% Construction ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

5.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

5.1% Professional & technical ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

4.5% Other services ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

3.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

2.5% Administrative & support ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

2.5% Arts & recreation ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

1.8% Manufacturing ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

17.9% Community & personal service +26.1 pts ▸ 44.0%

25.6% Professionals ◂ +15.6 pts 10.0%

7.0% Labourers +17.0 pts ▸ 24.0%

12.1% Managers +3.9 pts ▸ 16.0%

12.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.5 pts 8.0%

12.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%

6.2% Sales workers ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

3.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Alice Springs in Titjikala +1.5 higher in Alice Springs

5.0 64th pct 3.6 38th pct

Types ≤15 min in Alice Springs in Titjikala +1.0 more in Alice Springs

4.9 56th pct 3.9 40th pct

15-min city in Alice Springs in Titjikala +58.3 pts higher in Alice Springs

58.3% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Alice Springs in Titjikala +39.6 pts higher in Titjikala

59.0% 50th pct 98.6% 97th pct

Walk to transit in Alice Springs in Titjikala +89.2 pts higher in Alice Springs

89.2% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Alice Springs in Titjikala +18.1 pts higher in Titjikala

79.1% 61st pct 97.2% 92nd pct

Walk to a park in Alice Springs in Titjikala +93.4 pts higher in Alice Springs

93.4% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Alice Springs in Titjikala +62.7 pts higher in Titjikala

35.9% 55th pct 98.6% 99th pct

Amenities/1k in Alice Springs in Titjikala +12.1 more in Titjikala

13.4 34th pct 25.5 66th pct

Intersections/km² in Alice Springs in Titjikala +22 higher in Alice Springs

27 43rd pct 5 7th pct

Mean slope in Alice Springs in Titjikala +0.3 pts higher in Titjikala

2.9% 18th pct 3.2% 25th pct

Compare Alice Springs with nearby areas

Amoonguna Ilparpa Santa Teresa (Ltyentye Purte) Titjikala Hermannsburg Atitjere Areyonga Laramba

Compare Titjikala with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Alice Springs vs Titjikala [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL712001/alice-springs/vs/UCL722032/titjikala