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Katherine vs Timber Creek

Name: Katherine vs Timber Creek — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 233 km apart · Katherine profile · Timber Creek profile

Katherine Timber Creek

Katherine and Timber Creek (L) are two very different Northern Territory locations. Katherine is a larger, more urban hub that is somewhat walkable, while Timber Creek (L) is a sparsely populated, car-dependent area. The gap in typical weekly rent is large, with Katherine at $340 compared to $90 in Timber Creek (L). Katherine also has a much higher share of people who have completed Year 12 (44.9% versus 25.0%) and a higher unemployment rate in Timber Creek (L), where 22.2% of people are out of work compared to 4.6% in Katherine.

Everyday life in both places shares a similar typical household income of around $2,000 a week. They also both have very low rates of public transport use. Over time, several gaps have narrowed; the difference in the share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has fallen, and the gap in typical personal income has shrunk since 2011. While Katherine has more people born overseas, Timber Creek (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

Other language: 26.6 pts higher in Timber Creek First Nations: 24.9 pts higher in Timber Creek Population: 5,702 larger in Katherine Unpaid carers: 11.5 pts higher in Timber Creek Recent movers: 21.1 pts higher in Katherine

Demographics & Identity

Population in Katherine in Timber Creek +5,702 larger in Katherine gap steady

5,980 86th pct 278 14th pct

Median age in Katherine in Timber Creek +1 yrs older in Timber Creek gap narrowing

32 yrs 10th pct 33 yrs 11th pct

Age structure

34.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.8 pts 28.8%

22.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.8 pts 19.1%

21.6% Older adults (45–64) +0.7 pts ▸ 22.3%

12.4% Youth (15–24) +0.9 pts ▸ 13.3%

8.7% Seniors (65+) +1.7 pts ▸ 10.4%

Marital status

51.7% Never married ◂ +4.4 pts 47.3%

33.1% Married +1.0 pts ▸ 34.1%

7.7% Divorced +3.2 pts ▸ 10.9%

4.1% Separated ◂ +2.3 pts 1.8%

3.4% Widowed +0.2 pts ▸ 3.6%

Age & sex structure

Katherine Timber Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

68.7% Australia +7.2 pts ▸ 75.9%

3.5% Philippines ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

2.6% Nepal ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

1.9% India ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.6% New Zealand ◂ +0.5 pts 1.1%

1.3% England ◂ +0.3 pts 1.1%

0.5% South Africa ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Vietnam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% China ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

27.2% Australian ◂ +9.9 pts 17.3%

20.4% English ◂ +2.0 pts 18.3%

7.1% Irish ◂ +4.6 pts 2.5%

6.3% Scottish ◂ +2.0 pts 4.3%

4.2% Filipino ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

3.7% German ◂ +2.3 pts 1.4%

1.5% Chinese +0.7 pts ▸ 2.2%

2.0% Indian ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

1.3% Italian ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.8% Dutch ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

62.8% English only ◂ +25.4 pts 37.4%

1.9% Tagalog ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.8% Punjabi ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.7% Mandarin ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.4% Arabic ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Hindi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

34.9% Christianity +10.8 pts ▸ 45.7%

41.5% No religion ◂ +8.8 pts 32.7%

16.6% Not stated +1.4 pts ▸ 18.0%

3.5% Hinduism ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

1.3% Buddhism ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.1% Islam ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

1.0% Other religions +0.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

44.9% Year 12 ◂ +19.9 pts 25.0%

16.8% Year 10 +10.5 pts ▸ 27.3%

10.8% Year 11 +5.9 pts ▸ 16.7%

10.1% Year 9 or below +5.6 pts ▸ 15.7%

Highest qualification level

24.2% Certificate III / IV +10.5 pts ▸ 34.7%

19.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.8 pts 11.6%

12.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.2 pts 9.9%

3.1% Certificate I / II +6.0 pts ▸ 9.1%

7.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.9 pts 2.5%

2.6% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.7 pts ▸ 3.3%

Field of qualification

13.8% Management & commerce ◂ +5.5 pts 8.3%

12.0% Society & culture +0.4 pts ▸ 12.4%

10.9% Engineering & related +0.6 pts ▸ 11.6%

10.0% Health ◂ +3.4 pts 6.6%

2.6% Agriculture & environment +6.5 pts ▸ 9.1%

8.2% Education ◂ +4.1 pts 4.1%

3.7% Architecture & building +2.1 pts ▸ 5.8%

3.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.5 pts 3.3%

1.7% Information technology ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.4% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.4% Creative arts ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Katherine in Timber Creek +$306 higher in Katherine gap narrowing

$1,025 91st pct $719 61st pct

Household income in Katherine in Timber Creek +$119 higher in Timber Creek gap narrowing

$1,936 86th pct $2,055 88th pct

Family income in Katherine in Timber Creek +$217 higher in Katherine gap narrowing

$2,175 84th pct $1,958 73rd pct

Household income distribution

31.8% $1,500–$2,999 +10.2 pts ▸ 42.0%

22.2% $650–$1,499 +13.8 pts ▸ 36.0%

12.2% Under $650 ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

12.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

9.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 6.0%

Personal income distribution

29.4% Under $650 +8.3 pts ▸ 37.7%

31.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.3 pts 29.1%

21.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.2 pts 14.5%

2.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

5.0% Diabetes +2.9 pts ▸ 7.9%

6.2% Asthma ◂ +1.2 pts 5.0%

6.1% Other condition ◂ +4.0 pts 2.2%

5.2% Mental health ◂ +2.3 pts 2.9%

3.0% Heart disease +2.0 pts ▸ 5.0%

4.1% Arthritis ◂ +0.1 pts 4.0%

1.2% Lung condition +0.9 pts ▸ 2.2%

0.6% Dementia +1.2 pts ▸ 1.8%

1.4% Cancer +0.1 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.7% Stroke ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.0% None ◂ +1.0 pts 62.9%

14.1% One condition ◂ +4.1 pts 10.1%

3.8% Two conditions +1.6 pts ▸ 5.4%

1.9% Three or more ◂ +0.1 pts 1.8%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Katherine in Timber Creek +0.7 larger in Timber Creek gap narrowing

2.6 71st pct 3.3 90th pct

Family composition

53.6% Couples with children +5.4 pts ▸ 58.9%

20.8% One-parent families +4.8 pts ▸ 25.6%

23.8% Couples without children ◂ +12.5 pts 11.3%

1.9% Other families ◂ +0.1 pts 1.8%

Household size

26.9% 1 person +7.1 pts ▸ 34.0%

30.7% 2 people ◂ +16.7 pts 14.0%

5.4% 6 or more +18.6 pts ▸ 24.0%

15.6% 3 people +0.4 pts ▸ 16.0%

13.8% 4 people ◂ +5.8 pts 8.0%

7.6% 5 people ◂ +1.6 pts 6.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Katherine in Timber Creek +$250 higher in Katherine gap widening

$340 73rd pct $90 3rd pct

Mortgage in Katherine in Timber Creek +$209 higher in Katherine

$1,509 62nd pct $1,300 43rd pct

People / bedroom in Katherine in Timber Creek +0.40 higher in Timber Creek gap narrowing

0.90 88th pct 1.30 96th pct

How homes are owned or rented

58.7% Rented ◂ +4.7 pts 54.0%

22.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +10.4 pts 12.0%

11.7% Owned outright +8.3 pts ▸ 20.0%

3.0% Other tenure +7.0 pts ▸ 10.0%

4.4% Not stated +3.6 pts ▸ 8.0%

Types of homes

72.1% Separate house +13.9 pts ▸ 86.0%

22.6% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +22.6 pts 0.0%

1.0% Other dwelling +9.0 pts ▸ 10.0%

2.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

50.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.7 pts 44.0%

16.0% 2 bedrooms +4.0 pts ▸ 20.0%

16.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +2.6 pts 14.0%

7.9% 1 bedroom +2.1 pts ▸ 10.0%

2.6% 5 or more +5.4 pts ▸ 8.0%

0.9% Studio / none ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

21.5% Under $200 +63.7 pts ▸ 85.2%

37.6% $350–$549 ◂ +26.4 pts 11.1%

25.2% $200–$349 ◂ +10.3 pts 14.8%

6.0% $550–$749 ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

2.1% $750 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

53.1% $1,000–$1,799 +13.6 pts ▸ 66.7%

21.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%

16.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%

1.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

70.1% Car (driver) ◂ +27.6 pts 42.6%

5.6% Walked +14.2 pts ▸ 19.8%

7.4% Car (passenger) +8.4 pts ▸ 15.8%

3.2% Worked at home +1.8 pts ▸ 5.0%

2.3% Bicycle ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

0.6% Bus ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +6.1 pts 31.9%

36.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +12.6 pts 23.4%

8.9% No vehicle +8.1 pts ▸ 17.0%

12.0% 3 vehicles +5.0 pts ▸ 17.0%

5.2% 4 or more ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

22.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.5 pts 14.9%

18.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.2 pts 14.9%

8.3% Construction +7.6 pts ▸ 15.8%

2.9% Administrative & support +9.0 pts ▸ 11.9%

11.1% Education & training ◂ +8.1 pts 3.0%

6.4% Accommodation & food +3.5 pts ▸ 9.9%

3.5% Other services +6.4 pts ▸ 9.9%

2.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +6.9 pts ▸ 8.9%

0.8% Arts & recreation +6.2 pts ▸ 6.9%

6.6% Retail trade ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

1.0% Electricity, gas & water +3.9 pts ▸ 5.0%

3.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.4 pts 3.0%

Occupations people work in

20.6% Professionals ◂ +0.8 pts 19.8%

20.3% Community & personal service ◂ +6.5 pts 13.9%

12.2% Clerical & administrative +5.6 pts ▸ 17.8%

13.8% Technicians & trades +3.1 pts ▸ 16.8%

8.3% Labourers +3.5 pts ▸ 11.9%

11.4% Managers ◂ +6.5 pts 5.0%

4.3% Machinery operators & drivers +6.6 pts ▸ 10.9%

5.8% Sales workers ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Katherine in Timber Creek +3.2 higher in Katherine

4.1 46th pct 0.9 9th pct

Types ≤15 min in Katherine in Timber Creek +3.3 more in Katherine

4.5 48th pct 1.2 11th pct

15-min city in Katherine in Timber Creek +44.7 pts higher in Katherine

44.7% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Katherine in Timber Creek +53.7 pts higher in Katherine

53.7% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Katherine in Timber Creek even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Katherine in Timber Creek +39.1 pts higher in Katherine

87.7% 75th pct 48.7% 36th pct

Walk to a park in Katherine in Timber Creek +96.3 pts higher in Katherine

97.2% 68th pct 0.9% 0th pct

Walk to health in Katherine in Timber Creek +19.4 pts higher in Timber Creek

32.0% 54th pct 51.3% 63rd pct

Amenities/1k in Katherine in Timber Creek +4.5 more in Katherine

18.9 51st pct 14.4 38th pct

Intersections/km² in Katherine in Timber Creek +41 higher in Katherine

41 63rd pct 0 0th pct

Mean slope in Katherine in Timber Creek +0.3 pts higher in Timber Creek

2.7% 13th pct 3.0% 21st pct

Compare Katherine with nearby areas

Binjari Barunga Pine Creek Wugular (Beswick) Mataranka Jilkminggan Adelaide River Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River)

Compare Timber Creek with nearby areas

Yarralin Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) Wadeye Kununurra Daguragu - Kalkarindji Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) Binjari Katherine

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Katherine vs Timber Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL714001/katherine/vs/UCL722031/timber-creek