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Wadeye vs Yarralin

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 284 km apart · Wadeye profile · Yarralin profile

Wadeye Yarralin

Wadeye and Yarralin (L) are both Northern Territory areas with very young populations and a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence. They differ significantly in income and household makeup. Yarralin (L) has a much higher typical household income of $1,321 compared to $767 in Wadeye. Yarralin (L) also has a much higher share of people who have moved in the last five years (41.6% versus 12.1% in Wadeye) and a higher unemployment rate of 35.1% compared to 12.8% in Wadeye. In contrast, a far higher share of people in Wadeye are in de facto relationships (22.5% versus 5.0% in Yarralin (L)).

Everyday life is similar in both places, as both have about the same share of children under 15 and roughly the same number of people per home. Most residents in both areas use another language at home and a large majority of homes in both areas have no motor vehicle. While Yarralin (L) has seen its typical weekly income pull further ahead since 2016, the gap in the share of people who speak little or no English has narrowed over the same period.

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Where they differ most

Rent: $63 higher in Yarralin Recent movers: 29.5 pts higher in Yarralin Participation: 24.4 pts higher in Yarralin PT commute: 5.1 pts higher in Wadeye De facto: 17.5 pts higher in Wadeye

Demographics & Identity

Population in Wadeyein Yarralin +1,641 larger in Wadeye gap narrowing
1,924 72nd pct 283 15th pct
Median age in Wadeyein Yarralin +3 yrs older in Wadeye gap widening
27 yrs 2nd pct 24 yrs 0th pct
First Nations in Wadeyein Yarralin +2.6 pts higher in Yarralin gap steady
85.8% 99th pct 88.3% 99th pct
Aged 65+ in Wadeyein Yarralin +0.9 pts higher in Yarralin gap narrowing
3.7% 1st pct 4.6% 3rd pct
Under 15 in Wadeyein Yarralin +2.6 pts higher in Yarralin gap narrowing
26.8% 92nd pct 29.3% 97th pct
De facto in Wadeyein Yarralin +17.5 pts higher in Wadeye gap narrowing
22.5% 93rd pct 5.0% 1st pct

Age structure

34.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.6 pts 31.1%
26.8% Children (0–14) +2.6 pts ▸ 29.3%
19.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.4 pts 18.7%
16.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.9 pts 14.5%
3.7% Seniors (65+) +0.9 pts ▸ 4.6%

Marital status

72.8% Never married ◂ +34.9 pts 37.9%
19.6% Married +19.8 pts ▸ 39.5%
2.3% Divorced +7.0 pts ▸ 9.2%
1.8% Separated +3.4 pts ▸ 5.1%
3.5% Widowed +0.1 pts ▸ 3.6%

Age & sex structure

Wadeye Yarralin

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Wadeyein Yarralin +1.0 pts higher in Yarralin gap steady
2.5% 4th pct 3.5% 7th pct

Country of birth

94.3% Australia ◂ +1.4 pts 92.9%
0.3% China ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% New Zealand ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% England ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

4.1% Australian ◂ +0.9 pts 3.2%
4.1% English ◂ +0.2 pts 3.9%
2.9% Irish ◂ +1.9 pts 1.1%
0.4% Chinese +0.7 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.6% German +0.4 pts ▸ 1.1%
1.0% Scottish ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.5% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% Dutch ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Filipino ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Wadeyein Yarralin +1.4 pts higher in Yarralin gap narrowing
83.8% 99th pct 85.2% 100th pct
Limited English in Wadeyein Yarralin +7.3 pts higher in Wadeye gap narrowing
17.5% 100th pct 10.2% 99th pct

Language used at home

12.3% English only ◂ +5.6 pts 6.7%
0.2% Mandarin ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Wadeyein Yarralin +9.6 pts higher in Wadeye gap widening
34.0% 23rd pct 24.4% 10th pct

Religious affiliation

39.0% Christianity +24.2 pts ▸ 63.3%
34.0% No religion ◂ +9.6 pts 24.4%
15.0% Not stated ◂ +7.9 pts 7.1%
11.9% Other religions ◂ +8.0 pts 3.9%
0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Buddhism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Wadeyein Yarralin +21.2 pts higher in Wadeye gap widening
38.1% 49th pct 16.9% 0th pct
Bachelor+ in Wadeyein Yarralin +1.9 pts higher in Wadeye gap narrowing
5.5% 12th pct 3.6% 5th pct

Highest year of school

38.1% Year 12 ◂ +21.2 pts 16.9%
19.2% Year 9 or below +9.9 pts ▸ 29.1%
26.2% Year 10 ◂ +2.9 pts 23.3%
10.3% Year 11 +14.0 pts ▸ 24.3%

Highest qualification level

17.8% Certificate III / IV +14.6 pts ▸ 32.4%
14.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.8 pts 10.3%
9.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.1 pts 8.8%
5.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
4.2% Certificate I / II +0.2 pts ▸ 4.4%
2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.9% Society & culture +2.8 pts ▸ 14.7%
13.3% Education ◂ +1.5 pts 11.8%
7.9% Management & commerce ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
2.5% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.8 pts ▸ 7.4%
4.8% Engineering & related ◂ +0.4 pts 4.4%
3.4% Architecture & building +1.0 pts ▸ 4.4%
3.1% Health +1.3 pts ▸ 4.4%
2.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.5% Creative arts ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Wadeyein Yarralin +$120 higher in Yarralin gap widening
$181 0th pct $301 2nd pct
Household income in Wadeyein Yarralin +$554 higher in Yarralin gap widening
$767 3rd pct $1,321 55th pct
Family income in Wadeyein Yarralin +$286 higher in Yarralin gap widening
$439 0th pct $725 0th pct
High earners in Wadeyein Yarralin +0.5 pts higher in Yarralin gap narrowing
2.6% 13th pct 3.1% 16th pct
High-income homes in Wadeyein Yarralin +5.1 pts higher in Yarralin gap narrowing
9.1% 42nd pct 14.3% 65th pct

Household income distribution

17.1% $650–$1,499 +25.7 pts ▸ 42.9%
37.5% Under $650 ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
18.0% $1,500–$2,999 +5.2 pts ▸ 23.2%
5.9% $3,000–$3,999 +3.0 pts ▸ 8.9%
3.2% $4,000 or more +2.1 pts ▸ 5.4%

Personal income distribution

70.4% Under $650 +2.4 pts ▸ 72.8%
8.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.3 pts 8.2%
6.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.3 pts 4.6%
0.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Wadeyein Yarralin +9.9 pts higher in Yarralin
12.0% 0th pct 21.9% 11th pct
Mental health in Wadeyein Yarralin +0.2 pts higher in Wadeye
1.7% 2nd pct 1.4% 1st pct
Needs assistance in Wadeyein Yarralin +2.5 pts higher in Yarralin gap steady
3.9% 19th pct 6.4% 51st pct

Long-term health conditions reported

2.5% Diabetes +8.4 pts ▸ 11.0%
4.3% Heart disease ◂ +1.8 pts 2.5%
3.2% Asthma +1.1 pts ▸ 4.2%
3.7% Other condition ◂ +2.7 pts 1.1%
1.7% Mental health ◂ +0.2 pts 1.4%
0.0% Dementia +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.3% Stroke +1.1 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.8% Arthritis ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% Cancer ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.3% Lung condition ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

76.4% None ◂ +7.9 pts 68.6%
10.4% One condition +9.0 pts ▸ 19.4%
1.0% Two conditions +2.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.3% Three or more ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Wadeyein Yarralin +2.9 pts higher in Wadeye gap widening
5.5% 3rd pct 2.6% 0th pct
Unpaid carers in Wadeyein Yarralin +1.7 pts higher in Yarralin gap narrowing
10.1% 18th pct 11.8% 31st pct
Unpaid child care in Wadeyein Yarralin +15.8 pts higher in Yarralin gap widening
45.2% 94th pct 61.0% 100th pct
Defence service in Wadeyein Yarralin +1.4 pts higher in Yarralin
1.6% 11th pct 3.1% 36th pct
Housework 15h+ in Wadeyein Yarralin +21.5 pts higher in Wadeye gap narrowing
26.1% 68th pct 4.6% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Wadeyein Yarralin +0.3 larger in Wadeye gap widening
4.8 100th pct 4.5 100th pct
One-parent in Wadeyein Yarralin +4.4 pts higher in Yarralin gap narrowing
25.2% 88th pct 29.7% 92nd pct
Living alone in Wadeyein Yarralin +11.4 pts higher in Yarralin gap widening
11.8% 6th pct 23.2% 31st pct

Family composition

64.2% Couples with children ◂ +8.7 pts 55.5%
25.2% One-parent families +4.4 pts ▸ 29.7%
8.9% Couples without children +0.8 pts ▸ 9.7%
1.5% Other families +1.4 pts ▸ 3.0%

Household size

39.8% 6 or more ◂ +5.9 pts 33.9%
11.8% 1 person +11.4 pts ▸ 23.2%
15.0% 2 people +1.0 pts ▸ 16.1%
12.4% 5 people +3.7 pts ▸ 16.1%
9.4% 3 people +1.3 pts ▸ 10.7%
10.6% 4 people ◂ +3.5 pts 7.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Wadeyein Yarralin +$63 higher in Yarralin gap widening
$50 0th pct $113 6th pct
People / bedroom in Wadeyein Yarralin +0.30 higher in Wadeye gap narrowing
1.80 100th pct 1.50 100th pct
Renting in Wadeyein Yarralin +1.3 pts higher in Yarralin gap steady
82.6% 98th pct 83.9% 98th pct
Owned outright in Wadeyein Yarralin +0.9 pts higher in Wadeye gap steady
0.9% 1st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Separate houses in Wadeyein Yarralin +6.3 pts higher in Yarralin gap narrowing
72.3% 7th pct 78.6% 11th pct
3+ bedrooms in Wadeyein Yarralin +13.6 pts higher in Yarralin gap widening
56.0% 6th pct 69.6% 24th pct

How homes are owned or rented

82.6% Rented +1.3 pts ▸ 83.9%
13.3% Other tenure +2.8 pts ▸ 16.1%
2.7% Not stated ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.9% Owned outright ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%

Types of homes

72.3% Separate house +6.3 pts ▸ 78.6%
22.1% Townhouse / semi-detached +8.2 pts ▸ 30.4%
3.2% Other dwelling ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
1.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

41.0% 3 bedrooms +10.8 pts ▸ 51.8%
36.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +14.6 pts 21.4%
13.6% 4 bedrooms +4.3 pts ▸ 17.9%
6.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.8 pts 5.4%
1.5% 5 or more ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

91.1% Under $200 ◂ +8.1 pts 83.0%
1.1% $200–$349 +7.4 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Wadeyein Yarralin +5.0 pts higher in Yarralin gap widening
65.9% 100th pct 70.9% 100th pct
Work from home in Wadeyein Yarralin +1.3 pts higher in Wadeye gap widening
1.3% 5th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Wadeyein Yarralin +5.1 pts higher in Wadeye gap narrowing
5.1% 95th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

43.1% Walked +11.7 pts ▸ 54.8%
25.9% Car (driver) ◂ +4.9 pts 21.0%
10.9% Car (passenger) +3.7 pts ▸ 14.5%
5.1% Bus ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
1.3% Bicycle ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.3% Worked at home ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

65.9% No vehicle +5.0 pts ▸ 70.9%
23.4% 1 vehicle +0.2 pts ▸ 23.6%
10.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +4.5 pts 5.5%
2.8% 3 vehicles +2.6 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.9% 4 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Wadeyein Yarralin +29.5 pts higher in Yarralin gap widening
12.1% 0th pct 41.6% 79th pct
Recent arrivals in Wadeyein Yarralin
24.5% 90th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Wadeyein Yarralin +22.2 pts higher in Yarralin gap widening
12.8% 89th pct 35.1% 100th pct
Participation in Wadeyein Yarralin +24.4 pts higher in Yarralin gap widening
25.4% 0th pct 49.7% 40th pct
Full-time in Wadeyein Yarralin +16.7 pts higher in Wadeye gap narrowing
71.6% 98th pct 54.8% 43rd pct

Industries people work in

18.2% Public administration & safety +18.9 pts ▸ 37.1%
28.1% Education & training ◂ +12.0 pts 16.1%
16.3% Other services ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
13.4% Health care & social assistance +2.7 pts ▸ 16.1%
6.7% Retail trade ◂ +1.9 pts 4.8%
1.6% Accommodation & food +4.9 pts ▸ 6.5%
2.6% Arts & recreation ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.9% Construction ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.3% Professional & technical ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.3% Administrative & support ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

27.8% Professionals ◂ +6.8 pts 21.0%
21.1% Community & personal service +4.7 pts ▸ 25.8%
10.5% Labourers +8.8 pts ▸ 19.4%
8.6% Managers +4.3 pts ▸ 12.9%
8.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
7.3% Clerical & administrative +0.7 pts ▸ 8.1%
5.4% Sales workers +1.0 pts ▸ 6.5%
4.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Wadeyein Yarralin
3.8 41st pct —
Types ≤15 min in Wadeyein Yarralin
4.3 45th pct —
15-min city in Wadeyein Yarralin
81.3% 72nd pct —
Walk to shops in Wadeyein Yarralin
82.1% 72nd pct —
Walk to transit in Wadeyein Yarralin
0.0% 0th pct —
Walk to school in Wadeyein Yarralin
85.4% 71st pct —
Walk to a park in Wadeyein Yarralin
92.9% 51st pct —
Walk to health in Wadeyein Yarralin
86.5% 86th pct —
Amenities/1k in Wadeyein Yarralin +17.5 more in Yarralin
7.3 16th pct 24.7 64th pct
Intersections/km² in Wadeyein Yarralin +5 higher in Wadeye
5 7th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Wadeyein Yarralin
3.7% 35th pct —

Compare Wadeye with nearby areas

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Compare Yarralin with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Wadeye vs Yarralin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL715008/wadeye/vs/UCL722039/yarralin