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Borroloola vs Robinson River (Mungoorbada)

Name: Borroloola vs Robinson River (Mungoorbada) — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 105 km apart · Borroloola profile · Robinson River (Mungoorbada) profile

Borroloola Robinson River (Mungoorbada)

Borroloola (L) and Robinson River (Mungoorbada) (L) are two remote areas in the Northern Territory. Robinson River (Mungoorbada) (L) is more sparsely populated and has a much higher share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 89.4%, compared to 73.9% in Borroloola (L). Robinson River (Mungoorbada) (L) also has a far higher unemployment rate of 37.8%, while Borroloola (L) is 6.6%. In contrast, Borroloola (L) has a far higher share of people with no religion at 56.8%, while only 30.6% in Robinson River (Mungoorbada) (L) report the same.

Many of the gaps between these two places have shifted since 2011. For example, the lead has flipped for the share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the number of people using another language at home, and the typical weekly rent. Despite these shifting trends, both areas share a similar typical household income of around $1,300 a week and have roughly the same share of residents aged 65 and over.

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Where they differ most

No religion: 26.3 pts higher in Borroloola Rent: $62 higher in Robinson River (Mungoorbada) No car: 26.1 pts higher in Robinson River (Mungoorbada) Unemployment: 31.1 pts higher in Robinson River (Mungoorbada) Other language: 25.0 pts higher in Robinson River (Mungoorbada)

Demographics & Identity

Population in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada) +575 larger in Borroloola gap widening

755 47th pct 180 9th pct

Median age in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada) +7 yrs older in Borroloola gap narrowing

32 yrs 10th pct 25 yrs 0th pct

Age structure

26.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.8 pts 26.1%

23.4% Children (0–14) +2.7 pts ▸ 26.1%

15.6% Youth (15–24) +10.5 pts ▸ 26.1%

25.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.3 pts 17.2%

6.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.8 pts 6.1%

Marital status

48.4% Never married +11.7 pts ▸ 60.1%

35.0% Married ◂ +8.2 pts 26.8%

6.8% Divorced ◂ +1.0 pts 5.8%

5.1% Widowed ◂ +2.2 pts 2.9%

4.0% Separated ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Borroloola Robinson River (Mungoorbada)

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

87.7% Australia +2.9 pts ▸ 90.6%

0.4% England ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% China ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% New Zealand ◂ +0.4 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

12.6% Australian ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%

5.7% English ◂ +3.5 pts 2.2%

2.4% Scottish +2.1 pts ▸ 4.4%

1.5% Irish ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.3% German ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.2% Chinese ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.8% Dutch ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.7% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

77.0% English only ◂ +24.2 pts 52.8%

0.4% Mandarin ◂ +0.4 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

Religious affiliation

56.8% No religion ◂ +26.3 pts 30.6%

27.5% Christianity +14.7 pts ▸ 42.2%

2.1% Other religions +15.7 pts ▸ 17.8%

13.9% Not stated ◂ +2.8 pts 11.1%

0.4% Buddhism ◂ +0.4 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

25.5% Year 9 or below +8.9 pts ▸ 34.4%

26.4% Year 10 ◂ +0.6 pts 25.8%

20.3% Year 12 +3.2 pts ▸ 23.4%

15.7% Year 11 ◂ +7.9 pts 7.8%

Highest qualification level

27.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.8 pts 27.1%

7.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +7.1 pts ▸ 14.6%

13.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.5 pts 6.3%

4.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

4.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

2.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

10.0% Engineering & related +8.8 pts ▸ 18.8%

2.9% Agriculture & environment +11.7 pts ▸ 14.6%

12.9% Education ◂ +0.4 pts 12.5%

7.9% Society & culture +2.5 pts ▸ 10.4%

6.3% Health +2.1 pts ▸ 8.3%

7.1% Management & commerce ◂ +0.8 pts 6.3%

5.4% Architecture & building +0.8 pts ▸ 6.3%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada) +$74 higher in Borroloola gap narrowing

$393 8th pct $319 3rd pct

Household income in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada) +$18 higher in Robinson River (Mungoorbada) gap narrowing

$1,301 53rd pct $1,319 55th pct

Family income in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada) +$243 higher in Borroloola gap narrowing

$1,017 10th pct $774 2nd pct

Household income distribution

37.0% $650–$1,499 +15.4 pts ▸ 52.4%

29.3% $1,500–$2,999 +4.0 pts ▸ 33.3%

16.8% Under $650 ◂ +9.7 pts 7.1%

5.4% $3,000–$3,999 +1.7 pts ▸ 7.1%

3.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

61.4% Under $650 +9.7 pts ▸ 71.0%

19.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.4 pts 8.7%

10.0% $1,500–$2,999 +0.2 pts ▸ 10.1%

0.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

5.4% Diabetes +4.0 pts ▸ 9.4%

4.4% Heart disease +2.3 pts ▸ 6.7%

4.2% Other condition +0.8 pts ▸ 5.0%

2.8% Asthma ◂ +0.6 pts 2.2%

2.8% Mental health ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.6% Arthritis ◂ +1.0 pts 1.7%

1.3% Lung condition ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.8% Stroke ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Cancer even 0.0%

0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

74.3% None +5.7 pts ▸ 80.0%

10.2% One condition ◂ +1.9 pts 8.3%

2.9% Two conditions +1.5 pts ▸ 4.4%

1.6% Three or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada) +0.7 larger in Robinson River (Mungoorbada) gap narrowing

3.5 92nd pct 4.2 99th pct

Family composition

52.1% Couples with children +12.7 pts ▸ 64.8%

28.5% One-parent families ◂ +2.8 pts 25.8%

17.2% Couples without children ◂ +6.5 pts 10.7%

2.2% Other families +0.3 pts ▸ 2.5%

Household size

20.7% 6 or more +10.3 pts ▸ 31.0%

23.9% 2 people ◂ +16.8 pts 7.1%

22.8% 1 person ◂ +8.5 pts 14.3%

11.4% 5 people +5.3 pts ▸ 16.7%

14.1% 4 people ◂ +4.6 pts 9.5%

7.6% 3 people ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada) +$62 higher in Robinson River (Mungoorbada) gap widening

$33 0th pct $95 4th pct

Mortgage in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada)

$1,117 31st pct —

People / bedroom in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada) +0.30 higher in Robinson River (Mungoorbada) gap narrowing

1.40 98th pct 1.70 100th pct

How homes are owned or rented

64.7% Rented +11.5 pts ▸ 76.2%

19.6% Other tenure ◂ +2.9 pts 16.7%

10.3% Owned outright ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

2.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

2.2% Not stated ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

75.0% Separate house ◂ +8.3 pts 66.7%

13.0% Other dwelling ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%

9.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.6 pts 7.1%

1.6% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

38.6% 3 bedrooms +16.2 pts ▸ 54.8%

28.8% 2 bedrooms +2.1 pts ▸ 31.0%

12.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%

10.9% 1 bedroom +1.0 pts ▸ 11.9%

4.3% Studio / none ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

85.7% Under $200 ◂ +10.7 pts 75.0%

0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%

0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

38.4% Car (driver) +10.1 pts ▸ 48.5%

29.4% Walked +3.9 pts ▸ 33.3%

17.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%

3.8% Worked at home ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

1.9% Bus ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.9% Bicycle ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.4% No vehicle +26.1 pts ▸ 61.5%

41.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +23.1 pts 17.9%

18.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +10.8 pts 7.7%

5.1% 4 or more ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

3.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

13.7% Public administration & safety +28.7 pts ▸ 42.4%

9.5% Retail trade +11.7 pts ▸ 21.2%

16.1% Education & training ◂ +7.0 pts 9.1%

14.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%

1.4% Transport & warehousing +7.7 pts ▸ 9.1%

8.5% Mining ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

8.5% Other services ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

7.6% Construction ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

5.2% Arts & recreation ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

4.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

1.9% Administrative & support ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.5% Professionals +2.7 pts ▸ 21.2%

18.5% Community & personal service ◂ +9.4 pts 9.1%

15.2% Managers +3.0 pts ▸ 18.2%

6.6% Technicians & trades +11.5 pts ▸ 18.2%

10.9% Labourers +7.3 pts ▸ 18.2%

8.1% Machinery operators & drivers +7.1 pts ▸ 15.2%

8.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

6.2% Sales workers ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada)

1.9 19th pct —

Types ≤15 min in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada)

2.4 22nd pct —

15-min city in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada)

1.0% 29th pct —

Walk to shops in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada)

53.4% 45th pct —

Walk to transit in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada)

0.0% 0th pct —

Walk to school in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada)

53.4% 38th pct —

Walk to a park in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada)

52.3% 17th pct —

Walk to health in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada)

41.8% 57th pct —

Amenities/1k in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada) +3.7 more in Borroloola

9.3 21st pct 5.6 12th pct

Intersections/km² in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada) +2 higher in Borroloola

14 21st pct 11 17th pct

Mean slope in Borroloola in Robinson River (Mungoorbada)

3.7% 34th pct —

Compare Borroloola with nearby areas

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Compare Robinson River (Mungoorbada) with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Borroloola vs Robinson River (Mungoorbada) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL721003/borroloola/vs/UCL722030/robinson-river