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Howard Springs vs Humpty Doo

Name: Howard Springs vs Humpty Doo — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Howard Springs profile · Humpty Doo profile

Howard Springs Humpty Doo

Humpty Doo (L) and Howard Springs (L) are two nearby Northern Territory areas with different housing and income profiles. Howard Springs (L) is wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $3,159 compared to $1,937 in Humpty Doo (L). Most homes in Howard Springs (L) are larger, with 89.1% having three or more bedrooms, while Humpty Doo (L) has more renters and more people living alone. Humpty Doo (L) is also more diverse, with 12.6% of people arriving recently from overseas, compared to none in Howard Springs (L).

Many of the gaps between these two places have shifted since 2011. For example, the lead has flipped in terms of typical income, the number of children under 15, and the share of people with no religion. Despite these shifting trends, the two areas remain similar in some ways, such as their unemployment rates and the typical number of people living in each home. Both areas also lack any health services within a 15-minute walk.

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Where they differ most

Separate houses: 24.4 pts higher in Howard Springs 3+ bedrooms: 22.3 pts higher in Howard Springs Limited English: 1.8 pts higher in Humpty Doo PT commute: 1.3 pts higher in Humpty Doo Recent arrivals: 12.6 pts higher in Humpty Doo

Demographics & Identity

Population in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo +91 larger in Humpty Doo gap widening

569 38th pct 660 43rd pct

Median age in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo +6 yrs older in Howard Springs gap narrowing

42 yrs 39th pct 36 yrs 18th pct

Age structure

33.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +9.6 pts 23.5%

27.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.2 pts 26.1%

15.8% Children (0–14) +5.5 pts ▸ 21.4%

13.4% Seniors (65+) +2.2 pts ▸ 15.6%

9.5% Youth (15–24) +1.9 pts ▸ 11.4%

Marital status

47.8% Married ◂ +5.6 pts 42.1%

39.7% Never married ◂ +0.1 pts 39.6%

9.1% Divorced ◂ +1.0 pts 8.2%

1.5% Separated +4.5 pts ▸ 6.0%

2.3% Widowed +2.5 pts ▸ 4.9%

Age & sex structure

Howard Springs Humpty Doo

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

80.8% Australia ◂ +5.5 pts 75.3%

5.8% England ◂ +4.7 pts 1.1%

1.8% New Zealand ◂ +0.2 pts 1.5%

1.6% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 1.2%

0.0% India +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.0% China +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Italy +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% South Africa +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

49.4% Australian ◂ +10.7 pts 38.6%

38.1% English ◂ +6.8 pts 31.4%

9.8% Irish +1.8 pts ▸ 11.7%

9.5% Scottish ◂ +0.9 pts 8.6%

6.0% German ◂ +0.5 pts 5.5%

0.9% Chinese +3.1 pts ▸ 3.9%

1.6% Italian +1.3 pts ▸ 2.9%

2.1% Filipino +0.2 pts ▸ 2.3%

0.7% Dutch +0.7 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.5% Indian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%

0.5% Greek ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

91.9% English only ◂ +11.9 pts 80.0%

0.0% Mandarin +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.0% Vietnamese +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.0% Italian +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.0% Tagalog +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

56.4% No religion ◂ +11.0 pts 45.5%

36.0% Christianity +3.5 pts ▸ 39.5%

5.1% Not stated +6.7 pts ▸ 11.8%

2.8% Buddhism ◂ +0.1 pts 2.7%

1.1% Other religions ◂ +0.6 pts 0.5%

0.0% Hinduism +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

49.2% Year 12 ◂ +7.6 pts 41.6%

22.4% Year 10 +0.5 pts ▸ 22.9%

16.0% Year 11 ◂ +4.9 pts 11.2%

7.3% Year 9 or below +2.3 pts ▸ 9.5%

Highest qualification level

42.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.2 pts 38.7%

16.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.2 pts 13.1%

14.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.8 pts 13.7%

2.1% Postgraduate degree +1.6 pts ▸ 3.7%

3.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.5 pts 2.7%

3.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.0 pts 1.2%

Field of qualification

25.4% Engineering & related ◂ +3.2 pts 22.3%

16.6% Management & commerce ◂ +2.8 pts 13.7%

10.4% Health ◂ +2.7 pts 7.6%

10.4% Society & culture ◂ +0.6 pts 9.8%

8.0% Education ◂ +1.3 pts 6.7%

5.9% Architecture & building +0.5 pts ▸ 6.4%

1.2% Agriculture & environment +2.8 pts ▸ 4.0%

3.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.4 pts 2.1%

2.4% Natural & physical sciences +0.4 pts ▸ 2.7%

1.5% Creative arts ◂ +0.3 pts 1.2%

0.0% Information technology +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Income

Personal income in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo +$408 higher in Howard Springs gap narrowing

$1,264 100th pct $856 84th pct

Household income in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo +$1,222 higher in Howard Springs gap widening

$3,159 100th pct $1,937 86th pct

Family income in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo +$631 higher in Howard Springs gap narrowing

$3,068 100th pct $2,437 89th pct

Household income distribution

28.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.5 pts 22.3%

24.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +5.8 pts 18.7%

7.6% $650–$1,499 +14.2 pts ▸ 21.8%

19.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.1 pts 14.5%

3.8% Under $650 +6.0 pts ▸ 9.8%

Personal income distribution

21.4% Under $650 +12.9 pts ▸ 34.4%

33.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.6 pts 27.2%

31.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.0 pts 19.6%

7.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.1 pts 3.3%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

9.0% Arthritis ◂ +2.9 pts 6.1%

7.4% Asthma ◂ +1.0 pts 6.4%

6.5% Mental health ◂ +1.2 pts 5.3%

6.5% Other condition ◂ +0.7 pts 5.8%

3.0% Diabetes ◂ +1.5 pts 1.5%

2.8% Cancer ◂ +0.8 pts 2.0%

2.6% Heart disease ◂ +0.7 pts 2.0%

1.8% Lung condition +0.7 pts ▸ 2.4%

0.0% Dementia +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.7% Stroke ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.4% None ◂ +4.3 pts 65.2%

15.6% One condition +0.1 pts ▸ 15.8%

6.2% Two conditions ◂ +3.4 pts 2.7%

2.1% Three or more ◂ +0.7 pts 1.4%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo +0.1 larger in Howard Springs gap narrowing

3.0 87th pct 2.9 86th pct

Family composition

61.0% Couples with children ◂ +3.2 pts 57.8%

29.6% Couples without children ◂ +6.1 pts 23.4%

8.4% One-parent families +9.5 pts ▸ 17.9%

0.8% Other families even 0.8%

Household size

34.2% 2 people ◂ +6.8 pts 27.5%

25.5% 3 people ◂ +9.5 pts 16.1%

23.9% 4 people ◂ +4.2 pts 19.7%

9.8% 1 person +12.0 pts ▸ 21.8%

4.9% 6 or more +5.0 pts ▸ 9.8%

6.0% 5 people ◂ +1.3 pts 4.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo +$210 higher in Howard Springs gap widening

$560 100th pct $350 75th pct

Mortgage in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo +$217 higher in Humpty Doo gap widening

$2,383 97th pct $2,600 100th pct

People / bedroom in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo +0.20 higher in Humpty Doo gap narrowing

0.80 57th pct 1.00 90th pct

How homes are owned or rented

60.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +13.2 pts 47.2%

28.3% Owned outright ◂ +6.0 pts 22.3%

11.4% Rented +11.4 pts ▸ 22.8%

0.0% Not stated +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

2.7% Other tenure +0.4 pts ▸ 3.1%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +24.4 pts 75.6%

0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +22.3 pts ▸ 22.3%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

44.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +12.4 pts 32.1%

36.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.5 pts 26.9%

7.1% 2 bedrooms +12.6 pts ▸ 19.7%

8.2% 5 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 7.8%

0.0% 1 bedroom +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%

0.0% Studio / none +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Weekly rent distribution

14.3% $350–$549 +40.3 pts ▸ 54.5%

52.4% $550–$749 ◂ +52.4 pts 0.0%

19.0% $200–$349 +10.5 pts ▸ 29.5%

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

36.9% $1,800–$2,999 +2.6 pts ▸ 39.6%

22.5% $3,000 or more +10.4 pts ▸ 33.0%

18.9% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +1.3 pts 17.6%

6.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +3.0 pts 3.3%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

71.0% Car (driver) +3.4 pts ▸ 74.4%

5.2% Worked at home +2.5 pts ▸ 7.8%

5.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.0 pts 4.5%

0.9% Walked +3.0 pts ▸ 3.9%

0.0% Bus +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +6.2 pts 35.1%

14.1% 1 vehicle +10.2 pts ▸ 24.3%

23.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +5.5 pts 18.4%

23.4% 4 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 20.5%

0.0% No vehicle +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

18.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.1 pts 15.2%

15.7% Construction +1.5 pts ▸ 17.2%

8.1% Health care & social assistance +2.9 pts ▸ 11.0%

8.7% Education & training ◂ +2.9 pts 5.8%

3.8% Retail trade +4.6 pts ▸ 8.4%

4.1% Other services +3.7 pts ▸ 7.8%

3.2% Manufacturing +2.0 pts ▸ 5.2%

4.6% Accommodation & food +0.2 pts ▸ 4.9%

4.6% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.4 pts 2.3%

0.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +3.7 pts ▸ 4.5%

4.1% Mining ◂ +1.1 pts 2.9%

2.6% Electricity, gas & water +1.0 pts ▸ 3.6%

Occupations people work in

22.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.3 pts 22.0%

19.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.8 pts 11.3%

12.8% Managers +4.1 pts ▸ 16.8%

15.4% Professionals ◂ +1.8 pts 13.6%

11.3% Community & personal service +2.0 pts ▸ 13.3%

6.1% Labourers +2.0 pts ▸ 8.1%

7.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.4 pts 4.9%

5.2% Sales workers +0.9 pts ▸ 6.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo +1.3 higher in Humpty Doo

1.0 10th pct 2.3 23rd pct

Types ≤15 min in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo +1.3 more in Humpty Doo

0.9 8th pct 2.2 21st pct

15-min city in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo +4.4 pts higher in Humpty Doo

0.0% 0th pct 4.4% 30th pct

Walk to shops in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo +27.4 pts higher in Humpty Doo

19.8% 34th pct 47.3% 42nd pct

Walk to transit in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo +28.4 pts higher in Humpty Doo

13.6% 34th pct 42.1% 46th pct

Walk to school in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo +30.5 pts higher in Humpty Doo

26.0% 25th pct 56.5% 40th pct

Walk to a park in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo +18.6 pts higher in Humpty Doo

0.0% 0th pct 18.6% 6th pct

Walk to health in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo +13.2 more in Humpty Doo

3.5 7th pct 16.7 45th pct

Intersections/km² in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo even

13 20th pct 13 20th pct

Mean slope in Howard Springs in Humpty Doo +0.5 pts higher in Howard Springs

3.5% 30th pct 2.9% 19th pct

Compare Howard Springs with nearby areas

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Compare Humpty Doo with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Howard Springs vs Humpty Doo [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL721007/howard-springs/vs/UCL721008/humpty-doo