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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 208 km apart · Adelaide River profile · Milikapiti profile

Adelaide River Milikapiti

Milikapiti (L) and Adelaide River (L) are two small Northern Territory areas with very different profiles. Milikapiti (L) is much younger, with a typical resident aged 29, while the typical person in Adelaide River (L) is far older at 49. Milikapiti (L) has a far higher share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (94.2% compared to 32.9% in Adelaide River (L)) and a much larger proportion of people who use another language at home (77.5% versus 2.9%). There are also stark differences in housing and income; 89.2% of homes in Milikapiti (L) are rented, and the typical weekly personal income is $255, whereas in Adelaide River (L), 37.8% of homes are owned outright and the typical personal income is far higher at $550.

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to the share of people earning $2,000 or more a week, with each sitting around 2%. This shared trait exists alongside diverging trends, as the gaps in typical incomes and the number of people using another language at home have both widened since 2011. While Milikapiti (L) is far more likely to have children under 15, this gap has narrowed over time.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 20 yrs older in Adelaide River First Nations: 61.3 pts higher in Milikapiti Other language: 74.7 pts higher in Milikapiti No religion: 35.9 pts higher in Adelaide River Renting: 64.8 pts higher in Milikapiti

Demographics & Identity

Population in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +171 larger in Milikapiti gap narrowing
243 12th pct 414 28th pct
Median age in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +20 yrs older in Adelaide River gap narrowing
49 yrs 64th pct 29 yrs 5th pct
First Nations in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +61.3 pts higher in Milikapiti gap widening
32.9% 89th pct 94.2% 100th pct
Aged 65+ in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +15.3 pts higher in Adelaide River gap widening
18.9% 38th pct 3.6% 1st pct
Under 15 in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +6.4 pts higher in Milikapiti gap narrowing
17.3% 47th pct 23.7% 87th pct
De facto in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +14.7 pts higher in Milikapiti gap widening
16.9% 81st pct 31.6% 100th pct

Age structure

20.6% Young adults (25–44) +10.1 pts ▸ 30.7%
30.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.2 pts 24.9%
17.3% Children (0–14) +6.4 pts ▸ 23.7%
18.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +15.3 pts 3.6%
6.6% Youth (15–24) +12.3 pts ▸ 18.8%

Marital status

35.1% Never married +49.3 pts ▸ 84.4%
44.3% Married ◂ +32.8 pts 11.6%
9.8% Divorced ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
7.2% Widowed ◂ +4.1 pts 3.1%
2.6% Separated ◂ +1.6 pts 0.9%

Age & sex structure

Adelaide River Milikapiti

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +11.1 pts higher in Adelaide River gap steady
11.1% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

63.8% Australia +33.6 pts ▸ 97.3%
4.5% New Zealand ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
2.9% England ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
1.6% Philippines ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

22.2% English ◂ +19.3 pts 2.9%
21.8% Australian ◂ +19.9 pts 1.9%
7.4% Irish ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
5.8% Scottish ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
2.9% German ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.1% Chinese ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.2% Italian ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.2% Filipino ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +74.7 pts higher in Milikapiti gap widening
2.9% 37th pct 77.5% 98th pct
Limited English in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +1.7 pts higher in Milikapiti gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 1.7% 86th pct

Language used at home

73.3% English only ◂ +53.7 pts 19.6%
0.0% Mandarin even 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 Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +35.9 pts higher in Adelaide River gap widening
46.1% 63rd pct 10.1% 0th pct

Religious affiliation

25.5% Christianity +60.0 pts ▸ 85.5%
46.1% No religion ◂ +35.9 pts 10.1%
23.9% Not stated ◂ +19.3 pts 4.6%
3.3% Buddhism ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
1.6% Islam ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other religions +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +3.8 pts higher in Milikapiti gap narrowing
19.8% 3rd pct 23.6% 9th pct
Bachelor+ in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +1.6 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
4.1% 7th pct 2.5% 1st pct

Highest year of school

11.2% Year 11 +24.1 pts ▸ 35.3%
23.4% Year 10 +6.4 pts ▸ 29.8%
19.8% Year 12 +3.8 pts ▸ 23.6%
18.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +11.0 pts 7.8%

Highest qualification level

23.8% Certificate III / IV +0.2 pts ▸ 24.0%
7.9% Bachelor degree +2.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Certificate I / II +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
7.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

5.0% Education +11.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
13.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +8.5 pts 5.3%
11.9% Engineering & related ◂ +1.2 pts 10.7%
5.0% Agriculture & environment +4.4 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Architecture & building +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
5.9% Management & commerce ◂ +0.6 pts 5.3%
0.0% Health +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
3.0% Society & culture +2.4 pts ▸ 5.3%
3.0% Information technology ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +$295 higher in Adelaide River gap widening
$550 26th pct $255 0th pct
Household income in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +$195 higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
$988 22nd pct $793 5th pct
Family income in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +$636 higher in Adelaide River gap widening
$1,291 25th pct $655 0th pct
High earners in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +0.2 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
2.1% 10th pct 1.9% 9th pct
High-income homes in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +3.7 pts higher in Adelaide River gap widening
3.7% 11th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

40.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.9 pts 33.3%
8.5% Under $650 +19.4 pts ▸ 27.9%
26.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.3 pts 13.5%
3.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

39.2% Under $650 +33.9 pts ▸ 73.1%
25.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +18.6 pts 7.2%
2.1% $1,500–$2,999 +1.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +9.1 pts higher in Adelaide River
23.9% 14th pct 14.7% 2nd pct
Mental health in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +0.1 pts higher in Adelaide River
2.1% 3rd pct 1.9% 2nd pct
Needs assistance in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +2.5 pts higher in Adelaide River gap steady
3.7% 17th pct 1.2% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.4% Arthritis ◂ +5.7 pts 1.7%
6.6% Diabetes ◂ +3.2 pts 3.4%
6.6% Heart disease ◂ +1.0 pts 5.6%
5.3% Asthma ◂ +2.0 pts 3.4%
1.2% Lung condition +1.4 pts ▸ 2.7%
1.2% Other condition +1.2 pts ▸ 2.4%
2.1% Cancer ◂ +1.1 pts 1.0%
2.1% Mental health ◂ +0.1 pts 1.9%
1.2% Stroke ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.7% None +30.2 pts ▸ 82.9%
16.9% One condition ◂ +6.2 pts 10.6%
4.9% Two conditions ◂ +1.6 pts 3.4%
2.1% Three or more ◂ +1.1 pts 1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +8.3 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
12.4% 20th pct 4.1% 0th pct
Unpaid carers in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +4.5 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
11.3% 26th pct 6.9% 6th pct
Unpaid child care in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +18.8 pts higher in Milikapiti gap widening
16.5% 13th pct 35.3% 87th pct
Defence service in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +3.1 pts higher in Adelaide River
3.1% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +7.7 pts higher in Adelaide River gap widening
13.9% 8th pct 6.3% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +1.2 larger in Milikapiti gap narrowing
2.2 36th pct 3.4 91st pct
One-parent in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +8.2 pts higher in Milikapiti gap narrowing
18.1% 68th pct 26.4% 89th pct
Living alone in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +8.9 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
30.5% 55th pct 21.6% 27th pct

Family composition

38.3% Couples with children +17.3 pts ▸ 55.6%
37.6% Couples without children ◂ +25.3 pts 12.3%
18.1% One-parent families +8.2 pts ▸ 26.4%
4.7% Other families +3.0 pts ▸ 7.7%

Household size

41.5% 2 people ◂ +25.2 pts 16.2%
30.5% 1 person ◂ +8.9 pts 21.6%
4.9% 4 people +12.2 pts ▸ 17.1%
3.7% 6 or more +13.5 pts ▸ 17.1%
7.3% 3 people +8.9 pts ▸ 16.2%
4.9% 5 people +6.8 pts ▸ 11.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +$120 higher in Adelaide River gap steady
$190 20th pct $70 0th pct
Mortgage in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti
$1,177 35th pct —
People / bedroom in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +0.20 higher in Milikapiti gap narrowing
1.10 92nd pct 1.30 96th pct
Renting in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +64.8 pts higher in Milikapiti gap narrowing
24.4% 59th pct 89.2% 100th pct
Owned outright in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +37.8 pts higher in Adelaide River gap steady
37.8% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Separate houses in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +12.3 pts higher in Milikapiti gap widening
80.5% 12th pct 92.8% 46th pct
3+ bedrooms in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +23.6 pts higher in Milikapiti gap widening
47.6% 0th pct 71.2% 27th pct

How homes are owned or rented

24.4% Rented +64.8 pts ▸ 89.2%
37.8% Owned outright ◂ +37.8 pts 0.0%
20.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Other tenure +6.3 pts ▸ 9.9%
3.7% Not stated ◂ +0.1 pts 3.6%

Types of homes

80.5% Separate house +12.3 pts ▸ 92.8%
15.9% Other dwelling ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

31.7% 3 bedrooms +30.5 pts ▸ 62.2%
23.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +0.6 pts 22.5%
19.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +15.9 pts 3.6%
12.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.2 pts 9.0%
9.8% Studio / none ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
3.7% 5 or more ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

50.0% Under $200 +40.9 pts ▸ 90.9%
65.0% $200–$349 ◂ +65.0 pts 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

No car in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +38.6 pts higher in Milikapiti gap steady
11.4% 86th pct 50.0% 98th pct
Work from home in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +1.5 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
5.6% 33rd pct 4.1% 20th pct
PT commute in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

29.2% Walked +18.1 pts ▸ 47.3%
29.2% Car (driver) +0.6 pts ▸ 29.7%
6.9% Car (passenger) +6.6 pts ▸ 13.5%
6.9% Bicycle ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.6% Worked at home ◂ +1.5 pts 4.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

11.4% No vehicle +38.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
39.2% 1 vehicle +0.9 pts ▸ 40.2%
30.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +24.1 pts 6.3%
11.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
7.6% 4 or more ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +9.7 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
21.6% 9th pct 11.9% 0th pct
Recent arrivals in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +24.2 pts higher in Milikapiti gap widening
3.7% 33rd pct 27.9% 100th pct
Participation in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +9.3 pts higher in Adelaide River gap widening
41.8% 20th pct 32.5% 6th pct
Full-time in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +2.7 pts higher in Milikapiti gap narrowing
50.0% 20th pct 52.7% 32nd pct

Industries people work in

30.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +26.5 pts 4.1%
13.9% Public administration & safety +11.8 pts ▸ 25.7%
9.7% Education & training +7.8 pts ▸ 17.6%
4.2% Health care & social assistance +5.3 pts ▸ 9.5%
6.9% Retail trade +1.2 pts ▸ 8.1%
5.6% Mining ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% Construction +1.2 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Administrative & support +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
4.2% Manufacturing ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arts & recreation +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Occupations people work in

5.6% Professionals +13.4 pts ▸ 18.9%
18.1% Sales workers ◂ +12.7 pts 5.4%
18.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +11.3 pts 6.8%
12.5% Managers +1.0 pts ▸ 13.5%
11.1% Community & personal service +2.4 pts ▸ 13.5%
9.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
8.3% Labourers +1.1 pts ▸ 9.5%
8.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.6 pts 6.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti
1.7 17th pct —
Types ≤15 min in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti
2.3 22nd pct —
15-min city in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti
0.0% 0th pct —
Walk to shops in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti
0.0% 0th pct —
Walk to transit in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti
0.0% 0th pct —
Walk to school in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti
76.0% 57th pct —
Walk to a park in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti
80.4% 30th pct —
Walk to health in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti
74.3% 78th pct —
Amenities/1k in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +9.2 more in Adelaide River
16.5 44th pct 7.2 15th pct
Intersections/km² in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti +1 higher in Adelaide River
7 9th pct 5 7th pct
Mean slope in Adelaide Riverin Milikapiti
2.7% 13th pct —

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Compare Milikapiti with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Adelaide River vs Milikapiti [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL722001/adelaide-river/vs/UCL722021/milikapiti