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Adelaide River vs Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River)

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 72 km apart · Adelaide River profile · Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) profile

Adelaide River Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River)

Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) and Adelaide River are two sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory with very different profiles. Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) is far younger, with a typical resident aged 26, and has a much higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 91.1%. In contrast, Adelaide River is far older, with a typical resident aged 49. Language and housing also differ sharply; 70.9% of people in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) use a language other than English at home, while only 2.9% do so in Adelaide River. Additionally, renting is far more common in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) at 84.7%, compared to just 24.4% in Adelaide River.

Since 2011, the gaps between the two areas have often widened, particularly regarding age and typical household income. However, some similarities remain; both areas have similar rates of Year 12 completion (around 20%) and very few people using public transport to commute. While both are far above the national figure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations, the share is much higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) than in Adelaide River.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 23 yrs older in Adelaide River First Nations: 58.2 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) Other language: 68.0 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) No religion: 34.9 pts higher in Adelaide River Renting: 60.3 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River)

Demographics & Identity

Population in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +107 larger in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap narrowing
243 12th pct 350 21st pct
Median age in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +23 yrs older in Adelaide River gap widening
49 yrs 64th pct 26 yrs 0th pct
First Nations in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +58.2 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap widening
32.9% 89th pct 91.1% 100th pct
Aged 65+ in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +11.5 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
18.9% 38th pct 7.4% 8th pct
Under 15 in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +9.6 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap widening
17.3% 47th pct 26.9% 92nd pct
De facto in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +8.0 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
16.9% 81st pct 8.9% 12th pct

Age structure

20.6% Young adults (25–44) +9.7 pts ▸ 30.3%
30.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +12.9 pts 17.1%
17.3% Children (0–14) +9.6 pts ▸ 26.9%
18.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.5 pts 7.4%
6.6% Youth (15–24) +10.6 pts ▸ 17.1%

Marital status

35.1% Never married +13.8 pts ▸ 48.8%
44.3% Married ◂ +9.3 pts 35.0%
9.8% Divorced ◂ +2.5 pts 7.3%
7.2% Widowed ◂ +1.4 pts 5.8%
2.6% Separated +1.3 pts ▸ 3.8%

Age & sex structure

Adelaide River Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River)

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +9.7 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
11.1% 52nd pct 1.4% 1st pct

Country of birth

63.8% Australia +30.5 pts ▸ 94.3%
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 ◂ +19.4 pts 2.9%
21.8% Australian ◂ +17.5 pts 4.3%
7.4% Irish ◂ +5.4 pts 2.0%
5.8% Scottish ◂ +3.5 pts 2.3%
2.9% German ◂ +1.5 pts 1.4%
2.1% Chinese +0.5 pts ▸ 2.6%
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 Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +68.0 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap narrowing
2.9% 37th pct 70.9% 97th pct
Limited English in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +2.6 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 2.6% 88th pct

Language used at home

73.3% English only ◂ +48.7 pts 24.6%
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 Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +34.9 pts higher in Adelaide River gap widening
46.1% 63rd pct 11.1% 0th pct

Religious affiliation

25.5% Christianity +54.5 pts ▸ 80.0%
46.1% No religion ◂ +34.9 pts 11.1%
23.9% Not stated ◂ +17.6 pts 6.3%
3.3% Buddhism ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other religions +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
1.6% Islam ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +0.3 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
19.8% 3rd pct 19.5% 3rd pct
Bachelor+ in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +4.0 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap widening
4.1% 7th pct 8.1% 26th pct

Highest year of school

18.8% Year 9 or below +14.3 pts ▸ 33.1%
23.4% Year 10 +1.6 pts ▸ 24.9%
19.8% Year 12 ◂ +0.3 pts 19.5%
11.2% Year 11 +1.7 pts ▸ 12.8%

Highest qualification level

23.8% Certificate III / IV +9.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Certificate I / II +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
7.9% Bachelor degree +2.3 pts ▸ 10.2%
7.9% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.4 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Field of qualification

13.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +11.1 pts 2.8%
5.0% Education +8.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
11.9% Engineering & related ◂ +3.5 pts 8.3%
3.0% Society & culture +7.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
5.0% Agriculture & environment +3.4 pts ▸ 8.3%
5.9% Management & commerce +1.5 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Health +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
3.0% Information technology ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +$249 higher in Adelaide River gap widening
$550 26th pct $301 2nd pct
Household income in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +$787 higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap widening
$988 22nd pct $1,775 79th pct
Family income in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +$317 higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
$1,291 25th pct $974 8th pct
High earners in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +2.2 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap narrowing
2.1% 10th pct 4.2% 28th pct
High-income homes in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +4.7 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap steady
3.7% 11th pct 8.3% 37th pct

Household income distribution

26.8% $1,500–$2,999 +19.0 pts ▸ 45.8%
40.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +25.0 pts 15.3%
8.5% Under $650 +17.9 pts ▸ 26.4%
3.7% $3,000–$3,999 +0.5 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% $4,000 or more +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Personal income distribution

39.2% Under $650 +30.1 pts ▸ 69.2%
25.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +15.8 pts 10.0%
2.1% $1,500–$2,999 +4.1 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +10.7 pts higher in Adelaide River
23.9% 14th pct 13.1% 0th pct
Mental health in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +1.1 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River)
2.1% 3rd pct 3.1% 6th pct
Needs assistance in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +0.3 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
3.7% 17th pct 3.4% 14th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.4% Arthritis ◂ +5.1 pts 2.3%
6.6% Diabetes ◂ +2.6 pts 4.0%
6.6% Heart disease ◂ +4.3 pts 2.3%
5.3% Asthma ◂ +0.5 pts 4.9%
1.2% Other condition +3.6 pts ▸ 4.9%
2.1% Mental health +1.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
2.1% Cancer ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.2% Lung condition ◂ +0.1 pts 1.1%
1.2% Stroke ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.7% None +29.9 pts ▸ 82.6%
16.9% One condition ◂ +5.7 pts 11.1%
4.9% Two conditions ◂ +2.9 pts 2.0%
2.1% Three or more ◂ +0.1 pts 2.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +7.4 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
12.4% 20th pct 5.0% 2nd pct
Unpaid carers in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +9.8 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap widening
11.3% 26th pct 21.2% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +21.2 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap widening
16.5% 13th pct 37.7% 89th pct
Defence service in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +1.9 pts higher in Adelaide River
3.1% 37th pct 1.2% 8th pct
Housework 15h+ in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +9.5 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap narrowing
13.9% 8th pct 23.5% 44th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +2.0 larger in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap steady
2.2 36th pct 4.2 99th pct
One-parent in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +24.4 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap widening
18.1% 68th pct 42.5% 100th pct
Living alone in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +13.8 pts higher in Adelaide River gap steady
30.5% 55th pct 16.7% 15th pct

Family composition

18.1% One-parent families +24.4 pts ▸ 42.5%
38.3% Couples with children +3.6 pts ▸ 41.9%
37.6% Couples without children ◂ +26.8 pts 10.8%
4.7% Other families ◂ +1.8 pts 2.9%

Household size

41.5% 2 people ◂ +26.2 pts 15.3%
30.5% 1 person ◂ +13.8 pts 16.7%
3.7% 6 or more +24.1 pts ▸ 27.8%
4.9% 4 people +14.6 pts ▸ 19.4%
4.9% 5 people +10.4 pts ▸ 15.3%
7.3% 3 people ◂ +3.2 pts 4.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +$90 higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
$190 20th pct $100 4th pct
Mortgage in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River)
$1,177 35th pct —
People / bedroom in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +0.60 higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap widening
1.10 92nd pct 1.70 100th pct
Renting in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +60.3 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap widening
24.4% 59th pct 84.7% 99th pct
Owned outright in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +37.8 pts higher in Adelaide River gap steady
37.8% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Separate houses in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +12.4 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
80.5% 12th pct 68.1% 4th pct
3+ bedrooms in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +13.6 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap widening
47.6% 0th pct 61.1% 10th pct

How homes are owned or rented

24.4% Rented +60.3 pts ▸ 84.7%
37.8% Owned outright ◂ +37.8 pts 0.0%
20.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Other tenure +8.8 pts ▸ 12.5%
3.7% Not stated ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

80.5% Separate house ◂ +12.4 pts 68.1%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +34.7 pts ▸ 34.7%
15.9% Other dwelling ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

31.7% 3 bedrooms +23.8 pts ▸ 55.6%
23.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +2.3 pts 20.8%
19.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.4 pts 11.1%
12.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.6 pts 5.6%
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 +33.6 pts ▸ 83.6%
65.0% $200–$349 ◂ +55.2 pts 9.8%
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 Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +29.5 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap narrowing
11.4% 86th pct 40.8% 95th pct
Work from home in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +5.6 pts higher in Adelaide River gap steady
5.6% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

29.2% Walked +29.0 pts ▸ 58.1%
29.2% Car (driver) ◂ +3.6 pts 25.6%
6.9% Car (passenger) +2.4 pts ▸ 9.3%
6.9% Bicycle ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.6% Worked at home ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

11.4% No vehicle +29.5 pts ▸ 40.8%
39.2% 1 vehicle +1.6 pts ▸ 40.8%
30.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +13.5 pts 16.9%
11.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +7.2 pts 4.2%
7.6% 4 or more ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +10.5 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
21.6% 9th pct 11.0% 0th pct
Recent arrivals in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River)
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +5.9 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap narrowing
3.7% 33rd pct 9.6% 86th pct
Participation in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +1.8 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
41.8% 20th pct 40.0% 16th pct
Full-time in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +14.0 pts higher in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) gap steady
50.0% 20th pct 64.0% 86th pct

Industries people work in

9.7% Education & training +29.8 pts ▸ 39.5%
30.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +30.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% Health care & social assistance +20.3 pts ▸ 24.4%
13.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +8.1 pts 5.8%
6.9% Retail trade +4.7 pts ▸ 11.6%
4.2% Construction +2.8 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Arts & recreation +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
5.6% Mining ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
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% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

5.6% Professionals +23.5 pts ▸ 29.1%
11.1% Community & personal service +15.6 pts ▸ 26.7%
18.1% Sales workers ◂ +7.6 pts 10.5%
18.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.6 pts 10.5%
12.5% Managers +0.3 pts ▸ 12.8%
9.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +6.2 pts 3.5%
8.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.2 pts 8.1%
8.3% Labourers ◂ +1.4 pts 7.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River)
1.7 17th pct —
Types ≤15 min in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River)
2.3 22nd pct —
15-min city in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River)
0.0% 0th pct —
Walk to shops in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River)
0.0% 0th pct —
Walk to transit in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River)
0.0% 0th pct —
Walk to school in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River)
76.0% 57th pct —
Walk to a park in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River)
80.4% 30th pct —
Walk to health in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River)
74.3% 78th pct —
Amenities/1k in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +0.7 more in Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River)
16.5 44th pct 17.1 46th pct
Intersections/km² in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) +2 higher in Adelaide River
7 9th pct 4 5th pct
Mean slope in Adelaide Riverin Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River)
2.7% 13th pct —

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Adelaide River vs Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL722001/adelaide-river/vs/UCL722024/nauiyu-nambiyu