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Adelaide River vs Pine Creek

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 101 km apart · Adelaide River profile · Pine Creek profile

Adelaide River Pine Creek

Pine Creek and Adelaide River are both sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory. Pine Creek is a younger community where the typical resident is 36, and it has a far higher share of people using another language at home (33.6% compared to 2.9% in Adelaide River). Pine Creek also has a much higher proportion of renters (48.4% versus 24.4%) and more recent arrivals from overseas (40.0% compared to 0.0%). In contrast, Adelaide River has a far older population, with a typical age of 49, and a higher share of homes owned outright.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people needing help with daily activities. They also share similar typical weekly family incomes, around $1,300, and nearly identical rates of volunteering. Since 2011, the gap between them has narrowed for several measures, including the share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents and the typical age of their populations.

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Where they differ most

Other language: 30.8 pts higher in Pine Creek Recent arrivals: 40.0 pts higher in Pine Creek Renting: 24.0 pts higher in Pine Creek Median age: 13 yrs older in Adelaide River Limited English: 0.9 pts higher in Pine Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +75 larger in Pine Creek gap widening
243 12th pct 318 18th pct
Median age in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +13 yrs older in Adelaide River gap narrowing
49 yrs 64th pct 36 yrs 18th pct
First Nations in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +11.7 pts higher in Pine Creek gap narrowing
32.9% 89th pct 44.7% 91st pct
Aged 65+ in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +3.8 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
18.9% 38th pct 15.1% 25th pct
Under 15 in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +1.6 pts higher in Pine Creek gap steady
17.3% 47th pct 18.9% 60th pct
De facto in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +3.7 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
16.9% 81st pct 13.2% 52nd pct

Age structure

30.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.8 pts 29.2%
20.6% Young adults (25–44) +0.5 pts ▸ 21.1%
18.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.8 pts 15.1%
17.3% Children (0–14) +1.6 pts ▸ 18.9%
6.6% Youth (15–24) +7.9 pts ▸ 14.5%

Marital status

35.1% Never married +16.1 pts ▸ 51.2%
44.3% Married ◂ +16.3 pts 28.1%
9.8% Divorced ◂ +0.9 pts 8.8%
7.2% Widowed ◂ +1.1 pts 6.2%
2.6% Separated +1.3 pts ▸ 3.8%

Age & sex structure

Adelaide River Pine Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +1.5 pts higher in Pine Creek gap narrowing
11.1% 52nd pct 12.6% 62nd pct

Country of birth

63.8% Australia +9.5 pts ▸ 73.3%
4.5% New Zealand ◂ +0.4 pts 4.1%
2.9% England ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
1.6% Philippines ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% India +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% China +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
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 ◂ +4.0 pts 18.2%
21.8% Australian ◂ +9.5 pts 12.3%
7.4% Irish ◂ +2.7 pts 4.7%
5.8% Scottish ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
2.1% Chinese +1.4 pts ▸ 3.5%
2.9% German +0.3 pts ▸ 3.1%
1.2% Italian +1.6 pts ▸ 2.8%
1.2% Filipino ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +30.8 pts higher in Pine Creek gap narrowing
2.9% 37th pct 33.6% 90th pct
Limited English in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +0.9 pts higher in Pine Creek gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.9% 78th pct

Language used at home

73.3% English only ◂ +20.7 pts 52.5%
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 Pine Creek +4.5 pts higher in Pine Creek gap narrowing
46.1% 63rd pct 50.6% 79th pct

Religious affiliation

46.1% No religion +4.5 pts ▸ 50.6%
25.5% Christianity +4.0 pts ▸ 29.6%
23.9% Not stated ◂ +7.2 pts 16.7%
3.3% Buddhism ◂ +1.7 pts 1.6%
1.6% Islam ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other religions +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Hinduism +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +6.6 pts higher in Pine Creek gap narrowing
19.8% 3rd pct 26.4% 12th pct
Bachelor+ in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +1.0 pts higher in Adelaide River gap steady
4.1% 7th pct 3.1% 3rd pct

Highest year of school

19.8% Year 12 +6.6 pts ▸ 26.4%
23.4% Year 10 +1.4 pts ▸ 24.8%
18.8% Year 9 or below +2.4 pts ▸ 21.1%
11.2% Year 11 ◂ +2.2 pts 8.9%

Highest qualification level

23.8% Certificate III / IV +0.6 pts ▸ 24.4%
7.9% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.5 pts ▸ 9.4%
7.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +5.6 pts 2.4%
0.0% Certificate I / II +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +9.1 pts 4.7%
11.9% Engineering & related ◂ +0.9 pts 11.0%
3.0% Society & culture +5.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
5.0% Education +2.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
5.0% Agriculture & environment +1.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
5.9% Management & commerce +0.4 pts ▸ 6.3%
3.0% Information technology +1.0 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Architecture & building +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Health +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +$91 higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
$550 26th pct $459 12th pct
Household income in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +$137 higher in Pine Creek gap narrowing
$988 22nd pct $1,125 37th pct
Family income in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +$84 higher in Pine Creek gap narrowing
$1,291 25th pct $1,375 32nd pct
High earners in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +4.9 pts higher in Pine Creek gap steady
2.1% 10th pct 6.9% 56th pct
High-income homes in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +12.8 pts higher in Pine Creek gap widening
3.7% 11th pct 16.5% 72nd pct

Household income distribution

40.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.7 pts 28.6%
26.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.7 pts 12.1%
8.5% Under $650 +13.4 pts ▸ 22.0%
3.7% $3,000–$3,999 +6.2 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

Personal income distribution

39.2% Under $650 +5.4 pts ▸ 44.6%
25.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.4 pts 20.4%
2.1% $1,500–$2,999 +6.4 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +0.7 pts higher in Pine Creek
23.9% 14th pct 24.5% 15th pct
Mental health in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +2.7 pts higher in Pine Creek
2.1% 3rd pct 4.7% 10th pct
Needs assistance in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +0.2 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
3.7% 17th pct 3.5% 14th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.4% Arthritis ◂ +0.8 pts 6.6%
6.6% Diabetes +0.6 pts ▸ 7.2%
6.6% Heart disease +0.3 pts ▸ 6.9%
5.3% Asthma +0.3 pts ▸ 5.7%
2.1% Mental health +2.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
1.2% Other condition +2.9 pts ▸ 4.1%
1.2% Lung condition +2.2 pts ▸ 3.5%
2.1% Cancer ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.2% Stroke ◂ +0.3 pts 0.9%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.7% None +6.8 pts ▸ 59.4%
16.9% One condition ◂ +0.5 pts 16.4%
4.9% Two conditions +0.4 pts ▸ 5.3%
2.1% Three or more +1.7 pts ▸ 3.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +0.3 pts higher in Pine Creek gap narrowing
12.4% 20th pct 12.7% 22nd pct
Unpaid carers in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +5.2 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
11.3% 26th pct 6.2% 4th pct
Unpaid child care in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +0.8 pts higher in Pine Creek gap narrowing
16.5% 13th pct 17.3% 15th pct
Defence service in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +0.4 pts higher in Pine Creek
3.1% 37th pct 3.5% 49th pct
Housework 15h+ in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +0.5 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
13.9% 8th pct 13.5% 8th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +0.3 larger in Pine Creek gap narrowing
2.2 36th pct 2.5 64th pct
One-parent in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +2.7 pts higher in Pine Creek gap narrowing
18.1% 68th pct 20.8% 78th pct
Living alone in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +8.0 pts higher in Pine Creek gap narrowing
30.5% 55th pct 38.5% 84th pct

Family composition

38.3% Couples with children +22.7 pts ▸ 60.9%
37.6% Couples without children ◂ +19.8 pts 17.8%
18.1% One-parent families +2.7 pts ▸ 20.8%
4.7% Other families ◂ +3.2 pts 1.5%

Household size

41.5% 2 people ◂ +12.9 pts 28.6%
30.5% 1 person +8.0 pts ▸ 38.5%
3.7% 6 or more +8.4 pts ▸ 12.1%
4.9% 4 people +5.0 pts ▸ 9.9%
7.3% 3 people +0.4 pts ▸ 7.7%
4.9% 5 people +1.7 pts ▸ 6.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +$70 higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
$190 20th pct $120 7th pct
Mortgage in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +$94 higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
$1,177 35th pct $1,083 29th pct
People / bedroom in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +0.10 higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
1.10 92nd pct 1.00 90th pct
Renting in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +24.0 pts higher in Pine Creek gap narrowing
24.4% 59th pct 48.4% 89th pct
Owned outright in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +7.0 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
37.8% 44th pct 30.8% 26th pct
Separate houses in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +3.6 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
80.5% 12th pct 76.9% 10th pct
3+ bedrooms in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +11.8 pts higher in Pine Creek gap steady
47.6% 0th pct 59.3% 9th pct

How homes are owned or rented

24.4% Rented +24.0 pts ▸ 48.4%
37.8% Owned outright ◂ +7.0 pts 30.8%
20.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +6.4 pts 14.3%
3.7% Other tenure +5.1 pts ▸ 8.8%
3.7% Not stated ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

80.5% Separate house ◂ +3.6 pts 76.9%
15.9% Other dwelling ◂ +0.5 pts 15.4%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Flat or apartment +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Bedrooms per home

31.7% 3 bedrooms +9.0 pts ▸ 40.7%
23.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +1.2 pts 22.0%
19.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.8 pts 18.7%
12.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.4 pts 8.8%
3.7% 5 or more +6.2 pts ▸ 9.9%
9.8% Studio / none ◂ +5.4 pts 4.4%

Weekly rent distribution

65.0% $200–$349 ◂ +35.5 pts 29.5%
50.0% Under $200 ◂ +4.5 pts 45.5%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

47.1% $1,000–$1,799 +37.6 pts ▸ 84.6%
58.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +28.1 pts 30.8%
23.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +7.3 pts higher in Pine Creek gap narrowing
11.4% 86th pct 18.7% 89th pct
Work from home in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +2.4 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
5.6% 33rd pct 3.2% 14th pct
PT commute in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

29.2% Car (driver) +10.2 pts ▸ 39.4%
29.2% Walked +2.7 pts ▸ 31.9%
6.9% Car (passenger) +0.5 pts ▸ 7.4%
6.9% Bicycle ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.6% Worked at home ◂ +2.4 pts 3.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.2% 1 vehicle +11.3 pts ▸ 50.5%
30.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +17.2 pts 13.2%
11.4% No vehicle +7.3 pts ▸ 18.7%
11.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +3.7 pts 7.7%
7.6% 4 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 8.8%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +2.3 pts higher in Pine Creek gap narrowing
21.6% 9th pct 23.9% 11th pct
Recent arrivals in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +40.0 pts higher in Pine Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 40.0% 100th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +1.4 pts higher in Pine Creek gap steady
3.7% 33rd pct 5.1% 57th pct
Participation in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +4.1 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
41.8% 20th pct 37.7% 12th pct
Full-time in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +3.2 pts higher in Pine Creek gap widening
50.0% 20th pct 53.2% 34th pct

Industries people work in

30.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +12.5 pts 18.1%
13.9% Public administration & safety +2.1 pts ▸ 16.0%
5.6% Mining +8.3 pts ▸ 13.8%
9.7% Education & training ◂ +5.5 pts 4.3%
4.2% Construction +5.4 pts ▸ 9.6%
6.9% Retail trade ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Administrative & support +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Professional & technical +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Arts & recreation +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
4.2% Health care & social assistance +0.1 pts ▸ 4.3%
4.2% Manufacturing ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

12.5% Managers +7.7 pts ▸ 20.2%
8.3% Technicians & trades +10.8 pts ▸ 19.1%
18.1% Sales workers ◂ +12.7 pts 5.3%
18.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.6 pts 7.4%
5.6% Professionals +10.4 pts ▸ 16.0%
11.1% Community & personal service +3.8 pts ▸ 14.9%
8.3% Labourers +3.4 pts ▸ 11.7%
9.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.3 pts 7.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +2.3 higher in Pine Creek
1.7 17th pct 3.9 43rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +3.0 more in Pine Creek
2.3 22nd pct 5.3 62nd pct
15-min city in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +88.0 pts higher in Pine Creek
0.0% 0th pct 88.0% 80th pct
Walk to shops in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +11.2 pts higher in Pine Creek
76.0% 57th pct 87.2% 74th pct
Walk to a park in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +7.9 pts higher in Pine Creek
80.4% 30th pct 88.3% 40th pct
Walk to health in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +12.9 pts higher in Pine Creek
74.3% 78th pct 87.2% 87th pct
Amenities/1k in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +27.6 more in Pine Creek
16.5 44th pct 44.0 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +6 higher in Adelaide River
7 9th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Adelaide Riverin Pine Creek +1.1 pts higher in Pine Creek
2.7% 13th pct 3.7% 35th pct

Compare Adelaide River with nearby areas

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Compare Pine Creek with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Adelaide River vs Pine Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL722001/adelaide-river/vs/UCL722028/pine-creek