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Adelaide River vs Pirlangimpi

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 218 km apart · Adelaide River profile · Pirlangimpi profile

Adelaide River Pirlangimpi

Pirlangimpi (L) and Adelaide River (L) are both sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory with distinct community profiles. Pirlangimpi (L) has a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 91.2%, and 83% of residents use a language other than English at home. It is a young area where the typical resident is 32, and 34.8% of families are one-parent households. In contrast, residents in Adelaide River (L) are far older, with a typical age of 49. That area has a higher proportion of people born overseas (11.1%) and a much higher share of people with no religion at 46.1%.

Both areas share very similar levels of access to walkable amenities and have a small share of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Gaps between them have shifted over time; the typical age difference has narrowed since 2011, and the gap in the share of people using another language at home has also shrunk. However, the difference in typical weekly personal income has widened, with the figure now $295 higher in Adelaide River (L) than in Pirlangimpi (L).

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Where they differ most

Median age: 17 yrs older in Adelaide River First Nations: 58.2 pts higher in Pirlangimpi Other language: 80.1 pts higher in Pirlangimpi No religion: 30.3 pts higher in Adelaide River Renting: 68.1 pts higher in Pirlangimpi

Demographics & Identity

Population in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +74 larger in Pirlangimpi gap narrowing
243 12th pct 317 18th pct
Median age in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +17 yrs older in Adelaide River gap narrowing
49 yrs 64th pct 32 yrs 10th pct
First Nations in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +58.2 pts higher in Pirlangimpi gap narrowing
32.9% 89th pct 91.2% 100th pct
Aged 65+ in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +13.6 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
18.9% 38th pct 5.4% 4th pct
Under 15 in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +8.3 pts higher in Pirlangimpi gap steady
17.3% 47th pct 25.6% 90th pct
De facto in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +15.1 pts higher in Pirlangimpi gap steady
16.9% 81st pct 32.0% 100th pct

Age structure

20.6% Young adults (25–44) +15.7 pts ▸ 36.3%
30.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.0 pts 22.1%
17.3% Children (0–14) +8.3 pts ▸ 25.6%
18.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.6 pts 5.4%
6.6% Youth (15–24) +6.3 pts ▸ 12.9%

Marital status

35.1% Never married +30.1 pts ▸ 65.1%
44.3% Married ◂ +14.5 pts 29.8%
9.8% Divorced ◂ +7.7 pts 2.1%
7.2% Widowed ◂ +1.3 pts 6.0%
2.6% Separated ◂ +0.9 pts 1.7%

Age & sex structure

Adelaide River Pirlangimpi

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +11.1 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
11.1% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th 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 ◂ +18.4 pts 3.8%
21.8% Australian ◂ +16.1 pts 5.7%
7.4% Irish ◂ +6.5 pts 0.9%
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 Pirlangimpi +80.1 pts higher in Pirlangimpi gap narrowing
2.9% 37th pct 83.0% 99th pct
Limited English in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +3.2 pts higher in Pirlangimpi gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.2% 88th pct

Language used at home

73.3% English only ◂ +59.7 pts 13.6%
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 Pirlangimpi +30.3 pts higher in Adelaide River gap steady
46.1% 63rd pct 15.8% 3rd pct

Religious affiliation

25.5% Christianity +57.1 pts ▸ 82.6%
46.1% No religion ◂ +30.3 pts 15.8%
23.9% Not stated ◂ +21.7 pts 2.2%
3.3% Buddhism ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
1.6% Islam ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +17.2 pts higher in Pirlangimpi gap widening
19.8% 3rd pct 37.0% 45th pct
Bachelor+ in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +1.6 pts higher in Adelaide River gap steady
4.1% 7th pct 2.6% 1st pct

Highest year of school

19.8% Year 12 +17.2 pts ▸ 37.0%
23.4% Year 10 +3.6 pts ▸ 27.0%
11.2% Year 11 +9.7 pts ▸ 20.9%
18.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.7 pts 9.1%

Highest qualification level

23.8% Certificate III / IV +16.5 pts ▸ 40.3%
7.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.4 pts 4.5%
7.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.5 pts 7.5%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

5.9% Management & commerce +15.0 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% Health +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
13.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
3.0% Society & culture +10.5 pts ▸ 13.4%
11.9% Engineering & related ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
5.0% Agriculture & environment +2.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
5.0% Education +2.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
3.0% Information technology ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +$295 higher in Adelaide River gap widening
$550 26th pct $255 0th pct
Household income in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +$392 higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
$988 22nd pct $596 0th pct
Family income in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +$804 higher in Adelaide River gap widening
$1,291 25th pct $487 0th pct
High earners in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +0.8 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
2.1% 10th pct 1.3% 6th pct
High-income homes in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +0.6 pts higher in Pirlangimpi gap narrowing
3.7% 11th pct 4.3% 14th pct

Household income distribution

8.5% Under $650 +34.5 pts ▸ 43.0%
40.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +14.4 pts 25.8%
26.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.6 pts 17.2%
3.7% $3,000–$3,999 +0.6 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

39.2% Under $650 +43.0 pts ▸ 82.1%
25.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +13.0 pts 12.8%
2.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.8 pts 1.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +7.8 pts higher in Adelaide River
23.9% 14th pct 16.1% 4th pct
Mental health in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +1.1 pts higher in Adelaide River
2.1% 3rd pct 0.9% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +2.4 pts higher in Adelaide River gap steady
3.7% 17th pct 1.3% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.4% Arthritis ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
1.2% Other condition +5.7 pts ▸ 6.9%
6.6% Diabetes ◂ +0.9 pts 5.7%
6.6% Heart disease ◂ +4.4 pts 2.2%
5.3% Asthma ◂ +0.3 pts 5.0%
2.1% Cancer ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% Mental health ◂ +1.1 pts 0.9%
1.2% Lung condition ◂ +0.3 pts 0.9%
1.2% Stroke ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.7% None +28.7 pts ▸ 81.4%
16.9% One condition ◂ +4.9 pts 12.0%
4.9% Two conditions ◂ +1.8 pts 3.2%
2.1% Three or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +8.1 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
12.4% 20th pct 4.3% 0th pct
Unpaid carers in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +2.4 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
11.3% 26th pct 8.9% 12th pct
Unpaid child care in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +18.8 pts higher in Pirlangimpi gap widening
16.5% 13th pct 35.3% 87th pct
Defence service in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +0.3 pts higher in Pirlangimpi
3.1% 37th pct 3.4% 46th pct
Housework 15h+ in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +10.8 pts higher in Pirlangimpi gap narrowing
13.9% 8th pct 24.7% 56th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +0.9 larger in Pirlangimpi gap narrowing
2.2 36th pct 3.1 88th pct
One-parent in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +16.7 pts higher in Pirlangimpi gap widening
18.1% 68th pct 34.8% 97th pct
Living alone in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +7.9 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
30.5% 55th pct 22.6% 29th pct

Family composition

38.3% Couples with children +8.8 pts ▸ 47.0%
37.6% Couples without children ◂ +21.7 pts 15.9%
18.1% One-parent families +16.7 pts ▸ 34.8%
4.7% Other families +0.1 pts ▸ 4.8%

Household size

41.5% 2 people ◂ +7.1 pts 34.4%
30.5% 1 person ◂ +7.9 pts 22.6%
4.9% 4 people +16.6 pts ▸ 21.5%
7.3% 3 people +7.7 pts ▸ 15.1%
4.9% 5 people +4.8 pts ▸ 9.7%
3.7% 6 or more +3.9 pts ▸ 7.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +$110 higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
$190 20th pct $80 1st pct
Mortgage in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi
$1,177 35th pct —
People / bedroom in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +0.10 higher in Pirlangimpi gap narrowing
1.10 92nd pct 1.20 94th pct
Renting in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +68.1 pts higher in Pirlangimpi gap steady
24.4% 59th pct 92.5% 100th pct
Owned outright in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +37.8 pts higher in Adelaide River gap steady
37.8% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Separate houses in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +9.8 pts higher in Pirlangimpi gap narrowing
80.5% 12th pct 90.3% 35th pct
3+ bedrooms in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +5.1 pts higher in Pirlangimpi gap narrowing
47.6% 0th pct 52.7% 3rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

24.4% Rented +68.1 pts ▸ 92.5%
37.8% Owned outright ◂ +37.8 pts 0.0%
20.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Other tenure +4.9 pts ▸ 8.6%
3.7% Not stated ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

80.5% Separate house +9.8 pts ▸ 90.3%
15.9% Other dwelling ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

23.2% 2 bedrooms +17.7 pts ▸ 40.9%
31.7% 3 bedrooms +5.9 pts ▸ 37.6%
19.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +19.5 pts 0.0%
12.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +0.4 pts 11.8%
9.8% Studio / none ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
3.7% 5 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 3.2%

Weekly rent distribution

50.0% Under $200 +32.6 pts ▸ 82.6%
65.0% $200–$349 ◂ +60.3 pts 4.7%
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 Pirlangimpi +52.7 pts higher in Pirlangimpi gap widening
11.4% 86th pct 64.1% 100th pct
Work from home in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +5.6 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
5.6% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

29.2% Walked +39.1 pts ▸ 68.3%
29.2% Car (driver) ◂ +5.4 pts 23.8%
6.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.2 pts 4.8%
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 +52.7 pts ▸ 64.1%
39.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +17.5 pts 21.7%
30.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +19.5 pts 10.9%
11.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +6.0 pts 5.4%
7.6% 4 or more ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +11.9 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
21.6% 9th pct 9.6% 0th pct
Recent arrivals in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +15.3 pts higher in Pirlangimpi gap narrowing
3.7% 33rd pct 19.0% 94th pct
Participation in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +6.0 pts higher in Adelaide River gap narrowing
41.8% 20th pct 35.7% 10th pct
Full-time in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +24.6 pts higher in Pirlangimpi gap widening
50.0% 20th pct 74.6% 100th pct

Industries people work in

13.9% Public administration & safety +17.9 pts ▸ 31.7%
30.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +30.6 pts 0.0%
6.9% Retail trade +8.9 pts ▸ 15.9%
9.7% Education & training +6.2 pts ▸ 15.9%
4.2% Health care & social assistance +11.7 pts ▸ 15.9%
0.0% Administrative & support +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
5.6% Mining ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% Manufacturing ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Construction ◂ +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 +23.0 pts ▸ 28.6%
11.1% Community & personal service +15.9 pts ▸ 27.0%
18.1% Sales workers ◂ +5.4 pts 12.7%
18.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
8.3% Labourers +7.5 pts ▸ 15.9%
12.5% Managers ◂ +3.0 pts 9.5%
9.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
8.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi
1.7 17th pct —
Types ≤15 min in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi
2.3 22nd pct —
15-min city in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi
0.0% 0th pct —
Walk to shops in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi
0.0% 0th pct —
Walk to transit in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi
0.0% 0th pct —
Walk to school in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi
76.0% 57th pct —
Walk to a park in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi
80.4% 30th pct —
Walk to health in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi
74.3% 78th pct —
Amenities/1k in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +0.7 more in Adelaide River
16.5 44th pct 15.8 42nd pct
Intersections/km² in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi +3 higher in Pirlangimpi
7 9th pct 9 14th pct
Mean slope in Adelaide Riverin Pirlangimpi
2.7% 13th pct —

Compare Adelaide River with nearby areas

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Compare Pirlangimpi with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Adelaide River vs Pirlangimpi [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL722001/adelaide-river/vs/UCL722029/pirlangimpi