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Batchelor vs Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa)

Name: Batchelor vs Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 189 km apart · Batchelor profile · Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) profile

Batchelor Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa)

Batchelor and Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) are two small Northern Territory areas with very different demographics. Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) is much younger, with a typical resident aged 22, compared to 44 in Batchelor. The two areas also differ sharply in their populations: 90.1% of people in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, while that figure is 30.5% in Batchelor. This is reflected in the languages spoken at home, which are far more diverse in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa), where 90.1% of residents use a language other than English.

Both areas are nearly identical in their typical weekly household income, which sits around $819 to $858. While they share this common ground, many other gaps have widened since 2011. For example, the difference in the number of people per home has grown, with Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) now seeing 5.9 people per home compared to just 2.0 in Batchelor. Similarly, the typical age gap has increased, with residents in Batchelor now 22 years older than those in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa).

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Where they differ most

Median age: 22 yrs older in Batchelor First Nations: 59.7 pts higher in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) Other language: 83.4 pts higher in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) Limited English: 11.3 pts higher in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) No religion: 34.6 pts higher in Batchelor

Demographics & Identity

Population in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) +7 larger in Batchelor gap narrowing

371 23rd pct 364 23rd pct

Median age in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) +22 yrs older in Batchelor gap widening

44 yrs 46th pct 22 yrs 0th pct

Age structure

19.4% Children (0–14) +15.8 pts ▸ 35.2%

20.5% Young adults (25–44) +12.5 pts ▸ 33.0%

32.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +21.4 pts 10.7%

8.9% Youth (15–24) +12.8 pts ▸ 21.7%

18.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +15.0 pts 3.6%

Marital status

53.0% Never married +6.0 pts ▸ 59.0%

20.8% Married +13.1 pts ▸ 33.9%

13.4% Divorced ◂ +12.2 pts 1.3%

8.4% Separated ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

2.7% Widowed +2.8 pts ▸ 5.4%

Age & sex structure

Batchelor Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa)

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

61.5% Australia +33.0 pts ▸ 94.5%

3.0% England ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

1.3% New Zealand ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.1% India ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

1.1% Philippines ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

1.1% Nepal ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

27.2% Australian ◂ +26.1 pts 1.1%

24.5% English ◂ +22.1 pts 2.5%

7.8% Scottish ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

7.5% Irish ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

3.0% German ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

2.7% Dutch ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

1.3% Chinese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.1% Italian ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

1.1% Filipino ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

66.8% English only ◂ +60.8 pts 6.0%

0.8% Tagalog ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

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%

Religion

Religious affiliation

29.4% Christianity +51.7 pts ▸ 81.0%

41.2% No religion ◂ +34.6 pts 6.6%

25.6% Not stated ◂ +12.1 pts 13.5%

2.4% Hinduism ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

2.2% Other religions ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

1.9% Buddhism ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

26.5% Year 12 +1.5 pts ▸ 27.9%

17.2% Year 10 +8.1 pts ▸ 25.3%

12.0% Year 9 or below +12.0 pts ▸ 24.0%

18.9% Year 11 ◂ +4.5 pts 14.4%

Highest qualification level

22.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +6.7 pts 15.6%

12.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +6.0 pts 6.7%

12.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%

5.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

2.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

2.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%

9.6% Education ◂ +2.9 pts 6.7%

7.6% Engineering & related ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

6.6% Management & commerce ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

6.1% Health ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

6.1% Society & culture ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

3.5% Creative arts ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

3.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

2.0% Architecture & building ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) +$308 higher in Batchelor gap narrowing

$520 20th pct $212 0th pct

Household income in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) +$39 higher in Batchelor gap narrowing

$858 10th pct $819 7th pct

Family income in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) +$846 higher in Batchelor gap narrowing

$1,312 26th pct $466 0th pct

Household income distribution

31.9% $650–$1,499 +16.2 pts ▸ 48.1%

33.3% Under $650 ◂ +16.0 pts 17.3%

23.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +16.0 pts 7.7%

0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

39.9% Under $650 +35.4 pts ▸ 75.3%

20.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +18.3 pts 2.5%

12.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.9 pts 2.5%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

7.0% Diabetes ◂ +4.5 pts 2.5%

7.0% Other condition ◂ +4.5 pts 2.5%

6.5% Heart disease ◂ +4.0 pts 2.5%

6.5% Mental health ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

5.7% Arthritis ◂ +4.8 pts 0.8%

4.9% Asthma ◂ +3.5 pts 1.4%

4.6% Lung condition ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

1.1% Cancer ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.8% Stroke ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

49.3% None +29.2 pts ▸ 78.6%

15.1% One condition ◂ +8.2 pts 6.9%

5.7% Two conditions ◂ +4.8 pts 0.8%

4.3% Three or more ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) +3.9 larger in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) gap widening

2.0 14th pct 5.9 100th pct

Family composition

36.6% Couples with children +46.6 pts ▸ 83.2%

36.0% One-parent families ◂ +25.9 pts 10.1%

24.0% Couples without children ◂ +17.0 pts 7.0%

0.0% Other families +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Household size

4.4% 6 or more +55.2 pts ▸ 59.6%

48.9% 1 person ◂ +48.9 pts 0.0%

25.2% 2 people ◂ +25.2 pts 0.0%

6.7% 4 people +18.3 pts ▸ 25.0%

3.7% 5 people +15.5 pts ▸ 19.2%

9.6% 3 people ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) +$100 higher in Batchelor gap steady

$150 11th pct $50 0th pct

Mortgage in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa)

$1,517 63rd pct —

People / bedroom in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) +1.30 higher in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) gap widening

0.80 57th pct 2.10 100th pct

How homes are owned or rented

52.6% Rented +39.7 pts ▸ 92.3%

21.5% Owned outright ◂ +21.5 pts 0.0%

16.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%

5.9% Other tenure +1.8 pts ▸ 7.7%

5.2% Not stated ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

76.3% Separate house +16.0 pts ▸ 92.3%

17.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%

2.2% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

2.2% Other dwelling ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.9% 3 bedrooms +27.2 pts ▸ 73.1%

30.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +22.7 pts 7.7%

10.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%

5.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +0.2 pts 5.8%

0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

59.2% Under $200 +22.1 pts ▸ 81.3%

16.9% $200–$349 ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%

11.3% $350–$549 ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

23.3% Walked +41.4 pts ▸ 64.7%

59.2% Car (driver) ◂ +54.8 pts 4.4%

0.0% Bus +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%

2.9% Car (passenger) +1.5 pts ▸ 4.4%

2.9% Bicycle ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

17.6% No vehicle +55.5 pts ▸ 73.1%

45.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +27.7 pts 17.3%

20.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%

6.9% 3 vehicles +0.8 pts ▸ 7.7%

2.3% 4 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

32.0% Education & training +0.3 pts ▸ 32.4%

4.9% Retail trade +21.6 pts ▸ 26.5%

19.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.3 pts 19.1%

15.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%

6.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.9 pts 5.9%

5.8% Mining ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

5.8% Manufacturing ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

4.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

4.9% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

3.9% Arts & recreation ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

2.9% Construction ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

25.2% Labourers +4.2 pts ▸ 29.4%

29.1% Professionals ◂ +15.9 pts 13.2%

2.9% Sales workers +17.7 pts ▸ 20.6%

11.7% Community & personal service +4.5 pts ▸ 16.2%

8.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

7.8% Managers ◂ +3.4 pts 4.4%

7.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

3.9% Machinery operators & drivers +0.5 pts ▸ 4.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa)

4.1 46th pct —

Types ≤15 min in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa)

4.5 48th pct —

15-min city in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa)

84.7% 76th pct —

Walk to shops in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa)

90.1% 81st pct —

Walk to transit in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa)

0.0% 0th pct —

Walk to school in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa)

85.6% 71st pct —

Walk to a park in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa)

91.2% 46th pct —

Walk to health in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa)

91.8% 92nd pct —

Amenities/1k in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) +26.9 more in Batchelor

32.3 75th pct 5.5 11th pct

Intersections/km² in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) +7 higher in Batchelor

8 12th pct 1 0th pct

Mean slope in Batchelor in Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa)

3.0% 20th pct —

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Compare Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Batchelor vs Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL722010/batchelor/vs/UCL722025/nganmarriyanga