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Binjari vs Pine Creek

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 90 km apart · Binjari profile · Pine Creek profile

Binjari Pine Creek

Pine Creek (L) and Binjari (L) are two small Northern Territory areas with very different profiles. Binjari (L) is a much younger community where the typical resident is 25, and 35% of people are children under 15. It has a very high Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 96.7% and a high share of large households, with 51.4% having six or more people. Pine Creek (L) is older, with a typical age of 36, and has a more diverse population, including 12.6% born overseas. It is also more affluent, with a typical weekly family income of $1,375, which is far higher than the $658 typical in Binjari (L).

Both areas are very isolated, as neither has any residents within a 15-minute walk of groceries or public transport. Since 2011, the gaps between the two have grown in many areas. For example, the difference in the share of people with Year 12 qualifications has widened to 23.9%, and the gap in full-time employment has grown to 23%. While both are far below the national figure for typical personal income, Pine Creek (L) has seen its lead over Binjari (L) increase to $188 per week.

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 52.0 pts higher in Binjari Other language: 44.3 pts higher in Binjari Family income: $717 higher in Pine Creek Unpaid child care: 47.3 pts higher in Binjari Living alone: 38.5 pts higher in Pine Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Binjariin Pine Creek +78 larger in Pine Creek gap narrowing
240 12th pct 318 18th pct
Median age in Binjariin Pine Creek +11 yrs older in Pine Creek gap widening
25 yrs 0th pct 36 yrs 18th pct
First Nations in Binjariin Pine Creek +52.0 pts higher in Binjari gap widening
96.7% 100th pct 44.7% 91st pct
Aged 65+ in Binjariin Pine Creek +12.2 pts higher in Pine Creek gap widening
2.9% 0th pct 15.1% 25th pct
Under 15 in Binjariin Pine Creek +16.1 pts higher in Binjari gap widening
35.0% 100th pct 18.9% 60th pct
De facto in Binjariin Pine Creek +5.9 pts higher in Pine Creek gap narrowing
7.3% 7th pct 13.2% 52nd pct

Age structure

35.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +16.1 pts 18.9%
31.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.6 pts 21.1%
20.0% Older adults (45–64) +9.2 pts ▸ 29.2%
15.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.0 pts 14.5%
2.9% Seniors (65+) +12.2 pts ▸ 15.1%

Marital status

42.2% Never married +8.9 pts ▸ 51.2%
47.8% Married ◂ +19.7 pts 28.1%
0.0% Divorced +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
3.1% Widowed +3.0 pts ▸ 6.2%
3.1% Separated +0.7 pts ▸ 3.8%

Age & sex structure

Binjari Pine Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Binjariin Pine Creek +12.6 pts higher in Pine Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.6% 62nd pct

Country of birth

97.5% Australia ◂ +24.2 pts 73.3%
0.0% New Zealand +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% India +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% China +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines 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

0.0% English +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
2.1% Australian +10.2 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Irish +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Chinese +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% German +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Italian +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Indian +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Scottish even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Binjariin Pine Creek +44.3 pts higher in Binjari gap narrowing
77.9% 98th pct 33.6% 90th pct
Limited English in Binjariin Pine Creek +2.4 pts higher in Binjari gap widening
3.3% 89th pct 0.9% 78th pct

Language used at home

18.3% English only +34.2 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 Binjariin Pine Creek +12.3 pts higher in Pine Creek gap narrowing
38.3% 35th pct 50.6% 79th pct

Religious affiliation

38.3% No religion +12.3 pts ▸ 50.6%
46.7% Christianity ◂ +17.1 pts 29.6%
13.8% Not stated +2.9 pts ▸ 16.7%
3.8% Other religions ◂ +2.5 pts 1.3%
0.0% Buddhism +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Hinduism +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Binjariin Pine Creek +23.9 pts higher in Pine Creek gap widening
2.5% 0th pct 26.4% 12th pct
Bachelor+ in Binjariin Pine Creek +3.1 pts higher in Pine Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.1% 3rd pct

Highest year of school

45.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +24.7 pts 21.1%
32.5% Year 10 ◂ +7.7 pts 24.8%
2.5% Year 12 +23.9 pts ▸ 26.4%
11.5% Year 11 ◂ +2.5 pts 8.9%

Highest qualification level

32.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +7.8 pts 24.4%
19.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +12.3 pts 7.1%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Bachelor degree +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.9% Engineering & related ◂ +1.9 pts 11.0%
12.9% Architecture & building ◂ +9.8 pts 3.1%
9.7% Society & culture ◂ +1.0 pts 8.7%
0.0% Education +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Management & commerce +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Information technology +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
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 Binjariin Pine Creek +$188 higher in Pine Creek gap widening
$271 0th pct $459 12th pct
Household income in Binjariin Pine Creek +$159 higher in Pine Creek gap widening
$966 20th pct $1,125 37th pct
Family income in Binjariin Pine Creek +$717 higher in Pine Creek gap widening
$658 0th pct $1,375 32nd pct
High earners in Binjariin Pine Creek +5.1 pts higher in Pine Creek gap widening
1.9% 9th pct 6.9% 56th pct
High-income homes in Binjariin Pine Creek +16.5 pts higher in Pine Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 16.5% 72nd pct

Household income distribution

43.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +14.7 pts 28.6%
24.3% Under $650 ◂ +2.3 pts 22.0%
13.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.4 pts 12.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

Personal income distribution

85.7% Under $650 ◂ +41.1 pts 44.6%
7.5% $650–$1,499 +12.9 pts ▸ 20.4%
1.9% $1,500–$2,999 +6.6 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Binjariin Pine Creek +6.6 pts higher in Pine Creek
17.9% 6th pct 24.5% 15th pct
Mental health in Binjariin Pine Creek +4.7 pts higher in Pine Creek
0.0% 0th pct 4.7% 10th pct
Needs assistance in Binjariin Pine Creek +0.5 pts higher in Pine Creek gap narrowing
2.9% 11th pct 3.5% 14th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.6% Diabetes ◂ +2.4 pts 7.2%
5.8% Heart disease +1.1 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Arthritis +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
1.7% Asthma +4.0 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Mental health +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
3.3% Other condition +0.8 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Lung condition +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Stroke +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

73.8% None ◂ +14.3 pts 59.4%
12.9% One condition +3.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
3.8% Two conditions +1.6 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Three or more +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Binjariin Pine Creek +7.7 pts higher in Pine Creek gap widening
5.0% 2nd pct 12.7% 22nd pct
Unpaid carers in Binjariin Pine Creek +7.5 pts higher in Binjari gap narrowing
13.7% 58th pct 6.2% 4th pct
Unpaid child care in Binjariin Pine Creek +47.3 pts higher in Binjari gap widening
64.6% 100th pct 17.3% 15th pct
Defence service in Binjariin Pine Creek +3.5 pts higher in Pine Creek
0.0% 0th pct 3.5% 49th pct
Housework 15h+ in Binjariin Pine Creek +13.9 pts higher in Binjari gap widening
27.3% 77th pct 13.5% 8th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Binjariin Pine Creek +2.7 larger in Binjari gap widening
5.2 100th pct 2.5 64th pct
One-parent in Binjariin Pine Creek +15.6 pts higher in Binjari gap widening
36.4% 99th pct 20.8% 78th pct
Living alone in Binjariin Pine Creek +38.5 pts higher in Pine Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 38.5% 84th pct

Family composition

46.9% Couples with children +14.0 pts ▸ 60.9%
36.4% One-parent families ◂ +15.6 pts 20.8%
12.4% Couples without children +5.3 pts ▸ 17.8%
2.9% Other families ◂ +1.3 pts 1.5%

Household size

51.4% 6 or more ◂ +39.3 pts 12.1%
0.0% 1 person +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
10.8% 2 people +17.8 pts ▸ 28.6%
24.3% 5 people ◂ +17.7 pts 6.6%
0.0% 4 people +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
8.1% 3 people ◂ +0.4 pts 7.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Binjariin Pine Creek +$20 higher in Pine Creek gap steady
$100 4th pct $120 7th pct
Mortgage in Binjariin Pine Creek
— $1,083 29th pct
People / bedroom in Binjariin Pine Creek +0.90 higher in Binjari gap widening
1.90 100th pct 1.00 90th pct
Renting in Binjariin Pine Creek +51.6 pts higher in Binjari gap widening
100.0% 100th pct 48.4% 89th pct
Owned outright in Binjariin Pine Creek +30.8 pts higher in Pine Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 30.8% 26th pct
Separate houses in Binjariin Pine Creek +12.3 pts higher in Binjari gap narrowing
89.2% 30th pct 76.9% 10th pct
3+ bedrooms in Binjariin Pine Creek +27.1 pts higher in Binjari gap widening
86.5% 79th pct 59.3% 9th pct

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Rented ◂ +51.6 pts 48.4%
0.0% Owned outright +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Other tenure +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

89.2% Separate house ◂ +12.3 pts 76.9%
0.0% Other dwelling +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
13.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.6 pts 9.9%
0.0% Flat or apartment +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Bedrooms per home

64.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +24.2 pts 40.7%
24.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +2.3 pts 22.0%
21.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +12.8 pts 8.8%
10.8% 1 bedroom +7.9 pts ▸ 18.7%
0.0% 5 or more +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Studio / none +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Weekly rent distribution

94.6% Under $200 ◂ +49.1 pts 45.5%
10.8% $200–$349 +18.7 pts ▸ 29.5%
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 Binjariin Pine Creek +24.6 pts higher in Binjari gap widening
43.2% 96th pct 18.7% 89th pct
Work from home in Binjariin Pine Creek +3.2 pts higher in Pine Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.2% 14th pct
PT commute in Binjariin Pine Creek even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

35.0% Car (driver) +4.4 pts ▸ 39.4%
15.0% Walked +16.9 pts ▸ 31.9%
30.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +22.6 pts 7.4%
0.0% Worked at home +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

48.6% 1 vehicle +1.9 pts ▸ 50.5%
43.2% No vehicle ◂ +24.6 pts 18.7%
10.8% 2 vehicles +2.4 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% 4 or more +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% 3 vehicles +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Binjariin Pine Creek +9.0 pts higher in Binjari gap narrowing
32.9% 40th pct 23.9% 11th pct
Recent arrivals in Binjariin Pine Creek
— 40.0% 100th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Binjariin Pine Creek +16.6 pts higher in Binjari gap widening
21.7% 96th pct 5.1% 57th pct
Participation in Binjariin Pine Creek +23.4 pts higher in Pine Creek gap widening
14.3% 0th pct 37.7% 12th pct
Full-time in Binjariin Pine Creek +23.2 pts higher in Pine Creek gap widening
30.0% 0th pct 53.2% 34th pct

Industries people work in

25.0% Construction ◂ +15.4 pts 9.6%
25.0% Administrative & support ◂ +18.6 pts 6.4%
0.0% Accommodation & food +18.1 pts ▸ 18.1%
0.0% Public administration & safety +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Mining +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
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%
0.0% Education & training +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Other services +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +20.2 pts ▸ 20.2%
0.0% Technicians & trades +19.1 pts ▸ 19.1%
0.0% Professionals +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
15.0% Community & personal service ◂ +0.1 pts 14.9%
15.0% Labourers ◂ +3.3 pts 11.7%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Sales workers +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Binjariin Pine Creek +3.9 higher in Pine Creek
0.0 0th pct 3.9 43rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Binjariin Pine Creek +5.3 more in Pine Creek
0.0 0th pct 5.3 62nd pct
15-min city in Binjariin Pine Creek +88.0 pts higher in Pine Creek
0.0% 0th pct 88.0% 80th pct
Walk to shops in Binjariin Pine Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Binjariin Pine Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Binjariin Pine Creek +87.2 pts higher in Pine Creek
0.0% 0th pct 87.2% 74th pct
Walk to a park in Binjariin Pine Creek +88.3 pts higher in Pine Creek
0.0% 0th pct 88.3% 40th pct
Walk to health in Binjariin Pine Creek +87.2 pts higher in Pine Creek
0.0% 0th pct 87.2% 87th pct
Amenities/1k in Binjariin Pine Creek +44.0 more in Pine Creek
0.0 0th pct 44.0 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Binjariin Pine Creek +1 higher in Binjari
1 0th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Binjariin Pine Creek +3.7 pts higher in Pine Creek
0.0% 0th pct 3.7% 35th pct

Compare Binjari with nearby areas

Katherine Barunga Pine Creek Wugular (Beswick) Mataranka Jilkminggan Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) Adelaide River

Compare Pine Creek with nearby areas

Katherine Binjari Adelaide River Batchelor Nauiyu Nambiyu (Daly River) Barunga Humpty Doo Wugular (Beswick)

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Binjari vs Pine Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL722011/binjari/vs/UCL722028/pine-creek