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Canteen Creek vs Willowra

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 316 km apart · Canteen Creek profile · Willowra profile

Canteen Creek Willowra

Willowra and Canteen Creek are both sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory. Willowra has a far higher share of people using another language at home (86.5%) and a much higher unemployment rate (52.0%) compared to Canteen Creek, where the unemployment rate is 30.0%. In terms of housing, Willowra is far more likely to have renters (78.4%) and homes owned outright (10.8%), while Canteen Creek has no homes owned outright. Canteen Creek sees a far higher share of people finishing Year 12 (21.3% compared to 10.5%) and has a well higher typical weekly household income of $1,687 against Willowra's $1,166.

Everyday life in both places shares many similarities, with the typical resident being 25 years old and about a third of the population being children under 15. Both areas have large homes, with typical households averaging around five people. While the gap in language diversity has narrowed since 2016, the difference in typical incomes has widened. Both areas sit far below the national figure for Year 12 completion and typical weekly rents.

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Where they differ most

Unemployment: 22.0 pts higher in Willowra Participation: 18.1 pts higher in Willowra Unpaid carers: 11.7 pts higher in Willowra Unpaid child care: 14.8 pts higher in Willowra Renting: 13.0 pts higher in Willowra

Demographics & Identity

Population in Canteen Creekin Willowra +75 larger in Willowra gap widening
147 8th pct 222 11th pct
Median age in Canteen Creekin Willowra even gap narrowing
25 yrs 0th pct 25 yrs 0th pct
First Nations in Canteen Creekin Willowra +1.4 pts higher in Willowra gap narrowing
91.8% 100th pct 93.2% 100th pct
Aged 65+ in Canteen Creekin Willowra +3.6 pts higher in Willowra gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 3.6% 1st pct
Under 15 in Canteen Creekin Willowra even gap steady
33.3% 100th pct 33.3% 100th pct
De facto in Canteen Creekin Willowra +7.2 pts higher in Canteen Creek gap widening
11.5% 31st pct 4.3% 0th pct

Age structure

36.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.8 pts 32.0%
33.3% Children (0–14) even 33.3%
12.2% Youth (15–24) +6.2 pts ▸ 18.5%
13.6% Older adults (45–64) +2.2 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

Marital status

52.7% Married +3.7 pts ▸ 56.4%
31.2% Never married +3.7 pts ▸ 34.9%
10.8% Separated ◂ +8.1 pts 2.7%
0.0% Widowed +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Divorced +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Age & sex structure

Canteen Creek Willowra

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Canteen Creekin Willowra +1.6 pts higher in Canteen Creek gap widening
3.4% 7th pct 1.8% 2nd pct

Country of birth

97.3% Australia ◂ +1.8 pts 95.5%
3.4% New Zealand ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% India +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

6.1% Scottish ◂ +3.0 pts 3.2%
5.4% English ◂ +3.6 pts 1.8%
0.0% Australian +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Irish +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian 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 Canteen Creekin Willowra +11.0 pts higher in Willowra gap narrowing
75.5% 98th pct 86.5% 100th pct
Limited English in Canteen Creekin Willowra +1.2 pts higher in Canteen Creek gap narrowing
8.8% 97th pct 7.7% 95th pct

Language used at home

19.7% English only ◂ +10.7 pts 9.0%
0.0% Punjabi +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
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% 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 Canteen Creekin Willowra +7.8 pts higher in Willowra gap widening
18.4% 5th pct 26.1% 11th pct

Religious affiliation

61.9% Christianity +10.2 pts ▸ 72.1%
18.4% No religion +7.8 pts ▸ 26.1%
11.6% Not stated ◂ +10.2 pts 1.4%
2.7% Other religions ◂ +1.4 pts 1.4%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Canteen Creekin Willowra +10.9 pts higher in Canteen Creek gap widening
21.3% 5th pct 10.5% 0th pct
Bachelor+ in Canteen Creekin Willowra +3.5 pts higher in Canteen Creek gap widening
7.5% 22nd pct 4.0% 7th pct

Highest year of school

41.6% Year 9 or below +1.8 pts ▸ 43.4%
23.6% Year 10 ◂ +1.2 pts 22.4%
21.3% Year 12 ◂ +10.9 pts 10.5%
3.4% Year 11 +5.0 pts ▸ 8.4%

Highest qualification level

17.9% Certificate III / IV +0.3 pts ▸ 18.2%
14.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.2 pts 9.1%
10.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
10.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%

Field of qualification

28.6% Engineering & related ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Health +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
10.7% Education +10.5 pts ▸ 21.2%
10.7% Management & commerce ◂ +1.6 pts 9.1%
0.0% Society & culture +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Canteen Creekin Willowra +$91 higher in Canteen Creek gap widening
$372 6th pct $281 0th pct
Household income in Canteen Creekin Willowra +$521 higher in Canteen Creek gap widening
$1,687 75th pct $1,166 41st pct
Family income in Canteen Creekin Willowra +$179 higher in Canteen Creek gap widening
$933 7th pct $754 1st pct
High earners in Canteen Creekin Willowra +2.7 pts higher in Canteen Creek gap steady
5.4% 41st pct 2.7% 13th pct
High-income homes in Canteen Creekin Willowra even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +45.9 pts ▸ 45.9%
34.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.6 pts 27.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

75.3% Under $650 +6.6 pts ▸ 81.9%
22.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +16.5 pts 6.0%
8.6% $1,500–$2,999 +0.1 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Canteen Creekin Willowra +0.8 pts higher in Canteen Creek
15.6% 3rd pct 14.9% 2nd pct
Mental health in Canteen Creekin Willowra +1.8 pts higher in Willowra
0.0% 0th pct 1.8% 2nd pct
Needs assistance in Canteen Creekin Willowra +4.5 pts higher in Willowra gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 4.5% 27th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.2% Diabetes ◂ +2.5 pts 7.7%
3.4% Heart disease +2.9 pts ▸ 6.3%
4.1% Other condition +1.3 pts ▸ 5.4%
3.4% Arthritis ◂ +1.6 pts 1.8%
2.7% Lung condition ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.0% Asthma ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mental health +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.4% None +25.8 pts ▸ 80.2%
12.2% One condition +0.8 pts ▸ 13.1%
2.0% Two conditions +1.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Canteen Creekin Willowra +3.1 pts higher in Canteen Creek gap narrowing
6.5% 5th pct 3.4% 0th pct
Unpaid carers in Canteen Creekin Willowra +11.7 pts higher in Willowra gap widening
11.8% 31st pct 23.5% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in Canteen Creekin Willowra +14.8 pts higher in Willowra gap narrowing
46.2% 95th pct 61.1% 100th pct
Defence service in Canteen Creekin Willowra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Canteen Creekin Willowra +1.9 pts higher in Willowra gap widening
18.3% 13th pct 20.1% 20th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Canteen Creekin Willowra +0.2 larger in Willowra gap narrowing
4.7 100th pct 4.9 100th pct
One-parent in Canteen Creekin Willowra +6.4 pts higher in Willowra gap widening
15.9% 55th pct 22.4% 84th pct
Living alone in Canteen Creekin Willowra +4.7 pts higher in Willowra gap narrowing
11.5% 6th pct 16.2% 14th pct

Family composition

66.7% Couples with children ◂ +3.5 pts 63.2%
15.9% One-parent families +6.4 pts ▸ 22.4%
5.1% Couples without children +3.9 pts ▸ 9.0%
3.6% Other families +1.8 pts ▸ 5.5%

Household size

46.2% 6 or more +2.5 pts ▸ 48.6%
26.9% 3 people ◂ +26.9 pts 0.0%
11.5% 2 people +12.8 pts ▸ 24.3%
19.2% 4 people ◂ +8.4 pts 10.8%
11.5% 1 person +4.7 pts ▸ 16.2%
15.4% 5 people ◂ +7.3 pts 8.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Canteen Creekin Willowra +$15 higher in Willowra gap steady
$60 0th pct $75 1st pct
Mortgage in Canteen Creekin Willowra
— $498 0th pct
People / bedroom in Canteen Creekin Willowra +0.10 higher in Willowra gap narrowing
1.60 100th pct 1.70 100th pct
Renting in Canteen Creekin Willowra +13.0 pts higher in Willowra gap widening
65.4% 93rd pct 78.4% 97th pct
Owned outright in Canteen Creekin Willowra +10.8 pts higher in Willowra gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.8% 6th pct
Separate houses in Canteen Creekin Willowra +2.7 pts higher in Canteen Creek gap widening
100.0% 100th pct 97.3% 71st pct
3+ bedrooms in Canteen Creekin Willowra +5.7 pts higher in Willowra gap widening
80.8% 62nd pct 86.5% 79th pct

How homes are owned or rented

65.4% Rented +13.0 pts ▸ 78.4%
11.5% Other tenure +15.5 pts ▸ 27.0%
11.5% Not stated ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned outright +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +2.7 pts 97.3%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

57.7% 3 bedrooms +18.0 pts ▸ 75.7%
23.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +12.3 pts 10.8%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

105.9% Under $200 ◂ +9.3 pts 96.6%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
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 Canteen Creekin Willowra
— 48.6% 97th pct
Work from home in Canteen Creekin Willowra
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Canteen Creekin Willowra
— 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

82.4% Walked ◂ +25.2 pts 57.1%
0.0% Car (driver) +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

73.7% No vehicle ◂ +25.0 pts 48.6%
21.1% 1 vehicle +16.8 pts ▸ 37.8%
0.0% 2 vehicles +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Canteen Creekin Willowra +3.8 pts higher in Willowra gap steady
23.6% 11th pct 27.4% 18th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Canteen Creekin Willowra +22.0 pts higher in Willowra gap narrowing
30.0% 100th pct 52.0% 100th pct
Participation in Canteen Creekin Willowra +18.1 pts higher in Willowra gap widening
32.3% 6th pct 50.3% 41st pct
Full-time in Canteen Creekin Willowra
— 42.9% 5th pct

Industries people work in

47.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +18.5 pts 28.6%
47.1% Education & training ◂ +7.8 pts 39.3%
23.5% Administrative & support ◂ +12.8 pts 10.7%
0.0% Retail trade +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

17.6% Community & personal service +25.2 pts ▸ 42.9%
17.6% Professionals +18.1 pts ▸ 35.7%
29.4% Managers ◂ +4.4 pts 25.0%
29.4% Labourers ◂ +8.0 pts 21.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Canteen Creekin Willowra +0.4 higher in Willowra
0.7 6th pct 1.1 11th pct
Types ≤15 min in Canteen Creekin Willowra +0.8 more in Willowra
1.0 9th pct 1.8 16th pct
15-min city in Canteen Creekin Willowra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Canteen Creekin Willowra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Canteen Creekin Willowra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Canteen Creekin Willowra +24.2 pts higher in Canteen Creek
100.0% 100th pct 75.8% 56th pct
Walk to a park in Canteen Creekin Willowra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Canteen Creekin Willowra +100.0 pts higher in Willowra
0.0% 0th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in Canteen Creekin Willowra +2.2 more in Willowra
6.8 14th pct 9.0 21st pct
Intersections/km² in Canteen Creekin Willowra +17 higher in Canteen Creek
20 30th pct 3 2nd pct
Mean slope in Canteen Creekin Willowra +0.8 pts higher in Willowra
2.5% 9th pct 3.2% 25th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Canteen Creek vs Willowra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL722013/canteen-creek/vs/UCL722037/willowra