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Papunya vs Yuelamu

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 109 km apart · Papunya profile · Yuelamu profile

Papunya Yuelamu

Papunya (L) and Yuelamu (L) are two sparsely populated areas in the Northern Territory located about 109 km apart. They differ significantly in household finances and layout, with Papunya (L) having a far higher typical weekly household income of $1,520 compared to $866 in Yuelamu (L). Papunya (L) also has a much higher share of one-parent families (34.2% versus 16.4%) and more people who speak little or no English (21.0% versus 8.7%). In terms of housing, Papunya (L) has far more homes with three or more bedrooms (80.3% versus 65.7%) and a far higher share of homes with no motor vehicle (51.5% versus 26.9%).

Both areas sit near the national figure for people providing unpaid care, with Papunya (L) at 13.2% and Yuelamu (L) at 3.5%. They are also very similar in their typical resident age of 27 and their typical weekly personal income of around $240 to $254. While both areas have a very high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, this is well higher in Yuelamu (L) at 95.3% than in Papunya (L) at 88.8%.

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Where they differ most

Unemployment: 32.4 pts higher in Yuelamu Full-time: 27.6 pts higher in Papunya No car: 24.5 pts higher in Papunya One-parent: 17.8 pts higher in Papunya Population: 289 larger in Papunya

Demographics & Identity

Population in Papunyain Yuelamu +289 larger in Papunya
438 29th pct 149 8th pct
Median age in Papunyain Yuelamu even
27 yrs 2nd pct 27 yrs 2nd pct
First Nations in Papunyain Yuelamu +6.5 pts higher in Yuelamu
88.8% 99th pct 95.3% 100th pct
Aged 65+ in Papunyain Yuelamu +7.1 pts higher in Yuelamu
4.3% 3rd pct 11.4% 14th pct
Under 15 in Papunyain Yuelamu +5.5 pts higher in Papunya
28.3% 95th pct 22.8% 84th pct
De facto in Papunyain Yuelamu +1.0 pts higher in Papunya
1.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

33.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.6 pts 28.2%
28.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.5 pts 22.8%
20.1% Youth (15–24) +4.1 pts ▸ 24.2%
13.0% Older adults (45–64) +7.1 pts ▸ 20.1%
4.3% Seniors (65+) +7.1 pts ▸ 11.4%

Marital status

49.5% Married +7.1 pts ▸ 56.6%
39.1% Never married ◂ +8.1 pts 31.0%
6.0% Separated ◂ +3.3 pts 2.7%
5.4% Widowed ◂ +0.1 pts 5.3%
1.3% Divorced ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Papunya Yuelamu

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Papunyain Yuelamu +2.7 pts higher in Papunya
2.7% 5th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

93.6% Australia ◂ +0.3 pts 93.3%
0.7% Philippines ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

3.2% Australian ◂ +1.2 pts 2.0%
2.3% English ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.6% Scottish ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.4% German ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.7% Irish ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.7% Filipino ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 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 Papunyain Yuelamu +4.9 pts higher in Yuelamu
88.4% 100th pct 93.3% 100th pct
Limited English in Papunyain Yuelamu +12.3 pts higher in Papunya
21.0% 100th pct 8.7% 97th pct

Language used at home

6.6% English only ◂ +0.6 pts 6.0%
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%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Papunyain Yuelamu +4.7 pts higher in Papunya
10.0% 0th pct 5.4% 0th pct

Religious affiliation

68.0% Christianity +16.5 pts ▸ 84.6%
21.0% Not stated ◂ +11.6 pts 9.4%
10.0% No religion ◂ +4.7 pts 5.4%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Papunyain Yuelamu +3.2 pts higher in Yuelamu
12.1% 0th pct 15.3% 0th pct
Bachelor+ in Papunyain Yuelamu +6.9 pts higher in Papunya
6.9% 19th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Highest year of school

61.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +27.2 pts 34.2%
15.7% Year 10 ◂ +2.2 pts 13.5%
12.1% Year 12 +3.2 pts ▸ 15.3%
6.2% Year 11 +9.1 pts ▸ 15.3%

Highest qualification level

24.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +24.6 pts 0.0%
13.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
8.2% Certificate III / IV +3.2 pts ▸ 11.4%
6.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
4.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.0% Education ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%
9.8% Society & culture +4.4 pts ▸ 14.3%
13.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
6.6% Management & commerce +2.0 pts ▸ 8.6%
8.2% Creative arts ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
8.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
6.6% Engineering & related ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.6% Health ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Papunyain Yuelamu +$14 higher in Yuelamu
$240 0th pct $254 0th pct
Household income in Papunyain Yuelamu +$654 higher in Papunya
$1,520 67th pct $866 11th pct
Family income in Papunyain Yuelamu +$191 higher in Yuelamu
$519 0th pct $710 0th pct
High earners in Papunyain Yuelamu +2.8 pts higher in Papunya
2.8% 14th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Papunyain Yuelamu +7.0 pts higher in Papunya
7.0% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

33.8% $650–$1,499 +6.2 pts ▸ 40.0%
31.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.3 pts 25.7%
12.7% Under $650 +15.9 pts ▸ 28.6%
7.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

82.0% Under $650 ◂ +1.5 pts 80.5%
5.7% $650–$1,499 +1.4 pts ▸ 7.1%
6.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
0.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Papunyain Yuelamu +8.7 pts higher in Papunya
19.4% 8th pct 10.7% 0th pct
Mental health in Papunyain Yuelamu +2.7 pts higher in Papunya
2.7% 5th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Papunyain Yuelamu +1.0 pts higher in Papunya
5.0% 34th pct 4.0% 21st pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.9% Diabetes +1.2 pts ▸ 10.1%
4.1% Other condition +4.6 pts ▸ 8.7%
3.7% Heart disease ◂ +1.0 pts 2.7%
2.7% Mental health ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.7% Stroke +1.3 pts ▸ 2.0%
1.6% Asthma ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.7% Arthritis ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.7% Cancer ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

74.0% None +7.9 pts ▸ 81.9%
17.1% One condition ◂ +8.4 pts 8.7%
1.6% Two conditions +0.4 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Papunyain Yuelamu +3.2 pts higher in Papunya
3.2% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid carers in Papunyain Yuelamu +9.7 pts higher in Papunya
13.2% 51st pct 3.5% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Papunyain Yuelamu +1.2 pts higher in Papunya
54.3% 100th pct 53.1% 100th pct
Defence service in Papunyain Yuelamu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Papunyain Yuelamu +16.1 pts higher in Papunya
25.9% 66th pct 9.7% 4th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Papunyain Yuelamu +0.2 larger in Papunya
4.6 100th pct 4.4 100th pct
One-parent in Papunyain Yuelamu +17.8 pts higher in Papunya
34.2% 97th pct 16.4% 58th pct
Living alone in Papunyain Yuelamu +15.3 pts higher in Papunya
26.8% 41st pct 11.4% 5th pct

Family composition

54.2% Couples with children +11.5 pts ▸ 65.7%
34.2% One-parent families ◂ +17.8 pts 16.4%
12.9% Couples without children ◂ +0.3 pts 12.7%
1.1% Other families +6.4 pts ▸ 7.5%

Household size

46.5% 6 or more ◂ +15.1 pts 31.4%
26.8% 1 person ◂ +15.3 pts 11.4%
5.6% 4 people +17.2 pts ▸ 22.9%
12.7% 2 people +1.6 pts ▸ 14.3%
4.2% 5 people +10.1 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Papunyain Yuelamu +$8 higher in Papunya
$83 2nd pct $75 1st pct
People / bedroom in Papunyain Yuelamu even
1.50 100th pct 1.50 100th pct
Renting in Papunyain Yuelamu +5.4 pts higher in Yuelamu
77.5% 97th pct 82.9% 98th pct
Owned outright in Papunyain Yuelamu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Separate houses in Papunyain Yuelamu +8.7 pts higher in Papunya
91.5% 40th pct 82.9% 14th pct
3+ bedrooms in Papunyain Yuelamu +14.6 pts higher in Papunya
80.3% 61st pct 65.7% 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

77.5% Rented +5.4 pts ▸ 82.9%
25.4% Other tenure ◂ +25.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned outright even 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

91.5% Separate house ◂ +8.7 pts 82.9%
4.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

46.5% 3 bedrooms +19.2 pts ▸ 65.7%
25.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +13.9 pts 11.4%
18.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +18.3 pts 0.0%
15.5% 5 or more ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
5.6% 1 bedroom +2.9 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

70.9% Under $200 +49.8 pts ▸ 120.7%
14.5% $200–$349 ◂ +14.5 pts 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 Papunyain Yuelamu +24.5 pts higher in Papunya
51.5% 98th pct 26.9% 91st pct
Work from home in Papunyain Yuelamu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Papunyain Yuelamu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

52.8% Walked +3.7 pts ▸ 56.5%
18.0% Car (driver) ◂ +4.9 pts 13.0%
10.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +10.1 pts 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

51.5% No vehicle ◂ +24.5 pts 26.9%
38.2% 1 vehicle +11.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
8.8% 2 vehicles +14.3 pts ▸ 23.1%
8.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Papunyain Yuelamu +16.3 pts higher in Papunya
29.6% 26th pct 13.4% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Papunyain Yuelamu +32.4 pts higher in Yuelamu
10.4% 87th pct 42.9% 100th pct
Participation in Papunyain Yuelamu +0.7 pts higher in Yuelamu
30.3% 4th pct 31.0% 4th pct
Full-time in Papunyain Yuelamu +27.6 pts higher in Papunya
44.9% 8th pct 17.4% 0th pct

Industries people work in

14.6% Education & training +20.2 pts ▸ 34.8%
27.0% Public administration & safety +3.5 pts ▸ 30.4%
18.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.6 pts 17.4%
9.0% Retail trade +8.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
6.7% Arts & recreation ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
3.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Construction ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Other services ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

27.0% Community & personal service +16.5 pts ▸ 43.5%
28.1% Professionals ◂ +10.7 pts 17.4%
10.1% Managers +7.3 pts ▸ 17.4%
4.5% Labourers +8.5 pts ▸ 13.0%
4.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Sales workers ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Papunyain Yuelamu +0.5 higher in Papunya
1.7 17th pct 1.3 13th pct
Types ≤15 min in Papunyain Yuelamu +1.0 more in Papunya
3.0 28th pct 1.9 18th pct
15-min city in Papunyain Yuelamu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Papunyain Yuelamu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Papunyain Yuelamu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Papunyain Yuelamu +1.7 pts higher in Papunya
99.0% 97th pct 97.3% 92nd pct
Walk to a park in Papunyain Yuelamu even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Papunyain Yuelamu +2.7 pts higher in Papunya
100.0% 100th pct 97.3% 98th pct
Amenities/1k in Papunyain Yuelamu +6.6 more in Yuelamu
6.8 14th pct 13.4 34th pct
Intersections/km² in Papunyain Yuelamu +10 higher in Papunya
11 16th pct 1 0th pct
Mean slope in Papunyain Yuelamu +1.9 pts higher in Yuelamu
2.7% 13th pct 4.6% 50th pct

Compare Papunya with nearby areas

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Compare Yuelamu with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Papunya vs Yuelamu [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL722027/papunya/vs/UCL722040/yuelamu