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Coorabie vs Nullarbor

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 107 km apart · Coorabie profile · Nullarbor profile

Coorabie Nullarbor

Nullarbor and Coorabie are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. They differ sharply in their workforce and household makeup. Nullarbor has a much higher typical weekly income of $1,708 compared to $875 in Coorabie, with 42.9% of people earning over $2,000 a week. In contrast, Coorabie has far more children, with 21.1% of the population under 15, while Nullarbor has none. Coorabie also has a far higher share of people born overseas (28.2%) and more people who identify as having no religion (57.7%).

Both areas are very similar in their educational profiles, with about 30% of residents having finished Year 12. They also share almost identical typical family incomes, both sitting around $1,630 a week. While they are alike in these ways, their work habits differ; Coorabie has a far higher share of people working from home (28.6%) and more people volunteering (23.6%) compared to Nullarbor.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Coorabiein Nullarbor even
71 34th pct 71 34th pct
  • First area, 2021: 71
  • Second area, 2016: 50
  • Second area, 2021: 71
Median age in Coorabiein Nullarbor +6 yrs older in Coorabie
44 yrs 46th pct 38 yrs 23rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 38 yrs
First Nations in Coorabiein Nullarbor +5.6 pts higher in Nullarbor
0.0% 0th pct 5.6% 76th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
Aged 65+ in Coorabiein Nullarbor +5.6 pts higher in Nullarbor
4.2% 6th pct 9.9% 16th pct
  • First area, 2021: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.9%
Under 15 in Coorabiein Nullarbor +21.1 pts higher in Coorabie
21.1% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
23.4% 92nd pct

Age structure

15.5% Young adults (25–44) +35.2 pts ▸ 50.7%
36.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.5 pts 28.2%
21.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
4.2% Seniors (65+) +5.6 pts ▸ 9.9%
4.2% Youth (15–24) even 4.2%

Marital status

45.5% Never married +11.7 pts ▸ 57.1%
40.0% Married ◂ +16.2 pts 23.8%
20.0% Divorced ◂ +5.7 pts 14.3%
0.0% Separated +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Coorabie Nullarbor

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

  • 85+ in Coorabie: 4.8% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Nullarbor: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Coorabie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Nullarbor: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Coorabie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Nullarbor: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Coorabie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Nullarbor: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Coorabie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Nullarbor: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Coorabie: 4.8% males, 4.8% females; 60–64 in Nullarbor: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Coorabie: 7.9% males, 9.5% females; 55–59 in Nullarbor: 5.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Coorabie: 4.8% males, 7.9% females; 50–54 in Nullarbor: 19.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Coorabie: 6.3% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Nullarbor: 10.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Coorabie: 4.8% males, 4.8% females; 40–44 in Nullarbor: 17.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Coorabie: 7.9% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Nullarbor: 6.9% males, 5.2% females
  • 30–34 in Coorabie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Nullarbor: 10.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Coorabie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Nullarbor: 13.8% males, 5.2% females
  • 20–24 in Coorabie: 4.8% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Nullarbor: 6.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Coorabie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Nullarbor: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Coorabie: 0.0% males, 6.3% females; 10–14 in Nullarbor: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Coorabie: 14.3% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Nullarbor: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Coorabie: 0.0% males, 6.3% females; 0–4 in Nullarbor: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Coorabiein Nullarbor +14.1 pts higher in Coorabie
28.2% 88th pct 14.1% 61st pct
  • First area, 2021: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.1%

Country of birth

67.6% Australia ◂ +22.5 pts 45.1%
7.0% India ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
4.2% England ◂ +4.2 pts 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

33.8% English ◂ +11.3 pts 22.5%
32.4% Australian ◂ +2.8 pts 29.6%
15.5% German ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
11.3% Scottish even 11.3%
7.0% Indian ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italian +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Coorabiein Nullarbor +8.5 pts higher in Coorabie
12.7% 80th pct 4.2% 56th pct
  • First area, 2021: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.2%
Limited English in Coorabiein Nullarbor even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

80.3% English only ◂ +22.5 pts 57.7%
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 Coorabiein Nullarbor +14.1 pts higher in Coorabie
57.7% 91st pct 43.7% 60th pct
  • First area, 2021: 57.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.7%

Religious affiliation

57.7% No religion ◂ +14.1 pts 43.7%
12.7% Not stated +25.4 pts ▸ 38.0%
23.9% Christianity ◂ +8.5 pts 15.5%
9.9% Hinduism ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Coorabiein Nullarbor +0.8 pts higher in Coorabie
30.9% 14th pct 30.2% 13th pct
  • First area, 2021: 30.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.2%
Bachelor+ in Coorabiein Nullarbor +3.9 pts higher in Coorabie
18.2% 62nd pct 14.3% 48th pct
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Coorabiein Nullarbor even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

30.9% Year 12 ◂ +0.8 pts 30.2%
23.6% Year 11 ◂ +14.1 pts 9.5%
20.0% Year 10 +0.6 pts ▸ 20.6%
10.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.1 pts 4.8%

Highest qualification level

59.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +28.3 pts 31.1%
12.5% Bachelor degree +7.5 pts ▸ 20.0%
18.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

28.1% Engineering & related ◂ +14.8 pts 13.3%
18.8% Society & culture ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
15.6% Information technology ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
12.5% Management & commerce ◂ +3.6 pts 8.9%
9.4% Architecture & building ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
9.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Coorabiein Nullarbor +$833 higher in Nullarbor
$875 70th pct $1,708 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: $875
  • Second area, 2016: $1,089
  • Second area, 2021: $1,708
Household income in Coorabiein Nullarbor +$274 higher in Nullarbor
$1,375 38th pct $1,649 57th pct
Family income in Coorabiein Nullarbor +$25 higher in Nullarbor
$1,624 34th pct $1,649 35th pct
High earners in Coorabiein Nullarbor +28.3 pts higher in Nullarbor
14.5% 78th pct 42.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.9%
High-income homes in Coorabiein Nullarbor
0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

37.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% Under $650 ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
9.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

43.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +26.2 pts 17.5%
25.5% $1,500–$2,999 +15.8 pts ▸ 41.3%
20.0% Under $650 ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
7.3% $3,000 or more +7.0 pts ▸ 14.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Coorabiein Nullarbor +2.8 pts higher in Coorabie
18.3% 12th pct 15.5% 8th pct
Mental health in Coorabiein Nullarbor +12.7 pts higher in Nullarbor
0.0% 0th pct 12.7% 86th pct
Needs assistance in Coorabiein Nullarbor even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
8.5% Stroke ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
7.0% Arthritis ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.6% Heart disease +1.4 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Asthma +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
4.2% Diabetes ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Lung condition ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.4% None ◂ +25.4 pts 45.1%
9.9% One condition +5.6 pts ▸ 15.5%
8.5% Three or more ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
4.2% Two conditions +1.4 pts ▸ 5.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Coorabiein Nullarbor +18.9 pts higher in Coorabie
23.6% 72nd pct 4.8% 4th pct
  • First area, 2021: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%
Unpaid carers in Coorabiein Nullarbor +7.3 pts higher in Coorabie
7.3% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Coorabiein Nullarbor +23.7 pts higher in Coorabie
36.4% 89th pct 12.7% 10th pct
  • First area, 2021: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
Defence service in Coorabiein Nullarbor +5.3 pts higher in Coorabie
5.3% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Coorabiein Nullarbor +25.5 pts higher in Coorabie
25.5% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Coorabiein Nullarbor +4 larger in Nullarbor
0 0th pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Coorabiein Nullarbor +7 yrs older in Coorabie
38 yrs 76th pct 31 yrs 66th pct
Median income in Coorabiein Nullarbor +$1,942 higher in Nullarbor
$225 2nd pct $2,167 98th pct
Household income in Coorabiein Nullarbor +$2,025 higher in Nullarbor
$225 0th pct $2,250 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Coorabiein Nullarbor +0.6 larger in Coorabie
2.3 29th pct 1.7 6th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 1.7
0.0% 0th pct
31.3% 75th pct

Family composition

30.2% Couples without children +69.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
65.1% Couples with children ◂ +65.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

15.6% 2 people +117.7 pts ▸ 133.3%
31.3% 1 person ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
15.6% 4 people ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
9.4% 5 people ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$125 10th pct
$1,517 43rd pct
People / bedroom in Coorabiein Nullarbor +0.10 higher in Coorabie
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
12.5% 36th pct
Owned outright in Coorabiein Nullarbor
46.9% 67th pct
Separate houses in Coorabiein Nullarbor
78.1% 18th pct
56.3% 12th pct

How homes are owned or rented

46.9% Owned outright +86.5 pts ▸ 133.3%
21.9% Other tenure ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
12.5% Rented ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

78.1% Separate house ◂ +78.1 pts 0.0%
9.4% Other dwelling ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

34.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +34.4 pts 0.0%
18.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
12.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
9.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
9.4% 5 or more ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Coorabiein Nullarbor +28.6 pts higher in Coorabie
28.6% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT commute in Coorabiein Nullarbor +14.6 pts higher in Nullarbor
0.0% 0th pct 14.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.6%
PT stops in Coorabiein Nullarbor even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Coorabiein Nullarbor even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Coorabiein Nullarbor even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Coorabiein Nullarbor even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

51.4% Car (driver) ◂ +44.1 pts 7.3%
14.3% Walked +15.0 pts ▸ 29.3%
28.6% Worked at home ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Bus +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% Car (passenger) +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

56.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +56.3 pts 0.0%
18.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
12.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Coorabiein Nullarbor +5.1 pts higher in Coorabie
46.3% 88th pct 41.2% 80th pct
  • First area, 2021: 46.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.2%
Recent arrivals in Coorabiein Nullarbor
0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Coorabiein Nullarbor +12.2 pts higher in Coorabie
12.2% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Coorabiein Nullarbor +9.5 pts higher in Coorabie
74.5% 89th pct 65.1% 66th pct
  • First area, 2021: 74.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 70.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.1%
Full-time in Coorabiein Nullarbor +9.9 pts higher in Nullarbor
65.7% 80th pct 75.6% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 65.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 91.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.6%

Industries people work in

0.0% Mining +46.3 pts ▸ 46.3%
40.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
37.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.4 pts 31.7%
17.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Construction +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% Retail trade +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

40.0% Managers ◂ +32.7 pts 7.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +36.6 pts ▸ 36.6%
25.7% Labourers ◂ +16.0 pts 9.8%
8.6% Technicians & trades +8.5 pts ▸ 17.1%
14.3% Community & personal service ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
14.3% Sales workers ◂ +7.0 pts 7.3%
0.0% Professionals +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Coorabiein Nullarbor +0.6 higher in Coorabie
0.8 58th pct 0.2 45th pct
Types ≤15 min in Coorabiein Nullarbor +0.5 more in Coorabie
0.7 56th pct 0.1 43rd pct
15-min city in Coorabiein Nullarbor even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Coorabiein Nullarbor +23.7 pts higher in Coorabie
31.0% 75th pct 7.3% 63rd pct
Walk to transit in Coorabiein Nullarbor even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Coorabiein Nullarbor even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Coorabiein Nullarbor +35.9 pts higher in Coorabie
35.9% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Coorabiein Nullarbor even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Coorabiein Nullarbor +1,394.4 more in Coorabie
1,563.4 100th pct 169.0 90th pct
Intersections/km² in Coorabiein Nullarbor +1 higher in Coorabie
1 43rd pct 0 5th pct
Mean slope in Coorabiein Nullarbor +0.9 pts higher in Coorabie
3.8% 26th pct 2.9% 11th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Coorabie vs Nullarbor [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40307/coorabie/vs/SAL41056/nullarbor