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Beaumont vs Cape Arid

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 68 km apart · Beaumont profile · Cape Arid profile

Beaumont Cape Arid

Beaumont (WA) and Cape Arid are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. The most striking difference is the age of residents; the typical person in Beaumont (WA) is 37, while they are far older in Cape Arid at 57. Income is also notably different, with the typical weekly personal income in Cape Arid being well higher at $1,500, compared to $1,093 in Beaumont (WA).

Both areas are entirely car-dependent and lack basic amenities within walking distance. They also share a similar typical weekly family income, with Beaumont (WA) at $2,374 and Cape Arid at $2,250. This shared reliance on vehicles is a defining feature for both locations, as neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Beaumontin Cape Arid +49 larger in Beaumont gap steady
53 29th pct 4 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 52
  • First area, 2021: 53
  • Second area, 2016: 5
  • Second area, 2021: 4
Median age in Beaumontin Cape Arid +20 yrs older in Cape Arid gap widening
37 yrs 20th pct 57 yrs 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 57 yrs
First Nations in Beaumontin Cape Arid
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
7.5% 11th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 21.2%
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%
14.3% 66th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%

Age structure

35.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +35.8 pts 0.0%
32.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +32.1 pts 0.0%
15.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
7.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) even 0.0%

Marital status

65.9% Married ◂ +65.9 pts 0.0%
40.9% Never married ◂ +40.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Beaumontin Cape Arid
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

98.1% Australia ◂ +98.1 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% 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

52.8% Australian ◂ +52.8 pts 0.0%
43.4% English ◂ +43.4 pts 0.0%
13.2% Scottish ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
7.5% German ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
5.7% Irish ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Italian ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Beaumontin Cape Arid
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Beaumontin Cape Arid
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

101.9% English only ◂ +1.9 pts 100.0%
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

45.3% 65th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 45.3%

Religious affiliation

45.3% Christianity ◂ +45.3 pts 0.0%
45.3% No religion ◂ +45.3 pts 0.0%
9.4% Not stated ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
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

72.7% 93rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 50.0%
  • First area, 2021: 72.7%
13.6% 46th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
Schools ≤3 km in Beaumontin Cape Arid even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

72.7% Year 12 ◂ +72.7 pts 0.0%
15.9% Year 10 ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

25.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
16.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

29.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +29.2 pts 0.0%
16.7% Education ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Engineering & related ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% Management & commerce ◂ +12.5 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%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Beaumontin Cape Arid +$407 higher in Cape Arid
$1,093 87th pct $1,500 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,075
  • First area, 2021: $1,093
  • Second area, 2021: $1,500
Household income in Beaumontin Cape Arid +$375 higher in Cape Arid
$1,875 69th pct $2,250 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,249
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in Beaumontin Cape Arid +$124 higher in Beaumont
$2,374 76th pct $2,250 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,249
  • First area, 2021: $2,374
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
9.1% 56th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%

Personal income distribution

36.4% Under $650 ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
20.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +20.5 pts 0.0%
15.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
9.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Beaumontin Cape Arid
15.1% 7th pct —
Mental health in Beaumontin Cape Arid
0.0% 0th pct —
Needs assistance in Beaumontin Cape Arid
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.5% Arthritis ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Asthma ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Other condition ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
5.7% Cancer ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Diabetes ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

67.9% None +32.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
24.5% One condition ◂ +24.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

61.4% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 65.8%
  • First area, 2021: 61.4%
Unpaid carers in Beaumontin Cape Arid
15.9% 78th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.9%
Unpaid child care in Beaumontin Cape Arid
38.6% 92nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 28.9%
  • First area, 2021: 38.6%
Defence service in Beaumontin Cape Arid
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Beaumontin Cape Arid
31.8% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 21.1%
  • First area, 2021: 31.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Beaumontin Cape Arid even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Beaumontin Cape Arid +0.4 larger in Beaumont
2.4 43rd pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.9
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

30.3% Couples without children +69.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
75.8% Couples with children ◂ +75.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $170 18th pct
People / bedroom in Beaumontin Cape Arid +0.20 higher in Beaumont
0.70 14th pct 0.50 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.50

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Beaumontin Cape Arid
30.0% 80th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 58.3%
  • First area, 2021: 30.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Beaumontin Cape Arid even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Beaumontin Cape Arid even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Beaumontin Cape Arid even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Beaumontin Cape Arid even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Beaumontin Cape Arid
37.5% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 37.5%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Beaumontin Cape Arid
90.9% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 63.2%
  • First area, 2021: 90.9%
57.5% 46th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 83.3%
  • First area, 2021: 57.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Beaumontin Cape Arid even
0.0 26th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Beaumontin Cape Arid even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Beaumontin Cape Arid even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Beaumontin Cape Arid even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Beaumontin Cape Arid even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Beaumontin Cape Arid even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Beaumontin Cape Arid even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Beaumontin Cape Arid even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Beaumontin Cape Arid +5,561.3 more in Cape Arid
188.7 91st pct 5,750.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Beaumontin Cape Arid even
0 1st pct 0 9th pct
Mean slope in Beaumontin Cape Arid +0.2 pts higher in Beaumont
2.4% 3rd pct 2.2% 0th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Beaumont vs Cape Arid [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50089/beaumont/vs/SAL50247/cape-arid