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Cape Range National Park vs North West Cape

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 27 km apart · Cape Range National Park profile · North West Cape profile

Cape Range National Park North West Cape

North West Cape and Cape Range National Park are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. North West Cape is the larger of the two, with a typical resident aged 40 and a typical weekly household income of $1,542. Cape Range National Park is much smaller, with a far younger typical age of 28 and a much lower typical weekly household income of $725. In North West Cape, rent is far higher at $365 a week, while typical home-loan payments are far higher in Cape Range National Park at $3,900.

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining remote places with no public transport and no schools within 3km. Both have a high share of parks among their walkable amenities. North West Cape has slightly more diversity in its local services, with a small share of food and drink options, whereas Cape Range National Park's amenities are entirely parks.

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Where they differ most

Population: 159 larger in North West Cape Household income: $817 higher in North West Cape Rent: $215 higher in North West Cape People / bedroom: 0.50 higher in North West Cape Median age: 12 yrs older in North West Cape

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape +159 larger in North West Cape gap widening
18 13th pct 177 51st pct
Median age in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape +12 yrs older in North West Cape gap narrowing
28 yrs 2nd pct 40 yrs 29th pct
First Nations in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 2.3% 53rd pct
Aged 65+ in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 8.5% 13th pct
Under 15 in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 18.6% 61st pct
De facto in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 28.7% 99th pct

Age structure

100.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +70.1 pts 29.9%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +31.1 pts ▸ 31.1%
0.0% Children (0–14) +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%

Marital status

91.7% Never married ◂ +47.3 pts 44.4%
0.0% Married +34.5 pts ▸ 34.5%
0.0% Divorced +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Widowed +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Separated +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Age & sex structure

Cape Range National Park North West Cape

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 15.3% 65th pct

Country of birth

55.6% Australia +8.9 pts ▸ 64.4%
0.0% England +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Italy +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% India +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% New Zealand +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
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% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

22.2% English +18.5 pts ▸ 40.7%
16.7% Australian +18.9 pts ▸ 35.6%
22.2% Irish ◂ +13.7 pts 8.5%
22.2% German ◂ +18.8 pts 3.4%
16.7% Scottish ◂ +8.8 pts 7.9%
0.0% Italian +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Indian +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Filipino +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Chinese 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 Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

77.8% English only ◂ +0.9 pts 76.8%
0.0% Hindi +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
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% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 46.3% 69th pct

Religious affiliation

38.9% No religion +7.4 pts ▸ 46.3%
16.7% Christianity +11.0 pts ▸ 27.7%
16.7% Not stated +5.9 pts ▸ 22.6%
0.0% Hinduism +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Islam 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 Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 47.1% 56th pct
Bachelor+ in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 13.4% 45th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

66.7% Year 12 ◂ +19.5 pts 47.1%
25.0% Year 11 ◂ +15.7 pts 9.3%
0.0% Year 10 +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% Year 9 or below +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%

Highest qualification level

36.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +31.3 pts 5.1%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Bachelor degree +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

63.6% Management & commerce ◂ +53.5 pts 10.1%
27.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +17.2 pts 10.1%
0.0% Engineering & related +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Education +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Society & culture +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Health +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape +$216 higher in Cape Range National Park gap narrowing
$1,091 87th pct $875 70th pct
Household income in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape +$817 higher in North West Cape gap widening
$725 3rd pct $1,542 50th pct
Family income in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape +$541 higher in North West Cape
$1,625 34th pct $2,166 67th pct
High earners in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 11.3% 66th pct
High-income homes in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 10.8% 32nd pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% $4,000 or more +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Under $650 +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

83.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +55.2 pts 28.2%
0.0% Under $650 +32.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 19.8% 13th pct
Mental health in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 4.5% 23rd pct
Needs assistance in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Asthma +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Mental health +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Other condition +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Cancer +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Diabetes +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Lung condition +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.6% None +8.3 pts ▸ 63.8%
33.3% One condition ◂ +15.8 pts 17.5%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 30.3% 86th pct
Unpaid carers in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 5.6% 10th pct
Unpaid child care in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 19.0% 23rd pct
Defence service in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 2.1% 42nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 14.1% 11th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape +4 larger in North West Cape
0 0th pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape +10 yrs older in North West Cape
31 yrs 66th pct 41 yrs 79th pct
Median income in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape +$225 higher in Cape Range National Park
$1,125 86th pct $900 73rd pct
Household income in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— $1,875 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape +0.6 larger in North West Cape gap narrowing
1.6 3rd pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 4.7% 22nd pct
Living alone in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 40.0% 91st pct

Household size

0.0% 1 person +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% 2 people +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% 3 people +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% 4 people +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% 6 or more +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% 5 people +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape +$215 higher in North West Cape
$150 14th pct $365 74th pct
Mortgage in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape +$1,900 higher in Cape Range National Park
$3,900 100th pct $2,000 72nd pct
People / bedroom in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape +0.50 higher in North West Cape gap widening
0.60 7th pct 1.10 93rd pct
Renting in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 20.0% 59th pct
Owned outright in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 46.2% 65th pct
Separate houses in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 43.1% 6th pct
3+ bedrooms in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 43.1% 6th pct

How homes are owned or rented

60.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +27.7 pts 32.3%
0.0% Owned outright +46.2 pts ▸ 46.2%
0.0% Rented +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Other tenure +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Not stated +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

Types of homes

0.0% Other dwelling +66.2 pts ▸ 66.2%
0.0% Separate house +43.1 pts ▸ 43.1%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +26.2 pts ▸ 26.2%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Studio / none +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% 1 bedroom +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Under $1,000 +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 15.5% 47th pct
PT commute in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 4.8% 90th pct
PT stops in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

69.2% Walked ◂ +47.8 pts 21.4%
38.5% Car (driver) +3.2 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% Worked at home +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Bus +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 1 vehicle +39.1 pts ▸ 39.1%
0.0% 2 vehicles +23.4 pts ▸ 23.4%
0.0% 4 or more +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% 3 vehicles +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 31.2% 51st pct
Recent arrivals in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 3.5% 49th pct
Participation in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 60.6% 50th pct
Full-time in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 58.3% 51st pct

Industries people work in

46.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +22.3 pts 23.8%
23.1% Other services ◂ +13.6 pts 9.5%
0.0% Construction +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Public administration & safety +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Administrative & support +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Retail trade +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Rental & real estate +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Arts & recreation +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

38.5% Community & personal service ◂ +27.7 pts 10.7%
30.8% Labourers ◂ +22.4 pts 8.3%
0.0% Technicians & trades +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Managers +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% Professionals +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Sales workers +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%

Walkability

Walk score in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 0.1 37th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 0.1 39th pct
15-min city in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 9.4% 47th pct
Walk to health in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape +19.8 more in North West Cape
166.7 90th pct 186.4 91st pct
Intersections/km² in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape +1 higher in North West Cape
0 36th pct 1 51st pct
Mean slope in Cape Range National Parkin North West Cape
— 1.8% 0th pct

Compare Cape Range National Park with nearby areas

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Compare North West Cape with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cape Range National Park vs North West Cape [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50250/cape-range-national-park/vs/SAL51153/north-west-cape