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Capricorn vs Mulga Downs

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 216 km apart · Capricorn profile · Mulga Downs profile

Capricorn Mulga Downs

Capricorn and Mulga Downs are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. They differ sharply in their demographics: Mulga Downs has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population (39.1% compared to 0.0% in Capricorn). Residents are far older in Mulga Downs, where the typical age is 49, while Capricorn is much younger at 31. Capricorn also has a far higher share of people born overseas (35.4% vs 21.7%) and those who speak little or no English (6.3% vs 0.0%).

These two areas share a similar lack of public transport and a matching 30.4% share of people with no religion. There is a widening gap in how people spend their time and earn their money, with Mulga Downs seeing far higher rates of volunteering and unpaid care. Income also differs greatly, as the typical weekly rent is far higher in Capricorn ($420) than in Mulga Downs ($80).

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Where they differ most

Median age: 18 yrs older in Mulga Downs First Nations: 39.1 pts higher in Mulga Downs Other language: 32.6 pts higher in Mulga Downs Unpaid carers: 33.3 pts higher in Mulga Downs People / bedroom: 0.40 higher in Mulga Downs

Demographics & Identity

Population in Capricornin Mulga Downs +56 larger in Capricorn gap narrowing
79 36th pct 23 16th pct
Median age in Capricornin Mulga Downs +18 yrs older in Mulga Downs gap widening
31 yrs 7th pct 49 yrs 67th pct
First Nations in Capricornin Mulga Downs +39.1 pts higher in Mulga Downs gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 39.1% 100th pct
Aged 65+ in Capricornin Mulga Downs even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Capricornin Mulga Downs even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

54.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +37.0 pts 17.4%
19.0% Older adults (45–64) +15.8 pts ▸ 34.8%
12.7% Youth (15–24) +4.7 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) even 0.0%

Marital status

63.2% Never married ◂ +10.8 pts 52.4%
11.8% Married +40.5 pts ▸ 52.4%
14.5% Divorced ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
9.2% Separated ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Capricorn Mulga Downs

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Capricornin Mulga Downs +13.7 pts higher in Capricorn gap narrowing
35.4% 92nd pct 21.7% 80th pct

Country of birth

17.7% Australia +60.5 pts ▸ 78.3%
7.6% New Zealand +9.8 pts ▸ 17.4%
8.9% England ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
7.6% China ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% India 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

26.6% English ◂ +0.5 pts 26.1%
3.8% Australian +9.2 pts ▸ 13.0%
11.4% Irish ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
5.1% Scottish ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Chinese ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% Filipino ◂ +3.8 pts 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% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Capricornin Mulga Downs +32.6 pts higher in Mulga Downs gap widening
15.2% 83rd pct 47.8% 96th pct
Limited English in Capricornin Mulga Downs +6.3 pts higher in Capricorn gap widening
6.3% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

36.7% English only +2.4 pts ▸ 39.1%
5.1% Mandarin ◂ +5.1 pts 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 Capricornin Mulga Downs even gap narrowing
30.4% 24th pct 30.4% 24th pct

Religious affiliation

43.0% Not stated ◂ +12.6 pts 30.4%
0.0% Other religions +34.8 pts ▸ 34.8%
30.4% No religion +0.1 pts ▸ 30.4%
25.3% Christianity ◂ +25.3 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%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Capricornin Mulga Downs +11.8 pts higher in Mulga Downs gap narrowing
26.3% 9th pct 38.1% 31st pct
Bachelor+ in Capricornin Mulga Downs +12.0 pts higher in Mulga Downs gap widening
11.8% 38th pct 23.8% 75th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Capricornin Mulga Downs even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

26.3% Year 12 +11.8 pts ▸ 38.1%
15.8% Year 10 +17.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
18.4% Year 11 ◂ +4.1 pts 14.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%

Highest qualification level

15.0% Bachelor degree +35.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
16.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
5.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
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

13.3% Engineering & related +36.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
5.0% Architecture & building ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% Management & commerce ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% Society & culture ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Capricornin Mulga Downs +$106 higher in Capricorn gap narrowing
$1,481 98th pct $1,375 95th pct
Household income in Capricornin Mulga Downs +$76 higher in Capricorn gap narrowing
$900 10th pct $824 7th pct
Family income in Capricornin Mulga Downs
— $575 0th pct
High earners in Capricornin Mulga Downs +22.3 pts higher in Mulga Downs gap narrowing
15.8% 82nd pct 38.1% 100th pct

Personal income distribution

3.9% $3,000 or more +34.1 pts ▸ 38.1%
22.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%
17.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
5.3% Under $650 +9.0 pts ▸ 14.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Capricornin Mulga Downs +9.8 pts higher in Mulga Downs
7.6% 0th pct 17.4% 10th pct
Mental health in Capricornin Mulga Downs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Capricornin Mulga Downs even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

3.8% Diabetes +22.3 pts ▸ 26.1%
0.0% Other condition +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 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

49.4% None +2.8 pts ▸ 52.2%
7.6% One condition +18.5 pts ▸ 26.1%
0.0% Two conditions +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Capricornin Mulga Downs +22.0 pts higher in Mulga Downs gap widening
6.6% 7th pct 28.6% 83rd pct
Unpaid carers in Capricornin Mulga Downs +33.3 pts higher in Mulga Downs gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 33.3% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in Capricornin Mulga Downs +7.7 pts higher in Mulga Downs gap steady
6.6% 3rd pct 14.3% 12th pct
Defence service in Capricornin Mulga Downs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Capricornin Mulga Downs +23.8 pts higher in Mulga Downs gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 23.8% 48th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Capricornin Mulga Downs +9 larger in Mulga Downs
0 0th pct 9 58th pct
Median age in Capricornin Mulga Downs +20 yrs older in Mulga Downs
29 yrs 60th pct 49 yrs 86th pct
Median income in Capricornin Mulga Downs +$2,150 higher in Capricorn
$2,500 100th pct $350 12th pct
Household income in Capricornin Mulga Downs
— $575 4th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Capricornin Mulga Downs +0.4 larger in Mulga Downs gap narrowing
1.0 0th pct 1.4 0th pct

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Capricornin Mulga Downs +$340 higher in Capricorn
$420 86th pct $80 3rd pct
People / bedroom in Capricornin Mulga Downs +0.40 higher in Mulga Downs
0.30 0th pct 0.70 14th pct

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Capricornin Mulga Downs
0.0% 0th pct —
PT commute in Capricornin Mulga Downs
10.0% 100th pct —
PT stops in Capricornin Mulga Downs even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Capricornin Mulga Downs even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Capricornin Mulga Downs even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Capricornin Mulga Downs even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

52.5% Car (driver) ◂ +52.5 pts 0.0%
10.0% Bus +36.7 pts ▸ 46.7%
20.0% Walked ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
7.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Capricornin Mulga Downs +3.5 pts higher in Capricorn gap narrowing
36.8% 70th pct 33.3% 59th pct
Recent arrivals in Capricornin Mulga Downs
21.4% 88th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Capricornin Mulga Downs
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Capricornin Mulga Downs +5.0 pts higher in Capricorn gap narrowing
52.6% 27th pct 47.6% 17th pct
Full-time in Capricornin Mulga Downs
97.5% 100th pct —

Industries people work in

20.0% Mining +26.7 pts ▸ 46.7%
35.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +35.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% Retail trade ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Construction ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
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%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

17.5% Machinery operators & drivers +35.8 pts ▸ 53.3%
12.5% Professionals +20.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
25.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
7.5% Labourers +12.5 pts ▸ 20.0%
15.0% Managers ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Capricornin Mulga Downs +0.4 higher in Capricorn
0.4 48th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Capricornin Mulga Downs +0.4 more in Capricorn
0.4 49th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Capricornin Mulga Downs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Capricornin Mulga Downs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Capricornin Mulga Downs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Capricornin Mulga Downs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Capricornin Mulga Downs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Capricornin Mulga Downs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Capricornin Mulga Downs +50.6 more in Capricorn
50.6 82nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Capricornin Mulga Downs even
0 3rd pct 0 2nd pct
Mean slope in Capricornin Mulga Downs +0.9 pts higher in Capricorn
2.7% 7th pct 1.8% 0th pct

Compare Capricorn with nearby areas

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Compare Mulga Downs with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Capricorn vs Mulga Downs [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50253/capricorn/vs/SAL51046/mulga-downs