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Carlotta vs Donnelly River

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Carlotta profile · Donnelly River profile

Carlotta Donnelly River

Carlotta and Donnelly River are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Donnelly River is very small with only 5 residents, while Carlotta has 103 people. There is a wide gap in wealth; a typical personal weekly income in Donnelly River is $1,312, which is far higher than the $522 seen in Carlotta. Homes in Carlotta are also more crowded, with 2.5 people per home compared to 1.5 in Donnelly River. While Carlotta has one school within 3 km, Donnelly River has none.

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very isolated and car-dependent. Both have no residents living within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport. They also share a similar landscape, with both areas having a mean terrain slope of around 10%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Carlottain Donnelly River +98 larger in Carlotta gap steady
103 42nd pct 5 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: 97
  • First area, 2021: 103
  • Second area, 2016: 5
  • Second area, 2021: 5
Median age in Carlottain Donnelly River +7 yrs older in Donnelly River gap widening
53 yrs 80th pct 60 yrs 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 47 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 60 yrs
2.9% 59th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 2.9%
32.0% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 16.5%
  • First area, 2021: 32.0%
30.1% 95th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 19.6%
  • First area, 2021: 30.1%
6.0% 13th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 19.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.0%

Age structure

32.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +32.0 pts 0.0%
30.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +30.1 pts 0.0%
19.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
18.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
2.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Marital status

68.3% Married ◂ +68.3 pts 0.0%
24.4% Never married ◂ +24.4 pts 0.0%
6.1% Divorced ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.9% Separated ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

28.2% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 16.5%
  • First area, 2021: 28.2%

Country of birth

69.9% Australia ◂ +9.9 pts 60.0%
6.8% England ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
3.9% New Zealand ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 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

35.9% English +64.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
35.9% Australian ◂ +35.9 pts 0.0%
11.7% Irish ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
10.7% Scottish ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
3.9% Indian ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% German ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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

5.8% 64th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

84.5% English only +15.5 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

51.5% 82nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 34.0%
  • First area, 2021: 51.5%

Religious affiliation

42.7% Christianity +17.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
51.5% No religion ◂ +51.5 pts 0.0%
7.8% Not stated ◂ +7.8 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

39.5% 35th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 31.2%
  • First area, 2021: 39.5%
15.9% 55th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 15.9%
Schools ≤3 km in Carlottain Donnelly River +1 more in Carlotta
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
60 18th pct —
990 50th pct —

Highest year of school

39.5% Year 12 ◂ +39.5 pts 0.0%
27.2% Year 10 ◂ +27.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% Year 11 ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
13.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

26.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%
20.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
18.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
8.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.4% Society & culture ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
12.2% Education ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
10.2% Engineering & related ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
10.2% Management & commerce ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
8.2% Architecture & building ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
8.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Carlottain Donnelly River +$790 higher in Donnelly River gap widening
$522 14th pct $1,312 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $532
  • First area, 2021: $522
  • Second area, 2016: $724
  • Second area, 2021: $1,312
Household income in Carlottain Donnelly River +$481 higher in Donnelly River
$1,218 26th pct $1,699 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $1,218
  • Second area, 2021: $1,699
Family income in Carlottain Donnelly River +$1,313 higher in Donnelly River
$1,437 23rd pct $2,750 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $1,437
  • Second area, 2021: $2,750
9.8% 59th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 9.8%
High-income homes in Carlottain Donnelly River
16.7% 52nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%

Household income distribution

30.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.6 pts 0.0%
16.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
13.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

50.0% Under $650 ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
24.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.4 pts 0.0%
15.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Carlottain Donnelly River
32.0% 66th pct —
7.8% 46th pct —
Needs assistance in Carlottain Donnelly River
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.7% Arthritis ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
10.7% Other condition ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
7.8% Mental health ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
6.8% Asthma ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.8% Heart disease ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
5.8% Diabetes ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
3.9% Cancer ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% Stroke ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.2% None ◂ +61.2 pts 0.0%
25.2% One condition ◂ +25.2 pts 0.0%
8.7% Two conditions ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
4.9% Three or more ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

35.4% 90th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 34.7%
  • First area, 2021: 35.4%
9.8% 24th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 9.8%
Unpaid child care in Carlottain Donnelly River
29.3% 70th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 31.9%
  • First area, 2021: 29.3%
4.5% 76th pct —
56.1% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 50.0%
  • First area, 2021: 56.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Carlottain Donnelly River +3 larger in Carlotta
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
58 yrs 93rd pct —
$150 0th pct —
Household income in Carlottain Donnelly River
$1,250 29th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Carlottain Donnelly River +1.0 larger in Carlotta
2.5 50th pct 1.5 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.1
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5
7.5% 30th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 8.5%
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%
16.7% 25th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 24.2%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%

Household size

47.2% 2 people ◂ +47.2 pts 0.0%
19.4% 4 people ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
16.7% 1 person ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
13.9% 3 people ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
8.3% 5 people ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$300 57th pct —
  • First area, 2016: $165
  • First area, 2021: $300
$1,800 61st pct —
  • First area, 2016: $1,600
  • First area, 2021: $1,800
People / bedroom in Carlottain Donnelly River +0.10 higher in Carlotta
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
8.3% 21st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 27.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
52.8% 81st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 51.5%
  • First area, 2021: 52.8%
100.0% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
94.4% 89th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 69.7%
  • First area, 2021: 94.4%

How homes are owned or rented

52.8% Owned outright ◂ +52.8 pts 0.0%
30.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +30.6 pts 0.0%
8.3% Rented ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

63.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +63.9 pts 0.0%
22.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
8.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% 5 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
13.5% 40th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Carlottain Donnelly River even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Motor vehicles per home

30.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +30.6 pts 0.0%
22.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
19.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
8.3% 4 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

22.8% 22nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 30.2%
  • First area, 2021: 22.8%
20.7% 87th pct —

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
45.1% 13th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 50.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.1%
32.4% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 48.5%
  • First area, 2021: 32.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Carlottain Donnelly River +0.7 higher in Donnelly River
0.1 35th pct 0.8 58th pct
Types ≤15 min in Carlottain Donnelly River +0.7 more in Donnelly River
0.1 36th pct 0.8 57th pct
15-min city in Carlottain Donnelly River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Carlottain Donnelly River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Carlottain Donnelly River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Carlottain Donnelly River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Carlottain Donnelly River +69.8 pts higher in Donnelly River
5.2% 44th pct 75.0% 71st pct
Walk to health in Carlottain Donnelly River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Carlottain Donnelly River +561.2 more in Donnelly River
38.8 76th pct 600.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Carlottain Donnelly River +2 higher in Donnelly River
2 59th pct 4 63rd pct
Mean slope in Carlottain Donnelly River +0.2 pts higher in Carlotta
10.0% 81st pct 9.8% 80th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Carlotta vs Donnelly River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50264/carlotta/vs/SAL50418/donnelly-river