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Cloverdale vs Perth Airport

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.3 km apart · Cloverdale profile · Perth Airport profile

Cloverdale Perth Airport

Cloverdale and Perth Airport are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Cloverdale is a residential suburb where 17.2% of people are children and 42.8% were born overseas. In contrast, Perth Airport is sparsely populated with only 25 residents, but a much higher share (80%) were born overseas. Cloverdale is also far more walkable; 92.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, compared to only 24.5% in Perth Airport.

A gap that is widening is the difference in transport access, with Perth Airport seeing a massive increase in public transport departures and stops per person. Despite this, the two areas remain similar in their transit time to the city, which takes around 50 minutes for both. They also share a similar school advantage score, though Cloverdale remains far more accessible for those walking to local schools and health services.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +8,839 larger in Cloverdale gap widening
8,864 87th pct 25 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7,272
  • First area, 2016: 8,069
  • First area, 2021: 8,864
  • Second area, 2011: 54
  • Second area, 2016: 28
  • Second area, 2021: 25
Median age in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +3 yrs older in Perth Airport gap narrowing
34 yrs 13th pct 37 yrs 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 29 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
First Nations in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +3.1 pts higher in Cloverdale gap steady
3.1% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.1%
  • First area, 2016: 3.1%
  • First area, 2021: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +13.2 pts higher in Cloverdale gap narrowing
13.2% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.8%
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +17.2 pts higher in Cloverdale gap steady
17.2% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.0%
  • First area, 2016: 17.5%
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
12.7% 54th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 10.8%
  • First area, 2016: 11.4%
  • First area, 2021: 12.7%

Age structure

35.3% Young adults (25–44) +40.7 pts ▸ 76.0%
21.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
17.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
13.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
13.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%

Marital status

38.6% Married +11.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
43.6% Never married ◂ +1.9 pts 41.7%
9.8% Divorced +11.1 pts ▸ 20.8%
4.9% Widowed ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.1% Separated ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Cloverdale Perth Airport

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

  • 85+ in Cloverdale: 0.8% males, 1.4% females; 85+ in Perth Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Cloverdale: 0.7% males, 1.1% females; 80–84 in Perth Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Cloverdale: 1.0% males, 1.2% females; 75–79 in Perth Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Cloverdale: 1.5% males, 1.7% females; 70–74 in Perth Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Cloverdale: 1.7% males, 2.0% females; 65–69 in Perth Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Cloverdale: 2.3% males, 1.9% females; 60–64 in Perth Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Cloverdale: 2.8% males, 2.5% females; 55–59 in Perth Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Cloverdale: 3.1% males, 2.8% females; 50–54 in Perth Airport: 27.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Cloverdale: 2.5% males, 3.2% females; 45–49 in Perth Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Cloverdale: 3.6% males, 3.0% females; 40–44 in Perth Airport: 0.0% males, 16.7% females
  • 35–39 in Cloverdale: 4.4% males, 4.2% females; 35–39 in Perth Airport: 33.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Cloverdale: 5.1% males, 4.9% females; 30–34 in Perth Airport: 0.0% males, 22.2% females
  • 25–29 in Cloverdale: 5.2% males, 4.8% females; 25–29 in Perth Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Cloverdale: 3.9% males, 4.0% females; 20–24 in Perth Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Cloverdale: 2.7% males, 2.7% females; 15–19 in Perth Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Cloverdale: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 10–14 in Perth Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Cloverdale: 3.0% males, 2.9% females; 5–9 in Perth Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Cloverdale: 3.1% males, 3.2% females; 0–4 in Perth Airport: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +37.2 pts higher in Perth Airport gap narrowing
42.8% 97th pct 80.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.8%
  • First area, 2016: 41.8%
  • First area, 2021: 42.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 87.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 80.0%

Country of birth

50.2% Australia ◂ +50.2 pts 0.0%
1.0% Vietnam +19.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
3.4% New Zealand +12.6 pts ▸ 16.0%
4.9% Philippines ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.2% India ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.8% England ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
2.1% China ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.8% Nepal ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.7% Italy ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.6% South Africa ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

27.1% English ◂ +27.1 pts 0.0%
22.4% Australian ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%
7.4% Chinese ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
7.3% Irish ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
6.4% Scottish ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
5.6% Filipino ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.5% Indian ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.6% Italian ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.4% German ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% Dutch ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% Vietnamese ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +33.5 pts higher in Cloverdale gap widening
33.5% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.2%
  • First area, 2016: 31.0%
  • First area, 2021: 33.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +4.2 pts higher in Cloverdale gap steady
4.2% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

58.9% English only ◂ +58.9 pts 0.0%
3.6% Mandarin ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.4% Tagalog ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
2.1% Arabic ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.5% Punjabi ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.4% Cantonese ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.3% Vietnamese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.0% Hindi ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.9% Italian ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +35.4 pts higher in Cloverdale gap widening
35.4% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.0%
  • First area, 2016: 27.3%
  • First area, 2021: 35.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Religious affiliation

8.7% Not stated +91.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
39.0% Christianity ◂ +39.0 pts 0.0%
35.4% No religion ◂ +35.4 pts 0.0%
7.9% Islam ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
4.3% Buddhism ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.2% Hinduism ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
1.7% Other religions ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +58.8 pts higher in Cloverdale gap widening
58.8% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 46.6%
  • First area, 2016: 51.2%
  • First area, 2021: 58.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Bachelor+ in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +21.7 pts higher in Cloverdale gap widening
21.7% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.7%
  • First area, 2016: 17.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
3.27 45th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +10 more in Perth Airport
19 86th pct 29 88th pct
Avg size in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +49 larger in Perth Airport
400 59th pct 449 65th pct
ICSEA in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +12 higher in Cloverdale
1,026 70th pct 1,014 64th pct

Highest year of school

58.8% Year 12 ◂ +58.8 pts 0.0%
16.5% Year 10 ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%
8.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
7.6% Year 11 ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

26.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%
25.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +25.3 pts 0.0%
15.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
6.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
3.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

19.3% Management & commerce ◂ +19.3 pts 0.0%
17.9% Engineering & related ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
10.7% Society & culture ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
8.1% Health ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
4.8% Education ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.7% Architecture & building ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.4% Creative arts ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.1% Information technology ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
3.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
1.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Income

$812 61st pct —
  • First area, 2011: $580
  • First area, 2016: $653
  • First area, 2021: $812
$1,520 49th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $1,148
  • First area, 2016: $1,332
  • First area, 2021: $1,520
$1,897 51st pct —
  • First area, 2011: $1,335
  • First area, 2016: $1,489
  • First area, 2021: $1,897
High earners in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +9.1 pts higher in Cloverdale gap widening
9.1% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Cloverdalein Perth Airport
15.4% 48th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.4%
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%

Personal income distribution

38.9% Under $650 ◂ +38.9 pts 0.0%
33.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +33.2 pts 0.0%
16.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%
2.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +24.4 pts higher in Cloverdale
24.4% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Mental health in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +7.8 pts higher in Cloverdale
7.8% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +5.0 pts higher in Cloverdale gap steady
5.0% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 4.9%
  • First area, 2021: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.8% Mental health ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
7.2% Arthritis ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
7.1% Other condition ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
6.7% Asthma ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
5.2% Diabetes ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
3.5% Heart disease ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.1% Cancer ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.7% Lung condition ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.0% Stroke ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.5% Dementia ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.0% None ◂ +66.0 pts 0.0%
16.4% One condition ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
5.0% Two conditions ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Three or more ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +10.6 pts higher in Cloverdale gap narrowing
10.6% 14th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.0%
  • First area, 2016: 13.2%
  • First area, 2021: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid carers in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +9.6 pts higher in Cloverdale gap steady
9.6% 23rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.0%
  • First area, 2016: 10.1%
  • First area, 2021: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +24.0 pts higher in Cloverdale gap narrowing
24.0% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.0%
  • First area, 2016: 23.9%
  • First area, 2021: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +2.0 pts higher in Cloverdale
2.0% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +16.1 pts higher in Cloverdale gap narrowing
16.1% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.9%
  • First area, 2016: 17.7%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +272 larger in Cloverdale
272 86th pct 0 0th pct
22 yrs 33rd pct —
43.6% 59th pct —
8.7% 42nd pct —
$575 43rd pct —
$1,424 38th pct —
Indigenous language in Cloverdalein Perth Airport
7.0% 65th pct —

Family & Households

2.4 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.5
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
17.8% 81st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 20.1%
  • First area, 2016: 18.7%
  • First area, 2021: 17.8%
30.4% 73rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 26.9%
  • First area, 2016: 27.0%
  • First area, 2021: 30.4%

Housing & Dwellings

$340 69th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $300
  • First area, 2016: $360
  • First area, 2021: $340
$1,700 55th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $2,000
  • First area, 2016: $1,933
  • First area, 2021: $1,700
0.80 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
43.2% 89th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 35.7%
  • First area, 2016: 37.4%
  • First area, 2021: 43.2%
21.6% 11th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 29.1%
  • First area, 2016: 26.0%
  • First area, 2021: 21.6%
73.9% 14th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 86.7%
  • First area, 2016: 78.3%
  • First area, 2021: 73.9%
74.9% 38th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 83.0%
  • First area, 2016: 79.9%
  • First area, 2021: 74.9%

Transport & Vehicles

7.9% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.8%
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%
4.4% 9th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.7%
  • First area, 2016: 1.9%
  • First area, 2021: 4.4%
5.7% 92nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.9%
  • First area, 2016: 7.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.7%
PT stops in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +47 more in Cloverdale
62 88th pct 15 85th pct
Stops/1k in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +593.01 more in Perth Airport
6.99 86th pct 600.00 100th pct
Departures/1k in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +259,250.2 more in Perth Airport
2,869.8 96th pct 262,120.0 100th pct
PT routes in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +5 more in Cloverdale
14 86th pct 9 86th pct
Stop walk in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +13 longer in Perth Airport
2 14th pct 15 53rd pct
Drive to city in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +7 longer in Perth Airport
12 8th pct 19 16th pct
Reach 30 min in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +31,320 more in Cloverdale
31,340 84th pct 20 43rd pct
Reach 45 min in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +95,007 more in Cloverdale
119,550 83rd pct 24,543 52nd pct
Transit to city in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +2 longer in Perth Airport
49 34th pct 51 38th pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +46.1 pts higher in Cloverdale gap widening
46.1% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.8%
  • First area, 2016: 43.4%
  • First area, 2021: 46.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Recent arrivals in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +16.0 pts higher in Cloverdale gap narrowing
16.0% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.8%
  • First area, 2016: 26.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

6.0% 77th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.0%
  • First area, 2016: 9.9%
  • First area, 2021: 6.0%
Participation in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +63.8 pts higher in Cloverdale gap widening
63.8% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.2%
  • First area, 2016: 58.6%
  • First area, 2021: 63.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
61.5% 67th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 67.9%
  • First area, 2016: 64.1%
  • First area, 2021: 61.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +3.7 higher in Cloverdale
7.1 93rd pct 3.4 74th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +3.9 more in Cloverdale
7.2 96th pct 3.3 74th pct
15-min city in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +47.0 pts higher in Cloverdale
95.5% 97th pct 48.4% 79th pct
Walk to shops in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +67.7 pts higher in Cloverdale
92.2% 96th pct 24.5% 73rd pct
Walk to transit in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +54.5 pts higher in Cloverdale
100.0% 100th pct 45.5% 72nd pct
Walk to school in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +57.2 pts higher in Cloverdale
84.4% 88th pct 27.2% 67th pct
Walk to a park in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +31.4 pts higher in Cloverdale
100.0% 100th pct 68.6% 69th pct
Walk to health in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +47.4 pts higher in Cloverdale
77.3% 92nd pct 29.8% 79th pct
Amenities/1k in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +3,586.1 more in Perth Airport
13.9 51st pct 3,600.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +158 higher in Cloverdale
259 93rd pct 100 86th pct
Mean slope in Cloverdalein Perth Airport +2.7 pts higher in Perth Airport
4.5% 36th pct 7.3% 65th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cloverdale vs Perth Airport [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50301/cloverdale/vs/SAL51231/perth-airport