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Corinthia vs Southern Cross

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 21 km apart · Corinthia profile · Southern Cross profile

Corinthia Southern Cross

Southern Cross (WA) and Corinthia are nearby areas in Western Australia. Southern Cross (WA) is the more developed of the two, with a population of 572 compared to just 9 people in Corinthia, which is sparsely populated. There are significant differences in living standards and access; typical weekly family income in Southern Cross (WA) is $1,875, which is far higher than the $1,149 found in Corinthia. Southern Cross (WA) also offers much better walkability, with 60.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while Corinthia is car-dependent with no such amenities nearby.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining remote locations with very similar terrain. They share a common experience of isolation from public transport, as almost no homes in either place are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Life in both areas is also older than the national figure, with typical resident ages of 50 in Southern Cross (WA) and 54 in Corinthia.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Corinthiain Southern Cross +563 larger in Southern Cross gap narrowing
9 6th pct 572 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7
  • First area, 2021: 9
  • Second area, 2011: 842
  • Second area, 2016: 680
  • Second area, 2021: 572
Median age in Corinthiain Southern Cross +4 yrs older in Corinthia gap narrowing
54 yrs 83rd pct 50 yrs 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 50 yrs
— 2.8% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%
— 22.9% 68th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.9%
— 15.0% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%
— 14.1% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.1%

Age structure

66.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +31.7 pts 35.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +22.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +22.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
0.0% Children (0–14) +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

Marital status

27.3% Married +12.1 pts ▸ 39.3%
36.4% Never married ◂ +0.3 pts 36.1%
0.0% Divorced +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% Widowed +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Separated +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Age & sex structure

Corinthia Southern Cross

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

  • 85+ in Corinthia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Southern Cross: 1.4% males, 1.4% females
  • 80–84 in Corinthia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Southern Cross: 1.6% males, 1.0% females
  • 75–79 in Corinthia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Southern Cross: 1.0% males, 1.9% females
  • 70–74 in Corinthia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Southern Cross: 4.5% males, 4.2% females
  • 65–69 in Corinthia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Southern Cross: 3.5% males, 2.1% females
  • 60–64 in Corinthia: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Southern Cross: 3.5% males, 2.8% females
  • 55–59 in Corinthia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Southern Cross: 7.5% males, 2.8% females
  • 50–54 in Corinthia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Southern Cross: 6.1% males, 6.1% females
  • 45–49 in Corinthia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Southern Cross: 1.4% males, 3.3% females
  • 40–44 in Corinthia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Southern Cross: 3.7% males, 2.8% females
  • 35–39 in Corinthia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Southern Cross: 2.1% males, 3.5% females
  • 30–34 in Corinthia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Southern Cross: 3.1% males, 3.0% females
  • 25–29 in Corinthia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Southern Cross: 2.4% males, 3.0% females
  • 20–24 in Corinthia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Southern Cross: 1.9% males, 1.4% females
  • 15–19 in Corinthia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Southern Cross: 0.9% males, 1.0% females
  • 10–14 in Corinthia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Southern Cross: 1.7% males, 1.6% females
  • 5–9 in Corinthia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Southern Cross: 2.4% males, 3.8% females
  • 0–4 in Corinthia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Southern Cross: 3.8% males, 1.6% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

— 18.2% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%

Country of birth

111.1% Australia ◂ +38.0 pts 73.1%
0.0% New Zealand +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% England +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Philippines +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% India +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% China +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Italy +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% South Africa +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

88.9% Australian ◂ +54.4 pts 34.4%
55.6% English ◂ +14.8 pts 40.7%
0.0% Scottish +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Italian +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Irish +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% German +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Filipino +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Indian +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Chinese +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Dutch +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

— 7.7% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%
— 0.5% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.5%

Language used at home

111.1% English only ◂ +28.4 pts 82.7%
0.0% Mandarin +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Italian +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

— 38.6% 44th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.6%

Religious affiliation

88.9% No religion ◂ +50.3 pts 38.6%
0.0% Christianity +48.4 pts ▸ 48.4%
0.0% Not stated +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Hinduism +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Buddhism +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Other religions +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

— 33.9% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.9%
— 8.4% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.4%
— 23.26 90th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Corinthiain Southern Cross +2 more in Southern Cross
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
— 42 15th pct
— 921 14th pct

Highest year of school

36.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +23.6 pts 12.7%
0.0% Year 12 +33.9 pts ▸ 33.9%
0.0% Year 10 +32.6 pts ▸ 32.6%
0.0% Year 11 +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +35.2 pts ▸ 35.2%
0.0% Bachelor degree +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Management & commerce +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Education +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Health +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Society & culture +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Creative arts +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Corinthiain Southern Cross +$256 higher in Southern Cross
$450 8th pct $706 41st pct
  • First area, 2021: $450
  • Second area, 2011: $647
  • Second area, 2016: $668
  • Second area, 2021: $706
Household income in Corinthiain Southern Cross +$119 higher in Southern Cross
$1,125 21st pct $1,244 28th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2011: $1,285
  • Second area, 2016: $1,210
  • Second area, 2021: $1,244
Family income in Corinthiain Southern Cross +$726 higher in Southern Cross
$1,149 10th pct $1,875 49th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,149
  • Second area, 2011: $1,717
  • Second area, 2016: $1,930
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
— 11.9% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.9%
High-income homes in Corinthiain Southern Cross
— 10.1% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.1%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +27.2 pts ▸ 27.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +27.2 pts ▸ 27.2%
0.0% Under $650 +24.5 pts ▸ 24.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +42.0 pts ▸ 42.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +27.5 pts ▸ 27.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Health & Disability

— 31.1% 61st pct
— 9.4% 63rd pct
— 6.1% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

44.4% Asthma ◂ +36.9 pts 7.5%
0.0% Arthritis +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Mental health +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Diabetes +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Other condition +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Heart disease +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Cancer +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Lung condition +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Stroke +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Dementia +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

77.8% One condition ◂ +60.5 pts 17.3%
33.3% None +23.1 pts ▸ 56.5%
0.0% Two conditions +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Three or more +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

Community Participation

— 25.2% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.2%
— 5.1% 9th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.1%
Unpaid child care in Corinthiain Southern Cross
— 17.2% 17th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.2%
— 3.9% 70th pct
— 21.7% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Corinthiain Southern Cross +16 larger in Southern Cross
0 0th pct 16 64th pct
— 29 yrs 60th pct
— $524 36th pct
— $899 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Corinthiain Southern Cross +0.3 larger in Corinthia
2.3 29th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
— 15.2% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%
— 42.8% 94th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.8%

Family composition

0.0% Couples without children +44.3 pts ▸ 44.3%
40.0% Couples with children +1.3 pts ▸ 41.3%
30.0% One-parent families ◂ +14.8 pts 15.2%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 1 person +42.8 pts ▸ 42.8%
0.0% 2 people +33.9 pts ▸ 33.9%
0.0% 4 people +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% 3 people +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% 5 people +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% 6 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Corinthiain Southern Cross +$30 higher in Southern Cross
$120 9th pct $150 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: $120
  • Second area, 2011: $125
  • Second area, 2016: $150
  • Second area, 2021: $150
— $769 8th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,051
  • Second area, 2016: $835
  • Second area, 2021: $769
People / bedroom in Corinthiain Southern Cross +0.40 higher in Corinthia
1.00 89th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
— 32.7% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 37.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.7%
— 33.5% 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.5%
— 89.1% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 86.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 91.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 89.1%
— 75.1% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 82.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 81.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.1%

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned outright ◂ +16.5 pts 33.5%
0.0% Rented +32.7 pts ▸ 32.7%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +21.0 pts ▸ 21.0%
0.0% Other tenure +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Not stated +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +10.9 pts 89.1%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Other dwelling +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +49.0 pts ▸ 49.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +24.9 pts ▸ 24.9%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% 1 bedroom +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Studio / none +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% 5 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Transport & Vehicles

— 6.5% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.5%
— 1.5% 3rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5%
— 1.1% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.1%
PT stops in Corinthiain Southern Cross +2 more in Southern Cross
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Corinthiain Southern Cross +3.50 more in Southern Cross
0.00 0th pct 3.50 71st pct
Departures/1k in Corinthiain Southern Cross +31.5 more in Southern Cross
0.0 0th pct 31.5 61st pct
PT routes in Corinthiain Southern Cross +1 more in Southern Cross
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
— 48 78th pct

How people get to work

166.7% Car (driver) ◂ +104.8 pts 61.8%
0.0% Walked +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Worked at home +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Bus +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Bicycle +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 1 vehicle +38.0 pts ▸ 38.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles +37.6 pts ▸ 37.6%
0.0% 3 vehicles +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% 4 or more +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% No vehicle +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%

Migration & Movement

— 38.8% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 39.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.8%
— 19.2% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 35.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.2%

Jobs & Industry

— 5.8% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%
— 60.2% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 65.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.2%
— 65.1% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 68.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.1%

Industries people work in

100.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +92.4 pts 7.6%
0.0% Mining +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Public administration & safety +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Retail trade +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Construction +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Education & training +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Other services +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Manufacturing +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Administrative & support +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Occupations people work in

133.3% Managers ◂ +115.9 pts 17.5%
0.0% Technicians & trades +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Labourers +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Community & personal service +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Sales workers +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Professionals +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Corinthiain Southern Cross +3.9 higher in Southern Cross
0.0 0th pct 3.9 77th pct
Types ≤15 min in Corinthiain Southern Cross +4.6 more in Southern Cross
0.0 0th pct 4.6 81st pct
15-min city in Corinthiain Southern Cross +59.0 pts higher in Southern Cross
0.0% 0th pct 59.0% 82nd pct
Walk to shops in Corinthiain Southern Cross +60.5 pts higher in Southern Cross
0.0% 0th pct 60.5% 82nd pct
Walk to transit in Corinthiain Southern Cross +0.2 pts higher in Southern Cross
0.0% 0th pct 0.2% 57th pct
Walk to school in Corinthiain Southern Cross +70.0 pts higher in Southern Cross
0.0% 0th pct 70.0% 82nd pct
Walk to a park in Corinthiain Southern Cross +77.9 pts higher in Southern Cross
0.0% 0th pct 77.9% 73rd pct
Walk to health in Corinthiain Southern Cross +58.7 pts higher in Southern Cross
0.0% 0th pct 58.7% 86th pct
Amenities/1k in Corinthiain Southern Cross +42.0 more in Southern Cross
0.0 0th pct 42.0 78th pct
Intersections/km² in Corinthiain Southern Cross even
0 7th pct 0 30th pct
Mean slope in Corinthiain Southern Cross +0.0 pts higher in Corinthia
3.7% 23rd pct 3.6% 23rd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Corinthia vs Southern Cross [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50339/corinthia/vs/SAL51393/southern-cross