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Culham vs Nunile

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Culham profile · Nunile profile

Culham Nunile

Nunile and Culham are nearby rural areas in Western Australia, but they have very different populations. Nunile is more diverse and younger, with 14.8% of people being children and 25.7% born overseas. In contrast, Culham is sparsely populated and much older, with seniors making up 46.2% of its residents. Culham also has a far higher share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 15.4%, compared to 1.6% in Nunile.

Typical weekly personal incomes are almost identical in both places, sitting around $717 to $762. While they share similar incomes, they differ in how they live; Nunile is mostly car-dependent but has a few more walkable amenities, while Culham is car-dependent with almost no nearby services. Over time, the gap in the number of people who have moved in the last five years has widened, with 52.6% of Nunile residents arriving recently compared to 42.3% in Culham.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Culhamin Nunile +157 larger in Nunile gap widening
26 17th pct 183 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 31
  • First area, 2021: 26
  • Second area, 2016: 99
  • Second area, 2021: 183
Median age in Culhamin Nunile +2 yrs older in Culham gap narrowing
55 yrs 86th pct 53 yrs 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 55 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 53 yrs
First Nations in Culhamin Nunile +13.7 pts higher in Culham gap widening
15.4% 90th pct 1.6% 47th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.6%
Aged 65+ in Culhamin Nunile +16.1 pts higher in Culham gap narrowing
46.2% 100th pct 30.1% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 46.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.1%
Under 15 in Culhamin Nunile +14.8 pts higher in Nunile gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 14.8% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.8%
— 12.6% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.6%

Age structure

46.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +16.1 pts 30.1%
11.5% Older adults (45–64) +20.2 pts ▸ 31.7%
0.0% Children (0–14) +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%

Marital status

52.2% Married +11.3 pts ▸ 63.5%
34.8% Divorced ◂ +24.0 pts 10.8%
30.4% Never married ◂ +14.9 pts 15.5%
0.0% Separated +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Widowed +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Age & sex structure

Culham Nunile

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

  • 85+ in Culham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Nunile: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Culham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Nunile: 2.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Culham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Nunile: 1.7% males, 6.2% females
  • 70–74 in Culham: 33.3% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Nunile: 7.9% males, 1.7% females
  • 65–69 in Culham: 0.0% males, 33.3% females; 65–69 in Nunile: 6.2% males, 6.8% females
  • 60–64 in Culham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Nunile: 1.7% males, 1.7% females
  • 55–59 in Culham: 0.0% males, 33.3% females; 55–59 in Nunile: 7.3% males, 4.0% females
  • 50–54 in Culham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Nunile: 3.4% males, 4.0% females
  • 45–49 in Culham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Nunile: 2.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Culham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Nunile: 1.7% males, 1.7% females
  • 35–39 in Culham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Nunile: 5.1% males, 2.8% females
  • 30–34 in Culham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Nunile: 0.0% males, 3.4% females
  • 25–29 in Culham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Nunile: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Culham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Nunile: 1.7% males, 3.4% females
  • 15–19 in Culham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Nunile: 4.5% males, 1.7% females
  • 10–14 in Culham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Nunile: 3.4% males, 2.3% females
  • 5–9 in Culham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Nunile: 1.7% males, 3.4% females
  • 0–4 in Culham: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Nunile: 3.4% males, 1.7% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Culhamin Nunile +14.1 pts higher in Nunile gap narrowing
11.5% 51st pct 25.7% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.7%

Country of birth

65.4% Australia ◂ +0.9 pts 64.5%
0.0% England +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% New Zealand +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Italy +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
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% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

53.8% Australian ◂ +16.1 pts 37.7%
42.3% English +6.9 pts ▸ 49.2%
0.0% Irish +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Scottish +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Dutch +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Italian +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% German +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Culhamin Nunile +3.3 pts higher in Nunile gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 3.3% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3%
Limited English in Culhamin Nunile +2.7 pts higher in Nunile gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 2.7% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7%

Language used at home

76.9% English only +8.9 pts ▸ 85.8%
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

No religion in Culhamin Nunile +31.1 pts higher in Nunile gap widening
15.4% 5th pct 46.4% 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: 45.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.4%

Religious affiliation

61.5% Christianity ◂ +20.0 pts 41.5%
15.4% No religion +31.1 pts ▸ 46.4%
19.2% Not stated ◂ +6.7 pts 12.6%
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

Year 12 in Culhamin Nunile +1.0 pts higher in Nunile gap narrowing
43.5% 46th pct 44.5% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.9%
  • First area, 2021: 43.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.5%
Bachelor+ in Culhamin Nunile +15.5 pts higher in Nunile gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.5% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.5%
Schools/1k kids in Culhamin Nunile
— 37.04 98th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Culhamin Nunile +1 more in Nunile
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
— 275 45th pct
— 942 23rd pct

Highest year of school

43.5% Year 12 +1.0 pts ▸ 44.5%
13.0% Year 10 +9.6 pts ▸ 22.6%
17.4% Year 11 ◂ +7.8 pts 9.6%
0.0% Year 9 or below +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Highest qualification level

33.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.2 pts 30.1%
0.0% Bachelor degree +18.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

Field of qualification

33.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +30.1 pts 3.2%
0.0% Health +15.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% Management & commerce +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Society & culture +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Engineering & related +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Creative arts +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Education +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Culhamin Nunile +$45 higher in Culham gap narrowing
$762 52nd pct $717 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $474
  • First area, 2021: $762
  • Second area, 2016: $580
  • Second area, 2021: $717
Household income in Culhamin Nunile +$146 higher in Nunile gap narrowing
$1,437 43rd pct $1,583 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,250
  • First area, 2021: $1,437
  • Second area, 2016: $1,093
  • Second area, 2021: $1,583
Family income in Culhamin Nunile +$696 higher in Culham gap steady
$2,374 76th pct $1,678 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,250
  • First area, 2021: $2,374
  • Second area, 2016: $1,562
  • Second area, 2021: $1,678
High earners in Culhamin Nunile +8.8 pts higher in Nunile gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.8% 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
High-income homes in Culhamin Nunile
— 4.8% 15th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%

Household income distribution

37.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.7 pts 25.8%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +35.5 pts ▸ 35.5%
0.0% Under $650 +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

26.1% Under $650 +17.8 pts ▸ 43.9%
17.4% $650–$1,499 +9.0 pts ▸ 26.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Culhamin Nunile +5.7 pts higher in Culham
34.6% 76th pct 29.0% 51st pct
Mental health in Culhamin Nunile +6.6 pts higher in Nunile
0.0% 0th pct 6.6% 35th pct
Needs assistance in Culhamin Nunile +11.5 pts higher in Culham gap widening
11.5% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
11.5% Asthma ◂ +5.0 pts 6.6%
0.0% Mental health +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Heart disease +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Other condition +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Cancer +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Diabetes +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Lung condition +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

34.6% None +26.0 pts ▸ 60.7%
34.6% One condition ◂ +14.4 pts 20.2%
0.0% Two conditions +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Three or more +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Culhamin Nunile +9.1 pts higher in Culham gap narrowing
34.8% 90th pct 25.7% 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 41.4%
  • First area, 2021: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.7%
Unpaid carers in Culhamin Nunile +4.3 pts higher in Culham gap widening
13.0% 53rd pct 8.8% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
Unpaid child care in Culhamin Nunile +25.0 pts higher in Nunile gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 25.0% 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Defence service in Culhamin Nunile +3.3 pts higher in Nunile
0.0% 0th pct 3.3% 61st pct
Housework 15h+ in Culhamin Nunile +13.7 pts higher in Nunile gap widening
17.4% 16th pct 31.1% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Culhamin Nunile +1 larger in Culham
4 46th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Culhamin Nunile +40 yrs older in Nunile
6 yrs 0th pct 46 yrs 84th pct
Median income in Culhamin Nunile +$1,275 higher in Culham
$1,625 91st pct $350 12th pct
Household income in Culhamin Nunile even
$3,250 89th pct $3,250 89th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Culhamin Nunile +0.3 larger in Nunile gap narrowing
2.2 24th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Culhamin Nunile
— 7.6% 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.6%
Living alone in Culhamin Nunile
— 16.1% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.1%

Family composition

72.2% Couples without children ◂ +22.6 pts 49.7%
0.0% Couples with children +44.1 pts ▸ 44.1%
16.7% One-parent families ◂ +9.1 pts 7.6%
0.0% Other families +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Household size

50.0% 2 people +6.5 pts ▸ 56.5%
0.0% 1 person +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%
0.0% 4 people +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% 5 people +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% 3 people +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Culhamin Nunile +$150 higher in Nunile
$200 25th pct $350 71st pct
  • First area, 2021: $200
  • Second area, 2016: $200
  • Second area, 2021: $350
Mortgage in Culhamin Nunile +$455 higher in Culham gap widening
$2,004 72nd pct $1,549 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,759
  • First area, 2021: $2,004
  • Second area, 2016: $1,668
  • Second area, 2021: $1,549
People / bedroom in Culhamin Nunile +0.10 higher in Culham gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.20
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Owned outright in Culhamin Nunile
— 50.0% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 36.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
Separate houses in Culhamin Nunile
— 100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Culhamin Nunile
— 100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 80.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned outright even 50.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +43.5 pts ▸ 43.5%
0.0% Not stated +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

137.5% Separate house ◂ +37.5 pts 100.0%
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

62.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +10.9 pts 51.6%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +37.1 pts ▸ 37.1%
0.0% 5 or more +21.0 pts ▸ 21.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Culhamin Nunile
— 14.8% 45th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.8%
PT commute in Culhamin Nunile
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Culhamin Nunile even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Culhamin Nunile even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Culhamin Nunile even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Culhamin Nunile even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Culhamin Nunile +9 longer in Nunile
74 53rd pct 83 58th pct

How people get to work

80.0% Car (driver) ◂ +25.7 pts 54.3%
60.0% Worked at home ◂ +45.2 pts 14.8%
0.0% Walked +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +39.1 pts ▸ 39.1%
0.0% 4 or more +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle +20.3 pts ▸ 20.3%
0.0% 3 vehicles +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Culhamin Nunile +10.3 pts higher in Nunile gap widening
42.3% 83rd pct 52.6% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 42.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.6%
Recent arrivals in Culhamin Nunile
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Culhamin Nunile
— 3.8% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
Participation in Culhamin Nunile +1.9 pts higher in Nunile gap narrowing
52.2% 26th pct 54.1% 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 62.1%
  • First area, 2021: 52.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.1%
Full-time in Culhamin Nunile
— 53.1% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 54.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.1%

Industries people work in

60.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +37.8 pts 22.2%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Construction +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Manufacturing +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Education & training +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Mining +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Rental & real estate +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Retail trade +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Professional & technical +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Managers ◂ +74.1 pts 25.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Professionals +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Technicians & trades +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Sales workers +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Labourers +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Culhamin Nunile +2.1 higher in Nunile
0.2 44th pct 2.3 68th pct
Types ≤15 min in Culhamin Nunile +2.3 more in Nunile
0.2 45th pct 2.6 70th pct
15-min city in Culhamin Nunile +13.3 pts higher in Nunile
0.0% 0th pct 13.3% 68th pct
Walk to shops in Culhamin Nunile +59.3 pts higher in Nunile
0.0% 0th pct 59.3% 82nd pct
Walk to transit in Culhamin Nunile even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Culhamin Nunile +46.9 pts higher in Nunile
0.0% 0th pct 46.9% 74th pct
Walk to a park in Culhamin Nunile +44.4 pts higher in Nunile
22.9% 54th pct 67.2% 69th pct
Walk to health in Culhamin Nunile +12.4 pts higher in Nunile
0.0% 0th pct 12.4% 75th pct
Amenities/1k in Culhamin Nunile +93.5 more in Culham
115.4 88th pct 21.9 64th pct
Intersections/km² in Culhamin Nunile +1 higher in Nunile
0 19th pct 1 47th pct
Mean slope in Culhamin Nunile +1.8 pts higher in Culham
9.8% 80th pct 8.0% 71st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Culham vs Nunile [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50360/culham/vs/SAL51170/nunile