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Daggar Hills vs Mount Magnet

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 36 km apart · Daggar Hills profile · Mount Magnet profile

Daggar Hills Mount Magnet

Mount Magnet and Daggar Hills are two very different types of places despite being nearby. Mount Magnet is a larger hub with 583 people, where 21.1% of the population are children and 9.3% are First Nations people. In contrast, Daggar Hills is sparsely populated with only 32 residents, and has no children. The two areas differ sharply in wealth and education: the typical weekly income in Daggar Hills is $2,458, far higher than the $703 found in Mount Magnet, and 53.1% of Daggar Hills residents finished Year 12 compared to 19.4% in Mount Magnet.

These two areas have tracked differently since 2011, with the gap in their typical incomes widening by $1,755. They do share some similarities, such as having virtually no residents who speak little or no English and a similar rate of long-term health conditions. Mount Magnet is more walkable, described as mostly car-dependent with a score of 3.5, while Daggar Hills is simply car-dependent. Most of the homes in Mount Magnet are also within a 15-minute walk of a school or grocery store, while no homes in Daggar Hills have that access.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +551 larger in Mount Magnet gap widening
32 20th pct 583 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0
  • First area, 2021: 32
  • Second area, 2011: 532
  • Second area, 2016: 470
  • Second area, 2021: 583
Median age in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +1 yrs older in Mount Magnet
42 yrs 38th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
First Nations in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +9.3 pts higher in Mount Magnet
0.0% 0th pct 9.3% 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 43.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.3%
Aged 65+ in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +6.7 pts higher in Mount Magnet
9.4% 14th pct 16.1% 38th pct
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.1%
Under 15 in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +21.1 pts higher in Mount Magnet
0.0% 0th pct 21.1% 75th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.1%
18.3% 85th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.3%

Age structure

43.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +20.3 pts 23.5%
37.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.4 pts 33.1%
0.0% Children (0–14) +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
9.4% Seniors (65+) +6.7 pts ▸ 16.1%
9.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.7 pts 7.7%

Marital status

46.9% Never married ◂ +5.9 pts 40.9%
37.5% Married ◂ +4.1 pts 33.4%
9.4% Divorced +3.1 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Separated +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Widowed +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

Age & sex structure

Daggar Hills Mount Magnet

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

  • 85+ in Daggar Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Mount Magnet: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Daggar Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Mount Magnet: 0.0% males, 0.7% females
  • 75–79 in Daggar Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Mount Magnet: 2.3% males, 0.9% females
  • 70–74 in Daggar Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Mount Magnet: 2.6% males, 1.8% females
  • 65–69 in Daggar Hills: 10.5% males, 7.9% females; 65–69 in Mount Magnet: 2.8% males, 2.6% females
  • 60–64 in Daggar Hills: 7.9% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Mount Magnet: 3.5% males, 5.8% females
  • 55–59 in Daggar Hills: 10.5% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Mount Magnet: 4.7% males, 3.9% females
  • 50–54 in Daggar Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Mount Magnet: 5.3% males, 2.8% females
  • 45–49 in Daggar Hills: 13.2% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Mount Magnet: 4.2% males, 4.0% females
  • 40–44 in Daggar Hills: 13.2% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Mount Magnet: 1.9% males, 4.6% females
  • 35–39 in Daggar Hills: 13.2% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Mount Magnet: 2.5% males, 5.3% females
  • 30–34 in Daggar Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Mount Magnet: 2.3% males, 2.6% females
  • 25–29 in Daggar Hills: 10.5% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Mount Magnet: 2.6% males, 1.2% females
  • 20–24 in Daggar Hills: 13.2% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Mount Magnet: 2.8% males, 1.8% females
  • 15–19 in Daggar Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Mount Magnet: 2.3% males, 2.6% females
  • 10–14 in Daggar Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Mount Magnet: 2.5% males, 2.6% females
  • 5–9 in Daggar Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Mount Magnet: 5.3% males, 3.3% females
  • 0–4 in Daggar Hills: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Mount Magnet: 3.2% males, 3.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +21.0 pts higher in Daggar Hills
31.3% 90th pct 10.3% 45th pct
  • First area, 2021: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%

Country of birth

46.9% Australia ◂ +8.3 pts 38.6%
18.8% England ◂ +14.1 pts 4.6%
15.6% New Zealand ◂ +13.2 pts 2.4%
0.0% South Africa +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
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%

Ancestry

34.4% Australian ◂ +13.1 pts 21.3%
31.3% English ◂ +13.4 pts 17.8%
15.6% Scottish ◂ +11.2 pts 4.5%
12.5% German ◂ +10.8 pts 1.7%
0.0% Irish +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Italian +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Dutch +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Chinese +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
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 Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +16.2 pts higher in Daggar Hills
18.8% 86th pct 2.6% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6%
Limited English in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

59.4% English only ◂ +12.2 pts 47.2%
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 Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +20.6 pts higher in Daggar Hills
43.8% 60th pct 23.2% 13th pct
  • First area, 2021: 43.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.2%

Religious affiliation

25.0% Not stated +27.1 pts ▸ 52.1%
43.8% No religion ◂ +20.6 pts 23.2%
40.6% Christianity ◂ +18.0 pts 22.6%
0.0% Other religions +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Buddhism +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +33.8 pts higher in Daggar Hills
53.1% 69th pct 19.4% 1st pct
  • First area, 2021: 53.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.4%
Bachelor+ in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +7.8 pts higher in Mount Magnet
0.0% 0th pct 7.8% 21st pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.8%
8.13 71st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +1 more in Mount Magnet
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
114 28th pct
717 0th pct

Highest year of school

53.1% Year 12 ◂ +33.8 pts 19.4%
21.9% Year 10 ◂ +8.3 pts 13.5%
0.0% Year 9 or below +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Year 11 +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%

Highest qualification level

42.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +26.1 pts 16.2%
0.0% Bachelor degree +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Field of qualification

30.8% Engineering & related ◂ +23.2 pts 7.5%
0.0% Management & commerce +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Health +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Education +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Society & culture +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Architecture & building +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Creative arts +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +$1,755 higher in Daggar Hills
$2,458 100th pct $703 41st pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,458
  • Second area, 2011: $427
  • Second area, 2016: $528
  • Second area, 2021: $703
$1,192 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,006
  • Second area, 2016: $1,101
  • Second area, 2021: $1,192
$1,357 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $907
  • Second area, 2016: $1,399
  • Second area, 2021: $1,357
High earners in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +45.4 pts higher in Daggar Hills
53.1% 100th pct 7.8% 48th pct
  • First area, 2021: 53.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.8%
High-income homes in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet
8.6% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.6%

Personal income distribution

40.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +31.8 pts 8.8%
0.0% Under $650 +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
12.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.1 pts 3.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +0.1 pts higher in Daggar Hills
18.8% 12th pct 18.7% 12th pct
Mental health in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +6.2 pts higher in Mount Magnet
0.0% 0th pct 6.2% 32nd pct
Needs assistance in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +3.3 pts higher in Mount Magnet
0.0% 0th pct 3.3% 34th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Arthritis +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Asthma +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Diabetes +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Other condition +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Heart disease +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Lung condition +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Cancer +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Stroke +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Dementia +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.6% None ◂ +35.6 pts 30.0%
9.4% One condition +1.9 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Two conditions +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Three or more +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +15.1 pts higher in Mount Magnet
0.0% 0th pct 15.1% 35th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.1%
Unpaid carers in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +8.6 pts higher in Mount Magnet
0.0% 0th pct 8.6% 18th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.6%
Unpaid child care in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +2.0 pts higher in Mount Magnet
9.4% 6th pct 11.4% 9th pct
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.4%
Defence service in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +3.4 pts higher in Mount Magnet
0.0% 0th pct 3.4% 63rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +13.1 pts higher in Mount Magnet
0.0% 0th pct 13.1% 10th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +54 larger in Mount Magnet
0 0th pct 54 78th pct
Median age in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +3 yrs older in Mount Magnet
33 yrs 71st pct 36 yrs 74th pct
30.8% 28th pct
Median income in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +$1,940 higher in Daggar Hills
$2,500 100th pct $560 41st pct
$1,281 30th pct
Indigenous language in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet
5.6% 59th pct

Family & Households

2.0 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
24.0% 91st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.0%
38.3% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.3%

Housing & Dwellings

$175 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $130
  • Second area, 2016: $149
  • Second area, 2021: $175
$535 2nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: $650
  • Second area, 2016: $433
  • Second area, 2021: $535
0.80 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.30
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
30.5% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 59.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.5%
40.6% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.6%
89.1% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 89.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 89.1%
68.0% 24th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 77.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.0%

Transport & Vehicles

4.9% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.9%
Work from home in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +5.8 pts higher in Mount Magnet
0.0% 0th pct 5.8% 13th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +1 more in Mount Magnet
0 0th pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +1.72 more in Mount Magnet
0.00 0th pct 1.72 64th pct
Departures/1k in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +6.9 more in Mount Magnet
0.0 0th pct 6.9 58th pct
PT routes in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +1 more in Mount Magnet
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
52 81st pct

How people get to work

22.7% Car (driver) +24.0 pts ▸ 46.7%
45.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +37.4 pts 8.0%
0.0% Walked +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
0.0% Worked at home +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +10.4 pts higher in Daggar Hills
31.3% 51st pct 20.8% 17th pct
  • First area, 2021: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 49.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.8%
5.0% 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +4.8 pts higher in Mount Magnet
0.0% 0th pct 4.8% 66th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%
Participation in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +46.4 pts higher in Daggar Hills
78.1% 92nd pct 31.7% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 78.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 46.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.7%
Full-time in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +11.9 pts higher in Daggar Hills
86.4% 100th pct 74.5% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 86.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 69.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 74.5%

Industries people work in

81.8% Mining ◂ +64.3 pts 17.5%
0.0% Public administration & safety +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Education & training +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% Construction +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Retail trade +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Accommodation & food +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Administrative & support +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

40.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +32.1 pts 8.8%
0.0% Labourers +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Managers +16.8 pts ▸ 16.8%
0.0% Professionals +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
13.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.9 pts 8.8%
0.0% Community & personal service +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Sales workers +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +3.5 higher in Mount Magnet
0.0 0th pct 3.5 75th pct
Types ≤15 min in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +3.8 more in Mount Magnet
0.0 0th pct 3.8 76th pct
15-min city in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +62.1 pts higher in Mount Magnet
0.0% 0th pct 62.1% 83rd pct
Walk to shops in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +70.5 pts higher in Mount Magnet
0.0% 0th pct 70.5% 85th pct
Walk to transit in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +11.1 pts higher in Mount Magnet
0.0% 0th pct 11.1% 61st pct
Walk to school in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +63.3 pts higher in Mount Magnet
0.0% 0th pct 63.3% 80th pct
Walk to a park in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +70.6 pts higher in Mount Magnet
0.0% 0th pct 70.6% 70th pct
Walk to health in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +7.2 more in Daggar Hills
31.3 73rd pct 24.0 67th pct
Intersections/km² in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet even
0 0th pct 0 36th pct
Mean slope in Daggar Hillsin Mount Magnet +0.4 pts higher in Daggar Hills
3.5% 21st pct 3.1% 14th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Daggar Hills vs Mount Magnet [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50370/daggar-hills/vs/SAL51024/mount-magnet