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Darkan vs Meeking

Name: Darkan vs Meeking — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Darkan profile · Meeking profile

Darkan Meeking

Darkan and Meeking are nearby areas in Western Australia with very different profiles. Darkan is the larger of the two with 371 residents, whereas Meeking is sparsely populated with only 10 people. The typical resident in Darkan is far older at 49, compared to just 30 in Meeking. Darkan is also more walkable; 54.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and 43.1% are near a school, while Meeking is car-dependent with no such amenities nearby. In contrast, Meeking has a well higher typical weekly family income of $2,624, compared to $1,946 in Darkan.

Both areas are remote, taking about 130 to 135 minutes to drive to the city, and neither has any homes within walking distance of health services. While they share these isolation factors, the gap between them has remained steady since 2011. Both places continue to operate without public transport stops or routes, meaning residents in both Darkan and Meeking rely entirely on private vehicles to get around.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 19 yrs older in Darkan Population: 361 larger in Darkan Household size: 0.9 larger in Meeking Personal income: $484 higher in Meeking Family income: $678 higher in Meeking

Demographics & Identity

Population in Darkan in Meeking +361 larger in Darkan gap steady

371 61st pct 10 7th pct

Median age in Darkan in Meeking +19 yrs older in Darkan gap widening

49 yrs 67th pct 30 yrs 5th pct

Age structure

18.3% Children (0–14) +71.7 pts ▸ 90.0%

30.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +30.2 pts 0.0%

18.9% Young adults (25–44) +11.1 pts ▸ 30.0%

23.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%

8.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

54.1% Married ◂ +4.1 pts 50.0%

25.4% Never married ◂ +25.4 pts 0.0%

10.6% Divorced ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%

5.0% Widowed ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

5.0% Separated ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Darkan Meeking

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

71.7% Australia +28.3 pts ▸ 100.0%

4.6% England ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

4.6% New Zealand ◂ +4.6 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

37.7% Australian +42.3 pts ▸ 80.0%

43.9% English ◂ +3.9 pts 40.0%

9.7% Scottish ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

8.4% Irish ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

5.4% German ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

1.6% Italian ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Chinese even 0.0%

0.0% Indian 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

Language used at home

83.3% English only +16.7 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

Religious affiliation

39.6% No religion +50.4 pts ▸ 90.0%

39.4% Christianity ◂ +39.4 pts 0.0%

20.2% Not stated ◂ +20.2 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

Schools/1k kids in Darkan in Meeking

14.71 83rd pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Darkan in Meeking +1 more in Darkan

1 43rd pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Darkan in Meeking

56 17th pct —

ICSEA in Darkan in Meeking

963 34th pct —

Highest year of school

46.0% Year 12 +4.0 pts ▸ 50.0%

23.5% Year 10 ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%

10.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

8.6% Year 11 ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

34.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +34.1 pts 0.0%

18.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +18.3 pts 0.0%

12.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%

3.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

1.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.6% Engineering & related ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%

12.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%

12.2% Education ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

10.4% Management & commerce ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%

9.8% Society & culture ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

5.5% Architecture & building ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

4.9% Health ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

2.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Darkan in Meeking +$484 higher in Meeking gap widening

$953 78th pct $1,437 97th pct

Household income in Darkan in Meeking +$304 higher in Meeking gap widening

$1,321 34th pct $1,625 56th pct

Family income in Darkan in Meeking +$678 higher in Meeking

$1,946 54th pct $2,624 86th pct

Personal income distribution

16.2% $1,500–$2,999 +33.8 pts ▸ 50.0%

32.7% Under $650 ◂ +32.7 pts 0.0%

30.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.7 pts 0.0%

4.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

11.9% Arthritis ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%

7.8% Mental health ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

6.2% Diabetes ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

5.9% Heart disease ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

5.7% Asthma ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

4.9% Other condition ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

3.2% Lung condition ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

2.4% Cancer ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.6% Stroke ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.3% Dementia ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.3% None +57.7 pts ▸ 110.0%

16.7% One condition ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%

7.3% Two conditions ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

4.6% Three or more ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Darkan in Meeking +15 larger in Darkan

15 63rd pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Darkan in Meeking

41 yrs 79th pct —

Median income in Darkan in Meeking

$574 43rd pct —

Household income in Darkan in Meeking

$1,375 35th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Darkan in Meeking +0.9 larger in Meeking gap widening

2.1 19th pct 3.0 86th pct

Family composition

48.5% Couples with children +51.5 pts ▸ 100.0%

46.3% Couples without children ◂ +46.3 pts 0.0%

4.4% One-parent families ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Darkan in Meeking

$151 14th pct —

Mortgage in Darkan in Meeking

$980 14th pct —

People / bedroom in Darkan in Meeking +0.10 higher in Meeking gap narrowing

0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Darkan in Meeking even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Darkan in Meeking even

0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Darkan in Meeking even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Darkan in Meeking even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Drive to city in Darkan in Meeking +5 longer in Meeking

130 86th pct 135 87th pct

How people get to work

56.0% Car (driver) +44.0 pts ▸ 100.0%

22.0% Worked at home ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%

7.7% Walked ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

3.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

1.6% Bus ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

51.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +48.9 pts ▸ 100.0%

8.8% Education & training ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

7.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

6.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

4.9% Mining ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

4.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

4.9% Professional & technical ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

4.4% Construction ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

3.3% Manufacturing ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

3.3% Retail trade ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

2.7% Other services ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

2.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

44.5% Managers +55.5 pts ▸ 100.0%

12.6% Professionals ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%

11.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%

8.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

8.2% Labourers ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

7.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

5.5% Community & personal service ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Darkan in Meeking +2.7 higher in Darkan

2.7 71st pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Darkan in Meeking +3.2 more in Darkan

3.2 73rd pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Darkan in Meeking +54.5 pts higher in Darkan

54.5% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Darkan in Meeking +54.7 pts higher in Darkan

54.7% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Darkan in Meeking even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Darkan in Meeking +43.1 pts higher in Darkan

43.1% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Darkan in Meeking +55.7 pts higher in Darkan

55.7% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Darkan in Meeking even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Darkan in Meeking +59.3 more in Darkan

59.3 85th pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Darkan in Meeking even

0 27th pct 0 19th pct

Mean slope in Darkan in Meeking +2.4 pts higher in Meeking

7.7% 68th pct 10.1% 81st pct

Compare Darkan with nearby areas

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Compare Meeking with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Darkan vs Meeking [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50388/darkan/vs/SAL50927/meeking