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Darkan vs Moodiarrup

Name: Darkan vs Moodiarrup — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 27 km apart · Darkan profile · Moodiarrup profile

Darkan Moodiarrup

Darkan and Moodiarrup are two nearby Western Australian areas with different profiles. Darkan is more affluent, with a typical personal weekly income of $953 compared to $530 in Moodiarrup. Home ownership is also much higher in Darkan, where 52.1% of homes are owned outright, while Moodiarrup has a far younger population, with 33.3% of residents under 15 compared to 18.3% in Darkan. This shift is reflected in the family makeup, with Moodiarrup having a far higher share of couples with children.

Both areas sit around the national figure for the share of children under 15, though Moodiarrup is much further above it than Darkan. They share a similar level of university education, with about 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, and an almost identical share of people with no religion. While both are mostly car-dependent, Darkan is slightly more walkable, with more residents living within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools.

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Where they differ most

Living alone: 34.0 pts higher in Darkan Owned outright: 27.1 pts higher in Darkan Population: 308 larger in Darkan PT commute: 1.6 pts higher in Darkan People / bedroom: 0.30 higher in Moodiarrup

Demographics & Identity

Population in Darkan in Moodiarrup +308 larger in Darkan gap narrowing

371 61st pct 63 32nd pct

Median age in Darkan in Moodiarrup +6 yrs older in Darkan gap narrowing

49 yrs 67th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct

Age structure

18.3% Children (0–14) +15.0 pts ▸ 33.3%

30.2% Older adults (45–64) +1.6 pts ▸ 31.7%

23.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.8 pts 20.6%

18.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +9.3 pts 9.5%

8.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

54.1% Married +20.9 pts ▸ 75.0%

25.4% Never married ◂ +11.8 pts 13.6%

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 Moodiarrup

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

71.7% Australia +6.1 pts ▸ 77.8%

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

43.9% English +6.9 pts ▸ 50.8%

37.7% Australian +5.1 pts ▸ 42.9%

9.7% Scottish ◂ +4.9 pts 4.8%

8.4% Irish ◂ +3.6 pts 4.8%

1.6% Italian +4.7 pts ▸ 6.3%

5.4% German ◂ +5.4 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 +4.0 pts ▸ 87.3%

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

39.4% Christianity +5.1 pts ▸ 44.4%

39.6% No religion +0.1 pts ▸ 39.7%

20.2% Not stated ◂ +5.9 pts 14.3%

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 Moodiarrup

14.71 83rd pct —

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

1 43rd pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Darkan in Moodiarrup

56 17th pct —

ICSEA in Darkan in Moodiarrup

963 34th pct —

Highest year of school

46.0% Year 12 +6.4 pts ▸ 52.4%

23.5% Year 10 +7.4 pts ▸ 31.0%

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 ◂ +6.1 pts 28.0%

18.3% Bachelor degree +1.7 pts ▸ 20.0%

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

0.0% Natural & physical sciences +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%

14.6% Engineering & related +5.4 pts ▸ 20.0%

12.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%

12.2% Education ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

10.4% Management & commerce +1.6 pts ▸ 12.0%

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% Information technology even 0.0%

0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Darkan in Moodiarrup +$423 higher in Darkan gap widening

$953 78th pct $530 15th pct

Household income in Darkan in Moodiarrup +$279 higher in Darkan gap steady

$1,321 34th pct $1,042 16th pct

Family income in Darkan in Moodiarrup +$904 higher in Darkan gap widening

$1,946 54th pct $1,042 8th pct

Household income distribution

36.8% $650–$1,499 +8.2 pts ▸ 45.0%

18.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%

11.8% Under $650 ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

10.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%

8.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

32.7% Under $650 ◂ +0.9 pts 31.8%

30.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.4 pts 27.3%

16.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%

4.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

11.9% Arthritis +0.8 pts ▸ 12.7%

5.7% Asthma +7.0 pts ▸ 12.7%

7.8% Mental health ◂ +3.1 pts 4.8%

6.2% Diabetes ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

5.9% Heart disease ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

4.9% Other condition ◂ +0.1 pts 4.8%

2.4% Cancer +2.3 pts ▸ 4.8%

3.2% Lung condition ◂ +3.2 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 +1.7 pts ▸ 54.0%

16.7% One condition +2.3 pts ▸ 19.0%

7.3% Two conditions ◂ +2.5 pts 4.8%

4.6% Three or more ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

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

15 63rd pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Darkan in Moodiarrup

41 yrs 79th pct —

Median income in Darkan in Moodiarrup

$574 43rd pct —

Household income in Darkan in Moodiarrup

$1,375 35th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Darkan in Moodiarrup +0.8 larger in Moodiarrup gap widening

2.1 19th pct 2.9 81st pct

Family composition

48.5% Couples with children +23.2 pts ▸ 71.7%

46.3% Couples without children ◂ +18.0 pts 28.3%

4.4% One-parent families +6.9 pts ▸ 11.3%

0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

43.1% 2 people +11.9 pts ▸ 55.0%

9.0% 4 people +36.0 pts ▸ 45.0%

34.0% 1 person ◂ +34.0 pts 0.0%

4.9% 3 people +15.1 pts ▸ 20.0%

6.3% 5 people ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Darkan in Moodiarrup +$68 higher in Darkan gap narrowing

$151 14th pct $83 3rd pct

Mortgage in Darkan in Moodiarrup +$237 higher in Darkan

$980 14th pct $743 8th pct

People / bedroom in Darkan in Moodiarrup +0.30 higher in Moodiarrup gap widening

0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct

How homes are owned or rented

52.1% Owned outright ◂ +27.1 pts 25.0%

20.1% Rented +9.9 pts ▸ 30.0%

20.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +20.1 pts 0.0%

11.1% Other tenure +3.9 pts ▸ 15.0%

0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

92.4% Separate house +7.6 pts ▸ 100.0%

4.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +15.1 pts 30.0%

31.3% 4 bedrooms +3.8 pts ▸ 35.0%

14.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%

2.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.1% 5 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

106.9% Under $200 ◂ +106.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%

0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Darkan in Moodiarrup even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Darkan in Moodiarrup even

0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Darkan in Moodiarrup even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Darkan in Moodiarrup even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Drive to city in Darkan in Moodiarrup

130 86th pct —

How people get to work

56.0% Car (driver) ◂ +22.7 pts 33.3%

22.0% Worked at home +11.4 pts ▸ 33.3%

7.7% Walked +3.4 pts ▸ 11.1%

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%

Motor vehicles per home

40.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +20.3 pts 20.0%

28.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +8.5 pts 20.0%

17.4% 4 or more +7.6 pts ▸ 25.0%

15.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%

2.1% No vehicle ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

51.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +3.0 pts 48.1%

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 ◂ +14.9 pts 29.6%

8.2% Labourers +28.8 pts ▸ 37.0%

11.5% Technicians & trades +3.3 pts ▸ 14.8%

12.6% Professionals ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%

7.1% Clerical & administrative +4.0 pts ▸ 11.1%

8.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.8 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 Moodiarrup +2.7 higher in Darkan

2.7 71st pct 0.0 29th pct

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

3.2 73rd pct 0.0 31st pct

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

54.5% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

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

54.7% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Darkan in Moodiarrup even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

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

43.1% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Darkan in Moodiarrup +53.1 pts higher in Darkan

55.7% 66th pct 2.6% 41st pct

Walk to health in Darkan in Moodiarrup even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Darkan in Moodiarrup +27.6 more in Darkan

59.3 85th pct 31.7 73rd pct

Intersections/km² in Darkan in Moodiarrup even

0 27th pct 0 17th pct

Mean slope in Darkan in Moodiarrup +1.8 pts higher in Darkan

7.7% 68th pct 5.9% 52nd pct

Compare Darkan with nearby areas

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Compare Moodiarrup with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Darkan vs Moodiarrup [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50388/darkan/vs/SAL50981/moodiarrup