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Fitzgerald River National Park vs Hopetoun

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 60 km apart · Fitzgerald River National Park profile · Hopetoun profile

Fitzgerald River National Park Hopetoun

Hopetoun (WA) and Fitzgerald River National Park are two very different types of places in Western Australia. Hopetoun (WA) is a residential area with 1,115 people, while Fitzgerald River National Park is sparsely populated with only 4 residents. There are huge differences in income; the typical weekly family income in Hopetoun (WA) is $2,110, which is far higher than the $450 seen in Fitzgerald River National Park. Hopetoun (WA) also has more infrastructure, including a typical school size of 90 students and a walkability score of 3.5 (mostly car-dependent), while Fitzgerald River National Park is rated as car-dependent.

These two areas have few things in common, though both have one school within 3 km and similar school advantage scores. The gap in typical age remains wide, with residents far older in Fitzgerald River National Park, where the typical person is 54 compared to 46 in Hopetoun (WA). Both areas are older than the national figure, but the gap between them is significant.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +1,111 larger in Hopetoun gap narrowing
4 3rd pct 1,115 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3
  • First area, 2016: 0
  • First area, 2021: 4
  • Second area, 2011: 1,398
  • Second area, 2016: 871
  • Second area, 2021: 1,115
Median age in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +8 yrs older in Fitzgerald River National Park gap narrowing
54 yrs 83rd pct 46 yrs 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 89 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 46 yrs
— 4.0% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.0%
— 23.1% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.1%
— 18.8% 62nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.8%
— 18.1% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.1%

Age structure

75.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +46.9 pts 28.1%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +24.8 pts ▸ 24.8%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Children (0–14) +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Marital status

75.0% Never married ◂ +45.8 pts 29.2%
0.0% Married +48.8 pts ▸ 48.8%
0.0% Divorced +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Widowed +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Separated +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

— 20.7% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.7%

Country of birth

0.0% Australia +68.4 pts ▸ 68.4%
0.0% England +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% South Africa +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% New Zealand +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Philippines +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% China +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Vietnam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

75.0% German ◂ +70.9 pts 4.1%
0.0% English +44.8 pts ▸ 44.8%
0.0% Australian +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% Irish +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Scottish +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Italian +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Dutch +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Filipino +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Chinese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Language

— 6.0% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.0%
— 0.4% 68th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%

Language used at home

0.0% English only +83.9 pts ▸ 83.9%
0.0% Arabic +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Tagalog +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Mandarin 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%

Religion

— 49.8% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.8%

Religious affiliation

75.0% No religion ◂ +25.2 pts 49.8%
0.0% Christianity +36.3 pts ▸ 36.3%
0.0% Not stated +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Islam +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Buddhism +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Other religions +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Judaism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

— 41.7% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 38.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.7%
— 12.3% 40th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.3%
— 4.76 58th pct
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +54 larger in Hopetoun
36 13th pct 90 24th pct
ICSEA in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +47 higher in Fitzgerald River National Park
992 51st pct 945 24th pct

Highest year of school

75.0% Year 12 ◂ +33.3 pts 41.7%
0.0% Year 10 +27.4 pts ▸ 27.4%
0.0% Year 11 +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +32.6 pts ▸ 32.6%
0.0% Bachelor degree +16.3 pts ▸ 16.3%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Management & commerce +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Health +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Society & culture +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Education +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Information technology +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Creative arts +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +$486 higher in Hopetoun gap widening
$262 0th pct $748 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: $350
  • First area, 2021: $262
  • Second area, 2011: $651
  • Second area, 2016: $562
  • Second area, 2021: $748
Household income in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +$893 higher in Hopetoun
$649 0th pct $1,542 50th pct
  • First area, 2021: $649
  • Second area, 2011: $1,453
  • Second area, 2016: $1,045
  • Second area, 2021: $1,542
Family income in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +$1,660 higher in Hopetoun
$450 0th pct $2,110 64th pct
  • First area, 2021: $450
  • Second area, 2011: $1,585
  • Second area, 2016: $1,517
  • Second area, 2021: $2,110
— 18.1% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.1%
— 17.7% 56th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.7%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +28.5 pts ▸ 28.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Under $650 +22.5 pts ▸ 22.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%

Personal income distribution

75.0% Under $650 ◂ +34.1 pts 40.9%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +20.6 pts ▸ 20.6%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%

Health & Disability

— 28.9% 50th pct
— 8.2% 50th pct
— 5.1% 56th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Mental health +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Other condition +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Asthma +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Heart disease +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Diabetes +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Cancer +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Lung condition +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Dementia +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Stroke +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

75.0% None ◂ +15.2 pts 59.8%
0.0% One condition +18.7 pts ▸ 18.7%
0.0% Two conditions +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Three or more +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Community Participation

— 23.8% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%
— 10.0% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%
— 21.5% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.5%
— 3.5% 65th pct
— 23.4% 45th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +45 larger in Hopetoun
0 0th pct 45 76th pct
— 24 yrs 43rd pct
— 30.0% 26th pct
— $1,125 86th pct
— $2,083 65th pct
— 17.8% 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +0.6 larger in Hopetoun
1.5 0th pct 2.1 19th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1
— 11.0% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.0%
— 36.9% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.9%

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children ◂ +58.6 pts 41.4%
0.0% Couples with children +48.2 pts ▸ 48.2%
0.0% One-parent families +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Other families +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +39.1 pts ▸ 39.1%
0.0% 1 person +36.9 pts ▸ 36.9%
0.0% 3 people +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% 4 people +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% 5 people +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% 6 or more +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Housing & Dwellings

— $250 40th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $250
  • Second area, 2016: $250
  • Second area, 2021: $250
— $1,088 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,387
  • Second area, 2016: $1,300
  • Second area, 2021: $1,088
People / bedroom in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +0.60 higher in Fitzgerald River National Park
1.30 100th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.30
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
— 28.7% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 44.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.7%
— 35.4% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.4%
— 94.0% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 90.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 91.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 94.0%
— 73.2% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 77.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 74.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 73.2%

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Owned outright ◂ +64.6 pts 35.4%
0.0% Rented +28.7 pts ▸ 28.7%
0.0% Other tenure +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Not stated +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +6.0 pts 94.0%
0.0% Other dwelling +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Flat or apartment +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +41.3 pts ▸ 41.3%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +29.6 pts ▸ 29.6%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% 5 or more +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Studio / none +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

Transport & Vehicles

— 3.8% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8%
— 5.2% 11th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.2%
— 13.1% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.1%
PT stops in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +1 more in Hopetoun
0 0th pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +0.90 more in Hopetoun
0.00 0th pct 0.90 61st pct
Departures/1k in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +1.8 more in Hopetoun
0.0 0th pct 1.8 57th pct
PT routes in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +1 more in Hopetoun
0 0th pct 1 71st pct

How people get to work

100.0% Worked at home ◂ +94.8 pts 5.2%
0.0% Car (driver) +52.3 pts ▸ 52.3%
0.0% Bus +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Walked +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 1 vehicle +44.9 pts ▸ 44.9%
0.0% 2 vehicles +36.5 pts ▸ 36.5%
0.0% 3 vehicles +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% 4 or more +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% No vehicle +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Migration & Movement

— 50.1% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 53.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.1%
— 18.6% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.6%

Jobs & Industry

— 3.1% 44th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1%
— 52.8% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 60.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.8%
— 59.9% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 67.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.9%

Industries people work in

100.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +92.4 pts 7.6%
0.0% Mining +40.1 pts ▸ 40.1%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Education & training +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Public administration & safety +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Retail trade +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Construction +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Professional & technical +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Administrative & support +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Other services +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Rental & real estate +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Managers ◂ +85.6 pts 14.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades +20.9 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Professionals +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Labourers +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Community & personal service +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Sales workers +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +3.5 higher in Hopetoun
0.0 0th pct 3.5 75th pct
Types ≤15 min in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +4.4 more in Hopetoun
0.0 0th pct 4.4 79th pct
15-min city in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +50.3 pts higher in Hopetoun
0.0% 0th pct 50.3% 80th pct
Walk to shops in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +47.9 pts higher in Hopetoun
0.0% 0th pct 47.9% 79th pct
Walk to transit in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +16.8 pts higher in Hopetoun
0.0% 0th pct 16.8% 63rd pct
Walk to school in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +49.3 pts higher in Hopetoun
0.0% 0th pct 49.3% 75th pct
Walk to a park in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +64.2 pts higher in Hopetoun
0.0% 0th pct 64.2% 68th pct
Walk to health in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +45.7 pts higher in Hopetoun
0.0% 0th pct 45.7% 83rd pct
Amenities/1k in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +5,474.9 more in Fitzgerald River National Park
5,500.0 100th pct 25.1 68th pct
Intersections/km² in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +1 higher in Hopetoun
0 21st pct 1 46th pct
Mean slope in Fitzgerald River National Parkin Hopetoun +2.6 pts higher in Fitzgerald River National Park
6.2% 56th pct 3.6% 22nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Fitzgerald River National Park vs Hopetoun [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50507/fitzgerald-river-national-park/vs/SAL50654/hopetoun