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Hamersley Range vs Maitland

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 110 km apart · Hamersley Range profile · Maitland profile

Hamersley Range Maitland

Hamersley Range and Maitland (WA) are both remote areas in Western Australia, but they differ sharply in wealth and age. Residents in Hamersley Range are far younger, with a typical age of 37 compared to 49 in Maitland (WA). There is also a huge gap in earnings; typical weekly personal income in Hamersley Range is $2,167, which is far higher than the $762 seen in Maitland (WA). This trend extends to First Nations residents, who earn a typical weekly income of $1,999 in Hamersley Range, compared to $349 in Maitland (WA).

Everyday life in both places is shaped by a complete lack of public transport. In both areas, there are no public transport stops or routes, and neither has any street intersections. While Maitland (WA) has one school and more walkable amenities, homes in Hamersley Range are smaller, with far fewer people per home than in Maitland (WA).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Hamersley Rangein Maitland +185 larger in Hamersley Range gap widening
197 53rd pct 12 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0
  • First area, 2021: 197
  • Second area, 2016: 7
  • Second area, 2021: 12
Median age in Hamersley Rangein Maitland +12 yrs older in Maitland
37 yrs 20th pct 49 yrs 67th pct
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 49 yrs
4.6% 71st pct
5.1% 8th pct
4.1% 6th pct

Age structure

29.4% Older adults (45–64) +70.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
46.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +46.7 pts 0.0%
16.8% Youth (15–24) +16.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
5.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

51.1% Never married +57.3 pts ▸ 108.3%
29.8% Married ◂ +29.8 pts 0.0%
9.6% Divorced +15.4 pts ▸ 25.0%
6.9% Separated ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
4.3% Widowed ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Hamersley Range Maitland

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

  • 85+ in Hamersley Range: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Maitland: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Hamersley Range: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Maitland: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Hamersley Range: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Maitland: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Hamersley Range: 2.1% males, 2.1% females; 70–74 in Maitland: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Hamersley Range: 0.0% males, 2.1% females; 65–69 in Maitland: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Hamersley Range: 4.6% males, 2.1% females; 60–64 in Maitland: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Hamersley Range: 6.2% males, 1.5% females; 55–59 in Maitland: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Hamersley Range: 10.3% males, 1.5% females; 50–54 in Maitland: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Hamersley Range: 3.6% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Maitland: 0.0% males, 100.0% females
  • 40–44 in Hamersley Range: 8.8% males, 3.6% females; 40–44 in Maitland: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Hamersley Range: 3.1% males, 2.6% females; 35–39 in Maitland: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Hamersley Range: 9.8% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Maitland: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Hamersley Range: 9.3% males, 4.6% females; 25–29 in Maitland: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Hamersley Range: 9.8% males, 3.1% females; 20–24 in Maitland: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Hamersley Range: 3.1% males, 1.5% females; 15–19 in Maitland: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Hamersley Range: 0.0% males, 4.6% females; 10–14 in Maitland: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Hamersley Range: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Maitland: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Hamersley Range: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Maitland: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

11.7% 51st pct

Country of birth

22.8% Australia +77.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
4.6% New Zealand ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
2.5% England ◂ +2.5 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

7.1% Australian +67.9 pts ▸ 75.0%
2.0% Irish +56.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
16.2% English ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
2.5% Scottish ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.5% Chinese ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.5% Italian ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% German 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

3.6% 51st pct
0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

27.4% English only +55.9 pts ▸ 83.3%
1.5% Greek ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

16.2% 6th pct

Religious affiliation

65.5% Not stated ◂ +15.5 pts 50.0%
16.2% No religion +42.1 pts ▸ 58.3%
13.7% Christianity ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
1.5% Buddhism ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

20.2% 2nd pct
4.8% 11th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Hamersley Rangein Maitland +1 more in Maitland
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
193 37th pct
984 46th pct

Highest year of school

9.6% Year 10 +73.8 pts ▸ 83.3%
3.7% Year 11 +29.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
20.2% Year 12 +4.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

7.6% Certificate III / IV +67.4 pts ▸ 75.0%
5.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
5.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

10.5% Engineering & related +64.5 pts ▸ 75.0%
4.1% Health ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
2.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% Education ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% Society & culture ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.3% Management & commerce ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Hamersley Rangein Maitland +$1,405 higher in Hamersley Range
$2,167 100th pct $762 52nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,167
  • Second area, 2016: $2,500
  • Second area, 2021: $762
$1,375 38th pct
$1,999 58th pct
17.6% 86th pct

Personal income distribution

5.3% $650–$1,499 +28.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
12.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
8.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
4.8% Under $650 ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

7.6% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

2.0% Arthritis +23.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
1.5% Diabetes +23.5 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Heart disease +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
3.6% Asthma ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

0.0% Two conditions +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
25.9% None +7.4 pts ▸ 33.3%
5.6% One condition ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

2.1% 0th pct
2.1% 4th pct
Unpaid child care in Hamersley Rangein Maitland
10.1% 7th pct
1.6% 37th pct
0.0% 0th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Hamersley Rangein Maitland +6 larger in Hamersley Range
9 58th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Hamersley Rangein Maitland +11 yrs older in Maitland
39 yrs 77th pct 50 yrs 87th pct
Median income in Hamersley Rangein Maitland +$1,650 higher in Hamersley Range
$1,999 96th pct $349 11th pct
$350 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Hamersley Rangein Maitland +0.7 larger in Maitland
2.0 14th pct 2.7 71st pct

Housing & Dwellings

People / bedroom in Hamersley Rangein Maitland +0.60 higher in Hamersley Range
2.00 100th pct 1.40 100th pct

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
15.7% 100th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Hamersley Rangein Maitland even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

52.9% Car (driver) ◂ +2.9 pts 50.0%
15.7% Bus ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
13.7% Walked ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

21.8% 20th pct
26.1% 92nd pct

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
27.1% 0th pct
88.2% 100th pct

Industries people work in

56.9% Mining ◂ +56.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Administrative & support +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
7.8% Manufacturing ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
5.9% Construction ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

7.8% Managers +29.7 pts ▸ 37.5%
25.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%
23.5% Professionals ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
17.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
9.8% Community & personal service ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
5.9% Labourers ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

0.0 0th pct
0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Hamersley Rangein Maitland +4,479.7 more in Maitland
20.3 62nd pct 4,500.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Hamersley Rangein Maitland even
0 3rd pct 0 14th pct
17.9% 97th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hamersley Range vs Maitland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50608/hamersley-range/vs/SAL50882/maitland