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Hindmarsh vs Watercarrin

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 24 km apart · Hindmarsh profile · Watercarrin profile

Hindmarsh Watercarrin

Hindmarsh (WA) and Watercarrin are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Hindmarsh (WA) has a much younger feel, with children under 15 making up 29.6% of the population, and it is far more diverse, with 11.1% of people born overseas and 14.8% using another language at home. In contrast, Watercarrin has a more highly qualified workforce, where 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, compared to just 8.1% in Hindmarsh (WA). Watercarrin also sees far more people with no religion (71.4%) than Hindmarsh (WA) (18.5%).

These two neighbours have tracked similarly over time in several areas, maintaining almost identical typical weekly household incomes of around $2,100 to $2,200. They share a lack of public transport and no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents. However, some gaps have shifted; Hindmarsh (WA) now has a far higher share of volunteers (51.4%) and a much higher typical monthly home-loan payment of $1,733 compared to $1,040 in Watercarrin.

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Where they differ most

No religion: 52.9 pts higher in Watercarrin Volunteering: 27.4 pts higher in Hindmarsh Participation: 23.9 pts higher in Hindmarsh Bachelor+: 23.9 pts higher in Watercarrin Other language: 14.8 pts higher in Hindmarsh

Demographics & Identity

Population in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +26 larger in Hindmarsh gap widening
54 29th pct 28 18th pct
Median age in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +6 yrs older in Watercarrin gap widening
34 yrs 13th pct 40 yrs 29th pct
First Nations in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +2.2 pts higher in Hindmarsh gap narrowing
13.0% 25th pct 10.7% 18th pct
Under 15 in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +15.3 pts higher in Hindmarsh gap widening
29.6% 94th pct 14.3% 32nd pct
De facto in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +13.0 pts higher in Watercarrin gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.0% 57th pct

Age structure

14.8% Older adults (45–64) +31.6 pts ▸ 46.4%
29.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +15.3 pts 14.3%
24.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.2 pts 17.9%
13.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.2 pts 10.7%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%

Marital status

83.8% Married ◂ +39.8 pts 44.0%
21.6% Never married +2.4 pts ▸ 24.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Hindmarsh Watercarrin

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +11.1 pts higher in Hindmarsh gap widening
11.1% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

74.1% Australia +25.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
5.6% South Africa ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

55.6% Australian +15.9 pts ▸ 71.4%
42.6% English +0.3 pts ▸ 42.9%
11.1% Irish +10.3 pts ▸ 21.4%
5.6% Scottish +12.3 pts ▸ 17.9%
9.3% German ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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

Other language in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +14.8 pts higher in Hindmarsh gap widening
14.8% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

79.6% English only +20.4 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

No religion in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +52.9 pts higher in Watercarrin gap widening
18.5% 8th pct 71.4% 100th pct

Religious affiliation

18.5% No religion +52.9 pts ▸ 71.4%
68.5% Christianity ◂ +39.9 pts 28.6%
9.3% Not stated ◂ +9.3 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

Year 12 in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +0.9 pts higher in Watercarrin gap narrowing
51.3% 65th pct 52.2% 67th pct
Bachelor+ in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +23.9 pts higher in Watercarrin gap widening
8.1% 22nd pct 32.0% 87th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

51.3% Year 12 +0.9 pts ▸ 52.2%
33.3% Year 10 ◂ +2.9 pts 30.4%
7.7% Year 11 ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

55.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +33.3 pts 22.2%
16.7% Bachelor degree +27.8 pts ▸ 44.4%
22.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +22.2 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

27.8% Engineering & related ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Education +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Management & commerce +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 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% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +$49 higher in Hindmarsh gap narrowing
$982 80th pct $933 76th pct
Household income in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +$126 higher in Watercarrin gap narrowing
$2,124 80th pct $2,250 86th pct
Family income in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +$124 higher in Hindmarsh gap narrowing
$2,374 76th pct $2,250 71st pct
High earners in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +13.5 pts higher in Hindmarsh gap widening
13.5% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
22.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

40.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +8.5 pts 32.0%
13.5% $1,500–$2,999 +18.5 pts ▸ 32.0%
27.0% Under $650 ◂ +15.0 pts 12.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +1.3 pts higher in Hindmarsh
37.0% 85th pct 35.7% 80th pct
Mental health in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +11.1 pts higher in Hindmarsh
11.1% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.4% Heart disease +6.9 pts ▸ 14.3%
11.1% Mental health ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
7.4% Asthma ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
7.4% Other condition ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
5.6% Diabetes ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.0% None +35.7 pts ▸ 85.7%
20.4% One condition ◂ +6.1 pts 14.3%
18.5% Two conditions ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +27.4 pts higher in Hindmarsh gap narrowing
51.4% 100th pct 24.0% 73rd pct
Unpaid carers in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +4.2 pts higher in Hindmarsh gap widening
16.2% 80th pct 12.0% 42nd pct
Unpaid child care in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +2.3 pts higher in Watercarrin gap widening
29.7% 72nd pct 32.0% 81st pct
Defence service in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +3.1 pts higher in Hindmarsh gap narrowing
35.1% 89th pct 32.0% 86th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +0.6 larger in Watercarrin gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 3.4 93rd pct
One-parent in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Family composition

73.2% Couples with children ◂ +8.7 pts 64.5%
22.0% Couples without children ◂ +2.6 pts 19.4%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

44.4% 2 people +5.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% 3 people +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% 5 people +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +$25 higher in Hindmarsh
$150 14th pct $125 10th pct
Mortgage in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +$693 higher in Hindmarsh
$1,733 57th pct $1,040 16th pct
People / bedroom in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +0.30 higher in Watercarrin gap widening
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct

How homes are owned or rented

16.7% Owned outright +43.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
33.3% Other tenure ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
16.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

61.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +1.1 pts 60.0%
16.7% 3 bedrooms +13.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Hindmarshin Watercarrin
11.8% 33rd pct —
PT commute in Hindmarshin Watercarrin
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +7 longer in Watercarrin
123 82nd pct 130 86th pct

How people get to work

11.8% Worked at home +52.9 pts ▸ 64.7%
38.2% Car (driver) +8.8 pts ▸ 47.1%
0.0% Walked +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

22.2% 3 vehicles +27.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% 4 or more +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
33.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +3.3 pts 30.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +5.5 pts higher in Watercarrin gap widening
25.6% 30th pct 31.0% 50th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Hindmarshin Watercarrin
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +23.9 pts higher in Hindmarsh gap widening
91.9% 100th pct 68.0% 75th pct
Full-time in Hindmarshin Watercarrin
52.9% 25th pct —

Industries people work in

61.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +26.5 pts ▸ 88.2%
20.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.9 pts 17.6%
0.0% Manufacturing +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction 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

50.0% Managers ◂ +8.8 pts 41.2%
0.0% Labourers +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
14.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
11.8% Community & personal service ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even
0.0 31st pct 0.0 30th pct
Types ≤15 min in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even
0.0 31st pct 0.0 32nd pct
15-min city in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +0.8 pts higher in Watercarrin
2.6% 41st pct 3.3% 43rd pct
Walk to health in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +19.8 more in Hindmarsh
55.6 84th pct 35.7 75th pct
Intersections/km² in Hindmarshin Watercarrin even
0 21st pct 0 19th pct
Mean slope in Hindmarshin Watercarrin +2.5 pts higher in Watercarrin
3.8% 25th pct 6.2% 56th pct

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Compare Watercarrin with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hindmarsh vs Watercarrin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50642/hindmarsh/vs/SAL51543/watercarrin