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Irrunytju vs Ngaanyatjarra-Giles

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 113 km apart · Irrunytju profile · Ngaanyatjarra-Giles profile

Irrunytju Ngaanyatjarra-Giles

Irrunytju and Ngaanyatjarra-Giles are both sparsely populated areas of Western Australia. Irrunytju is a younger place where 21.8% of people are children, and 88% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Ngaanyatjarra-Giles is much older, with a typical resident aged 49 compared to 34 in Irrunytju. There are also stark income differences; the typical weekly personal income in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles is $1,375, which is far higher than the $350 typical in Irrunytju.

Both areas are very remote with no public transport stops. However, the gap in mobility is widening, as 44.2% of people in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles moved in the last five years compared to only 7.3% in Irrunytju. While both places have a high share of people who speak a First Nations language, Irrunytju has a much higher rate at 100%. Homes in Irrunytju are also more crowded, with a typical 3.8 people per home, while Ngaanyatjarra-Giles has just 1.1.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +90 larger in Irrunytju
133 46th pct 43 25th pct
  • First area, 2021: 133
  • Second area, 2011: 793
  • Second area, 2016: 964
  • Second area, 2021: 43
Median age in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +15 yrs older in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
34 yrs 13th pct 49 yrs 67th pct
  • First area, 2021: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 27 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 29 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 49 yrs
First Nations in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +39.1 pts higher in Irrunytju
88.0% 100th pct 48.8% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 88.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 86.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 87.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.8%
Aged 65+ in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +3.8 pts higher in Irrunytju
3.8% 6th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +21.8 pts higher in Irrunytju
21.8% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
4.1% 9th pct
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.1%

Age structure

28.6% Older adults (45–64) +31.9 pts ▸ 60.5%
29.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +20.0 pts 9.3%
18.8% Youth (15–24) +4.5 pts ▸ 23.3%
21.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +21.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

35.5% Never married +14.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
49.5% Married ◂ +17.0 pts 32.5%
0.0% Divorced +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
3.7% Widowed +3.8 pts ▸ 7.5%
4.7% Separated ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Irrunytju Ngaanyatjarra-Giles

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

  • 85+ in Irrunytju: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Irrunytju: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Irrunytju: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Irrunytju: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Irrunytju: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Irrunytju: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Irrunytju: 3.0% males, 4.0% females; 55–59 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 9.1% males, 12.1% females
  • 50–54 in Irrunytju: 4.0% males, 5.0% females; 50–54 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 18.2% males, 9.1% females
  • 45–49 in Irrunytju: 6.9% males, 9.9% females; 45–49 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 18.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Irrunytju: 3.0% males, 3.0% females; 40–44 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 9.1% females
  • 35–39 in Irrunytju: 3.0% males, 5.9% females; 35–39 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Irrunytju: 4.0% males, 4.0% females; 30–34 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Irrunytju: 0.0% males, 4.0% females; 25–29 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Irrunytju: 8.9% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 9.1% females
  • 15–19 in Irrunytju: 6.9% males, 5.0% females; 15–19 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 15.2% females
  • 10–14 in Irrunytju: 4.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Irrunytju: 4.0% males, 4.0% females; 5–9 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Irrunytju: 5.0% males, 3.0% females; 0–4 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +7.0 pts higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
0.0% 0th pct 7.0% 29th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.0%

Country of birth

91.7% Australia ◂ +38.2 pts 53.5%
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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

0.0% English +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%
0.0% Australian +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
3.0% Scottish +6.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 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

Other language in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +49.3 pts higher in Irrunytju
86.5% 100th pct 37.2% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 86.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 82.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 80.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.2%
Limited English in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +5.3 pts higher in Irrunytju
5.3% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

6.8% English only +28.1 pts ▸ 34.9%
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 Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +4.6 pts higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
23.3% 13th pct 27.9% 20th pct
  • First area, 2021: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.9%

Religious affiliation

22.6% Not stated +26.3 pts ▸ 48.8%
30.1% Christianity ◂ +6.8 pts 23.3%
23.3% No religion +4.6 pts ▸ 27.9%
18.8% Other religions ◂ +18.8 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%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +14.3 pts higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
12.5% 0th pct 26.8% 10th pct
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.8%
Bachelor+ in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +5.6 pts higher in Irrunytju
5.6% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +1 more in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
298 48th pct

Highest year of school

12.5% Year 12 +14.3 pts ▸ 26.8%
25.0% Year 11 ◂ +15.2 pts 9.8%
22.9% Year 10 ◂ +13.2 pts 9.8%
16.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.0 pts 14.6%

Highest qualification level

37.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +29.0 pts ▸ 29.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.8% Education ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related 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% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +$1,025 higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
$350 0th pct $1,375 95th pct
  • First area, 2021: $350
  • Second area, 2011: $270
  • Second area, 2016: $287
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
Household income in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +$583 higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
$1,416 42nd pct $1,999 75th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,416
  • Second area, 2011: $929
  • Second area, 2016: $911
  • Second area, 2021: $1,999
Family income in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +$2,850 higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
$900 4th pct $3,750 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2011: $588
  • Second area, 2016: $702
  • Second area, 2021: $3,750
High earners in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +5.3 pts higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
4.7% 29th pct 10.0% 60th pct
  • First area, 2021: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%

Household income distribution

19.4% $650–$1,499 +18.1 pts ▸ 37.5%
25.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +25.8 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

64.5% Under $650 ◂ +49.5 pts 15.0%
4.7% $1,500–$2,999 +5.3 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +3.3 pts higher in Irrunytju
17.3% 10th pct 14.0% 6th pct
Mental health in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +2.3 pts higher in Irrunytju
2.3% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +6.0 pts higher in Irrunytju
6.0% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.3% Diabetes +1.0 pts ▸ 9.3%
8.3% Other condition ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
7.5% Heart disease ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.0% Asthma ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
3.8% Lung condition ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
2.3% Mental health ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.7% None ◂ +12.5 pts 58.1%
12.0% One condition ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
5.3% Two conditions +1.7 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +2.8 pts higher in Irrunytju
2.8% 1st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid carers in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +4.3 pts higher in Irrunytju
16.8% 83rd pct 12.5% 47th pct
  • First area, 2021: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
Unpaid child care in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +39.5 pts higher in Irrunytju
49.5% 100th pct 10.0% 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 49.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 46.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%
Defence service in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +20.6 pts higher in Irrunytju
20.6% 29th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +96 larger in Irrunytju
117 86th pct 21 69th pct
Median age in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +3 yrs older in Irrunytju
32 yrs 69th pct 29 yrs 60th pct
14.1% 5th pct
Median income in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +$15 higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
$335 10th pct $350 12th pct
Household income in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +$1,937 higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
$1,312 32nd pct $3,249 89th pct
Indigenous language in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +19.0 pts higher in Irrunytju
100.0% 100th pct 81.0% 99th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +2.7 larger in Irrunytju
3.8 100th pct 1.1 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.8
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0
  • Second area, 2021: 1.1
40.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 40.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.0%
9.7% 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.4%

Household size

9.7% 1 person +77.8 pts ▸ 87.5%
25.8% 2 people ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
25.8% 6 or more ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
22.6% 4 people ◂ +22.6 pts 0.0%
19.4% 5 people ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
9.7% 3 people ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$85 4th pct
  • First area, 2021: $85
  • Second area, 2011: $21
  • Second area, 2016: $50
People / bedroom in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +0.70 higher in Irrunytju
1.20 96th pct 0.50 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.20
  • Second area, 2011: 1.40
  • Second area, 2016: 1.30
  • Second area, 2021: 0.50
83.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 83.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 92.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 85.1%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5%
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 97.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 95.0%
71.0% 29th pct
  • First area, 2021: 71.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 80.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.7%

How homes are owned or rented

83.9% Rented ◂ +33.9 pts 50.0%
0.0% Other tenure +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
16.1% Not stated ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned outright even 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
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

61.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +61.3 pts 0.0%
22.6% 2 bedrooms +14.9 pts ▸ 37.5%
9.7% 4 bedrooms +27.8 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

88.5% Under $200 ◂ +88.5 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

55.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 55.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 53.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.9%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

52.2% Walked ◂ +27.2 pts 25.0%
0.0% Worked at home +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
17.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (driver) 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

44.4% 1 vehicle +43.1 pts ▸ 87.5%
55.6% No vehicle +6.9 pts ▸ 62.5%
0.0% 2 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +36.9 pts higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
7.3% 2nd pct 44.2% 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.2%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.6%
Participation in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +20.4 pts higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
19.6% 0th pct 40.0% 9th pct
  • First area, 2021: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 47.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%
47.8% 12th pct
  • First area, 2021: 47.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.2%

Industries people work in

26.1% Public administration & safety +17.7 pts ▸ 43.8%
39.1% Arts & recreation ◂ +39.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Professional & technical +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
21.7% Education & training ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
21.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Technicians & trades +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
34.8% Professionals ◂ +16.0 pts 18.8%
17.4% Community & personal service +13.9 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
13.0% Labourers ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Managers even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers 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 Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles +15.7 more in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
7.5 35th pct 23.3 66th pct
Intersections/km² in Irrunytjuin Ngaanyatjarra-Giles even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
1.6% 0th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Irrunytju vs Ngaanyatjarra-Giles [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50673/irrunytju/vs/SAL51112/ngaanyatjarra-giles