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Irrunytju vs Tjukurla

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 191 km apart · Irrunytju profile · Tjukurla profile

Irrunytju Tjukurla

Irrunytju and Tjukurla are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Irrunytju has a larger population of 133 people compared to 41 in Tjukurla. There are notable differences in income and family life; typical household weekly income is far higher in Irrunytju at $1,416, while Tjukurla is $464. Irrunytju also has a far higher share of one-parent families at 40.2%, compared to 16.7% in Tjukurla. Education levels differ, with 12.5% of people in Irrunytju completing Year 12, while no one in Tjukurla has done so.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, with very few people moving in the last five years in either location. They share a strong connection to First Nations culture, as almost everyone in both places speaks a First Nations language and very few people have served in the Defence Force. Both areas are also very isolated, with no public transport routes or schools within 3 km. In both places, typical personal weekly incomes remain well below the national figure.

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Where they differ most

One-parent: 23.5 pts higher in Irrunytju Housework 15h+: 20.6 pts higher in Irrunytju Unpaid carers: 17.6 pts higher in Tjukurla Population: 92 larger in Irrunytju Household income: $952 higher in Irrunytju

Demographics & Identity

Population in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +92 larger in Irrunytju
133 46th pct 41 24th pct
Median age in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +3 yrs older in Tjukurla
34 yrs 13th pct 37 yrs 20th pct
First Nations in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +12.0 pts higher in Tjukurla
88.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Aged 65+ in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +3.8 pts higher in Irrunytju
3.8% 6th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +4.7 pts higher in Irrunytju
21.8% 78th pct 17.1% 50th pct
De facto in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +4.1 pts higher in Irrunytju
4.1% 9th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

29.3% Young adults (25–44) +2.4 pts ▸ 31.7%
28.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +9.1 pts 19.5%
21.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.7 pts 17.1%
18.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.6 pts 12.2%
3.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

49.5% Married +3.6 pts ▸ 53.1%
35.5% Never married +8.2 pts ▸ 43.8%
4.7% Separated +4.7 pts ▸ 9.4%
3.7% Widowed ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Irrunytju Tjukurla

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +7.3 pts higher in Tjukurla
0.0% 0th pct 7.3% 30th pct

Country of birth

91.7% Australia +3.4 pts ▸ 95.1%
0.0% New Zealand +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% England even 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

3.0% Scottish +4.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Australian even 0.0%
0.0% English even 0.0%
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 Tjukurla +6.2 pts higher in Tjukurla
86.5% 100th pct 92.7% 100th pct
Limited English in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +9.4 pts higher in Tjukurla
5.3% 92nd pct 14.6% 100th pct

Language used at home

6.8% English only +0.6 pts ▸ 7.3%
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

No religion in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +13.6 pts higher in Irrunytju
23.3% 13th pct 9.8% 0th pct

Religious affiliation

22.6% Not stated +31.1 pts ▸ 53.7%
30.1% Christianity ◂ +5.7 pts 24.4%
23.3% No religion ◂ +13.6 pts 9.8%
18.8% Other religions ◂ +4.2 pts 14.6%
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 Tjukurla +12.5 pts higher in Irrunytju
12.5% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Bachelor+ in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +5.6 pts higher in Irrunytju
5.6% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

22.9% Year 10 +24.0 pts ▸ 46.9%
16.7% Year 9 or below +11.5 pts ▸ 28.1%
25.0% Year 11 ◂ +15.6 pts 9.4%
12.5% Year 12 ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +$97 higher in Irrunytju
$350 0th pct $253 0th pct
Household income in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +$952 higher in Irrunytju
$1,416 42nd pct $464 0th pct
Family income in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +$417 higher in Irrunytju
$900 4th pct $483 0th pct
High earners in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +4.7 pts higher in Irrunytju
4.7% 29th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +68.8 pts ▸ 68.8%
25.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
19.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.6 pts 18.8%
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 +41.8 pts ▸ 106.3%
4.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +2.7 pts higher in Irrunytju
17.3% 10th pct 14.6% 7th pct
Mental health in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +2.3 pts higher in Irrunytju
2.3% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +1.3 pts higher in Tjukurla
6.0% 66th pct 7.3% 77th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.3% Other condition +13.7 pts ▸ 22.0%
8.3% Diabetes ◂ +1.0 pts 7.3%
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 +17.1 pts ▸ 87.8%
12.0% One condition ◂ +2.3 pts 9.8%
5.3% Two conditions +2.1 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +6.6 pts higher in Tjukurla
2.8% 1st pct 9.4% 12th pct
Unpaid carers in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +17.6 pts higher in Tjukurla
16.8% 83rd pct 34.4% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +2.7 pts higher in Irrunytju
49.5% 100th pct 46.9% 100th pct
Defence service in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +20.6 pts higher in Irrunytju
20.6% 29th pct 0.0% 0th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +76 larger in Irrunytju
117 86th pct 41 75th pct
Median age in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +5 yrs older in Tjukurla
32 yrs 69th pct 37 yrs 75th pct
Year 12 in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +14.1 pts higher in Irrunytju
14.1% 5th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Median income in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +$93 higher in Irrunytju
$335 10th pct $242 3rd pct
Household income in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +$862 higher in Irrunytju
$1,312 32nd pct $450 0th pct
Indigenous language in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +12.2 pts higher in Irrunytju
100.0% 100th pct 87.8% 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +1.3 larger in Irrunytju
3.8 100th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +23.5 pts higher in Irrunytju
40.2% 100th pct 16.7% 78th pct
Living alone in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla
9.7% 7th pct —

Family composition

33.3% Couples with children +46.7 pts ▸ 80.0%
40.2% One-parent families ◂ +23.5 pts 16.7%
25.6% Couples without children +4.4 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

9.7% 1 person +27.8 pts ▸ 37.5%
9.7% 3 people +27.8 pts ▸ 37.5%
25.8% 2 people ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
25.8% 6 or more ◂ +7.1 pts 18.8%
22.6% 4 people ◂ +22.6 pts 0.0%
19.4% 5 people ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +$15 higher in Irrunytju
$85 4th pct $70 1st pct
People / bedroom in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +0.40 higher in Irrunytju
1.20 96th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla
83.9% 100th pct —
Owned outright in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla
0.0% 0th pct —
Separate houses in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla
71.0% 29th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

83.9% Rented +9.9 pts ▸ 93.8%
0.0% Other tenure +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
16.1% Not stated +2.6 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Owned outright even 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage 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

61.3% 3 bedrooms +26.2 pts ▸ 87.5%
22.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +22.6 pts 0.0%
9.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
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 ◂ +15.1 pts 73.3%
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

No car in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla
55.6% 100th pct —
Work from home in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla
0.0% 0th pct —
PT commute in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

52.2% Walked +7.8 pts ▸ 60.0%
17.4% Car (passenger) +22.6 pts ▸ 40.0%
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%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

55.6% No vehicle +9.2 pts ▸ 64.7%
44.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +20.9 pts 23.5%
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 Tjukurla +0.1 pts higher in Irrunytju
7.3% 2nd pct 7.1% 1st pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +11.6 pts higher in Tjukurla
19.6% 0th pct 31.3% 2nd pct
Full-time in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla
47.8% 12th pct —

Industries people work in

21.7% Health care & social assistance +38.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
39.1% Arts & recreation +0.9 pts ▸ 40.0%
26.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%
21.7% Education & training ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Mining 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%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

34.8% Professionals +5.2 pts ▸ 40.0%
17.4% Community & personal service ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
13.0% Labourers ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Managers even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Amenities/1k in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla +65.7 more in Tjukurla
7.5 35th pct 73.2 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Irrunytjuin Tjukurla even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Compare Irrunytju with nearby areas

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Compare Tjukurla with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Irrunytju vs Tjukurla [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50673/irrunytju/vs/SAL51455/tjukurla