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Jarlmadangah Burru vs Meda

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 70 km apart · Jarlmadangah Burru profile · Meda profile

Jarlmadangah Burru Meda

Jarlmadangah Burru and Meda are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Meda has much higher typical incomes, with typical weekly personal income at $1,062 compared to $479 in Jarlmadangah Burru. First Nations residents are far older in Jarlmadangah Burru, where the typical age is 28, compared to just 18 in Meda. Jarlmadangah Burru is also more developed for its size, with street connectivity far higher than in Meda and 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school.

Daily life in both places is very similar in terms of accessibility. Neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, or health services, and both are car-dependent. Both areas also share a similar average school advantage score, with Jarlmadangah Burru at 742 and Meda at 734.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +18 larger in Jarlmadangah Burru
35 21st pct 17 12th pct
  • First area, 2021: 35
  • Second area, 2016: 21
  • Second area, 2021: 17
Median age in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +3 yrs older in Meda
29 yrs 4th pct 32 yrs 9th pct
  • First area, 2021: 29 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 57 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 32 yrs
85.7% 100th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
17.1% 50th pct —
29.2% 99th pct —

Age structure

42.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
17.1% Youth (15–24) +24.0 pts ▸ 41.2%
22.9% Older adults (45–64) +0.7 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
17.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

66.7% Never married ◂ +49.0 pts 17.6%
12.5% Married +40.4 pts ▸ 52.9%
12.5% Divorced +11.0 pts ▸ 23.5%
12.5% Widowed ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Jarlmadangah Burru Meda

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

  • 85+ in Jarlmadangah Burru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Jarlmadangah Burru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Jarlmadangah Burru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Jarlmadangah Burru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Meda: 36.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Jarlmadangah Burru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Jarlmadangah Burru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Jarlmadangah Burru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Jarlmadangah Burru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Jarlmadangah Burru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Meda: 36.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Jarlmadangah Burru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Jarlmadangah Burru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Jarlmadangah Burru: 17.4% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Jarlmadangah Burru: 17.4% males, 13.0% females; 25–29 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Jarlmadangah Burru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Meda: 0.0% males, 27.3% females
  • 15–19 in Jarlmadangah Burru: 0.0% males, 26.1% females; 15–19 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Jarlmadangah Burru: 13.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Jarlmadangah Burru: 13.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Jarlmadangah Burru: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Meda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

8.6% 36th pct —

Country of birth

82.9% Australia ◂ +24.0 pts 58.8%
8.6% New Zealand ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
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

0.0% Australian +64.7 pts ▸ 64.7%
0.0% English +52.9 pts ▸ 52.9%
8.6% Irish ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish 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

22.9% 88th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

77.1% English only ◂ +6.6 pts 70.6%
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

57.1% 91st pct —

Religious affiliation

57.1% No religion ◂ +21.8 pts 35.3%
51.4% Christianity ◂ +27.9 pts 23.5%
0.0% Not stated +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
11.4% Other religions ◂ +11.4 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

19.2% 1st pct —
16.7% 58th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +1 more in Meda
1 43rd pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +327 larger in Meda
22 6th pct 349 53rd pct
ICSEA in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +8 higher in Jarlmadangah Burru
742 2nd pct 734 1st pct

Highest year of school

19.2% Year 12 +57.2 pts ▸ 76.5%
34.6% Year 11 ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
34.6% Year 10 ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
30.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

17.6% Certificate III / IV +37.9 pts ▸ 55.6%
23.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
23.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
17.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

29.4% Management & commerce ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
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% Education 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 Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +$583 higher in Meda
$479 10th pct $1,062 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: $479
  • Second area, 2016: $687
  • Second area, 2021: $1,062
Household income in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +$259 higher in Meda
$866 8th pct $1,125 21st pct
  • First area, 2021: $866
  • Second area, 2016: $1,374
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Family income in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +$1,125 higher in Meda
$1,124 10th pct $2,249 71st pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,124
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $2,249
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

53.8% Under $650 ◂ +53.8 pts 0.0%
46.2% $650–$1,499 +3.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
38.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

45.8% $650–$1,499 +18.9 pts ▸ 64.7%
45.8% Under $650 ◂ +45.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda
17.1% 10th pct —
8.6% 54th pct —
Needs assistance in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda
0.0% 0th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Other condition +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
11.4% Asthma ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
8.6% Mental health ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

80.0% None ◂ +38.8 pts 41.2%
17.1% One condition +12.3 pts ▸ 29.4%
11.4% Two conditions ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

20.8% 62nd pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
Unpaid child care in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda
37.5% 90th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +30 larger in Jarlmadangah Burru
30 73rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +10 yrs older in Jarlmadangah Burru
28 yrs 57th pct 18 yrs 18th pct
34.8% 37th pct —
Median income in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +$460 higher in Meda
$440 23rd pct $900 73rd pct
Household income in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda
$833 12th pct —
Indigenous language in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda
26.7% 88th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +0.7 larger in Jarlmadangah Burru
2.5 50th pct 1.8 9th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8
48.4% 100th pct —

Family composition

19.4% Couples with children +66.4 pts ▸ 85.7%
48.4% One-parent families ◂ +48.4 pts 0.0%
35.5% Couples without children ◂ +35.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

69.2% 2 people +14.1 pts ▸ 83.3%
23.1% 1 person +43.6 pts ▸ 66.7%
30.8% 5 people ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$35 0th pct —
People / bedroom in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +0.20 higher in Meda
0.80 43rd pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 2.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00

How homes are owned or rented

115.4% Rented ◂ +115.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned outright +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
38.5% Other tenure ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

76.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +76.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
46.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +46.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

78.6% Walked ◂ +78.6 pts 0.0%
21.4% Worked at home +23.0 pts ▸ 44.4%
35.7% Car (driver) ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
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

30.8% 1 vehicle +69.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
53.8% No vehicle ◂ +53.8 pts 0.0%
23.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

41.9% 82nd pct —

Jobs & Industry

58.3% 42nd pct —

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +88.9 pts ▸ 88.9%
50.0% Education & training ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
28.6% Other services ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
21.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +21.4 pts 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%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

28.6% Managers +15.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
35.7% Labourers +8.7 pts ▸ 44.4%
42.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
35.7% Professionals ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
21.4% Community & personal service ◂ +21.4 pts 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

Walk score in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +0.5 higher in Jarlmadangah Burru
0.5 52nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +1.0 more in Jarlmadangah Burru
1.0 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +100.0 pts higher in Jarlmadangah Burru
100.0% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +28.6 more in Jarlmadangah Burru
28.6 72nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +6 higher in Jarlmadangah Burru
6 70th pct 0 1st pct
Mean slope in Jarlmadangah Burruin Meda +0.8 pts higher in Meda
2.2% 0th pct 3.0% 13th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jarlmadangah Burru vs Meda [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50685/jarlmadangah-burru/vs/SAL50924/meda