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Lake Darlot vs Laverton

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 129 km apart · Lake Darlot profile · Laverton profile

Lake Darlot Laverton

Laverton (WA) and Lake Darlot are both remote areas in Western Australia, but they differ significantly in their makeup. Laverton (WA) has a far higher share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 26.0%, compared to 0.0% in Lake Darlot. Laverton (WA) is also more walkable, described as somewhat walkable, while Lake Darlot is car-dependent. Income levels vary widely; the typical weekly household income in Laverton (WA) is $1,097, which is far higher than the $225 typical in Lake Darlot.

Both areas sit near the national figure for people with a mental health condition, with Laverton (WA) at 3.6% and Lake Darlot at 3.4%. They also share a similar lack of public transport, as both have no stops or departures per 1,000 people. While Lake Darlot has a higher typical personal income of $2,031, Laverton (WA) has a much larger proportion of adults working or looking for work at 42.8%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Lake Darlotin Laverton +729 larger in Laverton gap narrowing
178 51st pct 907 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 48
  • First area, 2021: 178
  • Second area, 2011: 1,023
  • Second area, 2016: 871
  • Second area, 2021: 907
Median age in Lake Darlotin Laverton +3 yrs older in Laverton gap widening
34 yrs 13th pct 37 yrs 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
First Nations in Lake Darlotin Laverton +26.0 pts higher in Laverton gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 26.0% 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.0%
Aged 65+ in Lake Darlotin Laverton +4.9 pts higher in Laverton gap narrowing
2.8% 4th pct 7.7% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%
Under 15 in Lake Darlotin Laverton +9.9 pts higher in Laverton gap narrowing
2.2% 3rd pct 12.1% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%
21.9% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.9%

Age structure

63.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +25.0 pts 38.5%
21.9% Older adults (45–64) +11.1 pts ▸ 33.0%
2.2% Children (0–14) +9.9 pts ▸ 12.1%
11.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.3 pts 10.5%
2.8% Seniors (65+) +4.9 pts ▸ 7.7%

Marital status

61.8% Never married ◂ +8.7 pts 53.1%
30.0% Married +2.1 pts ▸ 32.1%
5.3% Divorced +3.4 pts ▸ 8.7%
2.9% Separated +0.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Widowed +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Age & sex structure

Lake Darlot Laverton

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

  • 85+ in Lake Darlot: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Laverton: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Lake Darlot: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Laverton: 0.0% males, 0.7% females
  • 75–79 in Lake Darlot: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Laverton: 0.4% males, 0.4% females
  • 70–74 in Lake Darlot: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Laverton: 0.9% males, 0.9% females
  • 65–69 in Lake Darlot: 2.7% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Laverton: 3.1% males, 0.3% females
  • 60–64 in Lake Darlot: 2.7% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Laverton: 4.6% males, 2.4% females
  • 55–59 in Lake Darlot: 5.3% males, 2.7% females; 55–59 in Laverton: 5.8% males, 3.5% females
  • 50–54 in Lake Darlot: 4.3% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Laverton: 5.6% males, 2.9% females
  • 45–49 in Lake Darlot: 4.8% males, 3.2% females; 45–49 in Laverton: 5.6% males, 2.0% females
  • 40–44 in Lake Darlot: 8.5% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Laverton: 5.0% males, 2.7% females
  • 35–39 in Lake Darlot: 11.7% males, 3.7% females; 35–39 in Laverton: 5.0% males, 2.3% females
  • 30–34 in Lake Darlot: 17.6% males, 2.1% females; 30–34 in Laverton: 8.3% males, 3.3% females
  • 25–29 in Lake Darlot: 18.1% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Laverton: 6.8% males, 4.0% females
  • 20–24 in Lake Darlot: 10.6% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Laverton: 4.3% males, 2.1% females
  • 15–19 in Lake Darlot: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Laverton: 2.5% males, 1.6% females
  • 10–14 in Lake Darlot: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Laverton: 1.6% males, 2.1% females
  • 5–9 in Lake Darlot: 2.1% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Laverton: 2.9% males, 1.9% females
  • 0–4 in Lake Darlot: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Laverton: 2.7% males, 1.6% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Lake Darlotin Laverton +3.2 pts higher in Laverton gap widening
11.2% 49th pct 14.4% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.4%

Country of birth

15.7% Australia +36.4 pts ▸ 52.1%
2.8% New Zealand +3.3 pts ▸ 6.1%
2.8% England ◂ +0.3 pts 2.5%
0.0% South Africa +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Philippines +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% India +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Italy +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

12.4% English +8.3 pts ▸ 20.6%
7.9% Australian +6.7 pts ▸ 14.6%
4.5% Scottish even 4.5%
1.7% Irish +2.6 pts ▸ 4.3%
3.4% Italian ◂ +2.4 pts 1.0%
2.2% German even 2.2%
0.0% Filipino +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Indian +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Lake Darlotin Laverton +12.7 pts higher in Laverton gap widening
3.9% 54th pct 16.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.6%
Limited English in Lake Darlotin Laverton +0.3 pts higher in Laverton gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.3% 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%

Language used at home

21.3% English only +29.1 pts ▸ 50.5%
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 Lake Darlotin Laverton +28.7 pts higher in Laverton gap widening
12.4% 2nd pct 41.0% 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.0%

Religious affiliation

73.6% Not stated ◂ +39.6 pts 34.0%
12.4% No religion +28.7 pts ▸ 41.0%
9.6% Christianity +14.9 pts ▸ 24.5%
2.2% Islam ◂ +1.9 pts 0.3%
0.0% Buddhism +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Lake Darlotin Laverton +14.4 pts higher in Laverton gap widening
13.5% 0th pct 27.9% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.1%
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.9%
Bachelor+ in Lake Darlotin Laverton +2.9 pts higher in Laverton gap widening
4.1% 10th pct 7.0% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.0%
Schools/1k kids in Lake Darlotin Laverton
18.18 87th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Lake Darlotin Laverton +2 more in Laverton
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
55 17th pct
738 2nd pct

Highest year of school

13.5% Year 12 +14.4 pts ▸ 27.9%
7.6% Year 10 +10.1 pts ▸ 17.7%
1.8% Year 11 +9.3 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Year 9 or below +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

Highest qualification level

8.3% Certificate III / IV +11.4 pts ▸ 19.7%
4.5% Bachelor degree +4.8 pts ▸ 9.3%
3.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.1 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Certificate I / II +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

Field of qualification

9.6% Engineering & related +2.9 pts ▸ 12.4%
3.2% Health +2.1 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Management & commerce +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Society & culture +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Architecture & building +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Education +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
1.9% Natural & physical sciences +0.5 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Lake Darlotin Laverton +$792 higher in Lake Darlot gap widening
$2,031 100th pct $1,239 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,375
  • First area, 2021: $2,031
  • Second area, 2011: $1,569
  • Second area, 2016: $1,577
  • Second area, 2021: $1,239
Household income in Lake Darlotin Laverton +$872 higher in Laverton
$225 0th pct $1,097 19th pct
  • First area, 2021: $225
  • Second area, 2011: $1,075
  • Second area, 2016: $1,257
  • Second area, 2021: $1,097
$1,350 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $836
  • Second area, 2016: $982
  • Second area, 2021: $1,350
High earners in Lake Darlotin Laverton +5.8 pts higher in Laverton gap narrowing
11.8% 69th pct 17.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.7%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.6%
High-income homes in Lake Darlotin Laverton
16.3% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.3%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
17.1% $1,500–$2,999 +5.9 pts ▸ 23.0%
2.9% $650–$1,499 +9.0 pts ▸ 11.9%
1.8% $3,000 or more +4.3 pts ▸ 6.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Lake Darlotin Laverton +15.2 pts higher in Laverton
2.8% 0th pct 18.0% 11th pct
Mental health in Lake Darlotin Laverton +0.3 pts higher in Laverton
3.4% 18th pct 3.6% 19th pct
Needs assistance in Lake Darlotin Laverton +2.1 pts higher in Laverton gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 2.1% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Diabetes +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Asthma +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Other condition +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Arthritis +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.4% Mental health +0.3 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Heart disease +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Lung condition +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Cancer +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Stroke +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

22.5% None +24.6 pts ▸ 47.1%
3.9% One condition +7.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Three or more +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Two conditions +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Lake Darlotin Laverton +7.5 pts higher in Laverton gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 7.5% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.5%
Unpaid carers in Lake Darlotin Laverton +2.5 pts higher in Laverton gap narrowing
1.8% 3rd pct 4.3% 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%
Unpaid child care in Lake Darlotin Laverton +8.2 pts higher in Laverton gap narrowing
5.9% 2nd pct 14.1% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.1%
Defence service in Lake Darlotin Laverton +0.3 pts higher in Lake Darlot
3.0% 56th pct 2.6% 50th pct
Housework 15h+ in Lake Darlotin Laverton +10.0 pts higher in Laverton gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 10.0% 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Lake Darlotin Laverton +236 larger in Laverton
0 0th pct 236 86th pct
Median age in Lake Darlotin Laverton +3 yrs older in Lake Darlot
31 yrs 66th pct 28 yrs 57th pct
19.1% 10th pct
23.4% 88th pct
Median income in Lake Darlotin Laverton +$2,203 higher in Lake Darlot
$2,500 100th pct $297 7th pct
Household income in Lake Darlotin Laverton
$732 9th pct
Indigenous language in Lake Darlotin Laverton
49.2% 93rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Lake Darlotin Laverton +0.9 larger in Laverton gap widening
1.5 0th pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 1.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
26.8% 94th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.8%
39.5% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 39.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Lake Darlotin Laverton +$255 higher in Lake Darlot
$350 71st pct $95 5th pct
  • First area, 2021: $350
  • Second area, 2011: $90
  • Second area, 2016: $90
  • Second area, 2021: $95
$413 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $953
  • Second area, 2016: $679
  • Second area, 2021: $413
People / bedroom in Lake Darlotin Laverton +0.30 higher in Laverton
0.60 7th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
52.4% 93rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 65.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 70.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.4%
Owned outright in Lake Darlotin Laverton
17.7% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.7%
Separate houses in Lake Darlotin Laverton
83.0% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 73.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 86.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 83.0%
66.0% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 64.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.0%

Transport & Vehicles

17.7% 93rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.7%
Work from home in Lake Darlotin Laverton +1.5 pts higher in Laverton
0.0% 0th pct 1.5% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5%
PT commute in Lake Darlotin Laverton +2.1 pts higher in Lake Darlot
15.2% 100th pct 13.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.1%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Lake Darlotin Laverton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Lake Darlotin Laverton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

33.3% Car (driver) ◂ +0.2 pts 33.1%
15.2% Bus ◂ +2.1 pts 13.1%
0.0% Walked +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Car (passenger) +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Worked at home +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Bicycle +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Lake Darlotin Laverton +18.0 pts higher in Laverton gap narrowing
13.6% 8th pct 31.7% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 56.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.7%
Recent arrivals in Lake Darlotin Laverton +1.0 pts higher in Laverton
15.0% 78th pct 16.0% 80th pct
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Lake Darlotin Laverton +11.4 pts higher in Lake Darlot gap widening
14.6% 96th pct 3.2% 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
Participation in Lake Darlotin Laverton +18.7 pts higher in Laverton gap widening
24.1% 0th pct 42.8% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 43.8%
  • First area, 2021: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 72.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.8%
Full-time in Lake Darlotin Laverton +24.6 pts higher in Lake Darlot
97.0% 100th pct 72.3% 90th pct
  • First area, 2021: 97.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 80.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 79.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.3%

Industries people work in

78.8% Mining ◂ +29.9 pts 48.9%
15.2% Administrative & support ◂ +12.1 pts 3.0%
12.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Education & training +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Accommodation & food +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Construction +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Manufacturing +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Retail trade +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Professional & technical +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Occupations people work in

39.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +22.4 pts 17.0%
39.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.5 pts 31.9%
18.2% Managers ◂ +9.4 pts 8.8%
12.1% Professionals +0.3 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Community & personal service +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Labourers +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Sales workers +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Lake Darlotin Laverton +4.0 higher in Laverton
0.0 0th pct 4.0 78th pct
Types ≤15 min in Lake Darlotin Laverton +5.1 more in Laverton
0.0 0th pct 5.1 83rd pct
15-min city in Lake Darlotin Laverton +72.5 pts higher in Laverton
0.0% 0th pct 72.5% 85th pct
Walk to shops in Lake Darlotin Laverton +72.8 pts higher in Laverton
0.0% 0th pct 72.8% 85th pct
Walk to transit in Lake Darlotin Laverton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Lake Darlotin Laverton +71.3 pts higher in Laverton
0.0% 0th pct 71.3% 82nd pct
Walk to a park in Lake Darlotin Laverton +72.5 pts higher in Laverton
0.0% 0th pct 72.5% 71st pct
Walk to health in Lake Darlotin Laverton +71.7 pts higher in Laverton
0.0% 0th pct 71.7% 91st pct
Amenities/1k in Lake Darlotin Laverton +20.9 more in Laverton
0.0 0th pct 20.9 63rd pct
Intersections/km² in Lake Darlotin Laverton even
0 0th pct 0 9th pct
Mean slope in Lake Darlotin Laverton +2.0 pts higher in Laverton
1.6% 0th pct 3.6% 22nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Lake Darlot vs Laverton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50817/lake-darlot/vs/SAL50836/laverton