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Lake Darlot vs Wiluna

Name: Lake Darlot vs Wiluna — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 188 km apart · Lake Darlot profile · Wiluna profile

Lake Darlot Wiluna

Wiluna and Lake Darlot are two sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Wiluna has a much higher First Nations population at 26.3% compared to 0.0% in Lake Darlot. This is consistent with Wiluna having far more children, with 15.4% of its population under 15, and far more people using another language at home (24.8% against 3.9%). While typical weekly household income is far higher in Wiluna at $1,089 compared to $225, the typical personal income is far higher in Lake Darlot at $2,031, while Wiluna's is $1,212.

Both areas are essentially alike in that they are mostly car-dependent, with almost no one within walking distance of public transport. Life in Wiluna is more walkable, as over half of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or groceries, while Lake Darlot has no such amenities. This contrast is mirrored in the workforce; Lake Darlot is more focused on mining (78.8% of jobs), whereas Wiluna has a more varied mix including public administration and safety.

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Where they differ most

Population: 343 larger in Wiluna First Nations: 26.3 pts higher in Wiluna Household income: $864 higher in Wiluna No religion: 23.1 pts higher in Wiluna Other language: 20.8 pts higher in Wiluna

Demographics & Identity

Population in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +343 larger in Wiluna gap narrowing

178 51st pct 521 65th pct

Median age in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +1 yrs older in Wiluna gap narrowing

34 yrs 13th pct 35 yrs 14th pct

Age structure

63.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +26.2 pts 37.2%

21.9% Older adults (45–64) +2.1 pts ▸ 24.0%

2.2% Children (0–14) +13.1 pts ▸ 15.4%

11.8% Youth (15–24) +2.2 pts ▸ 14.0%

2.8% Seniors (65+) +6.0 pts ▸ 8.8%

Marital status

61.8% Never married ◂ +5.2 pts 56.5%

30.0% Married ◂ +6.9 pts 23.1%

5.3% Divorced +3.4 pts ▸ 8.7%

2.9% Separated +4.6 pts ▸ 7.6%

0.0% Widowed +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Age & sex structure

Lake Darlot Wiluna

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

15.7% Australia +36.9 pts ▸ 52.6%

2.8% England +0.5 pts ▸ 3.3%

2.8% New Zealand +0.3 pts ▸ 3.1%

0.0% Philippines +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.0% South Africa +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

12.4% English +9.7 pts ▸ 22.1%

7.9% Australian +4.6 pts ▸ 12.5%

1.7% Irish +3.5 pts ▸ 5.2%

4.5% Scottish ◂ +0.1 pts 4.4%

3.4% Italian ◂ +0.9 pts 2.5%

2.2% German +0.4 pts ▸ 2.7%

0.0% Filipino +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.0% Chinese even 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Dutch even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

21.3% English only +19.7 pts ▸ 41.1%

0.0% Vietnamese +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.0% Tagalog +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%

0.0% Arabic 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%

Religion

Religious affiliation

73.6% Not stated ◂ +36.0 pts 37.6%

12.4% No religion +23.1 pts ▸ 35.5%

9.6% Christianity +16.2 pts ▸ 25.7%

2.2% Islam ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Buddhism +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Lake Darlot in Wiluna

— 12.50 79th pct

Schools ≤3 km in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +1 more in Wiluna

0 0th pct 1 43rd pct

Avg size in Lake Darlot in Wiluna

— 93 24th pct

ICSEA in Lake Darlot in Wiluna

— 599 0th pct

Highest year of school

13.5% Year 12 +15.3 pts ▸ 28.8%

7.6% Year 10 +13.3 pts ▸ 20.9%

0.0% Year 9 or below +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

1.8% Year 11 +5.0 pts ▸ 6.7%

Highest qualification level

8.3% Certificate III / IV +16.4 pts ▸ 24.7%

4.5% Bachelor degree +4.1 pts ▸ 8.6%

3.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.3 pts ▸ 6.2%

0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

0.0% Certificate I / II +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Field of qualification

9.6% Engineering & related +8.9 pts ▸ 18.5%

0.0% Management & commerce +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

0.0% Architecture & building +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

3.2% Health +0.9 pts ▸ 4.1%

0.0% Society & culture +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

0.0% Education +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

1.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.2 pts 1.7%

0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.0% Creative arts +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +$819 higher in Lake Darlot gap widening

$2,031 100th pct $1,212 90th pct

Household income in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +$864 higher in Wiluna

$225 0th pct $1,089 18th pct

Family income in Lake Darlot in Wiluna

— $725 0th pct

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +25.4 pts ▸ 25.4%

17.1% $1,500–$2,999 +4.5 pts ▸ 21.5%

2.9% $650–$1,499 +12.2 pts ▸ 15.1%

1.8% $3,000 or more +3.7 pts ▸ 5.5%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Diabetes +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%

0.0% Heart disease +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%

0.0% Other condition +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%

3.4% Mental health +1.4 pts ▸ 4.8%

0.0% Asthma +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

0.0% Arthritis +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

0.0% Lung condition +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.0% Cancer +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

22.5% None +25.9 pts ▸ 48.4%

3.9% One condition +4.7 pts ▸ 8.6%

0.0% Three or more +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%

0.0% Two conditions +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +137 larger in Wiluna

0 0th pct 137 86th pct

Median age in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +2 yrs older in Lake Darlot

31 yrs 66th pct 29 yrs 60th pct

Median income in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +$2,255 higher in Lake Darlot

$2,500 100th pct $245 3rd pct

Household income in Lake Darlot in Wiluna

— $687 8th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +0.9 larger in Wiluna gap narrowing

1.5 0th pct 2.4 43rd pct

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +$232 higher in Lake Darlot

$350 71st pct $118 9th pct

People / bedroom in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +0.40 higher in Wiluna

0.60 7th pct 1.00 89th pct

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Lake Darlot in Wiluna even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Lake Darlot in Wiluna even

0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Lake Darlot in Wiluna even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Lake Darlot in Wiluna even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

33.3% Car (driver) ◂ +8.7 pts 24.6%

0.0% Walked +21.5 pts ▸ 21.5%

15.2% Bus ◂ +2.6 pts 12.6%

0.0% Car (passenger) +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%

0.0% Worked at home +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

78.8% Mining ◂ +38.5 pts 40.3%

15.2% Administrative & support ◂ +13.1 pts 2.1%

12.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +1.7 pts 10.5%

0.0% Public administration & safety +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%

0.0% Construction +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%

0.0% Accommodation & food +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%

0.0% Education & training +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%

0.0% Health care & social assistance +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

0.0% Retail trade +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

0.0% Manufacturing +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

0.0% Professional & technical +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

0.0% Other services +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Occupations people work in

39.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +18.5 pts 20.9%

39.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +20.5 pts 18.8%

18.2% Managers ◂ +5.1 pts 13.1%

0.0% Labourers +16.8 pts ▸ 16.8%

12.1% Professionals ◂ +1.7 pts 10.5%

0.0% Community & personal service +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%

0.0% Clerical & administrative +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

0.0% Sales workers +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +3.0 higher in Wiluna

0.0 0th pct 3.0 72nd pct

Types ≤15 min in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +3.5 more in Wiluna

0.0 0th pct 3.5 75th pct

15-min city in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +52.3 pts higher in Wiluna

0.0% 0th pct 52.3% 80th pct

Walk to shops in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +72.5 pts higher in Wiluna

0.0% 0th pct 72.5% 85th pct

Walk to transit in Lake Darlot in Wiluna even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +61.1 pts higher in Wiluna

0.0% 0th pct 61.1% 79th pct

Walk to a park in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +76.9 pts higher in Wiluna

0.0% 0th pct 76.9% 72nd pct

Walk to health in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +63.7 pts higher in Wiluna

0.0% 0th pct 63.7% 88th pct

Amenities/1k in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +34.5 more in Wiluna

0.0 0th pct 34.5 74th pct

Intersections/km² in Lake Darlot in Wiluna even

0 0th pct 0 4th pct

Mean slope in Lake Darlot in Wiluna +1.3 pts higher in Wiluna

1.6% 0th pct 2.8% 10th pct

Compare Lake Darlot with nearby areas

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Compare Wiluna with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Lake Darlot vs Wiluna [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50817/lake-darlot/vs/SAL51618/wiluna