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Leonora vs Ularring

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 142 km apart · Leonora profile · Ularring profile

Leonora Ularring

Leonora and Ularring are two distinct Western Australian areas. Leonora is a more populated centre with a diverse community, where 19.5% of people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and 16.7% use a language other than English at home. In contrast, Ularring is sparsely populated and has no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents. Leonora is also more family-oriented, with 15.1% of the population being children under 15, compared to none in Ularring. However, Ularring has a much higher typical weekly income of $1,916, while Leonora's is $946.

Both areas are mostly car-dependent and have very few people providing unpaid care. They also share a similar standing to the national figure for people with no religion, though this is far higher in Leonora at 41.9% than in Ularring at 19.6%. Over time, Leonora has become more of a hub for the region, with far more people working or looking for work and a higher share of residents who have moved in the last five years.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Leonorain Ularring +606 larger in Leonora gap narrowing
657 69th pct 51 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1,216
  • First area, 2016: 781
  • First area, 2021: 657
  • Second area, 2016: 4
  • Second area, 2021: 51
Median age in Leonorain Ularring +4 yrs older in Ularring
40 yrs 29th pct 44 yrs 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 44 yrs
First Nations in Leonorain Ularring +19.5 pts higher in Leonora
19.5% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.3%
  • First area, 2016: 22.8%
  • First area, 2021: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Leonorain Ularring +1.6 pts higher in Leonora
13.4% 27th pct 11.8% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.0%
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • First area, 2021: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.8%
Under 15 in Leonorain Ularring +15.1 pts higher in Leonora
15.1% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.6%
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
16.7% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.3%
  • First area, 2016: 20.2%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%

Age structure

32.3% Young adults (25–44) +10.9 pts ▸ 43.1%
29.4% Older adults (45–64) +2.0 pts ▸ 31.4%
15.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
13.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.6 pts 11.8%
9.9% Youth (15–24) +1.9 pts ▸ 11.8%

Marital status

43.7% Never married +13.1 pts ▸ 56.9%
38.1% Married ◂ +10.6 pts 27.5%
6.0% Separated +5.7 pts ▸ 11.8%
8.8% Divorced ◂ +1.0 pts 7.8%
4.2% Widowed ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Leonora Ularring

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

  • 85+ in Leonora: 0.5% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Ularring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Leonora: 0.5% males, 0.9% females; 80–84 in Ularring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Leonora: 1.2% males, 0.9% females; 75–79 in Ularring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Leonora: 1.7% males, 1.7% females; 70–74 in Ularring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Leonora: 2.7% males, 2.6% females; 65–69 in Ularring: 13.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Leonora: 4.7% males, 3.0% females; 60–64 in Ularring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Leonora: 4.4% males, 3.9% females; 55–59 in Ularring: 10.9% males, 6.5% females
  • 50–54 in Leonora: 5.4% males, 3.6% females; 50–54 in Ularring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Leonora: 3.6% males, 2.7% females; 45–49 in Ularring: 6.5% males, 6.5% females
  • 40–44 in Leonora: 2.7% males, 2.9% females; 40–44 in Ularring: 17.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Leonora: 3.2% males, 3.6% females; 35–39 in Ularring: 13.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Leonora: 5.7% males, 3.8% females; 30–34 in Ularring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Leonora: 6.2% males, 3.0% females; 25–29 in Ularring: 0.0% males, 6.5% females
  • 20–24 in Leonora: 3.0% males, 2.6% females; 20–24 in Ularring: 8.7% males, 10.9% females
  • 15–19 in Leonora: 1.5% males, 2.1% females; 15–19 in Ularring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Leonora: 2.7% males, 2.1% females; 10–14 in Ularring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Leonora: 1.8% males, 3.0% females; 5–9 in Ularring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Leonora: 2.7% males, 3.2% females; 0–4 in Ularring: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Leonorain Ularring +11.8 pts higher in Leonora
17.7% 72nd pct 5.9% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.4%
  • First area, 2016: 16.6%
  • First area, 2021: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.9%

Country of birth

59.1% Australia ◂ +37.5 pts 21.6%
4.4% New Zealand ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
2.6% England ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.2% India ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.9% Philippines ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.5% South Africa ◂ +0.5 pts 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

26.3% Australian ◂ +18.5 pts 7.8%
22.5% English ◂ +4.9 pts 17.6%
6.7% Irish +1.1 pts ▸ 7.8%
7.3% Scottish ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
3.0% German ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.6% Italian ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.4% Dutch ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.5% Filipino ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.8% Indian ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Leonorain Ularring +16.7 pts higher in Leonora
16.7% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.0%
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Leonorain Ularring +1.2 pts higher in Leonora
1.2% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

60.4% English only ◂ +27.1 pts 33.3%
1.1% Greek ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.5% Punjabi ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Leonorain Ularring +22.2 pts higher in Leonora
41.9% 54th pct 19.6% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.9%
  • First area, 2016: 34.4%
  • First area, 2021: 41.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.6%

Religious affiliation

24.4% Not stated +40.4 pts ▸ 64.7%
41.9% No religion ◂ +22.2 pts 19.6%
29.2% Christianity ◂ +15.5 pts 13.7%
2.6% Buddhism ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.2% Other religions ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.9% Islam ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.6% Hinduism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Leonorain Ularring +24.6 pts higher in Leonora
32.4% 17th pct 7.8% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.2%
  • First area, 2016: 37.8%
  • First area, 2021: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.8%
Bachelor+ in Leonorain Ularring +7.8 pts higher in Leonora
7.8% 21st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.7%
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools/1k kids in Leonorain Ularring
10.10 75th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Leonorain Ularring +1 more in Leonora
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
100 26th pct
746 2nd pct

Highest year of school

32.4% Year 12 ◂ +24.6 pts 7.8%
18.2% Year 10 ◂ +12.3 pts 5.9%
11.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.1 pts 9.8%
10.1% Year 11 ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

25.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +17.9 pts 7.9%
3.0% Certificate I / II +12.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
11.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.4 pts 7.9%
8.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
3.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
1.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.2% Engineering & related ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
8.6% Management & commerce ◂ +0.7 pts 7.9%
6.2% Health ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
6.2% Education ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
4.7% Society & culture ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.3% Architecture & building ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.2% Creative arts ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Leonorain Ularring +$970 higher in Ularring
$946 77th pct $1,916 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,144
  • First area, 2016: $1,218
  • First area, 2021: $946
  • Second area, 2021: $1,916
Household income in Leonorain Ularring
$1,455 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,458
  • First area, 2016: $1,300
  • First area, 2021: $1,455
Family income in Leonorain Ularring
$1,671 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,796
  • First area, 2016: $1,571
  • First area, 2021: $1,671
High earners in Leonorain Ularring +5.6 pts higher in Leonora
13.5% 75th pct 7.8% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.9%
  • First area, 2016: 18.9%
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.8%
High-income homes in Leonorain Ularring
13.3% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.7%
  • First area, 2016: 10.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%

Personal income distribution

30.8% Under $650 ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
19.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +19.5 pts 0.0%
19.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.6 pts 15.7%
6.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Leonorain Ularring +16.0 pts higher in Leonora
21.9% 19th pct 5.9% 0th pct
Mental health in Leonorain Ularring +6.5 pts higher in Leonora
6.5% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Leonorain Ularring +3.0 pts higher in Leonora
3.0% 32nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.8%
  • First area, 2016: 2.4%
  • First area, 2021: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

6.2% Arthritis +5.5 pts ▸ 11.8%
7.9% Asthma ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
6.5% Mental health ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
5.3% Diabetes ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
3.5% Heart disease ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.3% Other condition ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.0% Cancer ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.7% Lung condition ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.4% Stroke ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.7% None ◂ +27.2 pts 25.5%
14.0% One condition ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
4.4% Two conditions +1.5 pts ▸ 5.9%
3.5% Three or more ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Leonorain Ularring +7.0 pts higher in Leonora
12.9% 24th pct 5.9% 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.6%
  • First area, 2016: 15.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.9%
Unpaid carers in Leonorain Ularring +0.2 pts higher in Ularring
5.7% 10th pct 5.9% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.3%
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.9%
Unpaid child care in Leonorain Ularring +11.5 pts higher in Leonora
17.3% 18th pct 5.9% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.6%
  • First area, 2016: 17.7%
  • First area, 2021: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.9%
Defence service in Leonorain Ularring +2.5 pts higher in Leonora
2.5% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Leonorain Ularring +14.3 pts higher in Leonora
14.3% 11th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.4%
  • First area, 2016: 10.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Leonorain Ularring +128 larger in Leonora
128 86th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Leonorain Ularring +15 yrs older in Ularring
29 yrs 60th pct 44 yrs 82nd pct
20.9% 11th pct
Unemployment in Leonorain Ularring
0.0% 0th pct
Median income in Leonorain Ularring +$2,133 higher in Ularring
$367 13th pct $2,500 100th pct
Household income in Leonorain Ularring
$1,062 21st pct
Indigenous language in Leonorain Ularring
46.1% 92nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Leonorain Ularring
2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
25.5% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.8%
  • First area, 2016: 25.4%
  • First area, 2021: 25.5%
Living alone in Leonorain Ularring
37.4% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.8%
  • First area, 2016: 40.3%
  • First area, 2021: 37.4%

Housing & Dwellings

$163 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: $90
  • First area, 2016: $147
  • First area, 2021: $163
$714 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: $800
  • First area, 2016: $867
  • First area, 2021: $714
People / bedroom in Leonorain Ularring
0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
37.4% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.1%
  • First area, 2016: 59.1%
  • First area, 2021: 37.4%
Owned outright in Leonorain Ularring
30.3% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.2%
  • First area, 2016: 20.4%
  • First area, 2021: 30.3%
Separate houses in Leonorain Ularring
70.8% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 77.1%
  • First area, 2016: 80.1%
  • First area, 2021: 70.8%
3+ bedrooms in Leonorain Ularring
59.0% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.1%
  • First area, 2016: 63.4%
  • First area, 2021: 59.0%

Transport & Vehicles

15.3% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.5%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%
Work from home in Leonorain Ularring
4.1% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.2%
  • First area, 2016: 1.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%
4.8% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.2%
  • First area, 2016: 16.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.8%
PT stops in Leonorain Ularring even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Leonorain Ularring even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Leonorain Ularring even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Leonorain Ularring even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

43.1% Car (driver) ◂ +21.7 pts 21.4%
5.6% Car (passenger) +23.0 pts ▸ 28.6%
20.8% Walked ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Bus ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.1% Worked at home ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Leonorain Ularring +22.5 pts higher in Leonora
32.3% 55th pct 9.8% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.1%
  • First area, 2016: 45.8%
  • First area, 2021: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%
Recent arrivals in Leonorain Ularring
15.5% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.3%
  • First area, 2016: 23.8%
  • First area, 2021: 15.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Leonorain Ularring
2.5% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 2.5%
Participation in Leonorain Ularring +21.9 pts higher in Leonora
49.4% 20th pct 27.5% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 51.0%
  • First area, 2016: 59.5%
  • First area, 2021: 49.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.5%
76.6% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 78.9%
  • First area, 2016: 79.8%
  • First area, 2021: 76.6%

Industries people work in

25.3% Mining +117.6 pts ▸ 142.9%
16.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
10.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
10.0% Education & training ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
7.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
7.1% Construction ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Retail trade ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Other services ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.0% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.5% Finance & insurance ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

12.6% Machinery operators & drivers +37.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
15.6% Technicians & trades +13.0 pts ▸ 28.6%
14.9% Labourers +6.6 pts ▸ 21.4%
14.1% Community & personal service ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
12.6% Managers ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
12.3% Professionals ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
12.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
4.1% Sales workers ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Leonorain Ularring +2.0 higher in Leonora
2.0 66th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Leonorain Ularring +2.0 more in Leonora
2.0 66th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Leonorain Ularring even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Leonorain Ularring +61.2 pts higher in Leonora
61.2% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Leonorain Ularring even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Leonorain Ularring +60.6 pts higher in Leonora
60.6% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Leonorain Ularring +68.7 pts higher in Leonora
68.7% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Leonorain Ularring +7.5 pts higher in Leonora
7.5% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Leonorain Ularring +27.0 more in Ularring
12.2 47th pct 39.2 76th pct
Intersections/km² in Leonorain Ularring even
0 2nd pct 0 1st pct
Mean slope in Leonorain Ularring +2.4 pts higher in Leonora
3.6% 22nd pct 1.2% 0th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Leonora vs Ularring [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50846/leonora/vs/SAL51479/ularring