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Lockier vs Mingenew

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Lockier profile · Mingenew profile

Lockier Mingenew

Mingenew and Lockier are nearby areas in Western Australia with very different profiles. Mingenew is a small town with 258 people, whereas Lockier is sparsely populated with only 3 residents. Money is a major divider; typical weekly household income is far higher in Lockier at $4,750, compared to $1,125 in Mingenew. Life in Mingenew is more connected, with a walkability score of 5.3 (somewhat walkable), while Lockier is 2.1 (mostly car-dependent). Most homes in Mingenew are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park and groceries, whereas only 33.3% of Lockier homes have this access.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in terms of their basic surroundings, such as having a similar terrain slope. They also share the same average school size and advantage scores. However, they remain worlds apart in their daily layout, with Mingenew offering more public transport and a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Lockierin Mingenew +255 larger in Mingenew gap steady
3 2nd pct 258 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15
  • First area, 2021: 3
  • Second area, 2011: 275
  • Second area, 2016: 282
  • Second area, 2021: 258
Median age in Lockierin Mingenew +2 yrs older in Mingenew gap narrowing
54 yrs 83rd pct 56 yrs 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 56 yrs
First Nations in Lockierin Mingenew
7.0% 81st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.0%
29.1% 85th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.1%
17.4% 52nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.4%
20.1% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.1%

Age structure

0.0% Older adults (45–64) +31.4 pts ▸ 31.4%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +29.1 pts ▸ 29.1%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +20.2 pts ▸ 20.2%
0.0% Children (0–14) +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Marital status

0.0% Married +54.9 pts ▸ 54.9%
0.0% Never married +24.7 pts ▸ 24.7%
0.0% Divorced +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Widowed +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Separated +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Lockierin Mingenew
6.2% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +27.9 pts 72.1%
0.0% England +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% South Africa +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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%

Ancestry

0.0% Australian +37.6 pts ▸ 37.6%
0.0% English +36.8 pts ▸ 36.8%
0.0% Irish +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Scottish +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Dutch +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Italian +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% German +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Lockierin Mingenew
1.9% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.9%
Limited English in Lockierin Mingenew
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +21.7 pts 78.3%
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 Lockierin Mingenew
45.3% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.3%

Religious affiliation

0.0% No religion +45.3 pts ▸ 45.3%
0.0% Christianity +35.3 pts ▸ 35.3%
0.0% Not stated +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

27.3% 10th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 37.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.3%
6.5% 16th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.5%
Schools/1k kids in Lockierin Mingenew
22.22 89th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Lockierin Mingenew even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Lockierin Mingenew even
83 22nd pct 83 22nd pct
1,029 71st pct 1,029 71st pct

Highest year of school

100.0% Year 12 ◂ +72.7 pts 27.3%
0.0% Year 10 +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Year 11 +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%

Income

Personal income in Lockierin Mingenew +$2,905 higher in Lockier gap widening
$3,500 100th pct $595 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: $624
  • First area, 2021: $3,500
  • Second area, 2011: $631
  • Second area, 2016: $568
  • Second area, 2021: $595
Household income in Lockierin Mingenew +$3,625 higher in Lockier gap widening
$4,750 100th pct $1,125 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,624
  • First area, 2021: $4,750
  • Second area, 2011: $924
  • Second area, 2016: $1,034
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Family income in Lockierin Mingenew +$6,532 higher in Lockier gap widening
$8,000 100th pct $1,468 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,624
  • First area, 2021: $8,000
  • Second area, 2011: $1,104
  • Second area, 2016: $1,218
  • Second area, 2021: $1,468
High earners in Lockierin Mingenew
5.6% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
High-income homes in Lockierin Mingenew
11.3% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.3%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +34.0 pts ▸ 34.0%
0.0% Under $650 +23.7 pts ▸ 23.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% $4,000 or more +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +38.6 pts ▸ 38.6%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +25.6 pts ▸ 25.6%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Lockierin Mingenew
32.2% 66th pct
Mental health in Lockierin Mingenew
5.4% 27th pct
Needs assistance in Lockierin Mingenew
4.7% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Asthma +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Diabetes +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Heart disease +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Other condition +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Mental health +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Cancer +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Lung condition +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

0.0% None +45.3 pts ▸ 45.3%
0.0% One condition +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% Two conditions +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Three or more +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Lockierin Mingenew
18.1% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.1%
Unpaid carers in Lockierin Mingenew
13.0% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%
Unpaid child care in Lockierin Mingenew
16.3% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.3%
Defence service in Lockierin Mingenew
5.5% 85th pct
Housework 15h+ in Lockierin Mingenew
21.4% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Lockierin Mingenew +18 larger in Mingenew
0 0th pct 18 66th pct
50 yrs 87th pct
Median income in Lockierin Mingenew
$574 43rd pct
Household income in Lockierin Mingenew
$1,124 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Lockierin Mingenew +0.7 larger in Mingenew gap narrowing
1.5 0th pct 2.2 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.0
  • First area, 2021: 1.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2
10.7% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.7%
Living alone in Lockierin Mingenew
33.0% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +42.3 pts ▸ 42.3%
0.0% 1 person +33.0 pts ▸ 33.0%
0.0% 4 people +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% 5 people +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% 3 people +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$150 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $120
  • Second area, 2016: $110
  • Second area, 2021: $150
$1,127 20th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $529
  • Second area, 2016: $1,127
  • Second area, 2021: $1,127
People / bedroom in Lockierin Mingenew +0.30 higher in Mingenew
0.40 0th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.40
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
15.5% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 38.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.5%
Owned outright in Lockierin Mingenew
48.5% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 38.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.5%
Separate houses in Lockierin Mingenew
88.7% 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 88.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 87.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 88.7%
3+ bedrooms in Lockierin Mingenew
76.3% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 75.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 69.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.3%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +48.5 pts ▸ 48.5%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +23.7 pts ▸ 23.7%
0.0% Rented +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Other tenure +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Not stated +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +11.3 pts 88.7%
0.0% Other dwelling +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +52.6 pts ▸ 52.6%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +20.6 pts ▸ 20.6%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +16.5 pts ▸ 16.5%
0.0% 1 bedroom +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% 5 or more +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

7.3% 83rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.3%
Work from home in Lockierin Mingenew
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Lockierin Mingenew +1 more in Mingenew
0 0th pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Lockierin Mingenew +3.88 more in Mingenew
0.00 0th pct 3.88 73rd pct
Departures/1k in Lockierin Mingenew +31.0 more in Mingenew
0.0 0th pct 31.0 61st pct
PT routes in Lockierin Mingenew +1 more in Mingenew
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
9 44th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +64.8 pts ▸ 64.8%
0.0% Walked +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
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

100.0% 4 or more ◂ +93.8 pts 6.3%
0.0% 2 vehicles +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% 1 vehicle +29.2 pts ▸ 29.2%
0.0% 3 vehicles +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% No vehicle +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Lockierin Mingenew
26.4% 33rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 35.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Lockierin Mingenew
6.4% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.4%
Participation in Lockierin Mingenew
43.7% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 62.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.7%
62.6% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 68.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.6%

Industries people work in

100.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +84.6 pts 15.4%
0.0% Public administration & safety +16.5 pts ▸ 16.5%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Manufacturing +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Mining +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Wholesale trade +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Other services +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Retail trade +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Accommodation & food +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Education & training +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +22.0 pts ▸ 22.0%
0.0% Managers +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Labourers +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Community & personal service +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Professionals +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Sales workers +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Lockierin Mingenew +3.2 higher in Mingenew
2.1 67th pct 5.3 85th pct
Types ≤15 min in Lockierin Mingenew +3.8 more in Mingenew
2.0 66th pct 5.8 87th pct
15-min city in Lockierin Mingenew +63.3 pts higher in Mingenew
33.3% 75th pct 96.6% 98th pct
Walk to shops in Lockierin Mingenew +63.7 pts higher in Mingenew
33.3% 75th pct 97.0% 98th pct
Walk to transit in Lockierin Mingenew +51.1 pts higher in Mingenew
33.3% 68th pct 84.4% 83rd pct
Walk to school in Lockierin Mingenew +64.7 pts higher in Mingenew
33.3% 70th pct 98.1% 99th pct
Walk to a park in Lockierin Mingenew +63.7 pts higher in Mingenew
33.3% 59th pct 97.0% 84th pct
Walk to health in Lockierin Mingenew even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Lockierin Mingenew +275.2 more in Lockier
333.3 97th pct 58.1 85th pct
Intersections/km² in Lockierin Mingenew +16 higher in Mingenew
0 25th pct 17 73rd pct
Mean slope in Lockierin Mingenew +0.7 pts higher in Mingenew
3.1% 15th pct 3.8% 26th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Lockier vs Mingenew [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50856/lockier/vs/SAL50963/mingenew