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Lyndon vs North West Cape

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 136 km apart · Lyndon profile · North West Cape profile

Lyndon North West Cape

North West Cape and Lyndon are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. North West Cape has a younger population with a typical age of 40, while residents in Lyndon are far older at 54. There are significant differences in income and education; the typical weekly household income in North West Cape is $1,542, which is far higher than the $874 found in Lyndon. North West Cape also has far more people with a bachelor degree or higher (13.4% compared to 0.0%) and a far higher share of people reporting no religion (46.3% versus 22.6%).

These two areas have both remained completely car-dependent, with no public transport and no homes within walking distance of schools or shops. The gap in home-loan payments is widening, with typical monthly payments in Lyndon now $9,000, which is far higher than the $2,000 in North West Cape. While North West Cape is more diverse with 15.3% of people born overseas, both areas are mostly English-speaking and have very few residents.

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Where they differ most

Population: 146 larger in North West Cape Recent movers: 43.8 pts higher in Lyndon No religion: 23.7 pts higher in North West Cape Median age: 14 yrs older in Lyndon Mortgage: $7,000 higher in Lyndon

Demographics & Identity

Population in Lyndonin North West Cape +146 larger in North West Cape gap widening
31 19th pct 177 51st pct
Median age in Lyndonin North West Cape +14 yrs older in Lyndon gap widening
54 yrs 83rd pct 40 yrs 29th pct
First Nations in Lyndonin North West Cape +2.3 pts higher in North West Cape gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 2.3% 53rd pct
Aged 65+ in Lyndonin North West Cape +10.9 pts higher in Lyndon gap narrowing
19.4% 53rd pct 8.5% 13th pct
Under 15 in Lyndonin North West Cape +3.9 pts higher in Lyndon gap narrowing
22.6% 82nd pct 18.6% 61st pct
De facto in Lyndonin North West Cape
— 28.7% 99th pct

Age structure

48.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +17.3 pts 31.1%
12.9% Young adults (25–44) +17.0 pts ▸ 29.9%
22.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.9 pts 18.6%
19.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +10.9 pts 8.5%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%

Marital status

72.0% Married ◂ +37.5 pts 34.5%
12.0% Never married +32.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% Divorced +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Widowed +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Separated +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Age & sex structure

Lyndon North West Cape

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Lyndonin North West Cape +5.6 pts higher in North West Cape gap narrowing
9.7% 42nd pct 15.3% 65th pct

Country of birth

77.4% Australia ◂ +13.0 pts 64.4%
12.9% England ◂ +9.5 pts 3.4%
0.0% Italy +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% India +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% New Zealand +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
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% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

64.5% English ◂ +23.8 pts 40.7%
25.8% Australian +9.8 pts ▸ 35.6%
19.4% Irish ◂ +10.9 pts 8.5%
16.1% Scottish ◂ +8.2 pts 7.9%
0.0% German +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Italian +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Indian +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Filipino +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
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 Lyndonin North West Cape even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Lyndonin North West Cape even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

103.2% English only ◂ +26.4 pts 76.8%
0.0% Hindi +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
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% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Lyndonin North West Cape +23.7 pts higher in North West Cape gap narrowing
22.6% 12th pct 46.3% 69th pct

Religious affiliation

54.8% Christianity ◂ +27.2 pts 27.7%
22.6% No religion +23.7 pts ▸ 46.3%
0.0% Not stated +22.6 pts ▸ 22.6%
0.0% Hinduism +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Lyndonin North West Cape +11.1 pts higher in North West Cape gap widening
36.0% 26th pct 47.1% 56th pct
Bachelor+ in Lyndonin North West Cape +13.4 pts higher in North West Cape gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.4% 45th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Lyndonin North West Cape even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

36.0% Year 12 +11.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
24.0% Year 10 ◂ +6.1 pts 17.9%
16.0% Year 11 ◂ +6.7 pts 9.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%

Highest qualification level

33.3% Certificate III / IV even 33.3%
0.0% Bachelor degree +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

50.0% Architecture & building ◂ +47.0 pts 3.0%
0.0% Engineering & related +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Management & commerce +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Education +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Society & culture +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Health +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Lyndonin North West Cape +$175 higher in North West Cape gap narrowing
$700 40th pct $875 70th pct
Household income in Lyndonin North West Cape +$668 higher in North West Cape gap widening
$874 9th pct $1,542 50th pct
Family income in Lyndonin North West Cape +$791 higher in North West Cape gap widening
$1,375 19th pct $2,166 67th pct
High earners in Lyndonin North West Cape +11.3 pts higher in North West Cape gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 11.3% 66th pct
High-income homes in Lyndonin North West Cape
— 10.8% 32nd pct

Household income distribution

27.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +16.5 pts 10.8%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% $4,000 or more +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Under $650 +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

56.0% Under $650 ◂ +23.6 pts 32.4%
48.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +19.8 pts 28.2%
16.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.6 pts 13.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Lyndonin North West Cape +2.8 pts higher in Lyndon
22.6% 22nd pct 19.8% 13th pct
Mental health in Lyndonin North West Cape +4.5 pts higher in North West Cape
0.0% 0th pct 4.5% 23rd pct
Needs assistance in Lyndonin North West Cape even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

19.4% Cancer ◂ +17.7 pts 1.7%
12.9% Heart disease ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
9.7% Lung condition ◂ +8.0 pts 1.7%
0.0% Arthritis +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Asthma +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Mental health +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Other condition +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Diabetes +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.8% None +9.0 pts ▸ 63.8%
9.7% One condition +7.8 pts ▸ 17.5%
9.7% Three or more ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Lyndonin North West Cape +6.3 pts higher in North West Cape gap narrowing
24.0% 73rd pct 30.3% 86th pct
Unpaid carers in Lyndonin North West Cape +10.4 pts higher in Lyndon gap widening
16.0% 79th pct 5.6% 10th pct
Unpaid child care in Lyndonin North West Cape +3.0 pts higher in North West Cape gap narrowing
16.0% 14th pct 19.0% 23rd pct
Defence service in Lyndonin North West Cape +2.1 pts higher in North West Cape
0.0% 0th pct 2.1% 42nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Lyndonin North West Cape +14.1 pts higher in North West Cape gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 14.1% 11th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Lyndonin North West Cape +4 larger in North West Cape
0 0th pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Lyndonin North West Cape +24 yrs older in Lyndon
65 yrs 98th pct 41 yrs 79th pct
Median income in Lyndonin North West Cape
— $900 73rd pct
Household income in Lyndonin North West Cape
— $1,875 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Lyndonin North West Cape +0.4 larger in North West Cape gap narrowing
1.8 9th pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Lyndonin North West Cape
— 4.7% 22nd pct
Living alone in Lyndonin North West Cape
— 40.0% 91st pct

Family composition

54.5% Couples without children ◂ +18.7 pts 35.8%
36.4% Couples with children +8.0 pts ▸ 44.3%
27.3% One-parent families ◂ +22.6 pts 4.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

54.5% 1 person ◂ +14.5 pts 40.0%
27.3% 2 people +11.2 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% 3 people +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% 4 people +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% 6 or more +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% 5 people +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Lyndonin North West Cape +$50 higher in Lyndon
$415 85th pct $365 74th pct
Mortgage in Lyndonin North West Cape +$7,000 higher in Lyndon
$9,000 100th pct $2,000 72nd pct
People / bedroom in Lyndonin North West Cape +0.20 higher in North West Cape gap steady
0.90 86th pct 1.10 93rd pct
Renting in Lyndonin North West Cape
— 20.0% 59th pct
Owned outright in Lyndonin North West Cape
— 46.2% 65th pct
Separate houses in Lyndonin North West Cape
— 43.1% 6th pct
3+ bedrooms in Lyndonin North West Cape
— 43.1% 6th pct

How homes are owned or rented

90.9% Owned outright ◂ +44.8 pts 46.2%
36.4% Rented ◂ +16.4 pts 20.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +32.3 pts ▸ 32.3%
0.0% Other tenure +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Not stated +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

Types of homes

54.5% Other dwelling +11.6 pts ▸ 66.2%
45.5% Separate house ◂ +2.4 pts 43.1%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

81.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +69.5 pts 12.3%
63.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +46.7 pts 16.9%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +26.2 pts ▸ 26.2%
0.0% Studio / none +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $350–$549 +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Lyndonin North West Cape
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Lyndonin North West Cape
— 15.5% 47th pct
PT commute in Lyndonin North West Cape
— 4.8% 90th pct
PT stops in Lyndonin North West Cape even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Lyndonin North West Cape even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Lyndonin North West Cape even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Lyndonin North West Cape even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

53.8% Worked at home ◂ +38.4 pts 15.5%
38.5% Car (driver) +3.2 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% Walked +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Bus +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

78.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +39.5 pts 39.1%
28.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +5.1 pts 23.4%
0.0% 4 or more +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% 3 vehicles +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Lyndonin North West Cape +43.8 pts higher in Lyndon gap widening
75.0% 100th pct 31.2% 51st pct
Recent arrivals in Lyndonin North West Cape
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Lyndonin North West Cape
— 3.5% 49th pct
Participation in Lyndonin North West Cape +8.6 pts higher in North West Cape gap widening
52.0% 25th pct 60.6% 50th pct
Full-time in Lyndonin North West Cape
— 58.3% 51st pct

Industries people work in

53.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +53.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% Construction +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Other services +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Public administration & safety +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Administrative & support +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Retail trade +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Rental & real estate +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Arts & recreation +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

61.5% Managers ◂ +43.7 pts 17.9%
30.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +7.0 pts 23.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Professionals +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Sales workers +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Labourers +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Lyndonin North West Cape +0.2 higher in Lyndon
0.3 46th pct 0.1 37th pct
Types ≤15 min in Lyndonin North West Cape even
0.1 35th pct 0.1 39th pct
15-min city in Lyndonin North West Cape even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Lyndonin North West Cape even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Lyndonin North West Cape even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Lyndonin North West Cape even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Lyndonin North West Cape +2.8 pts higher in North West Cape
6.7% 45th pct 9.4% 47th pct
Walk to health in Lyndonin North West Cape even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Lyndonin North West Cape +57.4 more in North West Cape
129.0 89th pct 186.4 91st pct
Intersections/km² in Lyndonin North West Cape +1 higher in North West Cape
0 6th pct 1 51st pct
Mean slope in Lyndonin North West Cape +0.3 pts higher in Lyndon
2.2% 0th pct 1.8% 0th pct

Compare Lyndon with nearby areas

Coral Bay Ningaloo Exmouth Gulf Learmonth Yannarie Cape Range National Park Minilya Yandoo Creek

Compare North West Cape with nearby areas

Exmouth Cape Range National Park Learmonth Exmouth Gulf Ningaloo Talandji Onslow Lyndon

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Lyndon vs North West Cape [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50870/lyndon/vs/SAL51153/north-west-cape