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Marrah vs Nabawa

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Marrah profile · Nabawa profile

Marrah Nabawa

Nabawa and Marrah are two sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Nabawa is the larger of the two with 118 people, while Marrah is almost entirely non-residential with only 4 residents. The two differ sharply in wealth and demographics; typical weekly personal income is far higher in Marrah at $3,500 compared to $712 in Nabawa. Residents in Nabawa are also far older, with a typical age of 53 compared to 44 in Marrah. Marrah's small population lives in larger households, with a far higher average of 4.0 people per home and more people per bedroom.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the typical number of people per home, though Nabawa is a little below the Australian average. They share a total reliance on cars, as both have no homes within walking distance of public transport, groceries, or health services. Nabawa has slightly more local infrastructure, including a school and a few more walkable amenities, while both areas remain car-dependent.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Marrahin Nabawa +114 larger in Nabawa gap narrowing
4 3rd pct 118 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4
  • First area, 2021: 4
  • Second area, 2011: 324
  • Second area, 2016: 133
  • Second area, 2021: 118
Median age in Marrahin Nabawa +9 yrs older in Nabawa gap narrowing
44 yrs 46th pct 53 yrs 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 53 yrs
First Nations in Marrahin Nabawa
6.8% 81st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.8%
13.6% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
13.6% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
27.7% 97th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.7%

Age structure

100.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +83.1 pts 16.9%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +37.3 pts ▸ 37.3%
0.0% Children (0–14) +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%

Marital status

100.0% Married ◂ +56.6 pts 43.4%
0.0% Never married +32.3 pts ▸ 32.3%
0.0% Divorced +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Widowed +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Separated +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Marrahin Nabawa
19.5% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.5%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +23.7 pts 76.3%
0.0% England +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% New Zealand +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% India even 0.0%
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% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

100.0% English ◂ +66.1 pts 33.9%
0.0% Australian +40.7 pts ▸ 40.7%
0.0% Scottish +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% German +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Dutch +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Irish +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Marrahin Nabawa
5.9% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.9%
Limited English in Marrahin Nabawa
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +5.9 pts 94.1%
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 Marrahin Nabawa
42.4% 56th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.4%

Religious affiliation

100.0% No religion ◂ +57.6 pts 42.4%
0.0% Christianity +54.2 pts ▸ 54.2%
0.0% Not stated +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
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

37.3% 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 43.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.3%
Bachelor+ in Marrahin Nabawa
8.1% 22nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Marrahin Nabawa +1 more in Nabawa
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
7 0th pct
915 14th pct

Highest year of school

100.0% Year 12 ◂ +62.7 pts 37.3%
0.0% Year 10 +31.4 pts ▸ 31.4%
0.0% Year 9 or below +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Year 11 +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%

Income

Personal income in Marrahin Nabawa +$2,788 higher in Marrah
$3,500 100th pct $712 42nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $3,500
  • Second area, 2011: $567
  • Second area, 2016: $656
  • Second area, 2021: $712
Household income in Marrahin Nabawa
$1,325 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $904
  • Second area, 2016: $1,213
  • Second area, 2021: $1,325
Family income in Marrahin Nabawa
$1,542 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,262
  • Second area, 2016: $1,312
  • Second area, 2021: $1,542
High earners in Marrahin Nabawa
3.0% 24th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%
High-income homes in Marrahin Nabawa
16.3% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.3%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +42.4 pts ▸ 42.4%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Marrahin Nabawa
30.5% 58th pct
Mental health in Marrahin Nabawa
9.3% 62nd pct
Needs assistance in Marrahin Nabawa
2.5% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Mental health +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Heart disease +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Other condition +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Cancer +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Lung condition +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Diabetes +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Asthma +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

100.0% None ◂ +32.2 pts 67.8%
0.0% One condition +22.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
0.0% Two conditions +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Three or more +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Marrahin Nabawa
33.3% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
Unpaid carers in Marrahin Nabawa
8.1% 15th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%
Unpaid child care in Marrahin Nabawa
22.2% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 39.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.2%
Defence service in Marrahin Nabawa
12.7% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Marrahin Nabawa
27.3% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Marrahin Nabawa +8 larger in Nabawa
0 0th pct 8 57th pct
Median age in Marrahin Nabawa
26 yrs 50th pct
Median income in Marrahin Nabawa
$225 2nd pct
Household income in Marrahin Nabawa
$1,125 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Marrahin Nabawa +1.7 larger in Marrah
4.0 100th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2021: 4.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Marrahin Nabawa
12.0% 57th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
Living alone in Marrahin Nabawa
30.6% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.6%

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +47.8 pts 52.2%
0.0% Couples without children +44.6 pts ▸ 44.6%
0.0% One-parent families +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$100 6th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $180
  • Second area, 2021: $100
$1,100 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $947
  • Second area, 2016: $692
  • Second area, 2021: $1,100
People / bedroom in Marrahin Nabawa +0.30 higher in Marrah
1.00 89th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
10.2% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.2%
Owned outright in Marrahin Nabawa
55.1% 85th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 47.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.1%
Separate houses in Marrahin Nabawa
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Marrahin Nabawa
65.3% 20th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 85.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.3%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Marrahin Nabawa
17.2% 52nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.2%
PT commute in Marrahin Nabawa
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Marrahin Nabawa even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Marrahin Nabawa even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Marrahin Nabawa even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Marrahin Nabawa even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +48.4 pts ▸ 48.4%
0.0% Worked at home +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Walked +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Marrahin Nabawa
33.3% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
Recent arrivals in Marrahin Nabawa
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Marrahin Nabawa
4.7% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.7%
Participation in Marrahin Nabawa
64.6% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 66.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 55.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.6%
Full-time in Marrahin Nabawa
54.7% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 64.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.7%

Industries people work in

100.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +76.6 pts 23.4%
0.0% Education & training +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Retail trade +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Mining +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Construction +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Wholesale trade +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Accommodation & food +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Managers ◂ +76.6 pts 23.4%
0.0% Labourers +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Technicians & trades +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Sales workers +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Professionals +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Marrahin Nabawa +0.6 higher in Nabawa
0.0 0th pct 0.6 53rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Marrahin Nabawa +0.6 more in Nabawa
0.0 0th pct 0.6 53rd pct
15-min city in Marrahin Nabawa even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Marrahin Nabawa even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Marrahin Nabawa even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Marrahin Nabawa +29.1 pts higher in Nabawa
0.0% 0th pct 29.1% 68th pct
Walk to a park in Marrahin Nabawa +28.2 pts higher in Nabawa
0.0% 0th pct 28.2% 57th pct
Walk to health in Marrahin Nabawa even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Marrahin Nabawa +42.4 more in Nabawa
0.0 0th pct 42.4 78th pct
Intersections/km² in Marrahin Nabawa +1 higher in Nabawa
0 6th pct 1 48th pct
Mean slope in Marrahin Nabawa +2.1 pts higher in Nabawa
3.3% 17th pct 5.4% 47th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Marrah vs Nabawa [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50909/marrah/vs/SAL51071/nabawa