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Millstream vs Roebourne

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 80 km apart · Millstream profile · Roebourne profile

Millstream Roebourne

Roebourne and Millstream (WA) are two very different Western Australian locations. Roebourne has a larger population of 975 people, whereas Millstream (WA) is sparsely populated with only 5 residents. Roebourne is more developed, with a walkability score of 3.0 (mostly car-dependent), while Millstream (WA) is car-dependent. There are stark differences in income and housing; the typical weekly personal income in Millstream (WA) is $1,187, which is far higher than the $366 seen in Roebourne. Homes in Roebourne are also much more crowded, with 2.9 people per home compared to just 1.0 in Millstream (WA).

Both areas are similar in that their typical weekly household incomes are relatively close, with Millstream (WA) at $1,187 and Roebourne at $1,062. This is one of the few areas where the two places track together. Roebourne remains far more connected, with a far larger number of public transport stops and routes than Millstream (WA), which has none.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Millstreamin Roebourne +970 larger in Roebourne gap steady
5 4th pct 975 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 17
  • First area, 2021: 5
  • Second area, 2011: 1,410
  • Second area, 2016: 981
  • Second area, 2021: 975
Median age in Millstreamin Roebourne +9 yrs older in Roebourne gap widening
25 yrs 0th pct 34 yrs 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 25 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 32 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 34 yrs
73.5% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 55.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 73.5%
9.7% 15th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%
16.0% 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%
28.5% 98th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.5%

Age structure

80.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +62.9 pts 17.1%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +34.2 pts ▸ 34.2%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%

Marital status

60.0% Never married +6.0 pts ▸ 66.0%
0.0% Married +20.6 pts ▸ 20.6%
0.0% Widowed +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Divorced +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Separated +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Age & sex structure

Millstream Roebourne

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

  • 85+ in Millstream: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Roebourne: 0.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Millstream: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Roebourne: 0.7% males, 1.0% females
  • 75–79 in Millstream: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Roebourne: 0.6% males, 0.3% females
  • 70–74 in Millstream: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Roebourne: 1.4% males, 1.2% females
  • 65–69 in Millstream: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Roebourne: 1.7% males, 2.7% females
  • 60–64 in Millstream: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Roebourne: 3.7% males, 1.4% females
  • 55–59 in Millstream: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Roebourne: 3.2% males, 2.5% females
  • 50–54 in Millstream: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Roebourne: 2.9% males, 3.3% females
  • 45–49 in Millstream: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Roebourne: 4.7% males, 2.4% females
  • 40–44 in Millstream: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Roebourne: 4.6% males, 2.4% females
  • 35–39 in Millstream: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Roebourne: 4.5% males, 3.4% females
  • 30–34 in Millstream: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Roebourne: 6.5% males, 3.6% females
  • 25–29 in Millstream: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Roebourne: 5.5% males, 3.1% females
  • 20–24 in Millstream: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Roebourne: 6.4% males, 2.8% females
  • 15–19 in Millstream: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Roebourne: 5.0% males, 3.3% females
  • 10–14 in Millstream: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Roebourne: 3.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 5–9 in Millstream: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Roebourne: 2.0% males, 1.9% females
  • 0–4 in Millstream: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Roebourne: 2.2% males, 2.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

5.6% 24th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +12.2 pts 87.8%
0.0% New Zealand +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% England +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
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% Australian ◂ +92.1 pts 7.9%
60.0% English ◂ +51.7 pts 8.3%
0.0% Scottish +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% German +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Irish +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Italian +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Millstreamin Roebourne
35.8% 92nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.8%
Limited English in Millstreamin Roebourne
0.3% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +64.4 pts 35.6%
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

29.5% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.5%

Religious affiliation

100.0% No religion ◂ +70.5 pts 29.5%
0.0% Not stated +47.8 pts ▸ 47.8%
0.0% Christianity +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%
0.0% Other religions +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Buddhism +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

20.4% 2nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.4%
2.3% 5th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3%
Schools/1k kids in Millstreamin Roebourne
6.41 64th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Millstreamin Roebourne +2 more in Roebourne
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
248 42nd pct
843 9th pct

Highest year of school

120.0% Year 12 ◂ +99.6 pts 20.4%
0.0% Year 10 +41.8 pts ▸ 41.8%
0.0% Year 9 or below +19.9 pts ▸ 19.9%
0.0% Year 11 +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%

Highest qualification level

80.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +72.7 pts 7.3%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +37.2 pts ▸ 37.2%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Certificate I / II +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

120.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +120.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Society & culture +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Education +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Health +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Architecture & building +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Creative arts +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Millstreamin Roebourne +$821 higher in Millstream gap narrowing
$1,187 90th pct $366 1st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,333
  • First area, 2021: $1,187
  • Second area, 2011: $935
  • Second area, 2016: $374
  • Second area, 2021: $366
Household income in Millstreamin Roebourne +$125 higher in Millstream gap narrowing
$1,187 24th pct $1,062 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,416
  • First area, 2021: $1,187
  • Second area, 2011: $1,399
  • Second area, 2016: $971
  • Second area, 2021: $1,062
$990 6th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,062
  • Second area, 2016: $892
  • Second area, 2021: $990
3.7% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%
High-income homes in Millstreamin Roebourne
9.3% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.3%

Household income distribution

100.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +79.7 pts 20.3%
60.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.1 pts 37.9%
0.0% Under $650 +22.5 pts ▸ 22.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Personal income distribution

120.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +113.5 pts 6.5%
80.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +68.8 pts 11.2%
0.0% Under $650 +49.5 pts ▸ 49.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Millstreamin Roebourne
24.0% 27th pct
3.8% 20th pct
Needs assistance in Millstreamin Roebourne
4.6% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Diabetes +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% Other condition +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Asthma +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Arthritis +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Heart disease +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Mental health +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Lung condition +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Stroke +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Dementia +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Cancer +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

100.0% None ◂ +50.3 pts 49.7%
0.0% One condition +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Two conditions +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Three or more +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Community Participation

9.1% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%
11.7% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.7%
Unpaid child care in Millstreamin Roebourne
24.5% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.5%
Defence service in Millstreamin Roebourne
1.3% 36th pct
Housework 15h+ in Millstreamin Roebourne
21.7% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Millstreamin Roebourne +717 larger in Roebourne
0 0th pct 717 87th pct
32 yrs 69th pct
15.1% 6th pct
27.9% 92nd pct
$309 8th pct
Household income in Millstreamin Roebourne
$909 15th pct
Indigenous language in Millstreamin Roebourne
46.9% 92nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Millstreamin Roebourne +1.9 larger in Roebourne gap widening
1.0 0th pct 2.9 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 1.0
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9
34.6% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.6%
20.7% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.7%

Household size

100.0% 1 person ◂ +79.3 pts 20.7%
0.0% 2 people +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% 4 people +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% 3 people +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% 5 people +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% 6 or more +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Millstreamin Roebourne +$18 higher in Roebourne gap steady
$132 11th pct $150 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: $140
  • First area, 2021: $132
  • Second area, 2011: $160
  • Second area, 2016: $150
  • Second area, 2021: $150
$1,500 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,192
  • Second area, 2016: $1,717
  • Second area, 2021: $1,500
People / bedroom in Millstreamin Roebourne +0.30 higher in Roebourne gap widening
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.50
  • Second area, 2016: 1.20
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
63.9% 98th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 60.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 74.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.9%
Owned outright in Millstreamin Roebourne
8.8% 2nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
Separate houses in Millstreamin Roebourne
66.5% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 79.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.5%
68.7% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 61.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.7%

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Rented ◂ +36.1 pts 63.9%
60.0% Other tenure ◂ +48.1 pts 11.9%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Owned outright +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Not stated +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Types of homes

0.0% Separate house +66.5 pts ▸ 66.5%
60.0% Other dwelling ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Bedrooms per home

60.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +54.3 pts 5.7%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +44.9 pts ▸ 44.9%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +22.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% 5 or more +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Studio / none +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% $200–$349 +29.0 pts ▸ 29.0%
0.0% $350–$549 +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

22.7% 97th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.7%
Work from home in Millstreamin Roebourne
2.0% 4th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Millstreamin Roebourne +4 more in Roebourne
0 0th pct 4 73rd pct
Stops/1k in Millstreamin Roebourne +4.10 more in Roebourne
0.00 0th pct 4.10 74th pct
Departures/1k in Millstreamin Roebourne +62.6 more in Roebourne
0.0 0th pct 62.6 64th pct
PT routes in Millstreamin Roebourne +2 more in Roebourne
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
37 72nd pct

How people get to work

120.0% Car (driver) ◂ +63.7 pts 56.3%
0.0% Car (passenger) +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
0.0% Walked +13.7 pts ▸ 13.7%
0.0% Worked at home +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

100.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +71.4 pts 28.6%
0.0% 2 vehicles +30.5 pts ▸ 30.5%
0.0% No vehicle +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% 3 vehicles +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% 4 or more +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

Migration & Movement

39.4% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 37.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.4%
Recent arrivals in Millstreamin Roebourne
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

17.5% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.5%
28.5% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 49.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.5%
52.8% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 78.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.8%

Industries people work in

100.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +85.3 pts 14.7%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +18.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
0.0% Education & training +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Administrative & support +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Other services +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Mining +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Retail trade +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Arts & recreation +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Construction +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Accommodation & food +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Professionals ◂ +85.3 pts 14.7%
0.0% Community & personal service +25.4 pts ▸ 25.4%
0.0% Labourers +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Technicians & trades +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Managers +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Sales workers +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Millstreamin Roebourne +3.0 higher in Roebourne
0.0 0th pct 3.0 72nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Millstreamin Roebourne +3.4 more in Roebourne
0.0 0th pct 3.4 74th pct
15-min city in Millstreamin Roebourne +32.9 pts higher in Roebourne
0.0% 0th pct 32.9% 75th pct
Walk to shops in Millstreamin Roebourne +34.1 pts higher in Roebourne
0.0% 0th pct 34.1% 75th pct
Walk to transit in Millstreamin Roebourne +68.3 pts higher in Roebourne
0.0% 0th pct 68.3% 78th pct
Walk to school in Millstreamin Roebourne +65.7 pts higher in Roebourne
0.0% 0th pct 65.7% 80th pct
Walk to a park in Millstreamin Roebourne +62.2 pts higher in Roebourne
0.0% 0th pct 62.2% 67th pct
Walk to health in Millstreamin Roebourne +33.4 pts higher in Roebourne
0.0% 0th pct 33.4% 80th pct
Amenities/1k in Millstreamin Roebourne +175.4 more in Millstream
200.0 92nd pct 24.6 67th pct
Intersections/km² in Millstreamin Roebourne +1 higher in Roebourne
0 10th pct 1 52nd pct
Mean slope in Millstreamin Roebourne +1.5 pts higher in Millstream
4.9% 40th pct 3.4% 19th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Millstream vs Roebourne [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50955/millstream/vs/SAL51305/roebourne