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Ngaanyatjarra-Giles vs Wanarn

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 73 km apart · Ngaanyatjarra-Giles profile · Wanarn profile

Ngaanyatjarra-Giles Wanarn

Wanarn and Ngaanyatjarra-Giles are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Wanarn has a far higher share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 82.9%, compared to 48.8% in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles. The two areas differ sharply in wealth; typical weekly personal income in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles is $1,375, which is far higher than the $342 typical in Wanarn. Wanarn also has a much larger presence of children, with 15.4% of the population under 15, while Ngaanyatjarra-Giles has none.

Both areas are effectively alike in that they have no public transport routes. They also share similar school sizes and have no residents who served in the Defence Force. Residents in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles are far older, with a typical age of 49 compared to 39 in Wanarn. While Wanarn is far more likely to have people who speak a First Nations language (93.8% vs 81.0%), the gap in typical household income remains wide, with Ngaanyatjarra-Giles sitting far higher.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +74 larger in Wanarn
43 25th pct 117 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 793
  • First area, 2016: 964
  • First area, 2021: 43
  • Second area, 2021: 117
Median age in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +10 yrs older in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
49 yrs 67th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 29 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
First Nations in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +34.1 pts higher in Wanarn
48.8% 100th pct 82.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 86.6%
  • First area, 2016: 87.2%
  • First area, 2021: 48.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 82.9%
Aged 65+ in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +16.2 pts higher in Wanarn
0.0% 0th pct 16.2% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%
Under 15 in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +15.4 pts higher in Wanarn
0.0% 0th pct 15.4% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.9%
  • First area, 2016: 27.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.4%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.4%
  • First area, 2016: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

60.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +39.1 pts 21.4%
9.3% Young adults (25–44) +23.2 pts ▸ 32.5%
23.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.9 pts 15.4%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Children (0–14) +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%

Marital status

50.0% Never married ◂ +25.0 pts 25.0%
32.5% Married +10.5 pts ▸ 43.0%
20.0% Divorced ◂ +15.0 pts 5.0%
7.5% Widowed +8.5 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Separated +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%

Age & sex structure

Ngaanyatjarra-Giles Wanarn

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

  • 85+ in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wanarn: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Wanarn: 0.0% males, 4.8% females
  • 75–79 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Wanarn: 0.0% males, 3.8% females
  • 70–74 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Wanarn: 0.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 65–69 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Wanarn: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Wanarn: 5.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 55–59 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 9.1% males, 12.1% females; 55–59 in Wanarn: 0.0% males, 4.8% females
  • 50–54 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 18.2% males, 9.1% females; 50–54 in Wanarn: 0.0% males, 3.8% females
  • 45–49 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 18.2% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Wanarn: 4.8% males, 4.8% females
  • 40–44 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 9.1% females; 40–44 in Wanarn: 7.6% males, 3.8% females
  • 35–39 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Wanarn: 2.9% males, 3.8% females
  • 30–34 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wanarn: 3.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Wanarn: 4.8% males, 3.8% females
  • 20–24 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 9.1% females; 20–24 in Wanarn: 2.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 15.2% females; 15–19 in Wanarn: 2.9% males, 4.8% females
  • 10–14 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Wanarn: 4.8% males, 4.8% females
  • 5–9 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Wanarn: 6.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wanarn: 4.8% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +3.6 pts higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
7.0% 29th pct 3.4% 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 2.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.4%

Country of birth

53.5% Australia +32.8 pts ▸ 86.3%
0.0% New Zealand +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

18.6% English ◂ +16.0 pts 2.6%
14.0% Australian ◂ +1.1 pts 12.8%
9.3% Scottish ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +49.1 pts higher in Wanarn
37.2% 93rd pct 86.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 82.4%
  • First area, 2016: 80.2%
  • First area, 2021: 37.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 86.3%
Limited English in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +11.1 pts higher in Wanarn
0.0% 0th pct 11.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%

Language used at home

34.9% English only ◂ +29.8 pts 5.1%
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 Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +11.7 pts higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
27.9% 20th pct 16.2% 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.4%
  • First area, 2016: 6.2%
  • First area, 2021: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%

Religious affiliation

48.8% Not stated ◂ +8.7 pts 40.2%
23.3% Christianity +14.4 pts ▸ 37.6%
27.9% No religion ◂ +11.7 pts 16.2%
0.0% Other religions +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%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +14.3 pts higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
26.8% 10th pct 12.5% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.7%
  • First area, 2016: 11.6%
  • First area, 2021: 26.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
Bachelor+ in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +4.0 pts higher in Wanarn
0.0% 0th pct 4.0% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.2%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
298 48th pct 298 48th pct

Highest year of school

26.8% Year 12 ◂ +14.3 pts 12.5%
14.6% Year 9 or below +11.4 pts ▸ 26.0%
9.8% Year 11 +14.2 pts ▸ 24.0%
9.8% Year 10 +2.7 pts ▸ 12.5%

Highest qualification level

29.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +29.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Bachelor degree +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
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

0.0% Education +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
12.9% Creative arts ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Health +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +$1,033 higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
$1,375 95th pct $342 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $270
  • First area, 2016: $287
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $342
Household income in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +$874 higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
$1,999 75th pct $1,125 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: $929
  • First area, 2016: $911
  • First area, 2021: $1,999
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Family income in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +$2,801 higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
$3,750 100th pct $949 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: $588
  • First area, 2016: $702
  • First area, 2021: $3,750
  • Second area, 2021: $949
High earners in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +6.0 pts higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
10.0% 60th pct 4.0% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.6%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.4%
  • First area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

37.5% $650–$1,499 +1.9 pts ▸ 39.4%
0.0% Under $650 +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

15.0% Under $650 +44.0 pts ▸ 59.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
10.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 10.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +14.3 pts higher in Wanarn
14.0% 6th pct 28.2% 47th pct
Mental health in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +4.3 pts higher in Wanarn
0.0% 0th pct 4.3% 22nd pct
Needs assistance in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +12.8 pts higher in Wanarn
0.0% 0th pct 12.8% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.9%
  • First area, 2016: 8.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

9.3% Diabetes +9.5 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Dementia +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Heart disease +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Lung condition +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Other condition +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Mental health +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Arthritis +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Cancer +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Stroke +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.1% None +4.3 pts ▸ 62.4%
0.0% One condition +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Three or more +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
7.0% Two conditions ◂ +1.8 pts 5.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +3.0 pts higher in Wanarn
0.0% 0th pct 3.0% 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.3%
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%
Unpaid carers in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +12.5 pts higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
12.5% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.3%
  • First area, 2016: 23.7%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +16.0 pts higher in Wanarn
10.0% 7th pct 26.0% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.3%
  • First area, 2016: 46.2%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.0%
Defence service in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +27.0 pts higher in Wanarn
0.0% 0th pct 27.0% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.5%
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +76 larger in Wanarn
21 69th pct 97 86th pct
Median age in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +8 yrs older in Wanarn
29 yrs 60th pct 37 yrs 75th pct
9.8% 1st pct
Median income in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +$34 higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
$350 12th pct $316 9th pct
Household income in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +$2,349 higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
$3,249 89th pct $900 14th pct
Indigenous language in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +12.9 pts higher in Wanarn
81.0% 99th pct 93.8% 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +1.8 larger in Wanarn
1.1 0th pct 2.9 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.5
  • First area, 2016: 4.0
  • First area, 2021: 1.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9
27.3% 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.7%
  • First area, 2016: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.3%
15.2% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.3%
  • First area, 2016: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%

Household size

87.5% 1 person ◂ +72.3 pts 15.2%
0.0% 2 people +30.3 pts ▸ 30.3%
0.0% 4 people +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% 5 people +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% 6 or more +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% 3 people +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%

Housing & Dwellings

$75 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $21
  • First area, 2016: $50
  • Second area, 2021: $75
People / bedroom in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +0.60 higher in Wanarn
0.50 0th pct 1.10 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.40
  • First area, 2016: 1.30
  • First area, 2021: 0.50
  • Second area, 2021: 1.10
69.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 92.8%
  • First area, 2016: 85.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.7%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
75.8% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 97.2%
  • First area, 2016: 95.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.8%
51.5% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 80.1%
  • First area, 2016: 75.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 51.5%

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Rented +19.7 pts ▸ 69.7%
50.0% Other tenure ◂ +34.8 pts 15.2%
0.0% Not stated +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Owned outright even 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%

Types of homes

0.0% Separate house +75.8 pts ▸ 75.8%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Flat or apartment +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

37.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +13.3 pts 24.2%
37.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +22.3 pts 15.2%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 +60.9 pts ▸ 60.9%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

72.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 53.4%
  • First area, 2016: 50.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

25.0% Walked +25.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Car (driver) +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
18.8% Worked at home ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

87.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +71.5 pts 16.0%
62.5% No vehicle +9.5 pts ▸ 72.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +15.1 pts higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
44.2% 86th pct 29.1% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.6%
  • First area, 2016: 36.2%
  • First area, 2021: 44.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.1%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +22.0 pts higher in Ngaanyatjarra-Giles
40.0% 9th pct 18.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 47.2%
  • First area, 2016: 29.9%
  • First area, 2021: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.0%

Industries people work in

43.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +18.8 pts 25.0%
0.0% Administrative & support +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% Education & training +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
25.0% Retail trade ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
25.0% Professional & technical ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
18.8% Mining ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.8% Professionals +47.9 pts ▸ 66.7%
37.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
31.3% Community & personal service +2.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
18.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Managers even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

0.0 0th pct
0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn +10.9 more in Wanarn
23.3 66th pct 34.2 74th pct
Intersections/km² in Ngaanyatjarra-Gilesin Wanarn even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
1.6% 0th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ngaanyatjarra-Giles vs Wanarn [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51112/ngaanyatjarra-giles/vs/SAL51516/wanarn