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Nillup vs Scott River

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Nillup profile · Scott River profile

Nillup Scott River

Nillup and Scott River are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia, but they have very different profiles. Nillup is an older area, with a typical resident aged 45 and a far higher share of homes owned outright (56.0%). Residents here are also more likely to work from home (32.4%) and report long-term health conditions (41.0%). In contrast, Scott River is much younger, with a typical age of 34. It has a far higher share of people born overseas (28.3%) and a much higher proportion of people living alone (50.0%) or in one-parent families (32.1%).

Both areas share some basic traits, such as having an identical share of children under 15 at around 13%. They also both have no unemployment and no one using public transport to commute. These similarities exist alongside sharp contrasts in housing and income, as Scott River has a far higher rate of renting (18.2%) compared to Nillup (0.0%), and Nillup has a far higher share of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

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Where they differ most

Housework 15h+: 30.7 pts higher in Nillup One-parent: 32.1 pts higher in Scott River Living alone: 34.0 pts higher in Scott River Owned outright: 42.4 pts higher in Nillup Separate houses: 35.1 pts higher in Nillup

Demographics & Identity

Population in Nillupin Scott River +15 larger in Nillup gap widening
61 31st pct 46 26th pct
Median age in Nillupin Scott River +11 yrs older in Nillup gap narrowing
45 yrs 50th pct 34 yrs 13th pct
First Nations in Nillupin Scott River even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Nillupin Scott River +9.3 pts higher in Nillup gap steady
18.0% 47th pct 8.7% 13th pct
Under 15 in Nillupin Scott River +0.1 pts higher in Nillup gap narrowing
13.1% 27th pct 13.0% 26th pct
De facto in Nillupin Scott River +9.1 pts higher in Scott River gap widening
6.5% 15th pct 15.6% 74th pct

Age structure

41.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +12.7 pts 28.3%
26.2% Young adults (25–44) +4.2 pts ▸ 30.4%
18.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.3 pts 8.7%
13.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.1 pts 13.0%
6.6% Youth (15–24) +6.5 pts ▸ 13.0%

Marital status

58.8% Married ◂ +43.0 pts 15.8%
35.3% Never married +17.3 pts ▸ 52.6%
0.0% Divorced +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
0.0% Separated +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Nillup Scott River

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Nillupin Scott River +13.5 pts higher in Scott River gap narrowing
14.8% 63rd pct 28.3% 88th pct

Country of birth

82.0% Australia ◂ +27.6 pts 54.3%
0.0% Philippines +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% New Zealand +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% England +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

31.1% English +21.0 pts ▸ 52.2%
49.2% Australian ◂ +16.6 pts 32.6%
19.7% Irish ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Filipino +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
6.6% Italian +10.8 pts ▸ 17.4%
9.8% Scottish ◂ +3.3 pts 6.5%
0.0% Dutch +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Nillupin Scott River +8.7 pts higher in Scott River gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 8.7% 73rd pct
Limited English in Nillupin Scott River even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.8% English only ◂ +15.7 pts 76.1%
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 Nillupin Scott River +7.4 pts higher in Nillup gap widening
63.9% 98th pct 56.5% 90th pct

Religious affiliation

63.9% No religion ◂ +7.4 pts 56.5%
24.6% Christianity ◂ +0.7 pts 23.9%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Nillupin Scott River +0.4 pts higher in Scott River gap narrowing
41.3% 40th pct 41.7% 41st pct
Bachelor+ in Nillupin Scott River +2.7 pts higher in Scott River gap narrowing
7.8% 21st pct 10.5% 32nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Nillupin Scott River +1 more in Scott River
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Nillupin Scott River
— 110 27th pct
ICSEA in Nillupin Scott River
— 981 44th pct

Highest year of school

41.3% Year 12 +0.4 pts ▸ 41.7%
34.8% Year 10 ◂ +20.9 pts 13.9%
10.9% Year 11 +5.8 pts ▸ 16.7%
10.9% Year 9 or below +0.2 pts ▸ 11.1%

Highest qualification level

33.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +9.8 pts 23.5%
14.8% Bachelor degree +8.7 pts ▸ 23.5%
18.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
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

11.1% Agriculture & environment +59.5 pts ▸ 70.6%
33.3% Engineering & related ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
14.8% Management & commerce +14.6 pts ▸ 29.4%
11.1% Education ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Nillupin Scott River +$283 higher in Scott River gap widening
$560 19th pct $843 65th pct
Household income in Nillupin Scott River +$125 higher in Scott River gap narrowing
$1,062 17th pct $1,187 24th pct
Family income in Nillupin Scott River +$250 higher in Scott River gap widening
$1,624 34th pct $1,874 49th pct
High earners in Nillupin Scott River +7.8 pts higher in Nillup gap steady
7.8% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Nillupin Scott River +12.0 pts higher in Nillup
12.0% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

12.0% $650–$1,499 +38.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Under $650 +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
12.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

25.5% $650–$1,499 +35.0 pts ▸ 60.5%
47.1% Under $650 ◂ +23.4 pts 23.7%
23.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.0 pts 10.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Nillupin Scott River +27.9 pts higher in Nillup
41.0% 91st pct 13.0% 5th pct
Mental health in Nillupin Scott River +8.7 pts higher in Scott River
0.0% 0th pct 8.7% 56th pct
Needs assistance in Nillupin Scott River +4.9 pts higher in Nillup gap widening
4.9% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

14.8% Asthma ◂ +8.2 pts 6.5%
11.5% Arthritis ◂ +2.8 pts 8.7%
9.8% Other condition ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mental health +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
8.2% Cancer ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
6.6% Heart disease ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.7% None +13.3 pts ▸ 73.9%
26.2% One condition ◂ +11.0 pts 15.2%
6.6% Two conditions +2.1 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Nillupin Scott River +0.1 pts higher in Scott River gap steady
15.7% 38th pct 15.8% 39th pct
Unpaid carers in Nillupin Scott River +13.7 pts higher in Nillup gap narrowing
13.7% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Nillupin Scott River +8.7 pts higher in Scott River gap narrowing
25.5% 51st pct 34.2% 87th pct
Defence service in Nillupin Scott River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Nillupin Scott River +30.7 pts higher in Nillup gap widening
41.2% 96th pct 10.5% 8th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Nillupin Scott River even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Nillupin Scott River +0.6 larger in Nillup gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 1.9 11th pct
One-parent in Nillupin Scott River +32.1 pts higher in Scott River gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 32.1% 100th pct
Living alone in Nillupin Scott River +34.0 pts higher in Scott River
16.0% 22nd pct 50.0% 100th pct

Family composition

58.1% Couples with children ◂ +18.9 pts 39.3%
37.2% Couples without children ◂ +15.8 pts 21.4%
0.0% One-parent families +32.1 pts ▸ 32.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

16.0% 1 person +34.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
36.0% 2 people ◂ +13.3 pts 22.7%
16.0% 5 people ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% 3 people ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Nillupin Scott River +$29 higher in Nillup
$229 34th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Nillupin Scott River
$1,733 57th pct —
People / bedroom in Nillupin Scott River +0.10 higher in Nillup gap steady
1.00 89th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Nillupin Scott River +18.2 pts higher in Scott River
0.0% 0th pct 18.2% 54th pct
Owned outright in Nillupin Scott River +42.4 pts higher in Nillup
56.0% 86th pct 13.6% 5th pct
Separate houses in Nillupin Scott River +35.1 pts higher in Nillup
76.0% 16th pct 40.9% 5th pct
3+ bedrooms in Nillupin Scott River +10.0 pts higher in Nillup
60.0% 14th pct 50.0% 9th pct

How homes are owned or rented

56.0% Owned outright ◂ +42.4 pts 13.6%
12.0% Other tenure +28.9 pts ▸ 40.9%
0.0% Rented +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
12.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

76.0% Separate house ◂ +35.1 pts 40.9%
0.0% Flat or apartment +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

36.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +8.7 pts 27.3%
0.0% 1 bedroom +31.8 pts ▸ 31.8%
24.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +1.3 pts 22.7%
20.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.4 pts 13.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Nillupin Scott River
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Nillupin Scott River +32.4 pts higher in Nillup gap widening
32.4% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Nillupin Scott River even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Nillupin Scott River even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Nillupin Scott River even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Nillupin Scott River even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Nillupin Scott River even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

47.1% Car (driver) +6.5 pts ▸ 53.6%
32.4% Worked at home ◂ +32.4 pts 0.0%
8.8% Walked +1.9 pts ▸ 10.7%
8.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
24.0% 2 vehicles +14.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
0.0% 1 vehicle +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
12.0% 4 or more ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Nillupin Scott River +9.6 pts higher in Scott River gap narrowing
23.0% 23rd pct 32.6% 56th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Nillupin Scott River even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Nillupin Scott River +14.3 pts higher in Scott River gap widening
72.5% 87th pct 86.8% 100th pct
Full-time in Nillupin Scott River +12.0 pts higher in Scott River gap narrowing
55.9% 38th pct 67.9% 86th pct

Industries people work in

47.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +20.8 pts ▸ 67.9%
23.5% Retail trade ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
14.7% Mining ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
14.7% Manufacturing ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Administrative & support +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
8.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

32.4% Managers +14.1 pts ▸ 46.4%
23.5% Labourers +15.8 pts ▸ 39.3%
17.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
11.8% Sales workers ◂ +1.1 pts 10.7%
8.8% Community & personal service ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Nillupin Scott River even
0.0 32nd pct 0.0 22nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Nillupin Scott River even
0.0 31st pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Nillupin Scott River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Nillupin Scott River +2.4 pts higher in Nillup
2.4% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Nillupin Scott River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Nillupin Scott River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Nillupin Scott River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Nillupin Scott River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Nillupin Scott River +48.8 more in Scott River
16.4 57th pct 65.2 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Nillupin Scott River even
0 39th pct 0 18th pct
Mean slope in Nillupin Scott River +1.0 pts higher in Scott River
4.1% 30th pct 5.0% 43rd pct

Compare Nillup with nearby areas

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Compare Scott River with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Nillup vs Scott River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51115/nillup/vs/SAL51333/scott-river