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North Bodallin vs Southern Cross

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 40 km apart · North Bodallin profile · Southern Cross profile

North Bodallin Southern Cross

Southern Cross (WA) and North Bodallin are nearby areas in Western Australia, but they differ greatly in size and layout. Southern Cross (WA) is a more developed hub where residents are far older, with a typical age of 50. It offers far more local services, including two schools and a mostly car-dependent walkability score, while North Bodallin is car-dependent. In contrast, North Bodallin is sparsely populated and has far higher incomes, with a typical weekly household income of $2,749 compared to $1,244 in Southern Cross (WA).

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to home density, with an average of 2.0 people per home. While Southern Cross (WA) has far more public transport stops and routes, North Bodallin has far more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents. This is largely because North Bodallin's few amenities are exclusively parks, whereas Southern Cross (WA) provides a mix of health and cultural services.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +555 larger in Southern Cross gap narrowing
17 12th pct 572 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21
  • First area, 2021: 17
  • Second area, 2011: 842
  • Second area, 2016: 680
  • Second area, 2021: 572
Median age in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +8 yrs older in Southern Cross gap narrowing
42 yrs 38th pct 50 yrs 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 50 yrs
— 2.8% 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%
— 22.9% 68th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.9%
— 15.0% 36th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%
— 14.1% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.1%

Age structure

35.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +12.4 pts 22.9%
23.5% Older adults (45–64) +11.4 pts ▸ 35.0%
29.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +14.4 pts 15.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +22.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

Marital status

53.3% Married ◂ +14.0 pts 39.3%
26.7% Never married +9.4 pts ▸ 36.1%
0.0% Divorced +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% Widowed +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Separated +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Age & sex structure

North Bodallin Southern Cross

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

  • 85+ in North Bodallin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Southern Cross: 1.4% males, 1.4% females
  • 80–84 in North Bodallin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Southern Cross: 1.6% males, 1.0% females
  • 75–79 in North Bodallin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Southern Cross: 1.0% males, 1.9% females
  • 70–74 in North Bodallin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Southern Cross: 4.5% males, 4.2% females
  • 65–69 in North Bodallin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Southern Cross: 3.5% males, 2.1% females
  • 60–64 in North Bodallin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Southern Cross: 3.5% males, 2.8% females
  • 55–59 in North Bodallin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Southern Cross: 7.5% males, 2.8% females
  • 50–54 in North Bodallin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Southern Cross: 6.1% males, 6.1% females
  • 45–49 in North Bodallin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Southern Cross: 1.4% males, 3.3% females
  • 40–44 in North Bodallin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Southern Cross: 3.7% males, 2.8% females
  • 35–39 in North Bodallin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Southern Cross: 2.1% males, 3.5% females
  • 30–34 in North Bodallin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Southern Cross: 3.1% males, 3.0% females
  • 25–29 in North Bodallin: 0.0% males, 37.5% females; 25–29 in Southern Cross: 2.4% males, 3.0% females
  • 20–24 in North Bodallin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Southern Cross: 1.9% males, 1.4% females
  • 15–19 in North Bodallin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Southern Cross: 0.9% males, 1.0% females
  • 10–14 in North Bodallin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Southern Cross: 1.7% males, 1.6% females
  • 5–9 in North Bodallin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Southern Cross: 2.4% males, 3.8% females
  • 0–4 in North Bodallin: 0.0% males, 62.5% females; 0–4 in Southern Cross: 3.8% males, 1.6% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

— 18.2% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%

Country of birth

82.4% Australia ◂ +9.3 pts 73.1%
0.0% New Zealand +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% England +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Philippines +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% India +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% China +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Italy +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% South Africa +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

35.3% English +5.4 pts ▸ 40.7%
23.5% Australian +10.9 pts ▸ 34.4%
0.0% Scottish +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Italian +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Irish +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% German +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Filipino +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Indian +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Chinese +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Dutch +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

— 7.7% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%
— 0.5% 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.5%

Language used at home

82.4% English only +0.3 pts ▸ 82.7%
0.0% Mandarin +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Italian +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

— 38.6% 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.6%

Religious affiliation

52.9% No religion ◂ +14.3 pts 38.6%
17.6% Christianity +30.8 pts ▸ 48.4%
23.5% Not stated ◂ +11.8 pts 11.7%
0.0% Hinduism +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Buddhism +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Other religions +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

— 33.9% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.9%
— 8.4% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.4%
— 23.26 90th pct
Schools ≤3 km in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +2 more in Southern Cross
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
— 42 15th pct
— 921 14th pct

Highest year of school

40.0% Year 12 ◂ +6.1 pts 33.9%
0.0% Year 10 +32.6 pts ▸ 32.6%
0.0% Year 9 or below +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Year 11 +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +35.2 pts ▸ 35.2%
0.0% Bachelor degree +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Management & commerce +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Education +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Health +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Society & culture +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Creative arts +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +$606 higher in North Bodallin gap widening
$1,312 93rd pct $706 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: $710
  • First area, 2021: $1,312
  • Second area, 2011: $647
  • Second area, 2016: $668
  • Second area, 2021: $706
Household income in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +$1,505 higher in North Bodallin gap widening
$2,749 93rd pct $1,244 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $2,749
  • Second area, 2011: $1,285
  • Second area, 2016: $1,210
  • Second area, 2021: $1,244
Family income in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +$1,374 higher in North Bodallin gap widening
$3,249 94th pct $1,875 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,312
  • First area, 2021: $3,249
  • Second area, 2011: $1,717
  • Second area, 2016: $1,930
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
— 11.9% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.9%
— 10.1% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.1%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +27.2 pts ▸ 27.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +27.2 pts ▸ 27.2%
0.0% Under $650 +24.5 pts ▸ 24.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

Personal income distribution

53.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +25.9 pts 27.5%
0.0% Under $650 +42.0 pts ▸ 42.0%
20.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.2 pts 17.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Health & Disability

— 31.1% 61st pct
— 9.4% 63rd pct
— 6.1% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

17.6% Arthritis ◂ +4.7 pts 12.9%
0.0% Mental health +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Asthma +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Diabetes +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Other condition +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Heart disease +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Cancer +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Lung condition +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Stroke +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Dementia +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

35.3% None +21.2 pts ▸ 56.5%
17.6% One condition ◂ +0.3 pts 17.3%
0.0% Two conditions +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Three or more +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

Community Participation

— 25.2% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.2%
— 5.1% 9th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.1%
— 17.2% 17th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.2%
— 3.9% 70th pct
— 21.7% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +16 larger in Southern Cross
0 0th pct 16 64th pct
— 29 yrs 60th pct
— $524 36th pct
— $899 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in North Bodallinin Southern Cross even gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
— 15.2% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%
— 42.8% 94th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.8%

Family composition

75.0% Couples with children ◂ +33.7 pts 41.3%
62.5% Couples without children ◂ +18.2 pts 44.3%
0.0% One-parent families +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

100.0% 2 people ◂ +66.1 pts 33.9%
0.0% 1 person +42.8 pts ▸ 42.8%
0.0% 4 people +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% 3 people +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% 5 people +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% 6 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Housing & Dwellings

— $150 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $125
  • Second area, 2016: $150
  • Second area, 2021: $150
— $769 8th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,051
  • Second area, 2016: $835
  • Second area, 2021: $769
People / bedroom in North Bodallinin Southern Cross even gap narrowing
0.60 7th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.50
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
— 32.7% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 37.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.7%
— 33.5% 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.5%
— 89.1% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 86.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 91.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 89.1%
— 75.1% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 82.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 81.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.1%

How homes are owned or rented

133.3% Other tenure ◂ +127.1 pts 6.2%
0.0% Owned outright +33.5 pts ▸ 33.5%
0.0% Rented +32.7 pts ▸ 32.7%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +21.0 pts ▸ 21.0%
0.0% Not stated +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +10.9 pts 89.1%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Other dwelling +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

133.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +84.3 pts 49.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +24.9 pts ▸ 24.9%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% 1 bedroom +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Studio / none +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% 5 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Transport & Vehicles

— 6.5% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.5%
— 1.5% 3rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5%
— 1.1% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.1%
PT stops in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +2 more in Southern Cross
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +3.50 more in Southern Cross
0.00 0th pct 3.50 71st pct
Departures/1k in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +31.5 more in Southern Cross
0.0 0th pct 31.5 61st pct
PT routes in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +1 more in Southern Cross
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
— 48 78th pct

How people get to work

128.6% Car (driver) ◂ +66.8 pts 61.8%
85.7% Worked at home ◂ +84.3 pts 1.5%
0.0% Walked +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Bus +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Bicycle +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 1 vehicle +38.0 pts ▸ 38.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles +37.6 pts ▸ 37.6%
0.0% 3 vehicles +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% 4 or more +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% No vehicle +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%

Migration & Movement

— 38.8% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.8%
— 19.2% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 35.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.2%

Jobs & Industry

— 5.8% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%
— 60.2% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 65.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.2%
— 65.1% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 68.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.1%

Industries people work in

114.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +106.6 pts 7.6%
0.0% Mining +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Public administration & safety +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Retail trade +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Construction +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Education & training +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Other services +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Manufacturing +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Administrative & support +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Occupations people work in

85.7% Managers ◂ +68.3 pts 17.5%
0.0% Technicians & trades +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Labourers +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Community & personal service +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Sales workers +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Professionals +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%

Walkability

Walk score in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +3.9 higher in Southern Cross
0.0 0th pct 3.9 77th pct
Types ≤15 min in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +4.6 more in Southern Cross
0.0 0th pct 4.6 81st pct
15-min city in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +59.0 pts higher in Southern Cross
0.0% 0th pct 59.0% 82nd pct
Walk to shops in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +60.5 pts higher in Southern Cross
0.0% 0th pct 60.5% 82nd pct
Walk to transit in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +0.2 pts higher in Southern Cross
0.0% 0th pct 0.2% 57th pct
Walk to school in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +70.0 pts higher in Southern Cross
0.0% 0th pct 70.0% 82nd pct
Walk to a park in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +77.9 pts higher in Southern Cross
0.0% 0th pct 77.9% 73rd pct
Walk to health in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +58.7 pts higher in Southern Cross
0.0% 0th pct 58.7% 86th pct
Amenities/1k in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +311.0 more in North Bodallin
352.9 98th pct 42.0 78th pct
Intersections/km² in North Bodallinin Southern Cross even
0 11th pct 0 30th pct
Mean slope in North Bodallinin Southern Cross +0.0 pts higher in North Bodallin
3.7% 23rd pct 3.6% 23rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). North Bodallin vs Southern Cross [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51131/north-bodallin/vs/SAL51393/southern-cross