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North Cascade vs Salmon Gums

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 65 km apart · North Cascade profile · Salmon Gums profile

North Cascade Salmon Gums

Salmon Gums and North Cascade are both sparsely populated areas of Western Australia. North Cascade is much smaller, with only 14 residents compared to 146 in Salmon Gums. There are stark differences in wealth and age: the typical resident in North Cascade is far older at 58, while the typical weekly household income there is far higher at $3,249, compared to just $900 in Salmon Gums. North Cascade also has much larger households, with a typical 5.0 people per home compared to 2.7 in Salmon Gums.

Income gaps between these two places have widened over time. Despite these financial differences, both areas are very isolated; neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries. Both are also described as car-dependent, though Salmon Gums has slightly more access to basic needs, with a school within 3 km and a few public transport stops.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +132 larger in Salmon Gums gap narrowing
14 10th pct 146 47th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4
  • First area, 2021: 14
  • Second area, 2011: 160
  • Second area, 2016: 191
  • Second area, 2021: 146
Median age in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +10 yrs older in North Cascade gap narrowing
58 yrs 90th pct 48 yrs 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 58 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 48 yrs
— 2.1% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.1%
— 21.2% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.2%
— 24.0% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.0%
— 10.8% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%

Age structure

28.6% Older adults (45–64) +5.7 pts ▸ 34.2%
0.0% Children (0–14) +24.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
21.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.2 pts 21.2%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Marital status

70.0% Married ◂ +3.6 pts 66.4%
0.0% Never married +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Divorced +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Widowed +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

North Cascade Salmon Gums

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

  • 85+ in North Cascade: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Salmon Gums: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in North Cascade: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Salmon Gums: 2.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in North Cascade: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Salmon Gums: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in North Cascade: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Salmon Gums: 0.0% males, 2.1% females
  • 65–69 in North Cascade: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Salmon Gums: 5.5% males, 4.8% females
  • 60–64 in North Cascade: 50.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Salmon Gums: 4.1% males, 3.4% females
  • 55–59 in North Cascade: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Salmon Gums: 2.1% males, 2.8% females
  • 50–54 in North Cascade: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Salmon Gums: 7.6% males, 4.8% females
  • 45–49 in North Cascade: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Salmon Gums: 4.1% males, 6.9% females
  • 40–44 in North Cascade: 50.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Salmon Gums: 2.8% males, 4.1% females
  • 35–39 in North Cascade: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Salmon Gums: 2.1% males, 2.8% females
  • 30–34 in North Cascade: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Salmon Gums: 2.1% males, 4.1% females
  • 25–29 in North Cascade: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Salmon Gums: 2.8% males, 2.1% females
  • 20–24 in North Cascade: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Salmon Gums: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in North Cascade: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Salmon Gums: 4.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in North Cascade: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Salmon Gums: 6.9% males, 6.2% females
  • 5–9 in North Cascade: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Salmon Gums: 0.0% males, 4.8% females
  • 0–4 in North Cascade: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Salmon Gums: 2.8% males, 2.1% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

— 11.6% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.6%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +16.4 pts 83.6%
0.0% England +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Italy +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

21.4% Australian +23.8 pts ▸ 45.2%
0.0% English +43.8 pts ▸ 43.8%
35.7% German ◂ +32.3 pts 3.4%
21.4% Dutch ◂ +18.0 pts 3.4%
0.0% Scottish +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% Irish +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Italian +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Chinese 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

— 6.2% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +12.3 pts 87.7%
0.0% Italian +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

— 54.1% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.1%

Religious affiliation

64.3% No religion ◂ +10.2 pts 54.1%
42.9% Christianity ◂ +2.4 pts 40.4%
21.4% Not stated ◂ +12.5 pts 8.9%
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%

Education & Qualifications

— 44.4% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 44.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.4%
— 9.1% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%
— 28.57 93rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +1 more in Salmon Gums
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
— 17 3rd pct
— 1,023 68th pct

Highest year of school

40.0% Year 12 +4.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
30.0% Year 11 ◂ +17.0 pts 13.0%
0.0% Year 10 +20.4 pts ▸ 20.4%
0.0% Year 9 or below +20.4 pts ▸ 20.4%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +53.2 pts ▸ 53.2%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Agriculture & environment +21.3 pts ▸ 21.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +19.1 pts ▸ 19.1%
0.0% Management & commerce +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Engineering & related +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Health +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Education +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +$520 higher in North Cascade
$1,124 88th pct $604 25th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,124
  • Second area, 2011: $445
  • Second area, 2016: $731
  • Second area, 2021: $604
Household income in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +$2,349 higher in North Cascade
$3,249 100th pct $900 10th pct
  • First area, 2021: $3,249
  • Second area, 2011: $722
  • Second area, 2016: $1,271
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Family income in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +$563 higher in North Cascade
$1,875 49th pct $1,312 15th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
  • Second area, 2011: $900
  • Second area, 2016: $1,542
  • Second area, 2021: $1,312
— 13.6% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
High-income homes in North Cascadein Salmon Gums
— 14.5% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.5%

Personal income distribution

60.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +40.0 pts 20.0%
0.0% Under $650 +45.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +21.8 pts ▸ 21.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%

Health & Disability

— 26.0% 36th pct
— 6.2% 32nd pct
— 4.8% 52nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

28.6% Other condition ◂ +18.3 pts 10.3%
0.0% Arthritis +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Heart disease +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Mental health +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Asthma +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Diabetes +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Cancer +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Lung condition +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.0% None +18.5 pts ▸ 68.5%
0.0% One condition +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%
0.0% Two conditions +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Three or more +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Community Participation

— 42.7% 96th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 42.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.7%
— 20.0% 90th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
Unpaid child care in North Cascadein Salmon Gums
— 40.0% 93rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 36.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%
— 3.7% 66th pct
— 30.9% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +3 larger in Salmon Gums
0 0th pct 3 43rd pct
— 72 yrs 100th pct
— $574 43rd pct
— $824 12th pct

Family & Households

Household size in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +2.3 larger in North Cascade
5.0 100th pct 2.7 71st pct
  • First area, 2021: 5.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
— 7.6% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.6%
— 25.5% 56th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 31.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.5%

Family composition

50.0% Couples with children +11.9 pts ▸ 61.9%
50.0% Couples without children ◂ +12.9 pts 37.1%
0.0% One-parent families +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $104 6th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $50
  • Second area, 2021: $104
— $661 6th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $217
  • Second area, 2016: $337
  • Second area, 2021: $661
People / bedroom in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +0.50 higher in North Cascade
1.30 100th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.30
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
— 10.9% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%
— 52.7% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 59.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.7%
— 94.5% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 94.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 94.5%
— 76.4% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 84.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 83.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.4%

Transport & Vehicles

— 8.0% 85th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.0%
— 29.6% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.6%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +2 more in Salmon Gums
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +13.70 more in Salmon Gums
0.00 0th pct 13.70 89th pct
Departures/1k in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +47.9 more in Salmon Gums
0.0 0th pct 47.9 63rd pct
PT routes in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +1 more in Salmon Gums
0 0th pct 1 71st pct

How people get to work

0.0% Worked at home +29.6 pts ▸ 29.6%
0.0% Car (driver) +28.4 pts ▸ 28.4%
0.0% Walked +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Bicycle +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

— 19.6% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.6%

Jobs & Industry

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 71.8% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 81.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.8%
— 66.7% 83rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 73.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.7%

Industries people work in

60.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +16.5 pts ▸ 76.5%
0.0% Retail trade +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Education & training +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Other services +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Mining 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%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

60.0% Managers ◂ +0.7 pts 59.3%
0.0% Professionals +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Labourers +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Technicians & trades +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Community & personal service +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Sales workers +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Walkability

Walk score in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +1.6 higher in Salmon Gums
0.0 0th pct 1.6 63rd pct
Types ≤15 min in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +1.8 more in Salmon Gums
0.0 0th pct 1.8 64th pct
15-min city in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +30.1 pts higher in Salmon Gums
0.0% 0th pct 30.1% 75th pct
Walk to shops in North Cascadein Salmon Gums even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +29.9 pts higher in Salmon Gums
0.0% 0th pct 29.9% 67th pct
Walk to school in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +30.1 pts higher in Salmon Gums
0.0% 0th pct 30.1% 68th pct
Walk to a park in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +29.6 pts higher in Salmon Gums
0.0% 0th pct 29.6% 58th pct
Walk to health in North Cascadein Salmon Gums even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +247.6 more in North Cascade
357.1 98th pct 109.6 88th pct
Intersections/km² in North Cascadein Salmon Gums even
0 0th pct 0 7th pct
Mean slope in North Cascadein Salmon Gums +0.4 pts higher in North Cascade
3.5% 20th pct 3.1% 13th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). North Cascade vs Salmon Gums [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51134/north-cascade/vs/SAL51320/salmon-gums