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North Tammin vs Watercarrin

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 26 km apart · North Tammin profile · Watercarrin profile

North Tammin Watercarrin

North Tammin and Watercarrin are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. North Tammin is larger with 138 people, while Watercarrin has just 28 residents. There are stark differences in their social profiles: 71.4% of people in Watercarrin have no religion, compared to 21.0% in North Tammin. Watercarrin also has a far higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 32.0%, whereas North Tammin is lower at 9.1%. Conversely, North Tammin is far higher for volunteers at 38.2% and has a higher share of high earners, with 11.8% of people earning $2,000 or more a week compared to none in Watercarrin.

Both areas share a very similar daily reality, with typical weekly rents and family incomes being almost the same. They are also equally isolated, with no public transport and no homes within a 15-minute walk of health services. This shared isolation is mirrored in their demographics; neither area has any residents who speak a language other than English or identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in North Tamminin Watercarrin +110 larger in North Tammin gap widening
138 46th pct 28 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 124
  • First area, 2021: 138
  • Second area, 2016: 32
  • Second area, 2021: 28
Median age in North Tamminin Watercarrin +7 yrs older in North Tammin gap narrowing
47 yrs 57th pct 40 yrs 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 47 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
First Nations in North Tamminin Watercarrin even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in North Tamminin Watercarrin +2.0 pts higher in Watercarrin gap narrowing
8.7% 13th pct 10.7% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.7%
Under 15 in North Tamminin Watercarrin +8.2 pts higher in North Tammin gap widening
22.5% 81st pct 14.3% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.3%
  • First area, 2021: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%
De facto in North Tamminin Watercarrin +3.5 pts higher in Watercarrin gap narrowing
9.5% 29th pct 13.0% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%

Age structure

39.9% Older adults (45–64) +6.6 pts ▸ 46.4%
22.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +8.2 pts 14.3%
14.5% Young adults (25–44) +3.4 pts ▸ 17.9%
9.4% Youth (15–24) +1.3 pts ▸ 10.7%
8.7% Seniors (65+) +2.0 pts ▸ 10.7%

Marital status

54.5% Married ◂ +10.5 pts 44.0%
30.0% Never married ◂ +6.0 pts 24.0%
6.4% Widowed ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
3.6% Divorced ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

North Tammin Watercarrin

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

  • 85+ in North Tammin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Watercarrin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in North Tammin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Watercarrin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in North Tammin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Watercarrin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in North Tammin: 4.8% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Watercarrin: 0.0% males, 21.1% females
  • 65–69 in North Tammin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Watercarrin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in North Tammin: 4.8% males, 2.4% females; 60–64 in Watercarrin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in North Tammin: 8.9% males, 3.2% females; 55–59 in Watercarrin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in North Tammin: 8.9% males, 9.7% females; 50–54 in Watercarrin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in North Tammin: 4.0% males, 4.8% females; 45–49 in Watercarrin: 0.0% males, 21.1% females
  • 40–44 in North Tammin: 0.0% males, 4.0% females; 40–44 in Watercarrin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in North Tammin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Watercarrin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in North Tammin: 2.4% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Watercarrin: 21.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in North Tammin: 4.8% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Watercarrin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in North Tammin: 2.4% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Watercarrin: 15.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in North Tammin: 5.6% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Watercarrin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in North Tammin: 3.2% males, 4.8% females; 10–14 in Watercarrin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in North Tammin: 2.4% males, 4.8% females; 5–9 in Watercarrin: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in North Tammin: 7.3% males, 6.5% females; 0–4 in Watercarrin: 21.1% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in North Tamminin Watercarrin +8.7 pts higher in North Tammin gap narrowing
8.7% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.1%
  • First area, 2021: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

74.6% Australia +25.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
5.1% New Zealand ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
2.2% England ◂ +2.2 pts 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

37.0% Australian +34.5 pts ▸ 71.4%
50.7% English ◂ +7.9 pts 42.9%
5.1% Irish +16.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
5.1% Scottish +12.8 pts ▸ 17.9%
8.0% Italian ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in North Tamminin Watercarrin even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in North Tamminin Watercarrin even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

81.9% English only +18.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 North Tamminin Watercarrin +50.4 pts higher in Watercarrin gap widening
21.0% 10th pct 71.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.6%
  • First area, 2021: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 71.4%

Religious affiliation

21.0% No religion +50.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
52.9% Christianity ◂ +24.3 pts 28.6%
21.7% Not stated ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
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

Year 12 in North Tamminin Watercarrin +3.2 pts higher in North Tammin gap narrowing
55.3% 73rd pct 52.2% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 61.6%
  • First area, 2021: 55.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.2%
Bachelor+ in North Tamminin Watercarrin +22.9 pts higher in Watercarrin gap widening
9.1% 26th pct 32.0% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.6%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.0%
Schools ≤3 km in North Tamminin Watercarrin +1 more in North Tammin
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
16 3rd pct
921 14th pct

Highest year of school

55.3% Year 12 ◂ +3.2 pts 52.2%
11.7% Year 10 +18.8 pts ▸ 30.4%
9.7% Year 11 ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
7.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

14.9% Bachelor degree +29.5 pts ▸ 44.4%
23.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.7 pts 22.2%
10.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
7.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.9% Education +4.3 pts ▸ 22.2%
14.9% Management & commerce +7.3 pts ▸ 22.2%
14.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
11.9% Engineering & related ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
4.5% Creative arts ◂ +4.5 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% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in North Tamminin Watercarrin +$54 higher in North Tammin gap widening
$987 81st pct $933 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: $890
  • First area, 2021: $987
  • Second area, 2016: $866
  • Second area, 2021: $933
Household income in North Tamminin Watercarrin +$584 higher in Watercarrin gap widening
$1,666 58th pct $2,250 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,916
  • First area, 2021: $1,666
  • Second area, 2016: $2,124
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in North Tamminin Watercarrin +$125 higher in Watercarrin gap narrowing
$2,125 65th pct $2,250 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,083
  • First area, 2021: $2,125
  • Second area, 2016: $1,875
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
High earners in North Tamminin Watercarrin +11.8 pts higher in North Tammin gap widening
11.8% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in North Tamminin Watercarrin
7.0% 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 7.0%

Household income distribution

30.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.2 pts 0.0%
27.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +27.9 pts 0.0%
7.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

31.8% $650–$1,499 +0.2 pts ▸ 32.0%
27.3% $1,500–$2,999 +4.7 pts ▸ 32.0%
30.9% Under $650 ◂ +18.9 pts 12.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in North Tamminin Watercarrin +9.6 pts higher in Watercarrin
26.1% 36th pct 35.7% 80th pct
Mental health in North Tamminin Watercarrin +8.7 pts higher in North Tammin
8.7% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in North Tamminin Watercarrin +4.3 pts higher in North Tammin gap widening
4.3% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.2%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

2.9% Heart disease +11.4 pts ▸ 14.3%
10.9% Asthma ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
8.7% Mental health ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
7.2% Other condition ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
3.6% Arthritis ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.2% Lung condition ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.2% None +28.5 pts ▸ 85.7%
17.4% One condition ◂ +3.1 pts 14.3%
3.6% Two conditions ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in North Tamminin Watercarrin +14.2 pts higher in North Tammin gap widening
38.2% 92nd pct 24.0% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 47.7%
  • First area, 2021: 38.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.0%
Unpaid carers in North Tamminin Watercarrin +3.5 pts higher in North Tammin gap narrowing
15.5% 75th pct 12.0% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
Unpaid child care in North Tamminin Watercarrin +9.3 pts higher in Watercarrin gap widening
22.7% 37th pct 32.0% 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 43.0%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.0%
Defence service in North Tamminin Watercarrin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in North Tamminin Watercarrin +9.3 pts higher in Watercarrin gap narrowing
22.7% 41st pct 32.0% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34.9%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in North Tamminin Watercarrin even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
32 yrs 69th pct
$524 36th pct
$1,449 39th pct

Family & Households

Household size in North Tamminin Watercarrin +0.4 larger in Watercarrin gap narrowing
3.0 86th pct 3.4 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.0
  • First area, 2021: 3.0
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.4
One-parent in North Tamminin Watercarrin +6.8 pts higher in North Tammin gap narrowing
6.8% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.8%
  • First area, 2021: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
25.6% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 25.6%

Family composition

71.6% Couples with children ◂ +7.1 pts 64.5%
18.2% Couples without children +1.2 pts ▸ 19.4%
6.8% One-parent families ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

20.9% 2 people +29.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
9.3% 3 people +20.7 pts ▸ 30.0%
7.0% 5 people +23.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
25.6% 1 person ◂ +25.6 pts 0.0%
16.3% 4 people ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
14.0% 6 or more ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in North Tamminin Watercarrin +$6 higher in Watercarrin
$119 9th pct $125 10th pct
Mortgage in North Tamminin Watercarrin +$402 higher in North Tammin
$1,442 38th pct $1,040 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,750
  • First area, 2021: $1,442
  • Second area, 2021: $1,040
People / bedroom in North Tamminin Watercarrin +0.10 higher in Watercarrin gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.50
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
18.6% 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.5%
  • First area, 2021: 18.6%
48.8% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 52.5%
  • First area, 2021: 48.8%
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
86.0% 68th pct
  • First area, 2016: 70.0%
  • First area, 2021: 86.0%

How homes are owned or rented

48.8% Owned outright +11.2 pts ▸ 60.0%
18.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +18.6 pts 0.0%
18.6% Rented ◂ +18.6 pts 0.0%
16.3% Other tenure ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

34.9% 4 bedrooms +25.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
34.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +4.9 pts 30.0%
18.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.6 pts 0.0%
16.3% 5 or more ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
21.0% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in North Tamminin Watercarrin even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in North Tamminin Watercarrin +4 longer in North Tammin
134 87th pct 130 86th pct

How people get to work

21.0% Worked at home +43.7 pts ▸ 64.7%
53.2% Car (driver) ◂ +6.2 pts 47.1%
11.3% Walked +6.4 pts ▸ 17.6%
6.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +6.5 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

8.1% 3 vehicles +41.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
21.6% 4 or more +28.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
35.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +5.1 pts 30.0%
24.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in North Tamminin Watercarrin +12.9 pts higher in Watercarrin gap widening
18.2% 13th pct 31.0% 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39.8%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.0%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Participation in North Tamminin Watercarrin +8.0 pts higher in Watercarrin gap widening
60.0% 47th pct 68.0% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 73.3%
  • First area, 2021: 60.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 79.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.0%
71.0% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 72.1%
  • First area, 2021: 71.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 81.0%

Industries people work in

59.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +28.6 pts ▸ 88.2%
6.5% Manufacturing +11.2 pts ▸ 17.6%
4.8% Health care & social assistance +12.8 pts ▸ 17.6%
8.1% Mining ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
8.1% Education & training ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
4.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.8 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% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

51.6% Managers ◂ +10.4 pts 41.2%
8.1% Labourers +9.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
16.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
9.7% Professionals ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
9.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
8.1% Community & personal service ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
8.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in North Tamminin Watercarrin +0.5 higher in North Tammin
0.6 53rd pct 0.0 30th pct
Types ≤15 min in North Tamminin Watercarrin +0.7 more in North Tammin
0.7 56th pct 0.0 32nd pct
15-min city in North Tamminin Watercarrin +10.6 pts higher in North Tammin
10.6% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in North Tamminin Watercarrin +10.6 pts higher in North Tammin
10.6% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in North Tamminin Watercarrin +9.6 pts higher in North Tammin
9.6% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in North Tamminin Watercarrin +10.6 pts higher in North Tammin
10.6% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in North Tamminin Watercarrin +12.6 pts higher in North Tammin
16.0% 50th pct 3.3% 43rd pct
Walk to health in North Tamminin Watercarrin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in North Tamminin Watercarrin +0.5 more in North Tammin
36.2 75th pct 35.7 75th pct
Intersections/km² in North Tamminin Watercarrin even
0 21st pct 0 19th pct
Mean slope in North Tamminin Watercarrin +3.1 pts higher in Watercarrin
3.1% 15th pct 6.2% 56th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). North Tammin vs Watercarrin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51150/north-tammin/vs/SAL51543/watercarrin