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Northcliffe vs Shannon

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 26 km apart · Northcliffe profile · Shannon profile

Northcliffe Shannon

Northcliffe and Shannon (WA) are nearby areas in Western Australia with very different profiles. Northcliffe is home to 288 people and is mostly car-dependent, though its residents are far older, with a typical age of 50. In contrast, Shannon (WA) is sparsely populated with only 14 residents and a much younger typical age of 27. There are also significant financial differences: the typical weekly family income in Shannon (WA) is $2,124, which is far higher than the $1,281 seen in Northcliffe.

While the two areas have tracked differently in their growth and age profiles since 2011, they share some similarities. Both have a very small number of First Nations residents and nearly identical typical weekly rents of around $190. They also both lack essential services within a short walk, as 0.0% of homes in either area are within 15 minutes of groceries or health services.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Northcliffein Shannon +274 larger in Northcliffe gap steady
288 59th pct 14 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 282
  • First area, 2016: 300
  • First area, 2021: 288
  • Second area, 2016: 4
  • Second area, 2021: 14
Median age in Northcliffein Shannon +23 yrs older in Northcliffe gap widening
50 yrs 71st pct 27 yrs 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 43 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 27 yrs
First Nations in Northcliffein Shannon
1.0% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 1.0%
  • First area, 2021: 1.0%
23.6% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 23.6%
16.0% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.1%
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.0%
20.5% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.6%
  • First area, 2016: 16.8%
  • First area, 2021: 20.5%

Age structure

16.0% Children (0–14) +19.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
33.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +11.9 pts 21.4%
23.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +23.6 pts 0.0%
20.8% Young adults (25–44) +0.6 pts ▸ 21.4%
7.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

38.2% Never married +47.5 pts ▸ 85.7%
41.1% Married ◂ +41.1 pts 0.0%
14.5% Divorced ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
5.0% Widowed ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
1.2% Separated ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Northcliffe Shannon

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

  • 85+ in Northcliffe: 1.0% males, 1.9% females; 85+ in Shannon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Northcliffe: 0.0% males, 1.9% females; 80–84 in Shannon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Northcliffe: 2.2% males, 2.9% females; 75–79 in Shannon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Northcliffe: 1.9% males, 4.2% females; 70–74 in Shannon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Northcliffe: 3.5% males, 2.6% females; 65–69 in Shannon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Northcliffe: 4.8% males, 4.5% females; 60–64 in Shannon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Northcliffe: 4.2% males, 5.4% females; 55–59 in Shannon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Northcliffe: 2.6% males, 4.5% females; 50–54 in Shannon: 30.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Northcliffe: 3.5% males, 1.0% females; 45–49 in Shannon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Northcliffe: 1.9% males, 2.6% females; 40–44 in Shannon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Northcliffe: 4.8% males, 3.8% females; 35–39 in Shannon: 0.0% males, 40.0% females
  • 30–34 in Northcliffe: 3.2% males, 3.5% females; 30–34 in Shannon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Northcliffe: 0.0% males, 1.6% females; 25–29 in Shannon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Northcliffe: 1.3% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Shannon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Northcliffe: 1.9% males, 4.8% females; 15–19 in Shannon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Northcliffe: 2.9% males, 2.2% females; 10–14 in Shannon: 30.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Northcliffe: 4.2% males, 1.3% females; 5–9 in Shannon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Northcliffe: 3.8% males, 3.5% females; 0–4 in Shannon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Northcliffein Shannon
13.9% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.5%
  • First area, 2016: 15.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.9%

Country of birth

68.1% Australia +3.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
4.9% England ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
1.7% Philippines ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.4% New Zealand ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
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

43.8% English ◂ +8.0 pts 35.7%
35.1% Australian ◂ +6.5 pts 28.6%
10.4% Irish +11.0 pts ▸ 21.4%
12.2% Scottish ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
1.7% Filipino ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.4% Italian ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% Greek ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% Dutch ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.0% German ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Northcliffein Shannon
2.8% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.9%
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 2.8%
Limited English in Northcliffein Shannon
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

80.2% English only +19.8 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

53.1% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.6%
  • First area, 2016: 47.0%
  • First area, 2021: 53.1%

Religious affiliation

53.1% No religion +4.0 pts ▸ 57.1%
22.9% Christianity +5.7 pts ▸ 28.6%
19.8% Not stated ◂ +19.8 pts 0.0%
1.4% Other religions ◂ +1.4 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%

Education & Qualifications

37.6% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.2%
  • First area, 2016: 39.6%
  • First area, 2021: 37.6%
11.2% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.8%
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.2%
Schools/1k kids in Northcliffein Shannon
21.74 89th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Northcliffein Shannon +1 more in Northcliffe
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
43 15th pct
986 47th pct

Highest year of school

24.4% Year 10 +18.5 pts ▸ 42.9%
37.6% Year 12 ◂ +37.6 pts 0.0%
9.0% Year 11 ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
8.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

31.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +31.4 pts 0.0%
11.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
9.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
3.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.4% Engineering & related ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
11.8% Management & commerce ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
11.8% Society & culture ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
9.8% Architecture & building ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
8.5% Health ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
4.6% Education ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
4.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
3.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Northcliffein Shannon +$217 higher in Shannon gap widening
$557 19th pct $774 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: $472
  • First area, 2016: $531
  • First area, 2021: $557
  • Second area, 2016: $599
  • Second area, 2021: $774
Household income in Northcliffein Shannon +$545 higher in Shannon
$1,080 18th pct $1,625 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: $790
  • First area, 2016: $979
  • First area, 2021: $1,080
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625
Family income in Northcliffein Shannon +$843 higher in Shannon
$1,281 14th pct $2,124 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: $854
  • First area, 2016: $1,303
  • First area, 2021: $1,281
  • Second area, 2021: $2,124
2.1% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 2.1%
High-income homes in Northcliffein Shannon
11.6% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%

Household income distribution

29.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +29.5 pts 0.0%
29.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +29.5 pts 0.0%
18.9% Under $650 ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
7.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
4.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

42.3% Under $650 +0.5 pts ▸ 42.9%
22.4% $650–$1,499 +20.5 pts ▸ 42.9%
6.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Northcliffein Shannon
28.1% 46th pct
Mental health in Northcliffein Shannon
7.3% 42nd pct
Needs assistance in Northcliffein Shannon
5.9% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8%
  • First area, 2016: 2.3%
  • First area, 2021: 5.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.3% Asthma +41.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
10.4% Arthritis ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
8.0% Other condition ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
7.3% Mental health ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
4.5% Diabetes ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.8% Cancer ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Heart disease ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.1% Lung condition ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.0% None ◂ +14.3 pts 35.7%
18.1% One condition +10.5 pts ▸ 28.6%
5.2% Two conditions ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.9% Three or more ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

26.6% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.4%
  • First area, 2016: 32.1%
  • First area, 2021: 26.6%
Unpaid carers in Northcliffein Shannon
9.1% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.5%
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
Unpaid child care in Northcliffein Shannon
19.1% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.6%
  • First area, 2016: 27.4%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
Defence service in Northcliffein Shannon
2.9% 54th pct
Housework 15h+ in Northcliffein Shannon
22.4% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.9%
  • First area, 2016: 30.3%
  • First area, 2021: 22.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Northcliffein Shannon even
3 43rd pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Northcliffein Shannon +31 yrs older in Northcliffe
55 yrs 91st pct 24 yrs 43rd pct
Median income in Northcliffein Shannon +$250 higher in Shannon
$1,125 86th pct $1,375 89th pct
Household income in Northcliffein Shannon +$249 higher in Northcliffe
$1,874 57th pct $1,625 47th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Northcliffein Shannon +0.7 larger in Shannon
2.3 29th pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
12.4% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.3%
  • First area, 2016: 17.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
32.6% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.7%
  • First area, 2016: 36.1%
  • First area, 2021: 32.6%

Family composition

45.9% Couples with children +87.5 pts ▸ 133.3%
45.9% Couples without children +4.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
12.4% One-parent families ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
1.8% Other families ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

42.1% 2 people ◂ +42.1 pts 0.0%
32.6% 1 person ◂ +32.6 pts 0.0%
10.5% 3 people ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
7.4% 4 people ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
4.2% 5 people ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Northcliffein Shannon +$2 higher in Shannon
$188 22nd pct $190 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $130
  • First area, 2016: $176
  • First area, 2021: $188
  • Second area, 2021: $190
Mortgage in Northcliffein Shannon +$174 higher in Shannon
$909 12th pct $1,083 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,100
  • First area, 2016: $1,034
  • First area, 2021: $909
  • Second area, 2021: $1,083
People / bedroom in Northcliffein Shannon +0.20 higher in Northcliffe
0.80 43rd pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
17.9% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.6%
  • First area, 2016: 23.1%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%
Owned outright in Northcliffein Shannon
37.9% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.8%
  • First area, 2016: 35.2%
  • First area, 2021: 37.9%
Separate houses in Northcliffein Shannon
98.9% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 94.0%
  • First area, 2016: 91.7%
  • First area, 2021: 98.9%
68.4% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 63.6%
  • First area, 2016: 63.0%
  • First area, 2021: 68.4%

How homes are owned or rented

41.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +41.1 pts 0.0%
37.9% Owned outright ◂ +37.9 pts 0.0%
17.9% Rented ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
4.2% Not stated ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Other tenure ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

98.9% Separate house +1.1 pts ▸ 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

47.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +47.4 pts 0.0%
16.8% 4 bedrooms +27.6 pts ▸ 44.4%
26.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +26.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.2% 5 or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.6%
  • First area, 2016: 2.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Northcliffein Shannon
15.2% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.5%
  • First area, 2021: 15.2%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Northcliffein Shannon +1 more in Northcliffe
2 71st pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Northcliffein Shannon +64.48 more in Shannon
6.94 85th pct 71.43 100th pct
Departures/1k in Northcliffein Shannon +461.8 more in Shannon
38.2 61st pct 500.0 78th pct
PT routes in Northcliffein Shannon +1 more in Northcliffe
2 75th pct 1 71st pct
23 61st pct

How people get to work

46.7% Car (driver) +10.5 pts ▸ 57.1%
3.8% Car (passenger) +53.3 pts ▸ 57.1%
15.2% Worked at home ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
8.6% Walked ◂ +8.6 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

38.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +38.2 pts 0.0%
38.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +4.9 pts 33.3%
13.5% 4 or more ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
12.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Northcliffein Shannon
21.9% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.3%
  • First area, 2016: 36.3%
  • First area, 2021: 21.9%
Recent arrivals in Northcliffein Shannon
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 14.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

3.9% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
Participation in Northcliffein Shannon
42.3% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 59.6%
  • First area, 2016: 58.5%
  • First area, 2021: 42.3%
44.8% 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: 57.1%
  • First area, 2016: 53.2%
  • First area, 2021: 44.8%

Industries people work in

20.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +37.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
6.7% Manufacturing +36.2 pts ▸ 42.9%
14.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
10.5% Construction ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
9.5% Education & training ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
9.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
6.7% Administrative & support ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
3.8% Mining ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Professional & technical ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Other services ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

19.0% Managers +52.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
19.0% Labourers ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
13.3% Community & personal service ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
12.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
11.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
10.5% Professionals ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
6.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.8% Sales workers ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Northcliffein Shannon +3.7 higher in Northcliffe
3.7 76th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Northcliffein Shannon +4.3 more in Northcliffe
4.3 79th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Northcliffein Shannon +70.1 pts higher in Northcliffe
70.1% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Northcliffein Shannon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Northcliffein Shannon +67.6 pts higher in Northcliffe
67.6% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Northcliffein Shannon +71.0 pts higher in Northcliffe
71.0% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Northcliffein Shannon +72.2 pts higher in Northcliffe
72.2% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Northcliffein Shannon even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Northcliffein Shannon +165.7 more in Shannon
48.6 81st pct 214.3 92nd pct
Intersections/km² in Northcliffein Shannon +4 higher in Northcliffe
5 65th pct 0 34th pct
Mean slope in Northcliffein Shannon +4.2 pts higher in Shannon
5.3% 46th pct 9.5% 78th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Northcliffe vs Shannon [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51160/northcliffe/vs/SAL51343/shannon