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Nugadong vs Pithara

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 20 km apart · Nugadong profile · Pithara profile

Nugadong Pithara

Pithara and Nugadong are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Pithara has a larger population of 129 people, while Nugadong is very small with just 11 residents. There are notable differences in their layouts and demographics; Pithara has more public transport stops and a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, whereas Nugadong has a far older typical age of 55 compared to 45 in Pithara. Income is also well higher in Nugadong, where the typical weekly personal income is $1,374, compared to $939 in Pithara.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 as car-dependent places where almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. They also share a similar terrain slope. While Pithara has more people per home at 2.7, Nugadong is far below the national figure for this measure with only 1.8 people per home.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Nugadongin Pithara +118 larger in Pithara gap widening
11 8th pct 129 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15
  • First area, 2021: 11
  • Second area, 2011: 257
  • Second area, 2016: 110
  • Second area, 2021: 129
Median age in Nugadongin Pithara +10 yrs older in Nugadong gap widening
55 yrs 86th pct 45 yrs 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 55 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 45 yrs
First Nations in Nugadongin Pithara
— 8.5% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%
— 16.3% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.3%
— 20.2% 71st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.2%
— 7.2% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.2%

Age structure

36.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +24.7 pts 11.6%
36.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.7 pts 35.7%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% Children (0–14) +20.2 pts ▸ 20.2%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +16.3 pts ▸ 16.3%

Marital status

46.2% Married +21.2 pts ▸ 67.3%
23.1% Never married ◂ +3.7 pts 19.4%
0.0% Widowed +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Divorced +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Nugadongin Pithara
— 8.5% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%

Country of birth

72.7% Australia ◂ +5.3 pts 67.4%
0.0% England +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
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% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

45.5% Australian ◂ +8.2 pts 37.2%
45.5% English ◂ +5.9 pts 39.5%
0.0% Scottish +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Irish +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% German +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Nugadongin Pithara
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Nugadongin Pithara
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

90.9% English only ◂ +14.9 pts 76.0%
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 Nugadongin Pithara
— 42.6% 57th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.6%

Religious affiliation

54.5% No religion ◂ +11.9 pts 42.6%
36.4% Christianity ◂ +3.8 pts 32.6%
0.0% Not stated +27.1 pts ▸ 27.1%
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

— 43.4% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 42.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.4%
— 15.3% 52nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Nugadongin Pithara +1 more in Nugadong
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
221 40th pct —
984 46th pct —

Highest year of school

88.9% Year 12 ◂ +45.5 pts 43.4%
0.0% Year 10 +20.2 pts ▸ 20.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Year 11 +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Bachelor degree +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Management & commerce +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Society & culture +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Engineering & related +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Health +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Education +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Nugadongin Pithara +$435 higher in Nugadong gap widening
$1,374 95th pct $939 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: $849
  • First area, 2021: $1,374
  • Second area, 2011: $593
  • Second area, 2016: $682
  • Second area, 2021: $939
Household income in Nugadongin Pithara +$458 higher in Nugadong gap widening
$1,874 69th pct $1,416 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,062
  • First area, 2021: $1,874
  • Second area, 2011: $888
  • Second area, 2016: $1,083
  • Second area, 2021: $1,416
Family income in Nugadongin Pithara +$250 higher in Pithara
$1,874 49th pct $2,124 64th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,874
  • Second area, 2011: $1,292
  • Second area, 2016: $1,542
  • Second area, 2021: $2,124
High earners in Nugadongin Pithara
— 13.3% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
High-income homes in Nugadongin Pithara
— 21.9% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.9%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +40.6 pts ▸ 40.6%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.2% Under $650 ◂ +24.7 pts 21.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +29.6 pts ▸ 29.6%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +22.4 pts ▸ 22.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Nugadongin Pithara
— 20.2% 14th pct
Mental health in Nugadongin Pithara
— 3.1% 17th pct
Needs assistance in Nugadongin Pithara
— 3.9% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

36.4% Asthma ◂ +26.3 pts 10.1%
0.0% Arthritis +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Mental health +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Cancer +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Diabetes +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

45.5% None +5.7 pts ▸ 51.2%
36.4% One condition ◂ +21.6 pts 14.7%
0.0% Two conditions +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Nugadongin Pithara
— 32.7% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 40.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.7%
Unpaid carers in Nugadongin Pithara
— 10.2% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.2%
Unpaid child care in Nugadongin Pithara
— 23.5% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.5%
Defence service in Nugadongin Pithara
— 2.9% 54th pct
Housework 15h+ in Nugadongin Pithara
— 13.3% 10th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Nugadongin Pithara +11 larger in Pithara
0 0th pct 11 60th pct
— 11 yrs 6th pct
Median income in Nugadongin Pithara
— $849 69th pct
Household income in Nugadongin Pithara
— $2,374 75th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Nugadongin Pithara +0.9 larger in Pithara gap widening
1.8 9th pct 2.7 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.0
  • First area, 2021: 1.8
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
— 12.3% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.3%
Living alone in Nugadongin Pithara
— 28.1% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.1%

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children ◂ +67.1 pts 32.9%
0.0% Couples with children +54.8 pts ▸ 54.8%
33.3% One-parent families ◂ +21.0 pts 12.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

66.7% 2 people ◂ +47.9 pts 18.8%
50.0% 1 person ◂ +21.9 pts 28.1%
0.0% 4 people +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% 5 people +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Nugadongin Pithara +$75 higher in Nugadong
$350 71st pct $275 48th pct
  • First area, 2021: $350
  • Second area, 2011: $50
  • Second area, 2016: $70
  • Second area, 2021: $275
— $934 13th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $725
  • Second area, 2016: $1,517
  • Second area, 2021: $934
People / bedroom in Nugadongin Pithara +0.20 higher in Pithara gap narrowing
0.50 0th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.50
  • Second area, 2011: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
— 12.5% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
Owned outright in Nugadongin Pithara
— 78.1% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 75.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.1%
Separate houses in Nugadongin Pithara
— 90.6% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 90.6%
3+ bedrooms in Nugadongin Pithara
— 68.8% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 94.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 88.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.8%

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned outright +28.1 pts ▸ 78.1%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Rented +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +9.4 pts 90.6%
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

50.0% 4 bedrooms +3.1 pts ▸ 53.1%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Nugadongin Pithara
— 24.6% 71st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.6%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Nugadongin Pithara +2 more in Pithara
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Nugadongin Pithara +15.50 more in Pithara
0.00 0th pct 15.50 90th pct
Departures/1k in Nugadongin Pithara +31.0 more in Pithara
0.0 0th pct 31.0 61st pct
PT routes in Nugadongin Pithara +1 more in Pithara
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
— 58 84th pct

How people get to work

180.0% Car (driver) ◂ +129.2 pts 50.8%
0.0% Worked at home +24.6 pts ▸ 24.6%
0.0% Walked +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

66.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +41.7 pts 25.0%
50.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +18.8 pts 31.3%
0.0% 4 or more +40.6 pts ▸ 40.6%
0.0% 3 vehicles +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Nugadongin Pithara
— 16.0% 10th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Nugadongin Pithara
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Nugadongin Pithara
— 62.2% 56th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 77.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.2%
— 62.3% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 66.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 74.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.3%

Industries people work in

100.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +44.3 pts 55.7%
0.0% Education & training +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Manufacturing +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Accommodation & food +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Mining 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% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

80.0% Sales workers ◂ +80.0 pts 0.0%
60.0% Managers ◂ +12.5 pts 47.5%
0.0% Professionals +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Labourers +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Community & personal service +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Nugadongin Pithara +1.9 higher in Pithara
0.0 0th pct 1.9 65th pct
Types ≤15 min in Nugadongin Pithara +2.0 more in Pithara
0.0 0th pct 2.0 66th pct
15-min city in Nugadongin Pithara even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Nugadongin Pithara even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Nugadongin Pithara +62.4 pts higher in Pithara
0.0% 0th pct 62.4% 77th pct
Walk to school in Nugadongin Pithara even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Nugadongin Pithara +65.3 pts higher in Pithara
0.0% 0th pct 65.3% 68th pct
Walk to health in Nugadongin Pithara even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Nugadongin Pithara +135.3 more in Nugadong
181.8 91st pct 46.5 80th pct
Intersections/km² in Nugadongin Pithara even
0 22nd pct 0 19th pct
Mean slope in Nugadongin Pithara +1.0 pts higher in Pithara
2.3% 1st pct 3.3% 17th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Nugadong vs Pithara [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51163/nugadong/vs/SAL51252/pithara