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Patjarr vs Warakurna

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 203 km apart · Patjarr profile · Warakurna profile

Patjarr Warakurna

Warakurna and Patjarr are two remote Western Australian areas with small populations. Warakurna is the larger of the two, with 185 people, while Patjarr is sparsely populated with just 39 residents. There are stark differences in their social profiles: Patjarr has a far higher share of people with no religion (82.1% compared to 13.0% in Warakurna), whereas Warakurna has far more one-parent families (45.0% versus 16.1%). Warakurna also has a more qualified workforce, with 15.7% of residents completing Year 12 compared to none in Patjarr.

Both areas are very similar in their high proportion of First Nations people and the use of First Nations languages at home. This shared cultural identity is reflected in their similar household incomes and typical weekly rents. While they share these core traits, they differ in age and health; residents in Patjarr are noticeably older and have a lower rate of long-term health conditions than those in Warakurna.

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Where they differ most

Population: 146 larger in Warakurna No religion: 69.1 pts higher in Patjarr One-parent: 28.8 pts higher in Warakurna Participation: 26.6 pts higher in Warakurna Unpaid child care: 22.7 pts higher in Patjarr

Demographics & Identity

Population in Patjarrin Warakurna +146 larger in Warakurna
39 23rd pct 185 52nd pct
Median age in Patjarrin Warakurna +5 yrs older in Patjarr
38 yrs 23rd pct 33 yrs 11th pct
First Nations in Patjarrin Warakurna +8.5 pts higher in Warakurna
76.9% 100th pct 85.4% 100th pct
Aged 65+ in Patjarrin Warakurna +6.5 pts higher in Patjarr
10.3% 17th pct 3.8% 6th pct
Under 15 in Patjarrin Warakurna +3.5 pts higher in Patjarr
25.6% 89th pct 22.2% 80th pct
De facto in Patjarrin Warakurna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

33.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.5 pts 30.8%
25.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.5 pts 22.2%
23.1% Older adults (45–64) +1.8 pts ▸ 24.9%
20.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.9 pts 14.6%
10.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.5 pts 3.8%

Marital status

44.8% Married ◂ +2.9 pts 42.0%
34.5% Never married +4.7 pts ▸ 39.2%
13.8% Widowed ◂ +4.0 pts 9.8%
10.3% Separated ◂ +2.0 pts 8.4%
0.0% Divorced +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Age & sex structure

Patjarr Warakurna

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Patjarrin Warakurna +4.3 pts higher in Warakurna
0.0% 0th pct 4.3% 19th pct

Country of birth

76.9% Australia +15.0 pts ▸ 91.9%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

0.0% English +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Australian +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Irish +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Scottish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Patjarrin Warakurna +4.7 pts higher in Warakurna
76.9% 100th pct 81.6% 100th pct
Limited English in Patjarrin Warakurna +9.7 pts higher in Patjarr
20.5% 100th pct 10.8% 100th pct

Language used at home

0.0% English only +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Patjarrin Warakurna +69.1 pts higher in Patjarr
82.1% 100th pct 13.0% 3rd pct

Religious affiliation

82.1% No religion ◂ +69.1 pts 13.0%
0.0% Not stated +55.1 pts ▸ 55.1%
0.0% Other religions +15.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% Christianity +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
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

Year 12 in Patjarrin Warakurna +15.7 pts higher in Warakurna
0.0% 0th pct 15.7% 0th pct
Bachelor+ in Patjarrin Warakurna +8.4 pts higher in Warakurna
0.0% 0th pct 8.4% 23rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Patjarrin Warakurna even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

76.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +52.6 pts 23.6%
14.3% Year 10 +19.6 pts ▸ 33.9%
0.0% Year 11 +16.5 pts ▸ 16.5%
0.0% Year 12 +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%

Income

Personal income in Patjarrin Warakurna +$132 higher in Patjarr
$437 7th pct $305 0th pct
Household income in Patjarrin Warakurna +$175 higher in Warakurna
$725 3rd pct $900 10th pct
Family income in Patjarrin Warakurna +$106 higher in Patjarr
$725 0th pct $619 0th pct
High earners in Patjarrin Warakurna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Patjarrin Warakurna
— 9.8% 29th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +29.3 pts ▸ 29.3%
0.0% Under $650 +24.4 pts ▸ 24.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% $4,000 or more +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

72.4% Under $650 ◂ +1.1 pts 71.3%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Patjarrin Warakurna +15.0 pts higher in Warakurna
7.7% 0th pct 22.7% 22nd pct
Mental health in Patjarrin Warakurna +5.9 pts higher in Warakurna
0.0% 0th pct 5.9% 30th pct
Needs assistance in Patjarrin Warakurna +0.7 pts higher in Patjarr
7.7% 79th pct 7.0% 75th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.7% Diabetes +9.1 pts ▸ 16.8%
7.7% Other condition +6.4 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Mental health +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Heart disease +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Asthma +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Arthritis +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

71.8% None ◂ +13.4 pts 58.4%
15.4% One condition +1.4 pts ▸ 16.8%
0.0% Three or more +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Two conditions +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Patjarrin Warakurna +4.9 pts higher in Warakurna
0.0% 0th pct 4.9% 4th pct
Unpaid carers in Patjarrin Warakurna +7.9 pts higher in Warakurna
17.2% 86th pct 25.2% 97th pct
Unpaid child care in Patjarrin Warakurna +22.7 pts higher in Patjarr
79.3% 100th pct 56.6% 100th pct
Defence service in Patjarrin Warakurna even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Patjarrin Warakurna +21.0 pts higher in Warakurna
0.0% 0th pct 21.0% 31st pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Patjarrin Warakurna +128 larger in Warakurna
30 73rd pct 158 86th pct
Median age in Patjarrin Warakurna +3 yrs older in Patjarr
33 yrs 71st pct 30 yrs 63rd pct
Year 12 in Patjarrin Warakurna +14.9 pts higher in Warakurna
0.0% 0th pct 14.9% 6th pct
Unemployment in Patjarrin Warakurna
— 19.2% 84th pct
Median income in Patjarrin Warakurna +$151 higher in Patjarr
$431 22nd pct $280 6th pct
Household income in Patjarrin Warakurna +$19 higher in Patjarr
$725 9th pct $706 8th pct
Indigenous language in Patjarrin Warakurna +3.8 pts higher in Patjarr
100.0% 100th pct 96.2% 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Patjarrin Warakurna +1.0 larger in Patjarr
4.9 100th pct 3.9 100th pct
One-parent in Patjarrin Warakurna +28.8 pts higher in Warakurna
16.1% 76th pct 45.0% 100th pct
Living alone in Patjarrin Warakurna
— 14.6% 18th pct

Family composition

58.1% Couples with children ◂ +16.5 pts 41.6%
16.1% One-parent families +28.8 pts ▸ 45.0%
12.9% Couples without children ◂ +0.8 pts 12.1%
0.0% Other families +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Household size

44.4% 1 person ◂ +29.8 pts 14.6%
44.4% 6 or more ◂ +12.7 pts 31.7%
0.0% 5 people +22.0 pts ▸ 22.0%
0.0% 2 people +19.5 pts ▸ 19.5%
0.0% 4 people +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
0.0% 3 people +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Patjarrin Warakurna +$5 higher in Warakurna
$65 0th pct $70 1st pct
People / bedroom in Patjarrin Warakurna +0.40 higher in Patjarr
1.70 100th pct 1.30 100th pct
Renting in Patjarrin Warakurna
— 78.0% 100th pct
Owned outright in Patjarrin Warakurna
— 0.0% 0th pct
Separate houses in Patjarrin Warakurna
— 80.5% 20th pct
3+ bedrooms in Patjarrin Warakurna
— 95.1% 90th pct

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Rented ◂ +22.0 pts 78.0%
0.0% Other tenure +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Owned outright even 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

55.6% Separate house +24.9 pts ▸ 80.5%
33.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +23.6 pts 9.8%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

55.6% 3 bedrooms +29.8 pts ▸ 85.4%
33.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.3 pts 17.1%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

55.6% Under $200 +44.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Patjarrin Warakurna
— 43.2% 100th pct
Work from home in Patjarrin Warakurna
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Patjarrin Warakurna
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Patjarrin Warakurna even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Patjarrin Warakurna even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Patjarrin Warakurna even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Patjarrin Warakurna even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Walked +45.9 pts ▸ 45.9%
0.0% Car (driver) +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Car (passenger) +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

100.0% No vehicle ◂ +56.8 pts 43.2%
0.0% 1 vehicle +35.1 pts ▸ 35.1%
0.0% 2 vehicles +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Patjarrin Warakurna +13.9 pts higher in Warakurna
0.0% 0th pct 13.9% 8th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Patjarrin Warakurna
— 13.2% 94th pct
Participation in Patjarrin Warakurna +26.6 pts higher in Warakurna
0.0% 0th pct 26.6% 0th pct
Full-time in Patjarrin Warakurna
— 32.4% 0th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Education & training +37.8 pts ▸ 37.8%
0.0% Arts & recreation +35.1 pts ▸ 35.1%
0.0% Other services +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Media & telecommunications +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
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% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Professionals +59.5 pts ▸ 59.5%
0.0% Managers +21.6 pts ▸ 21.6%
0.0% Community & personal service +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Amenities/1k in Patjarrin Warakurna +10.8 more in Warakurna
0.0 0th pct 10.8 43rd pct
Intersections/km² in Patjarrin Warakurna even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Compare Patjarr with nearby areas

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Compare Warakurna with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Patjarr vs Warakurna [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51212/patjarr/vs/SAL51528/warakurna