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Broome vs Fitzroy Crossing

Name: Broome vs Fitzroy Crossing — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 354 km apart · Broome profile · Fitzroy Crossing profile

Broome Fitzroy Crossing

Broome and Fitzroy Crossing are two distinct Western Australian towns separated by about 354 km. Fitzroy Crossing has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (59.7%) and those using another language at home (48.0%). In contrast, Broome has a higher typical weekly personal income of $1,164, compared with $600 in Fitzroy Crossing, and a higher share of residents who completed Year 12 (51.0% versus 35.1%).

Everyday life in both places shares similar patterns of health, with nearly identical rates of long-term and mental health conditions, and very similar household sizes. However, the gaps between them are often widening. The difference in the share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has grown since 2011, and the gap in typical weekly rents has increased to $230. While both are above the national figure for children under 15, Broome's share is slightly higher at 23.4%.

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 36.2 pts higher in Fitzroy Crossing Other language: 37.2 pts higher in Fitzroy Crossing Renting: 30.6 pts higher in Fitzroy Crossing No car: 26.2 pts higher in Fitzroy Crossing Population: 13,638 larger in Broome

Demographics & Identity

Population in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +13,638 larger in Broome gap widening

14,660 86th pct 1,022 57th pct

Median age in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +1 yrs older in Broome gap narrowing

34 yrs 13th pct 33 yrs 11th pct

Age structure

33.5% Young adults (25–44) +0.9 pts ▸ 34.4%

24.9% Older adults (45–64) +1.1 pts ▸ 26.0%

23.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.7 pts 19.7%

10.6% Youth (15–24) +2.4 pts ▸ 13.0%

7.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.0 pts 6.6%

Marital status

50.7% Never married +18.4 pts ▸ 69.1%

35.4% Married ◂ +15.5 pts 19.9%

8.2% Divorced ◂ +3.5 pts 4.7%

3.4% Separated +0.2 pts ▸ 3.6%

2.4% Widowed +0.4 pts ▸ 2.8%

Age & sex structure

Broome Fitzroy Crossing

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

70.6% Australia +8.3 pts ▸ 78.9%

2.9% England ◂ +1.6 pts 1.4%

1.9% New Zealand +0.9 pts ▸ 2.8%

1.5% Philippines even 1.5%

0.5% India +0.6 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.7% South Africa ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% China ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.3% Italy even 0.3%

0.2% Vietnam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

31.3% Australian ◂ +15.6 pts 15.8%

29.8% English ◂ +16.6 pts 13.1%

8.3% Irish ◂ +5.5 pts 2.8%

7.8% Scottish ◂ +4.7 pts 3.1%

3.0% Italian ◂ +2.1 pts 0.9%

2.9% German ◂ +1.6 pts 1.3%

1.9% Chinese ◂ +1.0 pts 0.9%

1.9% Filipino ◂ +0.6 pts 1.3%

1.6% Dutch ◂ +0.9 pts 0.7%

0.2% Vietnamese +0.6 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.7% Indian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%

0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

74.1% English only ◂ +32.0 pts 42.1%

0.6% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%

0.6% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%

0.6% Italian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.3%

0.3% Cantonese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Arabic ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

47.5% No religion ◂ +11.5 pts 35.9%

33.1% Christianity +13.0 pts ▸ 46.1%

16.8% Not stated ◂ +5.1 pts 11.6%

0.5% Other religions +4.3 pts ▸ 4.8%

1.2% Buddhism ◂ +0.2 pts 1.0%

0.6% Islam even 0.6%

0.4% Hinduism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

51.0% Year 12 ◂ +16.0 pts 35.1%

17.3% Year 10 +4.4 pts ▸ 21.6%

9.8% Year 11 +6.1 pts ▸ 15.9%

5.5% Year 9 or below +10.0 pts ▸ 15.5%

Highest qualification level

25.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.5 pts 23.0%

21.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.2 pts 21.2%

12.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.5 pts 8.2%

5.5% Postgraduate degree +2.4 pts ▸ 7.9%

2.7% Certificate I / II +2.7 pts ▸ 5.4%

4.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.3 pts 3.8%

Field of qualification

8.6% Education +5.2 pts ▸ 13.8%

13.2% Management & commerce ◂ +2.8 pts 10.5%

12.1% Engineering & related ◂ +1.4 pts 10.7%

10.7% Health ◂ +0.5 pts 10.2%

9.8% Society & culture +0.7 pts ▸ 10.5%

5.4% Architecture & building ◂ +2.1 pts 3.3%

4.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.5 pts 2.3%

2.6% Agriculture & environment +1.0 pts ▸ 3.6%

2.8% Creative arts ◂ +1.0 pts 1.8%

1.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.4 pts 1.5%

1.0% Information technology +0.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Income

Personal income in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +$564 higher in Broome gap widening

$1,164 96th pct $600 37th pct

Household income in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +$694 higher in Broome gap narrowing

$2,222 90th pct $1,528 68th pct

Family income in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +$1,440 higher in Broome gap widening

$2,623 93rd pct $1,183 16th pct

Household income distribution

29.8% $1,500–$2,999 +3.3 pts ▸ 33.1%

16.2% $650–$1,499 +12.9 pts ▸ 29.1%

11.5% Under $650 +5.1 pts ▸ 16.6%

14.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.9 pts 10.1%

13.7% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.4 pts 5.2%

Personal income distribution

24.2% Under $650 +20.2 pts ▸ 44.4%

28.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.2 pts 23.7%

25.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.1 pts 17.5%

4.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.0 pts 0.8%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

5.1% Asthma +0.8 pts ▸ 5.9%

3.0% Diabetes +2.4 pts ▸ 5.4%

5.3% Mental health ◂ +0.9 pts 4.4%

4.6% Other condition ◂ +0.4 pts 4.2%

3.6% Arthritis ◂ +1.3 pts 2.3%

2.1% Heart disease +0.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

1.7% Cancer ◂ +0.6 pts 1.2%

1.1% Lung condition ◂ +0.6 pts 0.5%

0.4% Stroke +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.3% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.3% None +5.5 pts ▸ 70.8%

12.9% One condition ◂ +0.5 pts 12.4%

2.9% Two conditions +0.1 pts ▸ 3.0%

1.3% Three or more +0.2 pts ▸ 1.6%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +0.1 larger in Broome gap narrowing

2.7 76th pct 2.6 71st pct

Family composition

57.3% Couples with children ◂ +9.0 pts 48.2%

18.3% One-parent families +8.4 pts ▸ 26.7%

23.2% Couples without children ◂ +4.0 pts 19.2%

1.3% Other families +3.9 pts ▸ 5.2%

Household size

24.3% 1 person +9.4 pts ▸ 33.7%

31.1% 2 people ◂ +2.3 pts 28.8%

17.0% 4 people ◂ +5.7 pts 11.3%

15.7% 3 people ◂ +5.3 pts 10.4%

7.6% 5 people ◂ +0.2 pts 7.4%

4.0% 6 or more +3.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +$230 higher in Broome gap widening

$330 70th pct $100 4th pct

Mortgage in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +$542 higher in Broome gap narrowing

$2,167 92nd pct $1,625 71st pct

People / bedroom in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +0.10 higher in Fitzroy Crossing gap steady

0.90 88th pct 1.00 90th pct

How homes are owned or rented

50.7% Rented +30.6 pts ▸ 81.3%

28.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%

2.4% Other tenure +13.0 pts ▸ 15.3%

14.9% Owned outright ◂ +12.2 pts 2.8%

3.4% Not stated ◂ +2.1 pts 1.2%

Types of homes

76.5% Separate house +4.7 pts ▸ 81.3%

15.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.9 pts 14.4%

4.0% Other dwelling ◂ +1.6 pts 2.5%

2.7% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

38.3% 3 bedrooms +6.5 pts ▸ 44.8%

15.7% 2 bedrooms +17.5 pts ▸ 33.1%

29.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +15.3 pts 13.8%

8.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.3 pts 4.9%

4.3% 5 or more ◂ +3.0 pts 1.2%

1.9% Studio / none ◂ +1.0 pts 0.9%

Weekly rent distribution

20.2% Under $200 +57.1 pts ▸ 77.4%

28.0% $200–$349 ◂ +22.7 pts 5.3%

23.6% $350–$549 ◂ +19.8 pts 3.8%

13.0% $550–$749 ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%

7.6% $750 or more ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

63.1% Car (driver) ◂ +20.3 pts 42.7%

4.9% Walked +30.7 pts ▸ 35.6%

6.5% Car (passenger) +2.2 pts ▸ 8.7%

4.8% Worked at home ◂ +2.5 pts 2.3%

2.9% Bicycle ◂ +0.6 pts 2.3%

0.8% Bus +1.5 pts ▸ 2.3%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

32.2% 1 vehicle +8.0 pts ▸ 40.2%

37.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +20.1 pts 17.1%

7.6% No vehicle +26.2 pts ▸ 33.9%

15.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +7.5 pts 7.6%

8.1% 4 or more ◂ +5.9 pts 2.2%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

11.8% Education & training +14.9 pts ▸ 26.7%

19.3% Health care & social assistance +5.4 pts ▸ 24.7%

8.6% Public administration & safety +1.3 pts ▸ 9.9%

9.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.4 pts 5.6%

8.4% Retail trade ◂ +1.5 pts 6.9%

7.5% Construction ◂ +4.7 pts 2.8%

6.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.5 pts 3.1%

1.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +2.1 pts ▸ 3.8%

3.8% Other services ◂ +0.8 pts 3.1%

3.7% Administrative & support ◂ +1.9 pts 1.8%

1.6% Arts & recreation +1.4 pts ▸ 3.1%

3.0% Professional & technical ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

23.3% Professionals +2.9 pts ▸ 26.2%

14.4% Community & personal service +8.8 pts ▸ 23.2%

13.6% Managers +0.9 pts ▸ 14.5%

12.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.4 pts 8.4%

12.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.8 pts 9.9%

8.8% Labourers ◂ +1.4 pts 7.4%

7.2% Sales workers ◂ +2.1 pts 5.1%

4.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.1 pts 2.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +2.0 higher in Fitzroy Crossing

3.4 35th pct 5.3 70th pct

Types ≤15 min in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +2.5 more in Fitzroy Crossing

3.8 39th pct 6.4 83rd pct

15-min city in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +51.6 pts higher in Fitzroy Crossing

40.6% 40th pct 92.1% 85th pct

Walk to shops in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +21.2 pts higher in Fitzroy Crossing

71.3% 61st pct 92.5% 84th pct

Walk to transit in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +15.0 pts higher in Fitzroy Crossing

69.8% 51st pct 84.8% 70th pct

Walk to a park in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +4.8 pts higher in Fitzroy Crossing

90.3% 43rd pct 95.1% 58th pct

Walk to health in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +51.5 pts higher in Fitzroy Crossing

30.9% 53rd pct 82.4% 83rd pct

Amenities/1k in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +16.1 more in Fitzroy Crossing

8.4 19th pct 24.5 64th pct

Intersections/km² in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +22 higher in Broome

42 63rd pct 20 30th pct

Mean slope in Broome in Fitzroy Crossing +0.7 pts higher in Broome

3.0% 19th pct 2.2% 4th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Broome vs Fitzroy Crossing [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL513001/broome/vs/UCL515014/fitzroy-crossing