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Esperance vs Norseman

Name: Esperance vs Norseman — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 183 km apart · Esperance profile · Norseman profile

Esperance Norseman

Esperance and Norseman (L) are two Western Australian towns with very different profiles. Esperance is a larger hub where the typical family income is far higher at $1,988 compared to $1,050 in Norseman (L). Residents in Esperance are generally younger, with a typical age of 41, while those in Norseman (L) are far older at 52. There are also notable cultural differences; 17.3% of people in Norseman (L) are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far higher than the 5.0% in Esperance.

Both towns share a similar feel in some ways, as they are both described as somewhat walkable and have nearly identical rates of people in de facto relationships. However, other gaps have grown over time. The difference in typical weekly household income has widened since 2011, and the gap in the number of people working or looking for work has also increased. While Esperance has much better access to public transport and schools, Norseman (L) is far more convenient for walking to health services and groceries.

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Where they differ most

Population: 9,663 larger in Esperance PT commute: 0.8 pts higher in Esperance Median age: 11 yrs older in Norseman Living alone: 18.2 pts higher in Norseman Volunteering: 12.5 pts higher in Esperance

Demographics & Identity

Population in Esperance in Norseman +9,663 larger in Esperance gap narrowing

10,218 86th pct 555 37th pct

Median age in Esperance in Norseman +11 yrs older in Norseman gap widening

41 yrs 36th pct 52 yrs 74th pct

Age structure

25.4% Older adults (45–64) +10.7 pts ▸ 36.0%

23.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.9 pts 19.6%

20.6% Seniors (65+) +2.3 pts ▸ 22.9%

19.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +7.1 pts 12.1%

11.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.8 pts 9.4%

Marital status

44.3% Married ◂ +13.8 pts 30.5%

36.2% Never married +6.4 pts ▸ 42.6%

9.0% Divorced +5.7 pts ▸ 14.7%

7.0% Widowed +0.2 pts ▸ 7.1%

3.6% Separated +3.1 pts ▸ 6.7%

Age & sex structure

Esperance Norseman

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

76.5% Australia ◂ +13.6 pts 62.9%

2.6% New Zealand +2.1 pts ▸ 4.7%

3.5% England +0.8 pts ▸ 4.3%

1.1% South Africa ◂ +0.6 pts 0.5%

0.7% Philippines ◂ +0.2 pts 0.5%

0.2% India ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.6% Australian ◂ +13.3 pts 30.3%

40.2% English ◂ +6.4 pts 33.9%

10.0% Scottish ◂ +1.5 pts 8.5%

8.7% Irish ◂ +0.6 pts 8.1%

4.4% German ◂ +0.9 pts 3.4%

3.1% Italian +0.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

1.4% Dutch +0.1 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.9% Filipino ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%

0.6% Chinese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Indian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

86.0% English only ◂ +9.6 pts 76.4%

0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

49.7% No religion ◂ +11.2 pts 38.6%

37.6% Christianity +1.3 pts ▸ 38.9%

11.3% Not stated +9.3 pts ▸ 20.5%

0.8% Buddhism +2.2 pts ▸ 3.1%

0.2% Other religions +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hinduism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

41.5% Year 12 ◂ +16.5 pts 25.1%

24.9% Year 10 +5.3 pts ▸ 30.2%

9.5% Year 9 or below +6.2 pts ▸ 15.7%

12.6% Year 11 ◂ +4.1 pts 8.5%

Highest qualification level

36.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +7.2 pts 29.6%

16.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +6.7 pts 9.3%

12.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.7 pts 7.4%

2.7% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.0 pts ▸ 3.7%

3.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.4 pts 2.3%

2.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.9 pts 1.4%

Field of qualification

16.7% Engineering & related ◂ +2.8 pts 13.9%

13.0% Management & commerce ◂ +7.0 pts 6.0%

9.7% Education ◂ +5.1 pts 4.6%

8.9% Health ◂ +2.4 pts 6.5%

7.8% Society & culture ◂ +2.2 pts 5.6%

6.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.5 pts 5.6%

5.4% Architecture & building ◂ +2.1 pts 3.2%

4.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.7 pts 4.2%

2.0% Creative arts ◂ +0.6 pts 1.4%

1.4% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.8% Information technology ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Esperance in Norseman +$252 higher in Esperance gap narrowing

$781 73rd pct $529 22nd pct

Household income in Esperance in Norseman +$682 higher in Esperance gap widening

$1,453 63rd pct $771 3rd pct

Family income in Esperance in Norseman +$938 higher in Esperance gap widening

$1,988 75th pct $1,050 11th pct

Household income distribution

19.3% Under $650 +13.8 pts ▸ 33.1%

26.1% $650–$1,499 +4.0 pts ▸ 30.1%

27.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.5 pts 15.1%

8.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.2 pts 1.3%

6.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +5.5 pts 1.3%

Personal income distribution

38.0% Under $650 +7.0 pts ▸ 45.0%

29.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.8 pts 23.8%

17.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.1 pts 9.2%

3.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 2.9%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

8.9% Arthritis +2.2 pts ▸ 11.2%

7.9% Mental health +2.2 pts ▸ 10.1%

8.8% Asthma +0.6 pts ▸ 9.4%

5.2% Diabetes +3.7 pts ▸ 8.8%

5.9% Other condition +1.3 pts ▸ 7.2%

4.3% Heart disease +1.9 pts ▸ 6.1%

2.0% Lung condition +3.2 pts ▸ 5.2%

3.0% Cancer +1.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

0.8% Stroke +0.8 pts ▸ 1.6%

0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.2% None ◂ +14.5 pts 44.7%

19.6% One condition +2.0 pts ▸ 21.6%

6.1% Two conditions +1.8 pts ▸ 7.9%

3.1% Three or more +2.5 pts ▸ 5.6%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Esperance in Norseman +0.5 larger in Esperance gap widening

2.3 43rd pct 1.8 0th pct

Family composition

51.9% Couples with children ◂ +17.9 pts 34.0%

31.3% Couples without children +5.5 pts ▸ 36.8%

15.7% One-parent families +9.0 pts ▸ 24.7%

1.1% Other families +2.7 pts ▸ 3.8%

Household size

31.6% 1 person +18.2 pts ▸ 49.8%

35.9% 2 people ◂ +6.6 pts 29.3%

13.2% 3 people ◂ +4.0 pts 9.2%

11.8% 4 people ◂ +3.9 pts 7.9%

5.0% 5 people ◂ +2.9 pts 2.1%

2.5% 6 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Esperance in Norseman +$120 higher in Esperance gap narrowing

$270 49th pct $150 11th pct

Mortgage in Esperance in Norseman +$949 higher in Esperance gap narrowing

$1,549 65th pct $600 3rd pct

People / bedroom in Esperance in Norseman even gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

33.0% Owned outright +11.3 pts ▸ 44.4%

32.9% Rented ◂ +8.7 pts 24.3%

30.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +18.7 pts 11.7%

1.8% Not stated +10.0 pts ▸ 11.7%

2.0% Other tenure +4.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Types of homes

85.4% Separate house +12.5 pts ▸ 97.9%

10.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +9.1 pts 1.7%

2.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

0.8% Other dwelling ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.2% 3 bedrooms +3.7 pts ▸ 49.0%

31.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +16.9 pts 14.6%

12.0% 2 bedrooms +5.5 pts ▸ 17.6%

4.1% 1 bedroom +0.9 pts ▸ 5.0%

5.0% 5 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 2.5%

0.5% Studio / none ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

23.4% Under $200 +55.9 pts ▸ 79.3%

49.4% $200–$349 ◂ +28.7 pts 20.7%

22.4% $350–$549 ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%

0.6% $550–$749 ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

18.7% Under $1,000 +63.4 pts ▸ 82.1%

38.9% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +24.6 pts 14.3%

29.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +29.0 pts 0.0%

7.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

70.5% Car (driver) ◂ +22.8 pts 47.7%

3.2% Walked +11.7 pts ▸ 14.9%

4.5% Car (passenger) +2.2 pts ▸ 6.7%

4.7% Worked at home even 4.6%

1.3% Bicycle +3.3 pts ▸ 4.6%

0.8% Bus ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.1% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.0% 1 vehicle +11.9 pts ▸ 46.9%

39.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +11.5 pts 28.0%

12.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +5.8 pts 7.1%

5.7% No vehicle +4.8 pts ▸ 10.4%

6.9% 4 or more +0.3 pts ▸ 7.1%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

7.3% Accommodation & food +11.2 pts ▸ 18.5%

10.2% Retail trade +4.1 pts ▸ 14.4%

5.2% Public administration & safety +6.1 pts ▸ 11.3%

10.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.7 pts 8.2%

9.9% Education & training ◂ +0.7 pts 9.2%

9.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.3 pts 7.7%

3.8% Mining +4.9 pts ▸ 8.7%

8.0% Construction ◂ +5.0 pts 3.1%

8.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +5.5 pts 2.6%

5.2% Other services ◂ +2.7 pts 2.6%

4.5% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.5 pts 2.1%

2.7% Manufacturing ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

16.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.6 pts 9.7%

14.3% Professionals +0.1 pts ▸ 14.4%

12.1% Labourers +2.3 pts ▸ 14.4%

11.6% Clerical & administrative +2.3 pts ▸ 13.8%

11.7% Managers +0.6 pts ▸ 12.3%

12.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.0 pts 11.3%

10.3% Community & personal service +1.5 pts ▸ 11.8%

9.5% Sales workers ◂ +0.2 pts 9.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Esperance in Norseman +0.3 higher in Esperance

5.1 65th pct 4.8 59th pct

Types ≤15 min in Esperance in Norseman +1.0 more in Norseman

5.0 56th pct 6.0 76th pct

15-min city in Esperance in Norseman +27.3 pts higher in Norseman

60.3% 51st pct 87.6% 79th pct

Walk to shops in Esperance in Norseman +29.0 pts higher in Norseman

60.0% 51st pct 89.0% 80th pct

Walk to transit in Esperance in Norseman +80.0 pts higher in Esperance

86.5% 79th pct 6.5% 31st pct

Walk to school in Esperance in Norseman +32.0 pts higher in Esperance

74.5% 55th pct 42.6% 32nd pct

Walk to a park in Esperance in Norseman +0.7 pts higher in Esperance

92.1% 49th pct 91.5% 47th pct

Walk to health in Esperance in Norseman +60.2 pts higher in Norseman

27.5% 52nd pct 87.7% 87th pct

Amenities/1k in Esperance in Norseman +10.1 more in Norseman

22.3 59th pct 32.4 76th pct

Intersections/km² in Esperance in Norseman +5 higher in Norseman

31 49th pct 36 56th pct

Mean slope in Esperance in Norseman +0.9 pts higher in Esperance

4.1% 43rd pct 3.3% 26th pct

Compare Esperance with nearby areas

Norseman Hopetoun Ravensthorpe Bremer Bay Kambalda West Kambalda East Coolgardie Jerramungup

Compare Norseman with nearby areas

Kambalda West Kambalda East Coolgardie Kalgoorlie - Boulder Esperance Ravensthorpe Hopetoun Southern Cross

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Esperance vs Norseman [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL513002/esperance/vs/UCL521036/norseman