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Collie vs Darkan

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 54 km apart · Collie profile · Darkan profile

Collie Darkan

Collie and Darkan (L) are two Western Australian areas with very different scales, as Collie is a larger town while Darkan (L) is sparsely populated. Residents are far older in Darkan (L), where the typical age is 52 compared to 43 in Collie. Collie is far more likely to have people with no religion (52.5% compared to 36.6%) and a higher share of households earning $3,000 or more a week (11.2% versus 0.0%). In terms of housing, homes in Collie are more likely to have three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rents are far higher at $250 compared to $156 in Darkan (L).

Both areas have a similar proportion of people aged 65 and over, at around 23%. Despite this shared age profile, other gaps are widening; for example, the difference in people living alone has grown since 2011 and is now far higher in Darkan (L). While Collie has more public transport and health services within walking distance, Darkan (L) has a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks.

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Where they differ most

Population: 6,990 larger in Collie Unemployment: 9.0 pts higher in Collie No religion: 15.9 pts higher in Collie Living alone: 15.5 pts higher in Darkan Median age: 9 yrs older in Darkan

Demographics & Identity

Population in Colliein Darkan +6,990 larger in Collie gap steady
7,184 86th pct 194 10th pct
Median age in Colliein Darkan +9 yrs older in Darkan gap widening
43 yrs 43rd pct 52 yrs 74th pct
First Nations in Colliein Darkan +1.4 pts higher in Collie gap narrowing
5.0% 56th pct 3.6% 42nd pct
Aged 65+ in Colliein Darkan +0.7 pts higher in Darkan gap narrowing
23.0% 52nd pct 23.7% 55th pct
Under 15 in Colliein Darkan +3.6 pts higher in Darkan gap widening
18.1% 54th pct 21.6% 78th pct
De facto in Colliein Darkan +6.8 pts higher in Collie gap narrowing
14.5% 65th pct 7.6% 8th pct

Age structure

25.8% Older adults (45–64) +7.2 pts ▸ 33.0%
23.0% Seniors (65+) +0.7 pts ▸ 23.7%
22.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.8 pts 16.5%
18.1% Children (0–14) +3.6 pts ▸ 21.6%
10.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.6 pts 4.1%

Marital status

41.6% Married +3.6 pts ▸ 45.2%
35.8% Never married ◂ +2.2 pts 33.5%
11.6% Divorced +0.7 pts ▸ 12.3%
4.4% Separated +5.3 pts ▸ 9.7%
6.6% Widowed ◂ +0.8 pts 5.8%

Age & sex structure

Collie Darkan

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Colliein Darkan +5.9 pts higher in Darkan gap widening
11.1% 52nd pct 17.0% 84th pct

Country of birth

81.0% Australia ◂ +22.2 pts 58.8%
2.1% New Zealand +5.1 pts ▸ 7.2%
4.0% England +2.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.5% Philippines ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Italy ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.1% India ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

45.1% English ◂ +6.4 pts 38.7%
42.9% Australian ◂ +18.7 pts 24.2%
9.2% Scottish ◂ +1.5 pts 7.7%
7.8% Irish +0.4 pts ▸ 8.2%
5.4% Italian ◂ +3.8 pts 1.5%
3.5% German +1.1 pts ▸ 4.6%
1.4% Dutch ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.7% Filipino ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.5% Chinese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.3% Indian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Colliein Darkan +2.5 pts higher in Collie gap steady
2.5% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Colliein Darkan +0.3 pts higher in Collie gap steady
0.3% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

89.0% English only ◂ +16.9 pts 72.2%
0.3% Italian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Colliein Darkan +15.9 pts higher in Collie gap widening
52.5% 85th pct 36.6% 29th pct

Religious affiliation

52.5% No religion ◂ +15.9 pts 36.6%
36.1% Christianity ◂ +3.2 pts 33.0%
10.2% Not stated +20.2 pts ▸ 30.4%
0.4% Other religions ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Buddhism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Hinduism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Colliein Darkan +5.0 pts higher in Darkan gap steady
29.6% 20th pct 34.7% 37th pct
Bachelor+ in Colliein Darkan +3.2 pts higher in Darkan gap narrowing
5.2% 11th pct 8.4% 28th pct

Highest year of school

29.6% Year 12 +5.0 pts ▸ 34.7%
33.5% Year 10 ◂ +4.1 pts 29.3%
15.1% Year 11 ◂ +6.5 pts 8.7%
11.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.5 pts 10.0%

Highest qualification level

48.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +13.6 pts 35.2%
7.9% Bachelor degree +6.9 pts ▸ 14.8%
9.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.8 pts ▸ 11.4%
4.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
1.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

25.9% Engineering & related ◂ +7.7 pts 18.2%
10.6% Management & commerce ◂ +3.8 pts 6.8%
9.2% Society & culture +1.0 pts ▸ 10.2%
4.2% Architecture & building +4.8 pts ▸ 9.1%
2.1% Agriculture & environment +7.0 pts ▸ 9.1%
7.8% Health ◂ +4.4 pts 3.4%
7.6% Education ◂ +1.9 pts 5.7%
5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.1 pts 4.5%
1.3% Creative arts ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.0% Information technology ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Colliein Darkan +$73 higher in Darkan gap widening
$565 29th pct $638 45th pct
Household income in Colliein Darkan +$182 higher in Collie gap narrowing
$1,148 39th pct $966 20th pct
Family income in Colliein Darkan +$177 higher in Collie gap narrowing
$1,489 44th pct $1,312 26th pct
High earners in Colliein Darkan +1.3 pts higher in Collie gap narrowing
9.7% 74th pct 8.4% 66th pct
High-income homes in Colliein Darkan +11.2 pts higher in Collie gap widening
11.2% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

30.8% $650–$1,499 +3.0 pts ▸ 33.8%
24.7% Under $650 ◂ +1.7 pts 23.0%
23.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.8 pts 10.8%
6.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
4.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

49.6% Under $650 ◂ +12.8 pts 36.8%
23.8% $650–$1,499 +5.9 pts ▸ 29.7%
14.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.2 pts 8.4%
2.5% $3,000 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 5.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Colliein Darkan +3.3 pts higher in Collie
34.7% 59th pct 31.4% 41st pct
Mental health in Colliein Darkan +3.7 pts higher in Collie
10.9% 63rd pct 7.2% 22nd pct
Needs assistance in Colliein Darkan +3.0 pts higher in Collie gap widening
7.2% 60th pct 4.1% 22nd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

12.8% Arthritis +2.2 pts ▸ 14.9%
10.9% Mental health ◂ +3.7 pts 7.2%
9.5% Asthma ◂ +3.9 pts 5.7%
8.3% Other condition ◂ +1.0 pts 7.2%
7.2% Diabetes even 7.2%
4.7% Heart disease +1.0 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.6% Cancer +0.5 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.1% Lung condition +0.5 pts ▸ 3.6%
1.5% Stroke +2.1 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.9% None ◂ +14.7 pts 39.2%
21.9% One condition ◂ +6.4 pts 15.5%
7.9% Two conditions +3.5 pts ▸ 11.3%
4.9% Three or more ◂ +1.3 pts 3.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Colliein Darkan +14.6 pts higher in Darkan gap narrowing
16.4% 45th pct 31.0% 97th pct
Unpaid carers in Colliein Darkan +4.8 pts higher in Darkan gap widening
12.6% 41st pct 17.4% 92nd pct
Unpaid child care in Colliein Darkan +10.1 pts higher in Collie gap widening
25.5% 56th pct 15.5% 11th pct
Defence service in Colliein Darkan +1.8 pts higher in Collie
3.7% 54th pct 1.9% 13th pct
Housework 15h+ in Colliein Darkan +6.8 pts higher in Collie gap widening
24.9% 58th pct 18.1% 13th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Colliein Darkan +0.5 larger in Collie gap widening
2.3 43rd pct 1.8 0th pct
One-parent in Colliein Darkan +7.4 pts higher in Collie gap widening
18.1% 68th pct 10.6% 24th pct
Living alone in Colliein Darkan +15.5 pts higher in Darkan gap widening
33.2% 65th pct 48.6% 100th pct

Family composition

32.5% Couples without children +23.9 pts ▸ 56.4%
48.3% Couples with children ◂ +15.3 pts 33.0%
18.1% One-parent families ◂ +7.4 pts 10.6%
1.2% Other families ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Household size

33.2% 1 person +15.5 pts ▸ 48.6%
35.4% 2 people +9.2 pts ▸ 44.6%
12.2% 3 people ◂ +8.2 pts 4.1%
11.8% 4 people ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
4.9% 5 people +4.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
2.3% 6 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Colliein Darkan +$94 higher in Collie gap widening
$250 43rd pct $156 12th pct
Mortgage in Colliein Darkan +$343 higher in Collie gap narrowing
$1,213 37th pct $870 14th pct
People / bedroom in Colliein Darkan +0.10 higher in Collie gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.60 0th pct
Renting in Colliein Darkan +5.2 pts higher in Darkan gap narrowing
21.8% 51st pct 27.0% 66th pct
Owned outright in Colliein Darkan +2.1 pts higher in Darkan gap narrowing
39.8% 51st pct 41.9% 58th pct
Separate houses in Colliein Darkan even gap narrowing
91.8% 41st pct 91.9% 41st pct
3+ bedrooms in Colliein Darkan +13.8 pts higher in Collie gap widening
81.3% 64th pct 67.6% 19th pct

How homes are owned or rented

39.8% Owned outright +2.1 pts ▸ 41.9%
34.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +13.3 pts 21.6%
21.8% Rented +5.2 pts ▸ 27.0%
1.1% Other tenure +4.3 pts ▸ 5.4%
2.3% Not stated ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

91.8% Separate house +0.1 pts ▸ 91.9%
3.8% Townhouse / semi-detached +4.3 pts ▸ 8.1%
3.7% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.5% Other dwelling ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

48.5% 3 bedrooms +2.8 pts ▸ 51.4%
29.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +13.2 pts 16.2%
14.5% 2 bedrooms +7.1 pts ▸ 21.6%
1.5% 1 bedroom +3.9 pts ▸ 5.4%
3.4% 5 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Studio / none ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

21.8% Under $200 +113.2 pts ▸ 135.0%
65.0% $200–$349 ◂ +65.0 pts 0.0%
8.1% $350–$549 ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

33.9% Under $1,000 +9.8 pts ▸ 43.8%
39.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +1.6 pts 37.5%
15.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
4.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Colliein Darkan +1.8 pts higher in Collie gap narrowing
5.7% 66th pct 3.9% 49th pct
Work from home in Colliein Darkan +2.4 pts higher in Darkan gap steady
2.0% 9th pct 4.5% 24th pct
PT commute in Colliein Darkan +2.3 pts higher in Darkan gap narrowing
2.2% 87th pct 4.5% 93rd pct

How people get to work

66.8% Car (driver) ◂ +5.6 pts 61.2%
6.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.6 pts 6.0%
2.4% Walked +3.6 pts ▸ 6.0%
2.1% Bus +2.4 pts ▸ 4.5%
2.0% Worked at home +2.4 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.3% Bicycle ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.1% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.6% 2 vehicles +5.0 pts ▸ 41.6%
34.4% 1 vehicle +5.9 pts ▸ 40.3%
14.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +7.0 pts 7.8%
8.8% 4 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 5.2%
5.7% No vehicle ◂ +1.8 pts 3.9%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Colliein Darkan +2.5 pts higher in Collie gap narrowing
30.9% 31st pct 28.3% 21st pct
Recent arrivals in Colliein Darkan +3.4 pts higher in Collie gap narrowing
3.4% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Colliein Darkan +9.0 pts higher in Collie gap widening
9.0% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Colliein Darkan +5.5 pts higher in Collie gap widening
49.3% 39th pct 43.9% 25th pct
Full-time in Colliein Darkan +10.7 pts higher in Darkan gap widening
56.5% 52nd pct 67.2% 91st pct

Industries people work in

0.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +27.5 pts ▸ 28.4%
17.8% Mining ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
7.9% Education & training +7.0 pts ▸ 14.9%
10.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.1 pts 4.5%
4.7% Public administration & safety +5.8 pts ▸ 10.4%
9.5% Retail trade ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
3.0% Transport & warehousing +6.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
8.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.8 pts 6.0%
7.1% Manufacturing ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% Construction ◂ +2.7 pts 4.5%
6.3% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.2% Other services +0.2 pts ▸ 4.5%

Occupations people work in

5.7% Managers +24.1 pts ▸ 29.9%
22.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.0 pts 19.4%
16.6% Labourers +2.8 pts ▸ 19.4%
16.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +6.0 pts 10.4%
12.3% Community & personal service ◂ +3.3 pts 9.0%
8.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.9 pts 7.5%
8.2% Professionals ◂ +0.7 pts 7.5%
8.0% Sales workers ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Colliein Darkan +1.2 higher in Darkan
3.6 39th pct 4.8 60th pct
Types ≤15 min in Colliein Darkan +1.6 more in Darkan
4.0 41st pct 5.6 69th pct
15-min city in Colliein Darkan +57.5 pts higher in Darkan
39.2% 40th pct 96.8% 94th pct
Walk to shops in Colliein Darkan +60.4 pts higher in Darkan
36.7% 39th pct 97.1% 93rd pct
Walk to transit in Colliein Darkan +16.1 pts higher in Collie
16.1% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Colliein Darkan +5.4 pts higher in Collie
81.1% 64th pct 75.7% 56th pct
Walk to a park in Colliein Darkan +16.4 pts higher in Darkan
82.2% 32nd pct 98.6% 76th pct
Walk to health in Colliein Darkan +49.4 pts higher in Collie
49.4% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Colliein Darkan +70.1 more in Darkan
7.2 15th pct 77.3 97th pct
Intersections/km² in Colliein Darkan +27 higher in Collie
64 82nd pct 37 58th pct
Mean slope in Colliein Darkan +1.6 pts higher in Darkan
5.5% 61st pct 7.1% 77th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Collie vs Darkan [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL514001/collie/vs/UCL522019/darkan