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Carnarvon vs Onslow

Name: Carnarvon vs Onslow — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 386 km apart · Carnarvon profile · Onslow profile

Carnarvon Onslow

Carnarvon and Onslow (L) are two Western Australian towns with very different economic profiles. Onslow (L) is a high-income area where the typical household earns $2,596 a week and 37.4% of homes bring in $3,000 or more. In contrast, the typical household income in Carnarvon is $1,375. The two places also differ in their social makeup; Carnarvon has a much higher share of one-parent families (20.3%) and people living alone (34.1%), while Onslow (L) is younger and more transient, with 50.9% of residents moving there in the last five years.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people with a mental health condition. They also share similar housing styles, as both have about 71% of homes with three or more bedrooms. While their incomes and age gaps have shifted significantly since 2011, they remain alike in the very small proportion of residents who speak little or no English.

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Where they differ most

Household income: $1,221 higher in Onslow Personal income: $621 higher in Onslow Population: 3,349 larger in Carnarvon Recent movers: 16.6 pts higher in Onslow Family income: $1,221 higher in Onslow

Demographics & Identity

Population in Carnarvon in Onslow +3,349 larger in Carnarvon gap widening

4,162 84th pct 813 49th pct

Median age in Carnarvon in Onslow +5 yrs older in Carnarvon gap widening

40 yrs 32nd pct 35 yrs 14th pct

Age structure

24.6% Young adults (25–44) +13.2 pts ▸ 37.8%

28.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.6 pts 25.7%

18.9% Children (0–14) +6.4 pts ▸ 25.3%

16.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.2 pts 7.6%

10.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.0 pts 4.8%

Marital status

35.8% Married +10.3 pts ▸ 46.1%

45.1% Never married ◂ +6.5 pts 38.6%

9.5% Divorced ◂ +2.9 pts 6.5%

5.2% Widowed ◂ +2.9 pts 2.3%

4.7% Separated +0.2 pts ▸ 4.9%

Age & sex structure

Carnarvon Onslow

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

66.2% Australia ◂ +1.8 pts 64.5%

1.7% New Zealand +1.7 pts ▸ 3.4%

2.8% England ◂ +0.2 pts 2.6%

1.1% Philippines ◂ +0.1 pts 1.0%

0.3% Italy +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.5% India ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.5% Vietnam ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.2% China ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

32.4% Australian +2.2 pts ▸ 34.6%

25.7% English +4.9 pts ▸ 30.6%

6.6% Irish +2.4 pts ▸ 9.0%

5.8% Scottish +1.1 pts ▸ 6.9%

3.7% Italian ◂ +1.9 pts 1.8%

2.4% German +0.1 pts ▸ 2.5%

1.4% Dutch ◂ +0.8 pts 0.6%

1.3% Filipino ◂ +1.0 pts 0.4%

1.2% Chinese even 1.2%

0.7% Vietnamese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Indian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

72.7% English only ◂ +4.9 pts 67.8%

0.7% Vietnamese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.4% Tagalog +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.6% Mandarin ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.3% Italian +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.4% Hindi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

36.4% No religion +11.0 pts ▸ 47.4%

40.9% Christianity ◂ +16.0 pts 25.0%

19.8% Not stated +4.2 pts ▸ 24.0%

0.7% Other religions +1.8 pts ▸ 2.6%

1.0% Buddhism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%

0.6% Hinduism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.3% Islam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

32.2% Year 12 +9.3 pts ▸ 41.5%

24.3% Year 10 ◂ +4.5 pts 19.8%

11.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.0 pts 7.7%

11.2% Year 11 ◂ +1.8 pts 9.4%

Highest qualification level

28.8% Certificate III / IV +2.9 pts ▸ 31.7%

12.8% Bachelor degree +5.0 pts ▸ 17.7%

9.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.2 pts 8.6%

3.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.9 pts 2.6%

2.7% Postgraduate degree +0.5 pts ▸ 3.3%

2.4% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.7 pts ▸ 3.0%

Field of qualification

13.8% Engineering & related +4.9 pts ▸ 18.6%

10.4% Management & commerce +3.5 pts ▸ 14.0%

7.3% Health +0.8 pts ▸ 8.2%

7.3% Education ◂ +2.0 pts 5.4%

6.3% Society & culture ◂ +0.9 pts 5.4%

5.1% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.0 pts ▸ 6.1%

4.8% Architecture & building +0.3 pts ▸ 5.1%

2.4% Agriculture & environment +0.1 pts ▸ 2.6%

1.6% Natural & physical sciences +0.3 pts ▸ 1.9%

0.9% Creative arts ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Information technology ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Carnarvon in Onslow +$621 higher in Onslow gap narrowing

$771 72nd pct $1,392 100th pct

Household income in Carnarvon in Onslow +$1,221 higher in Onslow gap narrowing

$1,375 59th pct $2,596 97th pct

Family income in Carnarvon in Onslow +$1,221 higher in Onslow gap narrowing

$1,854 68th pct $3,075 100th pct

Household income distribution

26.9% $1,500–$2,999 +4.2 pts ▸ 31.1%

26.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.6 pts 16.1%

6.7% $4,000 or more +15.0 pts ▸ 21.7%

20.6% Under $650 ◂ +13.1 pts 7.5%

8.0% $3,000–$3,999 +7.8 pts ▸ 15.7%

Personal income distribution

35.3% Under $650 ◂ +13.4 pts 21.9%

26.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.8 pts 20.8%

15.0% $1,500–$2,999 +9.7 pts ▸ 24.7%

2.9% $3,000 or more +7.9 pts ▸ 10.8%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

6.6% Arthritis ◂ +1.4 pts 5.2%

6.4% Asthma ◂ +1.0 pts 5.4%

5.9% Other condition ◂ +0.9 pts 4.9%

5.7% Diabetes ◂ +1.3 pts 4.4%

5.2% Mental health ◂ +0.6 pts 4.7%

4.4% Heart disease ◂ +1.2 pts 3.2%

2.2% Cancer +0.2 pts ▸ 2.3%

2.2% Lung condition ◂ +0.6 pts 1.6%

0.8% Stroke ◂ +0.4 pts 0.4%

0.6% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.0% None +2.6 pts ▸ 57.7%

15.7% One condition ◂ +2.7 pts 13.0%

4.9% Two conditions ◂ +1.7 pts 3.2%

2.8% Three or more ◂ +0.9 pts 1.8%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Carnarvon in Onslow +0.2 larger in Onslow gap steady

2.3 43rd pct 2.5 64th pct

Family composition

47.5% Couples with children +8.9 pts ▸ 56.3%

31.0% Couples without children +1.9 pts ▸ 32.9%

20.3% One-parent families ◂ +10.7 pts 9.7%

1.2% Other families ◂ +0.3 pts 0.9%

Household size

33.9% 2 people +4.7 pts ▸ 38.6%

34.1% 1 person ◂ +10.9 pts 23.2%

12.3% 3 people +3.9 pts ▸ 16.1%

11.8% 4 people +4.3 pts ▸ 16.1%

4.4% 5 people +0.3 pts ▸ 4.7%

2.9% 6 or more ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Carnarvon in Onslow +$20 higher in Onslow gap narrowing

$220 29th pct $240 38th pct

Mortgage in Carnarvon in Onslow +$525 higher in Onslow gap narrowing

$1,300 43rd pct $1,825 82nd pct

People / bedroom in Carnarvon in Onslow even gap narrowing

0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

44.4% Rented +8.3 pts ▸ 52.8%

28.6% Owned outright ◂ +14.4 pts 14.2%

2.8% Other tenure +22.3 pts ▸ 25.2%

21.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +15.4 pts 6.3%

2.2% Not stated +0.1 pts ▸ 2.4%

Types of homes

76.8% Separate house +8.2 pts ▸ 85.0%

14.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +9.7 pts 4.7%

2.8% Flat or apartment +3.5 pts ▸ 6.3%

4.7% Other dwelling ◂ +0.7 pts 3.9%

Bedrooms per home

47.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +8.2 pts 39.8%

20.8% 4 bedrooms +11.1 pts ▸ 31.9%

16.1% 2 bedrooms +0.8 pts ▸ 16.9%

9.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.7 pts 6.3%

2.4% 5 or more ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.1% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 1.2%

Weekly rent distribution

44.1% $200–$349 ◂ +40.3 pts 3.7%

39.5% Under $200 ◂ +9.7 pts 29.9%

10.5% $350–$549 +10.4 pts ▸ 20.9%

0.8% $550–$749 +9.7 pts ▸ 10.4%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

37.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +12.7 pts 25.0%

28.4% Under $1,000 +2.8 pts ▸ 31.3%

20.4% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +1.7 pts 18.8%

8.9% $3,000 or more +9.8 pts ▸ 18.8%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

61.9% Car (driver) ◂ +1.4 pts 60.5%

7.6% Walked +0.3 pts ▸ 7.9%

6.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.6 pts 6.3%

3.8% Bus +1.4 pts ▸ 5.2%

3.2% Worked at home +0.4 pts ▸ 3.5%

2.1% Bicycle ◂ +0.5 pts 1.6%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.1% 2 vehicles +5.5 pts ▸ 40.7%

38.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +6.4 pts 31.7%

11.4% 3 vehicles +4.1 pts ▸ 15.4%

10.1% No vehicle ◂ +5.2 pts 4.9%

5.2% 4 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 6.9%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

6.1% Mining +21.7 pts ▸ 27.8%

10.1% Public administration & safety +4.0 pts ▸ 14.2%

13.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.7 pts 8.2%

10.4% Retail trade ◂ +8.5 pts 1.9%

4.7% Transport & warehousing +5.6 pts ▸ 10.4%

9.8% Education & training ◂ +1.1 pts 8.7%

9.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +8.2 pts 1.1%

7.9% Construction ◂ +1.9 pts 6.0%

5.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.9 pts 4.9%

4.7% Administrative & support +0.5 pts ▸ 5.2%

3.6% Other services ◂ +1.2 pts 2.5%

2.5% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

13.6% Technicians & trades +5.2 pts ▸ 18.8%

14.5% Professionals +1.9 pts ▸ 16.3%

12.6% Managers +1.3 pts ▸ 13.9%

12.7% Clerical & administrative +0.1 pts ▸ 12.8%

12.7% Community & personal service ◂ +0.5 pts 12.3%

12.5% Labourers ◂ +1.3 pts 11.2%

8.9% Machinery operators & drivers +3.1 pts ▸ 12.0%

9.6% Sales workers ◂ +6.1 pts 3.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Carnarvon in Onslow +1.1 higher in Carnarvon

5.6 76th pct 4.5 53rd pct

Types ≤15 min in Carnarvon in Onslow +0.8 more in Carnarvon

6.3 81st pct 5.5 66th pct

15-min city in Carnarvon in Onslow +13.5 pts higher in Carnarvon

79.3% 70th pct 65.8% 55th pct

Walk to shops in Carnarvon in Onslow +4.9 pts higher in Carnarvon

69.9% 59th pct 65.0% 55th pct

Walk to transit in Carnarvon in Onslow +87.8 pts higher in Carnarvon

87.8% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Carnarvon in Onslow +17.3 pts higher in Carnarvon

82.4% 66th pct 65.0% 46th pct

Walk to a park in Carnarvon in Onslow +3.7 pts higher in Onslow

93.5% 53rd pct 97.2% 68th pct

Walk to health in Carnarvon in Onslow +27.5 pts higher in Onslow

63.6% 70th pct 91.0% 91st pct

Amenities/1k in Carnarvon in Onslow +4.2 more in Onslow

22.8 60th pct 27.1 69th pct

Intersections/km² in Carnarvon in Onslow +35 higher in Carnarvon

51 73rd pct 16 24th pct

Mean slope in Carnarvon in Onslow +0.5 pts higher in Onslow

2.7% 14th pct 3.2% 25th pct

Compare Carnarvon with nearby areas

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Compare Onslow with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Carnarvon vs Onslow [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL515006/carnarvon/vs/UCL521040/onslow