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Derby vs Beagle Bay

Name: Derby vs Beagle Bay — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 113 km apart · Derby profile · Beagle Bay profile

Derby Beagle Bay

Derby and Beagle Bay (L) are two different types of Western Australian communities separated by about 113 km. Beagle Bay (L) is a smaller, sparsely populated area where 93.5% of people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, compared with 38.2% in Derby. There are significant economic gaps between them; the typical weekly personal income in Derby is $843, which is far higher than the $381 seen in Beagle Bay (L). Derby also has a much higher rate of full-time employment at 73.5%, while Beagle Bay (L) sits at 45.1%.

Both areas share a similar landscape with almost identical terrain slopes. While they are alike in this way, many other gaps have grown since 2011. The difference in typical income has widened, and the share of children under 15 is now far higher in Beagle Bay (L). This is consistent with a higher proportion of one-parent families and more people performing unpaid childcare in Beagle Bay (L) than in Derby.

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 55.3 pts higher in Beagle Bay Housework 15h+: 30.3 pts higher in Beagle Bay Full-time: 28.5 pts higher in Derby Limited English: 4.8 pts higher in Derby Population: 2,702 larger in Derby

Demographics & Identity

Population in Derby in Beagle Bay +2,702 larger in Derby gap widening

3,009 78th pct 307 17th pct

Median age in Derby in Beagle Bay +5 yrs older in Derby gap narrowing

35 yrs 14th pct 30 yrs 6th pct

Age structure

28.0% Young adults (25–44) +8.8 pts ▸ 36.8%

21.4% Children (0–14) +10.2 pts ▸ 31.6%

26.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +11.2 pts 15.0%

11.9% Youth (15–24) +0.8 pts ▸ 12.7%

12.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +7.3 pts 5.2%

Marital status

53.2% Never married +28.1 pts ▸ 81.3%

30.5% Married ◂ +16.5 pts 14.0%

7.4% Divorced ◂ +6.0 pts 1.4%

4.8% Separated ◂ +2.9 pts 1.9%

4.1% Widowed ◂ +2.7 pts 1.4%

Age & sex structure

Derby Beagle Bay

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

63.9% Australia +28.0 pts ▸ 91.9%

2.6% New Zealand ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

1.5% England ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.0% India ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.7% Philippines ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.2% China ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

19.5% Australian ◂ +13.6 pts 5.9%

17.6% English ◂ +15.4 pts 2.3%

6.3% Irish ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

5.5% Scottish ◂ +3.6 pts 2.0%

1.4% German ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.2% Italian ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.9% Chinese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.9% Filipino ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.8% Indian ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.7% Dutch ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

57.3% English only +23.5 pts ▸ 80.8%

0.2% Mandarin ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Cantonese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Hindi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

36.3% Christianity +42.9 pts ▸ 79.2%

32.7% No religion ◂ +21.0 pts 11.7%

28.5% Not stated ◂ +18.4 pts 10.1%

0.9% Other religions ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Islam ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.4% Buddhism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Hinduism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

32.5% Year 12 ◂ +5.9 pts 26.6%

10.2% Year 11 +15.9 pts ▸ 26.1%

20.3% Year 10 +5.8 pts ▸ 26.1%

10.1% Year 9 or below +5.2 pts ▸ 15.3%

Highest qualification level

22.9% Certificate III / IV +14.5 pts ▸ 37.3%

12.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +6.2 pts 6.7%

3.2% Certificate I / II +8.8 pts ▸ 12.0%

8.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.9 pts ▸ 9.3%

2.6% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.1 pts ▸ 6.7%

3.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

6.9% Education +17.1 pts ▸ 24.0%

9.0% Health +12.4 pts ▸ 21.3%

10.5% Engineering & related ◂ +5.1 pts 5.3%

8.4% Management & commerce ◂ +3.1 pts 5.3%

7.3% Society & culture ◂ +3.3 pts 4.0%

3.8% Architecture & building +2.8 pts ▸ 6.7%

2.0% Agriculture & environment +2.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

3.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

1.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.9% Creative arts ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.5% Information technology ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Derby in Beagle Bay +$462 higher in Derby gap widening

$843 82nd pct $381 7th pct

Household income in Derby in Beagle Bay +$655 higher in Derby gap widening

$1,712 76th pct $1,057 30th pct

Family income in Derby in Beagle Bay +$816 higher in Derby gap widening

$1,927 72nd pct $1,111 13th pct

Household income distribution

21.6% $650–$1,499 +15.9 pts ▸ 37.5%

33.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +20.6 pts 12.5%

12.8% Under $650 +7.0 pts ▸ 19.8%

10.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.5 pts 3.1%

7.7% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

31.8% Under $650 +23.9 pts ▸ 55.6%

20.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.2 pts 19.6%

18.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.4 pts 6.1%

2.4% $3,000 or more even 2.3%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

5.4% Diabetes ◂ +1.5 pts 3.9%

5.0% Arthritis ◂ +4.0 pts 1.0%

4.7% Asthma +0.2 pts ▸ 4.9%

4.8% Other condition ◂ +3.5 pts 1.3%

3.8% Mental health ◂ +2.5 pts 1.3%

2.7% Heart disease ◂ +1.1 pts 1.6%

1.5% Cancer ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.0% Lung condition ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

1.0% Dementia ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.6% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.8% None +22.7 pts ▸ 75.6%

12.3% One condition +0.7 pts ▸ 13.0%

4.0% Two conditions ◂ +2.4 pts 1.6%

1.6% Three or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Derby in Beagle Bay +0.6 larger in Beagle Bay gap widening

2.5 64th pct 3.1 88th pct

Family composition

45.9% Couples with children +14.9 pts ▸ 60.8%

24.5% One-parent families +10.0 pts ▸ 34.5%

26.8% Couples without children ◂ +21.7 pts 5.1%

2.3% Other families ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

35.0% 1 person ◂ +2.8 pts 32.3%

30.0% 2 people ◂ +15.5 pts 14.6%

10.1% 4 people +8.6 pts ▸ 18.8%

5.7% 5 people +7.8 pts ▸ 13.5%

11.5% 3 people ◂ +5.2 pts 6.3%

7.8% 6 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 7.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Derby in Beagle Bay +$61 higher in Derby gap steady

$181 17th pct $120 7th pct

Mortgage in Derby in Beagle Bay

$1,674 74th pct —

People / bedroom in Derby in Beagle Bay +0.30 higher in Beagle Bay gap widening

0.90 88th pct 1.20 94th pct

How homes are owned or rented

61.3% Rented +15.8 pts ▸ 77.1%

16.2% Owned outright ◂ +10.0 pts 6.3%

13.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%

4.5% Not stated +8.0 pts ▸ 12.5%

4.4% Other tenure +5.0 pts ▸ 9.4%

Types of homes

85.1% Separate house +7.6 pts ▸ 92.7%

9.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

3.1% Other dwelling +3.2 pts ▸ 6.3%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

39.9% 3 bedrooms +0.7 pts ▸ 40.6%

23.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +12.0 pts 11.5%

20.5% 2 bedrooms +1.4 pts ▸ 21.9%

7.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.5 pts 7.3%

3.7% 5 or more ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

1.1% Studio / none ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

53.0% Under $200 +14.6 pts ▸ 67.6%

30.1% $200–$349 ◂ +9.8 pts 20.3%

10.6% $350–$549 ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

62.1% Car (driver) ◂ +18.4 pts 43.7%

11.4% Walked +26.6 pts ▸ 38.0%

6.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.2 pts 4.2%

4.2% Worked at home ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

1.0% Bicycle ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.1% 1 vehicle +2.5 pts ▸ 42.5%

13.9% No vehicle +20.6 pts ▸ 34.5%

29.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +15.6 pts 13.8%

9.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +0.7 pts 9.2%

7.2% 4 or more ◂ +3.7 pts 3.4%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

13.5% Education & training +18.9 pts ▸ 32.4%

22.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.9 pts 16.9%

16.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.0 pts 12.7%

8.2% Construction +0.3 pts ▸ 8.5%

2.9% Administrative & support +5.5 pts ▸ 8.5%

1.8% Mining +5.3 pts ▸ 7.0%

6.0% Retail trade ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

5.6% Transport & warehousing ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Media & telecommunications +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

4.7% Other services +1.0 pts ▸ 5.6%

5.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

2.5% Arts & recreation +1.7 pts ▸ 4.2%

Occupations people work in

23.2% Community & personal service +0.7 pts ▸ 23.9%

23.2% Professionals ◂ +4.9 pts 18.3%

12.5% Clerical & administrative +1.6 pts ▸ 14.1%

11.1% Managers ◂ +6.9 pts 4.2%

9.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

8.7% Labourers ◂ +3.0 pts 5.6%

5.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.4 pts 4.2%

4.8% Sales workers +0.9 pts ▸ 5.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Derby in Beagle Bay +0.7 higher in Derby

2.9 29th pct 2.2 22nd pct

Types ≤15 min in Derby in Beagle Bay +1.6 more in Derby

3.8 38th pct 2.1 20th pct

15-min city in Derby in Beagle Bay +44.7 pts higher in Derby

44.7% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Derby in Beagle Bay +13.6 pts higher in Beagle Bay

57.8% 49th pct 71.4% 61st pct

Walk to transit in Derby in Beagle Bay even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Derby in Beagle Bay +15.5 pts higher in Beagle Bay

55.9% 40th pct 71.4% 52nd pct

Walk to a park in Derby in Beagle Bay +93.4 pts higher in Derby

93.4% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Derby in Beagle Bay +44.7 pts higher in Derby

44.7% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Derby in Beagle Bay +4.7 more in Beagle Bay

8.3 18th pct 13.0 33rd pct

Intersections/km² in Derby in Beagle Bay +16 higher in Derby

18 27th pct 2 0th pct

Mean slope in Derby in Beagle Bay +0.2 pts higher in Derby

2.7% 13th pct 2.5% 9th pct

Compare Derby with nearby areas

Looma Beagle Bay Bardi (One Arm Point) Djarindjin - Lombadina Broome Yungngora Fitzroy Crossing Bayulu

Compare Beagle Bay with nearby areas

Djarindjin - Lombadina Bardi (One Arm Point) Broome Derby Looma Bidyadanga (La Grange) Yungngora Fitzroy Crossing

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Derby vs Beagle Bay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL515010/derby/vs/UCL522005/beagle-bay