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Narrogin vs Brookton

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 65 km apart · Narrogin profile · Brookton profile

Narrogin Brookton

Narrogin and Brookton (L) are two Western Australian towns with very different profiles. Narrogin is a more diverse and working hub, with a far higher share of recent overseas arrivals (18.7% compared to 0.0% in Brookton (L)) and more people working or looking for work. It also has a higher typical weekly income of $713, while Brookton (L) is much lower at $458. In contrast, Brookton (L) is far older, with a typical resident aged 51 compared to 42 in Narrogin, and a much higher share of people who own their homes outright (43.7% versus 33.2%).

Everyday life in both places shares some similarities, such as the number of people per home and the rate of volunteers. However, their paths are diverging; since 2011, the gaps in typical income, school completion, and the age of residents have all widened. While Brookton (L) is more walkable for groceries and public transport, Narrogin is far better for accessing health services on foot, as no homes in Brookton (L) are within a 15-minute walk of a clinic.

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Where they differ most

Recent arrivals: 18.7 pts higher in Narrogin Population: 3,213 larger in Narrogin PT commute: 1.5 pts higher in Narrogin Median age: 9 yrs older in Brookton Year 12: 13.5 pts higher in Narrogin

Demographics & Identity

Population in Narroginin Brookton +3,213 larger in Narrogin gap widening
3,745 82nd pct 532 35th pct
Median age in Narroginin Brookton +9 yrs older in Brookton gap widening
42 yrs 39th pct 51 yrs 71st pct
First Nations in Narroginin Brookton +7.8 pts higher in Brookton gap widening
6.7% 66th pct 14.5% 86th pct
Aged 65+ in Narroginin Brookton +9.4 pts higher in Brookton gap widening
22.3% 50th pct 31.8% 80th pct
Under 15 in Narroginin Brookton +1.4 pts higher in Narrogin gap steady
17.5% 49th pct 16.2% 38th pct
De facto in Narroginin Brookton +1.2 pts higher in Brookton gap steady
12.2% 40th pct 13.4% 55th pct

Age structure

22.3% Seniors (65+) +9.4 pts ▸ 31.8%
25.0% Older adults (45–64) +1.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
23.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.3 pts 17.9%
17.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.4 pts 16.2%
12.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.0 pts 8.1%

Marital status

40.4% Married +2.2 pts ▸ 42.5%
37.7% Never married ◂ +6.9 pts 30.8%
8.8% Widowed +3.2 pts ▸ 12.0%
8.9% Divorced ◂ +0.8 pts 8.1%
4.3% Separated +0.9 pts ▸ 5.2%

Age & sex structure

Narrogin Brookton

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Narroginin Brookton +5.3 pts higher in Narrogin gap widening
17.7% 86th pct 12.4% 61st pct

Country of birth

70.7% Australia +1.7 pts ▸ 72.4%
3.9% England even 3.9%
3.1% Philippines ◂ +2.5 pts 0.6%
2.4% New Zealand even 2.4%
1.3% South Africa ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.0% India ◂ +0.4 pts 0.6%
0.4% Italy ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Vietnam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%

Ancestry

35.7% Australian +3.6 pts ▸ 39.3%
39.1% English ◂ +2.1 pts 37.0%
8.3% Scottish ◂ +2.2 pts 6.0%
7.5% Irish ◂ +1.5 pts 6.0%
3.1% German +1.0 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.2% Filipino ◂ +2.6 pts 0.6%
3.1% Italian ◂ +1.2 pts 1.9%
2.0% Dutch ◂ +0.8 pts 1.1%
1.0% Indian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.9%
0.7% Chinese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Narroginin Brookton +3.8 pts higher in Narrogin gap widening
10.2% 86th pct 6.4% 75th pct
Limited English in Narroginin Brookton +0.7 pts higher in Brookton gap steady
0.8% 76th pct 1.5% 86th pct

Language used at home

78.2% English only +2.1 pts ▸ 80.3%
1.5% Tagalog ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.5% Mandarin ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.3% Italian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Narroginin Brookton +0.8 pts higher in Brookton gap narrowing
39.3% 38th pct 40.0% 41st pct

Religious affiliation

45.7% Christianity ◂ +2.2 pts 43.4%
39.3% No religion +0.8 pts ▸ 40.0%
12.7% Not stated +2.9 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.7% Other religions even 0.8%
0.6% Buddhism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.5% Hinduism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% Islam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Narroginin Brookton +13.5 pts higher in Narrogin gap widening
40.2% 55th pct 26.7% 13th pct
Bachelor+ in Narroginin Brookton +5.1 pts higher in Narrogin gap widening
12.5% 57th pct 7.5% 22nd pct

Highest year of school

40.2% Year 12 ◂ +13.5 pts 26.7%
24.4% Year 10 +13.5 pts ▸ 37.9%
11.0% Year 9 or below +4.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
11.5% Year 11 ◂ +3.5 pts 8.0%

Highest qualification level

31.7% Certificate III / IV +0.3 pts ▸ 32.0%
16.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.0 pts 13.9%
12.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.0 pts 9.3%
3.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.9 pts 1.5%
3.1% Graduate diploma / certificate even 3.1%
2.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

10.3% Management & commerce +3.6 pts ▸ 13.9%
13.2% Engineering & related ◂ +3.9 pts 9.3%
12.4% Health ◂ +5.7 pts 6.7%
9.3% Society & culture +1.5 pts ▸ 10.8%
9.5% Education ◂ +2.3 pts 7.2%
4.5% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.7 pts ▸ 6.2%
5.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.6 pts 1.5%
4.2% Architecture & building ◂ +0.6 pts 3.6%
1.8% Creative arts +1.8 pts ▸ 3.6%
1.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.7% Information technology ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Narroginin Brookton +$255 higher in Narrogin gap widening
$713 60th pct $458 12th pct
Household income in Narroginin Brookton +$201 higher in Narrogin gap widening
$1,218 46th pct $1,017 25th pct
Family income in Narroginin Brookton +$312 higher in Narrogin gap widening
$1,700 58th pct $1,388 33rd pct
High earners in Narroginin Brookton +3.3 pts higher in Narrogin gap widening
8.3% 65th pct 5.0% 36th pct
High-income homes in Narroginin Brookton +4.2 pts higher in Narrogin gap widening
11.7% 55th pct 7.5% 31st pct

Household income distribution

31.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.7 pts 25.6%
22.9% Under $650 +5.2 pts ▸ 28.1%
24.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.3 pts 22.6%
6.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.0 pts 5.5%
5.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.2 pts 2.0%

Personal income distribution

40.2% Under $650 +13.9 pts ▸ 54.1%
30.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.0 pts 20.6%
14.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.3 pts 9.7%
2.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.2 pts 1.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Narroginin Brookton +10.5 pts higher in Brookton
31.1% 39th pct 41.5% 88th pct
Mental health in Narroginin Brookton +2.4 pts higher in Brookton
10.4% 57th pct 12.8% 85th pct
Needs assistance in Narroginin Brookton +7.3 pts higher in Brookton gap widening
7.2% 61st pct 14.5% 100th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.7% Arthritis +8.1 pts ▸ 18.8%
10.4% Mental health +2.4 pts ▸ 12.8%
9.2% Other condition ◂ +2.1 pts 7.1%
7.8% Asthma +0.8 pts ▸ 8.6%
6.1% Diabetes +1.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
5.7% Heart disease +0.5 pts ▸ 6.2%
2.8% Cancer +2.3 pts ▸ 5.1%
1.7% Dementia +3.2 pts ▸ 4.9%
2.3% Lung condition +0.1 pts ▸ 2.4%
1.2% Stroke +1.0 pts ▸ 2.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.4% None ◂ +12.3 pts 43.0%
19.1% One condition +5.5 pts ▸ 24.6%
4.5% Three or more +3.7 pts ▸ 8.3%
7.6% Two conditions +0.5 pts ▸ 8.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Narroginin Brookton +0.6 pts higher in Narrogin gap steady
21.2% 75th pct 20.6% 72nd pct
Unpaid carers in Narroginin Brookton +0.8 pts higher in Brookton gap steady
10.5% 20th pct 11.3% 26th pct
Unpaid child care in Narroginin Brookton +3.9 pts higher in Narrogin gap steady
22.0% 37th pct 18.1% 19th pct
Defence service in Narroginin Brookton +0.4 pts higher in Brookton
2.3% 19th pct 2.7% 27th pct
Housework 15h+ in Narroginin Brookton +0.3 pts higher in Brookton gap steady
18.7% 14th pct 19.0% 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Narroginin Brookton +0.1 larger in Narrogin gap steady
2.2 36th pct 2.1 29th pct
One-parent in Narroginin Brookton +2.6 pts higher in Narrogin gap widening
20.8% 78th pct 18.2% 68th pct
Living alone in Narroginin Brookton +2.3 pts higher in Brookton gap narrowing
38.4% 84th pct 40.7% 89th pct

Family composition

47.2% Couples with children ◂ +4.0 pts 43.2%
30.9% Couples without children +6.7 pts ▸ 37.6%
20.8% One-parent families ◂ +2.6 pts 18.2%
1.4% Other families +1.6 pts ▸ 3.0%

Household size

38.4% 1 person +2.3 pts ▸ 40.7%
32.6% 2 people +1.0 pts ▸ 33.7%
12.5% 3 people ◂ +2.4 pts 10.1%
9.6% 4 people ◂ +3.0 pts 6.5%
4.6% 5 people ◂ +1.6 pts 3.0%
2.2% 6 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 4.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Narroginin Brookton +$40 higher in Narrogin gap narrowing
$240 38th pct $200 23rd pct
Mortgage in Narroginin Brookton +$122 higher in Narrogin gap narrowing
$1,122 31st pct $1,000 23rd pct
People / bedroom in Narroginin Brookton even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Narroginin Brookton +7.4 pts higher in Narrogin gap narrowing
34.1% 79th pct 26.6% 65th pct
Owned outright in Narroginin Brookton +10.5 pts higher in Brookton gap widening
33.2% 32nd pct 43.7% 64th pct
Separate houses in Narroginin Brookton +2.6 pts higher in Brookton gap narrowing
89.9% 33rd pct 92.5% 44th pct
3+ bedrooms in Narroginin Brookton +6.9 pts higher in Narrogin gap narrowing
75.8% 44th pct 68.8% 22nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

33.2% Owned outright +10.5 pts ▸ 43.7%
34.1% Rented ◂ +7.4 pts 26.6%
27.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +9.3 pts 18.6%
2.6% Other tenure +0.9 pts ▸ 3.5%
2.1% Not stated ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

89.9% Separate house +2.6 pts ▸ 92.5%
9.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.0 pts 6.0%
0.5% Other dwelling ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.9% 3 bedrooms +2.9 pts ▸ 48.7%
25.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.9 pts 18.1%
18.6% 2 bedrooms +4.5 pts ▸ 23.1%
3.5% 1 bedroom +2.5 pts ▸ 6.0%
4.9% 5 or more ◂ +2.9 pts 2.0%
0.2% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

61.1% $200–$349 ◂ +4.5 pts 56.6%
24.8% Under $200 +16.7 pts ▸ 41.5%
9.6% $350–$549 ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
1.2% $750 or more ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

39.9% Under $1,000 +14.2 pts ▸ 54.1%
42.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +2.2 pts 40.5%
11.7% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
3.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Narroginin Brookton +0.2 pts higher in Narrogin gap narrowing
7.9% 80th pct 7.7% 79th pct
Work from home in Narroginin Brookton +1.2 pts higher in Brookton gap narrowing
2.3% 10th pct 3.5% 16th pct
PT commute in Narroginin Brookton +1.5 pts higher in Narrogin gap widening
1.5% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

70.4% Car (driver) ◂ +9.3 pts 61.2%
6.1% Walked +6.3 pts ▸ 12.4%
5.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.4 pts 5.3%
2.3% Worked at home +1.2 pts ▸ 3.5%
1.5% Bus ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.5% Bicycle ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +5.9 pts 35.1%
32.4% 2 vehicles +4.1 pts ▸ 36.6%
12.5% 3 vehicles +1.4 pts ▸ 13.9%
7.9% No vehicle ◂ +0.2 pts 7.7%
6.3% 4 or more ◂ +1.1 pts 5.2%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Narroginin Brookton even gap narrowing
35.8% 54th pct 35.8% 54th pct
Recent arrivals in Narroginin Brookton +18.7 pts higher in Narrogin gap widening
18.7% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Narroginin Brookton +0.9 pts higher in Brookton gap steady
6.1% 68th pct 7.0% 75th pct
Participation in Narroginin Brookton +13.0 pts higher in Narrogin gap steady
55.3% 57th pct 42.3% 21st pct
Full-time in Narroginin Brookton +10.1 pts higher in Narrogin gap widening
60.7% 73rd pct 50.6% 23rd pct

Industries people work in

18.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.0 pts 12.9%
11.7% Education & training +4.2 pts ▸ 15.9%
7.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +6.4 pts ▸ 14.1%
6.9% Public administration & safety +4.3 pts ▸ 11.2%
10.4% Retail trade ◂ +0.9 pts 9.4%
4.2% Accommodation & food +3.4 pts ▸ 7.6%
3.9% Transport & warehousing +3.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
6.8% Construction ◂ +5.0 pts 1.8%
5.8% Other services ◂ +2.3 pts 3.5%
5.2% Manufacturing ◂ +3.4 pts 1.8%
2.6% Wholesale trade +1.6 pts ▸ 4.1%
1.9% Administrative & support +2.2 pts ▸ 4.1%

Occupations people work in

14.8% Labourers +9.9 pts ▸ 24.7%
13.2% Community & personal service +4.4 pts ▸ 17.6%
16.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.4 pts 8.2%
16.6% Professionals ◂ +9.5 pts 7.1%
8.1% Machinery operators & drivers +6.0 pts ▸ 14.1%
11.0% Managers +0.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
9.6% Clerical & administrative +1.0 pts ▸ 10.6%
8.1% Sales workers ◂ +0.5 pts 7.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Narroginin Brookton +0.8 higher in Brookton
4.8 60th pct 5.6 77th pct
Types ≤15 min in Narroginin Brookton +1.0 more in Brookton
5.3 62nd pct 6.3 81st pct
15-min city in Narroginin Brookton +30.9 pts higher in Brookton
59.2% 50th pct 90.0% 82nd pct
Walk to shops in Narroginin Brookton +15.9 pts higher in Brookton
73.6% 63rd pct 89.4% 81st pct
Walk to transit in Narroginin Brookton +34.5 pts higher in Brookton
21.9% 37th pct 56.4% 54th pct
Walk to school in Narroginin Brookton +9.5 pts higher in Brookton
82.8% 67th pct 92.3% 81st pct
Walk to a park in Narroginin Brookton +3.9 pts higher in Narrogin
95.1% 58th pct 91.3% 46th pct
Walk to health in Narroginin Brookton +59.3 pts higher in Narrogin
59.3% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Narroginin Brookton +30.4 more in Brookton
12.8 32nd pct 43.2 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Narroginin Brookton +20 higher in Narrogin
44 66th pct 24 37th pct
Mean slope in Narroginin Brookton +2.8 pts higher in Narrogin
5.8% 65th pct 3.0% 19th pct

Compare Narrogin with nearby areas

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Compare Brookton with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Narrogin vs Brookton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL515027/narrogin/vs/UCL521008/brookton