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Boddington - Ranford vs Darkan

Name: Boddington - Ranford vs Darkan — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 64 km apart · Boddington - Ranford profile · Darkan profile

Boddington - Ranford Darkan

Boddington - Ranford (L) and Darkan (L) are two Western Australian areas with very different profiles. Boddington - Ranford (L) is younger and wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $1,608 and a higher share of people working or looking for work (58.0%). In contrast, Darkan (L) has a much older population, with a typical age of 52, and lower typical weekly incomes of $966. These differences extend to the home; Boddington - Ranford (L) has far more large houses, with 82.3% having three or more bedrooms, while Darkan (L) has a higher share of people living alone (48.6%).

Both areas are very similar in their housing styles, with over 91% of homes being separate houses. They also share a similar proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents. However, the gaps between them are shifting. Since 2011, the difference in typical age has grown and flipped, with residents now far older in Darkan (L). Similarly, the gap in typical weekly income has widened significantly, with Boddington - Ranford (L) now earning $642 more than the usual household in Darkan (L).

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Where they differ most

Median age: 13 yrs older in Darkan Living alone: 21.0 pts higher in Darkan Population: 935 larger in Boddington - Ranford De facto: 10.5 pts higher in Boddington - Ranford Unpaid carers: 7.0 pts higher in Darkan

Demographics & Identity

Population in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +935 larger in Boddington - Ranford gap widening

1,129 59th pct 194 10th pct

Median age in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +13 yrs older in Darkan gap widening

39 yrs 29th pct 52 yrs 74th pct

Age structure

28.3% Older adults (45–64) +4.6 pts ▸ 33.0%

24.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.9 pts 16.5%

24.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.4 pts 21.6%

17.0% Seniors (65+) +6.7 pts ▸ 23.7%

7.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.5 pts 4.1%

Marital status

44.5% Married +0.6 pts ▸ 45.2%

33.3% Never married +0.2 pts ▸ 33.5%

12.6% Divorced ◂ +0.3 pts 12.3%

4.8% Separated +4.8 pts ▸ 9.7%

4.2% Widowed +1.7 pts ▸ 5.8%

Age & sex structure

Boddington - Ranford Darkan

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

74.0% Australia ◂ +15.3 pts 58.8%

3.1% New Zealand +4.1 pts ▸ 7.2%

4.4% England +1.8 pts ▸ 6.2%

0.7% South Africa ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.5% India ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.3% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.4% English ◂ +5.7 pts 38.7%

42.0% Australian ◂ +17.8 pts 24.2%

10.8% Scottish ◂ +3.1 pts 7.7%

10.1% Irish ◂ +1.9 pts 8.2%

3.5% German +1.1 pts ▸ 4.6%

1.9% Italian ◂ +0.3 pts 1.5%

1.6% Dutch ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.6% Filipino ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Indian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

84.9% English only ◂ +12.8 pts 72.2%

0.3% Tagalog ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

53.1% No religion ◂ +16.5 pts 36.6%

34.9% Christianity ◂ +1.9 pts 33.0%

10.8% Not stated +19.6 pts ▸ 30.4%

0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Buddhism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

36.4% Year 12 ◂ +1.8 pts 34.7%

28.5% Year 10 +0.9 pts ▸ 29.3%

12.6% Year 11 ◂ +3.9 pts 8.7%

7.9% Year 9 or below +2.1 pts ▸ 10.0%

Highest qualification level

37.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.0 pts 35.2%

13.2% Bachelor degree +1.5 pts ▸ 14.8%

11.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.4 pts ▸ 11.4%

5.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

2.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

2.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

25.1% Engineering & related ◂ +6.9 pts 18.2%

7.3% Society & culture +2.9 pts ▸ 10.2%

10.2% Management & commerce ◂ +3.4 pts 6.8%

3.1% Architecture & building +6.0 pts ▸ 9.1%

4.3% Agriculture & environment +4.8 pts ▸ 9.1%

8.1% Education ◂ +2.5 pts 5.7%

6.1% Health ◂ +2.7 pts 3.4%

3.3% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.3 pts ▸ 4.5%

2.4% Creative arts ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.6% Information technology ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +$150 higher in Boddington - Ranford gap widening

$788 74th pct $638 45th pct

Household income in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +$642 higher in Boddington - Ranford gap widening

$1,608 72nd pct $966 20th pct

Family income in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +$785 higher in Boddington - Ranford gap widening

$2,097 80th pct $1,312 26th pct

Household income distribution

21.0% $650–$1,499 +12.8 pts ▸ 33.8%

25.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.7 pts 10.8%

20.0% Under $650 +2.9 pts ▸ 23.0%

9.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%

8.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

38.5% Under $650 ◂ +1.7 pts 36.8%

23.0% $650–$1,499 +6.7 pts ▸ 29.7%

21.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.1 pts 8.4%

5.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 5.2%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

10.1% Arthritis +4.9 pts ▸ 14.9%

9.5% Mental health ◂ +2.3 pts 7.2%

8.9% Asthma ◂ +3.2 pts 5.7%

4.7% Diabetes +2.5 pts ▸ 7.2%

5.8% Other condition +1.4 pts ▸ 7.2%

3.3% Heart disease +2.4 pts ▸ 5.7%

2.2% Cancer +1.9 pts ▸ 4.1%

2.2% Lung condition +1.4 pts ▸ 3.6%

1.1% Stroke +2.5 pts ▸ 3.6%

0.3% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.7% None ◂ +19.5 pts 39.2%

20.7% One condition ◂ +5.3 pts 15.5%

5.3% Two conditions +6.0 pts ▸ 11.3%

3.3% Three or more +0.3 pts ▸ 3.6%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +0.7 larger in Boddington - Ranford gap widening

2.5 64th pct 1.8 0th pct

Family composition

28.2% Couples without children +28.2 pts ▸ 56.4%

54.4% Couples with children ◂ +21.4 pts 33.0%

15.3% One-parent families ◂ +4.7 pts 10.6%

1.8% Other families ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

27.7% 1 person +21.0 pts ▸ 48.6%

34.8% 2 people +9.7 pts ▸ 44.6%

14.3% 3 people ◂ +10.3 pts 4.1%

13.1% 4 people ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%

7.2% 5 people +2.3 pts ▸ 9.5%

2.4% 6 or more ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +$124 higher in Boddington - Ranford gap steady

$280 52nd pct $156 12th pct

Mortgage in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +$630 higher in Boddington - Ranford gap widening

$1,500 62nd pct $870 14th pct

People / bedroom in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +0.10 higher in Boddington - Ranford gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.60 0th pct

How homes are owned or rented

29.6% Owned outright +12.3 pts ▸ 41.9%

33.7% Rented ◂ +6.6 pts 27.0%

29.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +7.7 pts 21.6%

3.3% Other tenure +2.1 pts ▸ 5.4%

2.1% Not stated ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

92.8% Separate house ◂ +0.9 pts 91.9%

4.3% Townhouse / semi-detached +3.8 pts ▸ 8.1%

1.2% Other dwelling ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

39.1% 3 bedrooms +12.2 pts ▸ 51.4%

39.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +23.6 pts 16.2%

11.2% 2 bedrooms +10.4 pts ▸ 21.6%

2.6% 1 bedroom +2.8 pts ▸ 5.4%

3.3% 5 or more ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

17.0% Under $200 +118.0 pts ▸ 135.0%

53.9% $200–$349 ◂ +53.9 pts 0.0%

24.1% $350–$549 ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

22.8% Under $1,000 +21.0 pts ▸ 43.8%

40.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +3.2 pts 37.5%

26.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +26.0 pts 0.0%

5.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

65.1% Car (driver) ◂ +3.9 pts 61.2%

6.8% Walked ◂ +0.8 pts 6.0%

1.7% Car (passenger) +4.3 pts ▸ 6.0%

0.8% Bus +3.7 pts ▸ 4.5%

3.7% Worked at home +0.8 pts ▸ 4.5%

0.8% Bicycle ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.7% 2 vehicles +3.9 pts ▸ 41.6%

33.4% 1 vehicle +6.8 pts ▸ 40.3%

17.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +9.7 pts 7.8%

10.0% 4 or more ◂ +4.8 pts 5.2%

2.2% No vehicle +1.7 pts ▸ 3.9%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

31.6% Mining ◂ +31.6 pts 0.0%

4.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +23.6 pts ▸ 28.4%

7.9% Education & training +7.1 pts ▸ 14.9%

12.0% Manufacturing ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%

5.6% Public administration & safety +4.9 pts ▸ 10.4%

1.4% Transport & warehousing +7.5 pts ▸ 9.0%

6.0% Construction ◂ +1.5 pts 4.5%

4.8% Accommodation & food +1.2 pts ▸ 6.0%

5.0% Retail trade ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

3.5% Health care & social assistance +1.0 pts ▸ 4.5%

3.3% Other services +1.2 pts ▸ 4.5%

2.9% Administrative & support ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

9.7% Managers +20.1 pts ▸ 29.9%

24.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +14.1 pts 10.4%

20.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.8 pts 19.4%

12.0% Labourers +7.4 pts ▸ 19.4%

9.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.5 pts 7.5%

9.5% Professionals ◂ +2.0 pts 7.5%

7.4% Community & personal service +1.5 pts ▸ 9.0%

3.1% Sales workers ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +0.6 higher in Darkan

4.2 48th pct 4.8 60th pct

Types ≤15 min in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +0.7 more in Darkan

4.9 55th pct 5.6 69th pct

15-min city in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +24.6 pts higher in Darkan

72.2% 61st pct 96.8% 94th pct

Walk to shops in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +25.1 pts higher in Darkan

72.1% 62nd pct 97.1% 93rd pct

Walk to transit in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +31.7 pts higher in Darkan

44.1% 33rd pct 75.7% 56th pct

Walk to a park in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +13.6 pts higher in Darkan

85.0% 36th pct 98.6% 76th pct

Walk to health in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +71.2 pts higher in Boddington - Ranford

71.2% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +59.6 more in Darkan

17.7 48th pct 77.3 97th pct

Intersections/km² in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +17 higher in Darkan

20 31st pct 37 58th pct

Mean slope in Boddington - Ranford in Darkan +1.3 pts higher in Darkan

5.8% 66th pct 7.1% 77th pct

Compare Boddington - Ranford with nearby areas

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Compare Darkan with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Boddington - Ranford vs Darkan [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL521005/boddington-ranford/vs/UCL522019/darkan