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Meekatharra vs Remainder of State/Territory

Name: Meekatharra vs Remainder of State/Territory — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 356 km apart · Meekatharra profile · Remainder of State/Territory profile

Meekatharra Remainder of State/Territory

Remainder of State/Territory (WA) and Meekatharra (L) are two very different Western Australian areas. Meekatharra (L) has a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 55.1%, compared to 5.1% in Remainder of State/Territory (WA). The two areas also differ in age and wealth; the typical resident in Remainder of State/Territory (WA) is far older at 45, while the typical person in Meekatharra (L) is 32. Higher incomes and education are more common in Remainder of State/Territory (WA), where 21% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, compared to just 9% in Meekatharra (L).

Both areas are similar in that about 43.7% of people have no religion, which is close to the national figure. While they share a similar number of people per home, their layouts differ wildly. Meekatharra (L) is more concentrated, with 96.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and a walkability score of 4.0 (mostly car-dependent). In contrast, Remainder of State/Territory (WA) is vast and car-dependent, with only 3.9% of homes near groceries and a walkability score of 0.6 (car-dependent).

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Where they differ most

Population: 162,977 larger in Remainder of State/Territory First Nations: 50.0 pts higher in Meekatharra Rent: $135 higher in Remainder of State/Territory Mortgage: $1,169 higher in Remainder of State/Territory Renting: 35.7 pts higher in Meekatharra

Demographics & Identity

Population in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +162,977 larger in Remainder of State/Territory

675 44th pct 163,652 86th pct

Median age in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +13 yrs older in Remainder of State/Territory

32 yrs 10th pct 45 yrs 50th pct

Age structure

27.4% Older adults (45–64) +4.7 pts ▸ 32.1%

27.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.2 pts 23.3%

20.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.1 pts 16.2%

9.8% Seniors (65+) +8.4 pts ▸ 18.1%

13.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.8 pts 10.2%

Marital status

59.5% Never married ◂ +27.6 pts 31.9%

21.0% Married +32.2 pts ▸ 53.2%

7.3% Divorced +1.1 pts ▸ 8.4%

7.1% Separated ◂ +3.9 pts 3.2%

4.9% Widowed ◂ +1.6 pts 3.3%

Age & sex structure

Meekatharra Remainder of State/Territory

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

73.3% Australia ◂ +2.7 pts 70.6%

1.6% England +5.0 pts ▸ 6.6%

0.0% New Zealand +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

0.0% South Africa +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

1.0% India ◂ +0.8 pts 0.2%

0.6% Philippines ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%

0.4% Italy even 0.4%

0.0% Vietnam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% China +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

16.6% English +25.1 pts ▸ 41.7%

18.7% Australian +17.5 pts ▸ 36.2%

3.0% Scottish +6.4 pts ▸ 9.3%

4.6% Irish +3.8 pts ▸ 8.4%

1.0% Italian +3.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

1.3% German +2.2 pts ▸ 3.6%

0.0% Dutch +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

1.0% Indian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.4%

0.7% Greek ◂ +0.5 pts 0.3%

0.4% Chinese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.6% Filipino even 0.6%

0.0% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Language

Language used at home

66.1% English only +14.8 pts ▸ 80.8%

0.4% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.0% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

43.7% No religion even 43.7%

28.0% Christianity +11.5 pts ▸ 39.5%

26.1% Not stated ◂ +11.1 pts 15.0%

1.3% Other religions ◂ +0.8 pts 0.6%

0.4% Buddhism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.0% Islam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Hinduism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

26.4% Year 12 +18.6 pts ▸ 44.9%

27.3% Year 10 ◂ +2.4 pts 24.9%

13.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.9 pts 7.1%

10.3% Year 11 ◂ +0.1 pts 10.1%

Highest qualification level

20.3% Certificate III / IV +13.1 pts ▸ 33.4%

11.8% Bachelor degree +5.6 pts ▸ 17.5%

10.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.4 pts ▸ 13.4%

2.2% Postgraduate degree +1.1 pts ▸ 3.3%

1.8% Certificate I / II +1.0 pts ▸ 2.8%

1.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.1 pts ▸ 2.6%

Field of qualification

8.9% Engineering & related +10.0 pts ▸ 18.9%

9.6% Management & commerce +2.1 pts ▸ 11.7%

8.9% Society & culture ◂ +1.8 pts 7.1%

5.9% Health +2.9 pts ▸ 8.8%

5.9% Education +2.4 pts ▸ 8.3%

1.1% Agriculture & environment +5.0 pts ▸ 6.1%

2.2% Architecture & building +2.7 pts ▸ 4.9%

2.6% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.6 pts ▸ 4.2%

1.8% Natural & physical sciences +0.6 pts ▸ 2.5%

2.2% Information technology ◂ +1.3 pts 0.9%

2.2% Creative arts even 2.2%

Income

Personal income in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +$297 higher in Remainder of State/Territory

$541 25th pct $838 81st pct

Household income in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +$464 higher in Remainder of State/Territory

$1,261 49th pct $1,725 77th pct

Family income in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +$756 higher in Remainder of State/Territory

$1,286 24th pct $2,042 77th pct

Household income distribution

24.2% $1,500–$2,999 +2.5 pts ▸ 26.7%

21.8% $650–$1,499 +2.8 pts ▸ 24.6%

23.7% Under $650 ◂ +9.3 pts 14.3%

3.8% $4,000 or more +7.5 pts ▸ 11.3%

5.2% $3,000–$3,999 +4.5 pts ▸ 9.7%

Personal income distribution

42.6% Under $650 ◂ +7.3 pts 35.3%

19.7% $650–$1,499 +6.0 pts ▸ 25.7%

11.1% $1,500–$2,999 +7.0 pts ▸ 18.1%

2.4% $3,000 or more +3.3 pts ▸ 5.7%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

4.1% Arthritis +4.1 pts ▸ 8.2%

7.6% Diabetes ◂ +3.6 pts 3.9%

6.7% Heart disease ◂ +3.1 pts 3.6%

6.2% Asthma +0.4 pts ▸ 6.6%

5.6% Mental health +1.0 pts ▸ 6.6%

4.3% Other condition +1.8 pts ▸ 6.1%

1.3% Cancer +1.6 pts ▸ 3.0%

2.1% Lung condition ◂ +0.6 pts 1.5%

1.2% Stroke ◂ +0.5 pts 0.7%

0.6% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.3% None +4.8 pts ▸ 60.0%

16.1% One condition +1.3 pts ▸ 17.5%

4.9% Two conditions +0.2 pts ▸ 5.1%

3.7% Three or more ◂ +1.5 pts 2.2%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +0.1 larger in Remainder of State/Territory

2.5 64th pct 2.6 71st pct

Family composition

36.7% Couples with children +19.6 pts ▸ 56.3%

25.1% Couples without children +9.4 pts ▸ 34.5%

32.3% One-parent families ◂ +23.9 pts 8.5%

4.7% Other families ◂ +3.9 pts 0.7%

Household size

28.0% 2 people +12.2 pts ▸ 40.2%

34.1% 1 person ◂ +13.7 pts 20.4%

15.6% 3 people ◂ +2.1 pts 13.6%

6.6% 4 people +7.6 pts ▸ 14.2%

5.2% 5 people +2.3 pts ▸ 7.6%

6.6% 6 or more ◂ +2.6 pts 4.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +$135 higher in Remainder of State/Territory

$110 6th pct $245 40th pct

Mortgage in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +$1,169 higher in Remainder of State/Territory

$781 10th pct $1,950 87th pct

People / bedroom in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +0.10 higher in Meekatharra

0.90 88th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

49.8% Rented ◂ +35.7 pts 14.0%

23.7% Owned outright +20.0 pts ▸ 43.7%

8.5% Owned with a mortgage +25.6 pts ▸ 34.2%

11.4% Other tenure ◂ +5.3 pts 6.1%

7.1% Not stated ◂ +5.2 pts 2.0%

Types of homes

85.8% Separate house +9.0 pts ▸ 94.8%

5.7% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +5.0 pts 0.7%

4.3% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.9 pts 0.3%

1.9% Other dwelling +1.0 pts ▸ 2.9%

Bedrooms per home

56.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +24.4 pts 32.0%

14.2% 4 bedrooms +24.0 pts ▸ 38.2%

13.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +2.6 pts 10.7%

0.0% 5 or more +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%

9.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.4 pts 4.1%

0.0% Studio / none +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Weekly rent distribution

74.3% Under $200 ◂ +41.1 pts 33.1%

20.0% $200–$349 +9.2 pts ▸ 29.2%

0.0% $350–$549 +18.0 pts ▸ 18.0%

0.0% $550–$749 +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

0.0% $750 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

55.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +37.4 pts 18.2%

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +30.5 pts ▸ 30.5%

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%

0.0% $3,000 or more +20.3 pts ▸ 20.3%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

55.1% Car (driver) ◂ +2.3 pts 52.8%

17.3% Walked ◂ +11.5 pts 5.9%

3.1% Worked at home +12.2 pts ▸ 15.2%

6.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.2 pts 3.9%

2.0% Bus +0.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

2.6% Bicycle ◂ +2.4 pts 0.2%

0.0% Train +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Motor vehicles per home

41.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +22.7 pts 18.9%

26.9% 2 vehicles +9.8 pts ▸ 36.7%

9.1% 3 vehicles +12.5 pts ▸ 21.7%

4.6% 4 or more +16.2 pts ▸ 20.7%

16.8% No vehicle ◂ +14.7 pts 2.1%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

3.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +17.3 pts ▸ 20.9%

15.8% Education & training ◂ +8.5 pts 7.3%

14.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +9.9 pts 4.9%

14.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.5 pts 7.8%

12.8% Retail trade ◂ +7.0 pts 5.8%

5.1% Mining +5.5 pts ▸ 10.6%

2.6% Construction +6.2 pts ▸ 8.8%

8.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.7 pts 5.0%

5.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.3 pts 3.8%

0.0% Manufacturing +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

4.1% Administrative & support ◂ +1.7 pts 2.4%

0.0% Professional & technical +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Occupations people work in

14.8% Managers +9.0 pts ▸ 23.8%

16.8% Professionals ◂ +3.9 pts 12.9%

7.7% Technicians & trades +8.5 pts ▸ 16.2%

12.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.9 pts 9.8%

12.2% Community & personal service ◂ +4.1 pts 8.2%

8.7% Labourers +3.0 pts ▸ 11.7%

8.7% Machinery operators & drivers +1.6 pts ▸ 10.3%

6.1% Sales workers ◂ +0.9 pts 5.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +3.4 higher in Meekatharra

4.0 44th pct 0.6 6th pct

Types ≤15 min in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +4.2 more in Meekatharra

4.8 54th pct 0.6 5th pct

15-min city in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +61.6 pts higher in Meekatharra

65.9% 55th pct 4.4% 30th pct

Walk to shops in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +92.5 pts higher in Meekatharra

96.5% 92nd pct 3.9% 30th pct

Walk to transit in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +40.5 pts higher in Meekatharra

47.2% 49th pct 6.7% 31st pct

Walk to school in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +58.6 pts higher in Meekatharra

66.1% 47th pct 7.5% 17th pct

Walk to a park in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +73.7 pts higher in Meekatharra

90.5% 44th pct 16.8% 5th pct

Walk to health in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +64.8 pts higher in Meekatharra

65.8% 72nd pct 1.0% 43rd pct

Amenities/1k in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +24.3 more in Remainder of State/Territory

11.9 29th pct 36.1 79th pct

Intersections/km² in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +56 higher in Meekatharra

56 76th pct 0 0th pct

Mean slope in Meekatharra in Remainder of State/Territory +3.2 pts higher in Remainder of State/Territory

3.0% 21st pct 6.2% 70th pct

Compare Meekatharra with nearby areas

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Compare Remainder of State/Territory with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Meekatharra vs Remainder of State/Territory [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL521032/meekatharra/vs/UCL531001/remainder-of-state-territory