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Carnamah vs Morawa

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 56 km apart · Carnamah profile · Morawa profile

Carnamah Morawa

Morawa (L) and Carnamah (L) are small Western Australian towns with distinct community profiles. Morawa (L) has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (11.7%) and children under 15 (22.1%). It is also more walkable, with almost all homes within a 15-minute walk of health services (99.6%), whereas no homes in Carnamah (L) are that close. In contrast, Carnamah (L) has more adults working or looking for work (54.0% compared to 41.0% in Morawa (L)) and a higher share of people who have moved in the last five years (42.3%).

Both areas have a similar proportion of people providing unpaid care, which sits just around the national figure. They also share very similar typical weekly household incomes of about $1,240. Many of the gaps between the two have flipped since 2011, including the typical monthly home-loan payment, which is now far higher in Carnamah (L) at $809 compared to $500 in Morawa (L).

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Where they differ most

Recent movers: 14.2 pts higher in Carnamah Participation: 13.0 pts higher in Carnamah Under 15: 5.9 pts higher in Morawa Population: 129 larger in Morawa Bachelor+: 6.0 pts higher in Carnamah

Demographics & Identity

Population in Carnamahin Morawa +129 larger in Morawa gap widening
314 18th pct 443 30th pct
Median age in Carnamahin Morawa +2 yrs older in Morawa gap narrowing
42 yrs 39th pct 44 yrs 46th pct
First Nations in Carnamahin Morawa +7.3 pts higher in Morawa gap widening
4.5% 50th pct 11.7% 82nd pct
Aged 65+ in Carnamahin Morawa +2.6 pts higher in Morawa gap narrowing
25.8% 62nd pct 28.4% 71st pct
Under 15 in Carnamahin Morawa +5.9 pts higher in Morawa gap widening
16.2% 38th pct 22.1% 80th pct
De facto in Carnamahin Morawa +0.8 pts higher in Morawa gap narrowing
17.9% 86th pct 18.7% 87th pct

Age structure

29.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +12.2 pts 17.4%
25.8% Seniors (65+) +2.6 pts ▸ 28.4%
16.2% Children (0–14) +5.9 pts ▸ 22.1%
22.0% Older adults (45–64) +0.1 pts ▸ 22.1%
8.9% Youth (15–24) +2.4 pts ▸ 11.3%

Marital status

47.2% Married ◂ +6.8 pts 40.4%
32.1% Never married +4.3 pts ▸ 36.4%
12.1% Divorced ◂ +1.8 pts 10.3%
5.7% Separated +1.2 pts ▸ 6.9%
2.6% Widowed +3.7 pts ▸ 6.3%

Age & sex structure

Carnamah Morawa

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Carnamahin Morawa +4.3 pts higher in Carnamah gap narrowing
13.4% 67th pct 9.0% 37th pct

Country of birth

68.5% Australia ◂ +4.8 pts 63.7%
6.1% England ◂ +3.8 pts 2.3%
0.0% New Zealand +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.0% India ◂ +0.3 pts 0.7%
1.0% South Africa ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

42.4% Australian ◂ +16.2 pts 26.2%
36.9% English ◂ +0.1 pts 36.8%
12.1% Scottish ◂ +2.8 pts 9.3%
9.2% Irish even 9.3%
3.5% German ◂ +1.7 pts 1.8%
1.9% Dutch ◂ +1.0 pts 0.9%
1.6% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.9%
1.3% Indian +0.1 pts ▸ 1.4%
1.3% Chinese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Carnamahin Morawa even gap narrowing
2.5% 31st pct 2.5% 29th pct
Limited English in Carnamahin Morawa even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

79.6% English only ◂ +11.0 pts 68.6%
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%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Carnamahin Morawa +6.2 pts higher in Carnamah gap narrowing
41.4% 46th pct 35.2% 25th pct

Religious affiliation

42.4% Christianity ◂ +9.9 pts 32.5%
41.4% No religion ◂ +6.2 pts 35.2%
16.9% Not stated +13.8 pts ▸ 30.7%
1.3% Hinduism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.9%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Carnamahin Morawa +2.2 pts higher in Carnamah gap narrowing
34.2% 35th pct 32.0% 27th pct
Bachelor+ in Carnamahin Morawa +6.0 pts higher in Carnamah gap narrowing
11.7% 52nd pct 5.7% 13th pct

Highest year of school

34.2% Year 12 ◂ +2.2 pts 32.0%
30.8% Year 10 ◂ +8.7 pts 22.1%
7.5% Year 11 +3.5 pts ▸ 11.0%
8.3% Year 9 or below +0.7 pts ▸ 9.0%

Highest qualification level

37.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +10.2 pts 27.1%
12.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +8.2 pts 4.4%
8.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +5.9 pts 3.0%
5.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.6 pts 2.5%
1.9% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.1 pts ▸ 3.0%
2.5% Certificate I / II +0.4 pts ▸ 3.0%

Field of qualification

20.9% Engineering & related ◂ +13.0 pts 7.9%
10.8% Management & commerce ◂ +5.8 pts 4.9%
8.9% Education +0.5 pts ▸ 9.4%
8.9% Health even 8.9%
6.3% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.1 pts ▸ 7.4%
1.9% Architecture & building +2.5 pts ▸ 4.4%
2.5% Agriculture & environment +1.9 pts ▸ 4.4%
2.5% Information technology ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.9% Society & culture ◂ +0.4 pts 1.5%
1.9% Creative arts ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Carnamahin Morawa +$156 higher in Carnamah gap widening
$792 75th pct $636 44th pct
Household income in Carnamahin Morawa even gap narrowing
$1,240 48th pct $1,238 47th pct
Family income in Carnamahin Morawa +$229 higher in Carnamah gap widening
$1,812 65th pct $1,583 50th pct
High earners in Carnamahin Morawa +1.1 pts higher in Carnamah gap narrowing
8.3% 66th pct 7.2% 58th pct
High-income homes in Carnamahin Morawa +0.1 pts higher in Carnamah gap narrowing
10.6% 50th pct 10.5% 49th pct

Household income distribution

30.3% $650–$1,499 +1.9 pts ▸ 32.2%
27.3% $1,500–$2,999 +2.1 pts ▸ 29.4%
25.8% Under $650 ◂ +4.8 pts 21.0%
6.8% $3,000–$3,999 +1.6 pts ▸ 8.4%
3.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 2.1%

Personal income distribution

34.7% Under $650 +3.4 pts ▸ 38.1%
35.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.6 pts 23.5%
12.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.3 pts 9.2%
3.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 1.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Carnamahin Morawa +0.2 pts higher in Carnamah
30.3% 35th pct 30.0% 34th pct
Mental health in Carnamahin Morawa +0.1 pts higher in Morawa
7.3% 23rd pct 7.4% 24th pct
Needs assistance in Carnamahin Morawa +2.3 pts higher in Morawa gap widening
4.5% 27th pct 6.8% 56th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.6% Arthritis +1.8 pts ▸ 10.4%
4.5% Asthma +5.7 pts ▸ 10.2%
7.6% Diabetes ◂ +0.9 pts 6.8%
7.3% Mental health +0.1 pts ▸ 7.4%
6.7% Heart disease ◂ +1.7 pts 5.0%
5.4% Other condition +0.5 pts ▸ 5.9%
3.8% Cancer ◂ +1.6 pts 2.3%
3.5% Lung condition ◂ +2.1 pts 1.4%
2.2% Stroke even 2.3%
0.0% Dementia +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.5% None ◂ +13.8 pts 39.7%
18.8% One condition ◂ +1.4 pts 17.4%
6.4% Two conditions even 6.3%
4.5% Three or more +1.0 pts ▸ 5.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Carnamahin Morawa +4.2 pts higher in Carnamah gap narrowing
28.3% 93rd pct 24.1% 86th pct
Unpaid carers in Carnamahin Morawa +3.8 pts higher in Morawa gap widening
6.8% 6th pct 10.6% 21st pct
Unpaid child care in Carnamahin Morawa +2.7 pts higher in Carnamah gap widening
18.5% 21st pct 15.8% 12th pct
Defence service in Carnamahin Morawa +2.2 pts higher in Carnamah
5.0% 78th pct 2.8% 30th pct
Housework 15h+ in Carnamahin Morawa +2.1 pts higher in Carnamah gap steady
20.8% 24th pct 18.6% 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Carnamahin Morawa +0.2 larger in Morawa gap steady
1.9 7th pct 2.1 29th pct
One-parent in Carnamahin Morawa +7.6 pts higher in Morawa gap widening
5.1% 1st pct 12.7% 35th pct
Living alone in Carnamahin Morawa +2.0 pts higher in Carnamah gap narrowing
44.7% 95th pct 42.7% 92nd pct

Family composition

39.8% Couples with children +14.3 pts ▸ 54.1%
52.3% Couples without children ◂ +17.7 pts 34.5%
5.1% One-parent families +7.6 pts ▸ 12.7%
1.7% Other families ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Household size

44.7% 1 person ◂ +2.0 pts 42.7%
37.9% 2 people ◂ +1.5 pts 36.4%
8.3% 3 people +3.6 pts ▸ 11.9%
10.6% 4 people ◂ +5.7 pts 4.9%
2.3% 5 people +2.6 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% 6 or more +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Carnamahin Morawa +$40 higher in Morawa gap narrowing
$150 11th pct $190 20th pct
Mortgage in Carnamahin Morawa +$309 higher in Carnamah gap narrowing
$809 12th pct $500 0th pct
People / bedroom in Carnamahin Morawa even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Carnamahin Morawa +0.2 pts higher in Carnamah gap narrowing
29.5% 72nd pct 29.4% 72nd pct
Owned outright in Carnamahin Morawa +6.0 pts higher in Morawa gap steady
40.2% 52nd pct 46.2% 72nd pct
Separate houses in Carnamahin Morawa +0.2 pts higher in Carnamah gap narrowing
93.9% 53rd pct 93.7% 51st pct
3+ bedrooms in Carnamahin Morawa +3.0 pts higher in Morawa gap narrowing
69.7% 24th pct 72.7% 33rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

40.2% Owned outright +6.0 pts ▸ 46.2%
29.5% Rented ◂ +0.2 pts 29.4%
15.2% Owned with a mortgage +4.4 pts ▸ 19.6%
9.1% Other tenure ◂ +3.5 pts 5.6%
3.0% Not stated ◂ +0.2 pts 2.8%

Types of homes

93.9% Separate house ◂ +0.2 pts 93.7%
3.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.0% Other dwelling ◂ +0.9 pts 2.1%
2.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.2 pts 2.1%

Bedrooms per home

52.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +8.2 pts 44.1%
15.2% 4 bedrooms +13.5 pts ▸ 28.7%
20.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +2.3 pts 18.2%
4.5% 1 bedroom +3.1 pts ▸ 7.7%
2.3% 5 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

69.2% Under $200 ◂ +21.6 pts 47.6%
25.6% $200–$349 +17.2 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

50.0% Under $1,000 even 50.0%
30.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Carnamahin Morawa +2.4 pts higher in Morawa gap narrowing
3.2% 43rd pct 5.6% 64th pct
Work from home in Carnamahin Morawa +1.7 pts higher in Morawa gap narrowing
2.1% 9th pct 3.7% 18th pct
PT commute in Carnamahin Morawa even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

66.2% Car (driver) +3.2 pts ▸ 69.4%
5.5% Walked +4.9 pts ▸ 10.4%
4.8% Bicycle ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
2.1% Worked at home +1.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
2.1% Car (passenger) +0.9 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

45.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +7.0 pts 38.2%
35.7% 1 vehicle +3.9 pts ▸ 39.6%
11.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +0.8 pts 11.1%
3.2% No vehicle +2.4 pts ▸ 5.6%
2.4% 4 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 4.2%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Carnamahin Morawa +14.2 pts higher in Carnamah gap widening
42.3% 81st pct 28.1% 21st pct
Recent arrivals in Carnamahin Morawa even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Carnamahin Morawa +2.1 pts higher in Morawa gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 2.1% 12th pct
Participation in Carnamahin Morawa +13.0 pts higher in Carnamah gap widening
54.0% 53rd pct 41.0% 18th pct
Full-time in Carnamahin Morawa +4.5 pts higher in Morawa gap narrowing
63.4% 84th pct 67.9% 92nd pct

Industries people work in

9.7% Education & training +24.7 pts ▸ 34.3%
17.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.0 pts 11.9%
9.7% Health care & social assistance +3.0 pts ▸ 12.7%
11.7% Other services ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
9.0% Retail trade +2.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
9.0% Wholesale trade ◂ +6.0 pts 3.0%
8.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +0.7 pts ▸ 9.0%
6.9% Transport & warehousing +0.6 pts ▸ 7.5%
6.9% Mining ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
6.9% Construction ◂ +3.9 pts 3.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
2.8% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.6% Managers ◂ +4.4 pts 14.2%
16.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.9 pts 12.7%
10.3% Community & personal service +6.1 pts ▸ 16.4%
10.3% Professionals +3.8 pts ▸ 14.2%
10.3% Clerical & administrative +3.8 pts ▸ 14.2%
12.4% Machinery operators & drivers +1.8 pts ▸ 14.2%
9.0% Labourers +4.5 pts ▸ 13.4%
6.9% Sales workers +1.3 pts ▸ 8.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Carnamahin Morawa +1.4 higher in Morawa
6.0 85th pct 7.4 100th pct
Types ≤15 min in Carnamahin Morawa +1.5 more in Morawa
6.5 85th pct 8.0 100th pct
15-min city in Carnamahin Morawa +5.7 pts higher in Morawa
93.9% 88th pct 99.6% 100th pct
Walk to shops in Carnamahin Morawa +5.4 pts higher in Morawa
94.5% 87th pct 99.8% 100th pct
Walk to transit in Carnamahin Morawa +2.0 pts higher in Carnamah
86.5% 79th pct 84.5% 76th pct
Walk to school in Carnamahin Morawa +14.0 pts higher in Morawa
84.4% 70th pct 98.5% 95th pct
Walk to a park in Carnamahin Morawa +6.3 pts higher in Morawa
93.7% 53rd pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Carnamahin Morawa +99.6 pts higher in Morawa
0.0% 0th pct 99.6% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in Carnamahin Morawa +9.5 more in Morawa
60.5 92nd pct 70.0 95th pct
Intersections/km² in Carnamahin Morawa +1 higher in Morawa
34 53rd pct 35 55th pct
Mean slope in Carnamahin Morawa +0.4 pts higher in Carnamah
2.8% 16th pct 2.4% 7th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Carnamah vs Morawa [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL522011/carnamah/vs/UCL522047/morawa