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Carnamah vs Perenjori

Name: Carnamah vs Perenjori — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 48 km apart · Carnamah profile · Perenjori profile

Carnamah Perenjori

Carnamah (L) and Perenjori (L) are small, nearby Western Australian towns with very different social profiles. Carnamah (L) is much older, with 25.8% of residents aged 65 and over, compared to just 11.4% in Perenjori (L). This differs from Perenjori (L), where one-parent families are far more common at 18.6%, while they make up only 5.1% of households in Carnamah (L). Carnamah (L) also has a more established housing market, with 40.2% of homes owned outright, far higher than the 27.0% in Perenjori (L).

Since 2011, the two towns have tracked in opposite directions across several measures. The gap in full-time employment has flipped, with Perenjori (L) now far higher at 76.3%. Similarly, the gap in home ownership has reversed, and the difference in the number of people moving into the area has widened significantly. Despite these shifts, they share a similar global connection, with about 13% of residents born overseas in both places.

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Where they differ most

Unpaid carers: 8.2 pts higher in Perenjori One-parent: 13.5 pts higher in Perenjori Aged 65+: 14.4 pts higher in Carnamah Recent movers: 12.0 pts higher in Carnamah Owned outright: 13.2 pts higher in Carnamah

Demographics & Identity

Population in Carnamah in Perenjori +138 larger in Carnamah gap widening

314 18th pct 176 9th pct

Median age in Carnamah in Perenjori +1 yrs older in Perenjori gap narrowing

42 yrs 39th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct

Age structure

22.0% Older adults (45–64) +11.5 pts ▸ 33.5%

29.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +8.6 pts 21.0%

25.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +14.4 pts 11.4%

16.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.6 pts 13.6%

8.9% Youth (15–24) +2.4 pts ▸ 11.4%

Marital status

47.2% Married ◂ +7.9 pts 39.3%

32.1% Never married +5.1 pts ▸ 37.1%

12.1% Divorced +0.8 pts ▸ 12.9%

2.6% Widowed +3.1 pts ▸ 5.7%

5.7% Separated ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Carnamah Perenjori

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

68.5% Australia ◂ +1.4 pts 67.0%

6.1% England ◂ +3.8 pts 2.3%

0.0% New Zealand +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

1.0% India ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

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 ◂ +7.7 pts 34.7%

36.9% English +4.5 pts ▸ 41.5%

12.1% Scottish ◂ +3.0 pts 9.1%

9.2% Irish +2.1 pts ▸ 11.4%

3.5% German +1.6 pts ▸ 5.1%

1.6% Italian +1.2 pts ▸ 2.8%

1.9% Dutch +0.4 pts ▸ 2.3%

1.3% Chinese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.3% Indian ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

79.6% English only +1.6 pts ▸ 81.3%

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

Religious affiliation

42.4% Christianity +3.1 pts ▸ 45.5%

41.4% No religion ◂ +4.5 pts 36.9%

16.9% Not stated +0.2 pts ▸ 17.0%

1.3% Hinduism ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

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

Highest year of school

34.2% Year 12 +8.4 pts ▸ 42.6%

30.8% Year 10 ◂ +3.6 pts 27.2%

7.5% Year 11 +2.8 pts ▸ 10.3%

8.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.7 pts 6.6%

Highest qualification level

37.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.0 pts 35.3%

12.7% Bachelor degree +2.0 pts ▸ 14.7%

8.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.0 pts 5.9%

2.5% Certificate I / II +6.3 pts ▸ 8.8%

5.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

1.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

20.9% Engineering & related ◂ +13.5 pts 7.4%

10.8% Management & commerce +5.4 pts ▸ 16.2%

8.9% Health +1.4 pts ▸ 10.3%

8.9% Education +1.4 pts ▸ 10.3%

2.5% Agriculture & environment +4.8 pts ▸ 7.4%

6.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

1.9% Society & culture +2.5 pts ▸ 4.4%

2.5% Information technology ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

1.9% Architecture & building ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.9% Creative arts ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Carnamah in Perenjori +$33 higher in Perenjori gap narrowing

$792 75th pct $825 79th pct

Household income in Carnamah in Perenjori +$335 higher in Perenjori gap narrowing

$1,240 48th pct $1,575 70th pct

Family income in Carnamah in Perenjori +$125 higher in Perenjori gap narrowing

$1,812 65th pct $1,937 72nd pct

Household income distribution

27.3% $1,500–$2,999 +10.8 pts ▸ 38.1%

30.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.7 pts 28.6%

25.8% Under $650 ◂ +3.5 pts 22.2%

3.8% $4,000 or more +4.1 pts ▸ 7.9%

6.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.1 pts 4.8%

Personal income distribution

35.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.2 pts 32.9%

34.7% Under $650 ◂ +0.4 pts 34.3%

12.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.3 pts 12.1%

3.8% $3,000 or more +4.1 pts ▸ 7.9%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

4.5% Asthma +6.3 pts ▸ 10.8%

8.6% Arthritis ◂ +2.3 pts 6.3%

7.6% Diabetes ◂ +2.0 pts 5.7%

7.3% Mental health ◂ +2.2 pts 5.1%

6.7% Heart disease ◂ +4.4 pts 2.3%

5.4% Other condition ◂ +0.3 pts 5.1%

3.8% Cancer ◂ +0.4 pts 3.4%

3.5% Lung condition ◂ +0.1 pts 3.4%

2.2% Stroke ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.5% None +6.2 pts ▸ 59.7%

18.8% One condition ◂ +5.2 pts 13.6%

6.4% Two conditions +0.4 pts ▸ 6.8%

4.5% Three or more ◂ +2.8 pts 1.7%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Carnamah in Perenjori +0.2 larger in Perenjori gap widening

1.9 7th pct 2.1 29th pct

Family composition

52.3% Couples without children ◂ +22.2 pts 30.1%

39.8% Couples with children +10.7 pts ▸ 50.4%

5.1% One-parent families +13.5 pts ▸ 18.6%

1.7% Other families +1.8 pts ▸ 3.5%

Household size

44.7% 1 person ◂ +1.8 pts 42.9%

37.9% 2 people +1.8 pts ▸ 39.7%

10.6% 4 people +5.3 pts ▸ 15.9%

8.3% 3 people +4.4 pts ▸ 12.7%

2.3% 5 people ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Carnamah in Perenjori +$20 higher in Perenjori gap narrowing

$150 11th pct $170 14th pct

Mortgage in Carnamah in Perenjori +$29 higher in Carnamah gap narrowing

$809 12th pct $780 10th pct

People / bedroom in Carnamah in Perenjori even gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

40.2% Owned outright ◂ +13.2 pts 27.0%

29.5% Rented +5.4 pts ▸ 34.9%

15.2% Owned with a mortgage +13.4 pts ▸ 28.6%

9.1% Other tenure ◂ +4.3 pts 4.8%

3.0% Not stated +1.7 pts ▸ 4.8%

Types of homes

93.9% Separate house +6.1 pts ▸ 100.0%

3.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

3.0% Other dwelling ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

2.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

52.3% 3 bedrooms +6.5 pts ▸ 58.7%

20.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +3.0 pts 17.5%

15.2% 4 bedrooms +3.9 pts ▸ 19.0%

4.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

2.3% 5 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

69.2% Under $200 ◂ +42.0 pts 27.3%

25.6% $200–$349 +38.0 pts ▸ 63.6%

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 +38.9 pts ▸ 88.9%

30.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +13.3 pts 16.7%

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

66.2% Car (driver) +2.5 pts ▸ 68.8%

5.5% Walked +7.0 pts ▸ 12.5%

2.1% Car (passenger) +2.9 pts ▸ 5.0%

4.8% Bicycle ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

2.1% Worked at home +1.7 pts ▸ 3.8%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

45.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +11.3 pts 33.9%

35.7% 1 vehicle +1.6 pts ▸ 37.3%

2.4% 4 or more +12.9 pts ▸ 15.3%

11.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +3.4 pts 8.5%

3.2% No vehicle +3.6 pts ▸ 6.8%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

17.9% Public administration & safety +7.1 pts ▸ 25.0%

8.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +5.5 pts ▸ 13.8%

6.9% Transport & warehousing +5.6 pts ▸ 12.5%

9.7% Education & training +2.8 pts ▸ 12.5%

11.7% Other services ◂ +5.5 pts 6.3%

9.7% Health care & social assistance +1.6 pts ▸ 11.3%

6.9% Construction +3.1 pts ▸ 10.0%

9.0% Wholesale trade ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

9.0% Retail trade ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

6.9% Mining ◂ +3.1 pts 3.8%

0.0% Accommodation & food +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

2.8% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.6% Managers +6.4 pts ▸ 25.0%

16.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.1 pts 12.5%

10.3% Clerical & administrative +5.9 pts ▸ 16.3%

10.3% Community & personal service +2.2 pts ▸ 12.5%

12.4% Machinery operators & drivers +0.1 pts ▸ 12.5%

10.3% Professionals ◂ +2.8 pts 7.5%

9.0% Labourers ◂ +4.0 pts 5.0%

6.9% Sales workers ◂ +3.1 pts 3.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Carnamah in Perenjori +1.3 higher in Carnamah

6.0 85th pct 4.7 57th pct

Types ≤15 min in Carnamah in Perenjori +1.1 more in Carnamah

6.5 85th pct 5.4 64th pct

15-min city in Carnamah in Perenjori +7.4 pts higher in Carnamah

93.9% 88th pct 86.6% 78th pct

Walk to shops in Carnamah in Perenjori +94.5 pts higher in Carnamah

94.5% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Carnamah in Perenjori +2.4 pts higher in Carnamah

86.5% 79th pct 84.2% 76th pct

Walk to school in Carnamah in Perenjori +6.5 pts higher in Perenjori

84.4% 70th pct 90.9% 79th pct

Walk to a park in Carnamah in Perenjori +6.7 pts higher in Carnamah

93.7% 53rd pct 87.0% 39th pct

Walk to health in Carnamah in Perenjori even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Carnamah in Perenjori +24.7 more in Perenjori

60.5 92nd pct 85.2 100th pct

Intersections/km² in Carnamah in Perenjori +19 higher in Carnamah

34 53rd pct 15 23rd pct

Mean slope in Carnamah in Perenjori +0.2 pts higher in Carnamah

2.8% 16th pct 2.6% 11th pct

Compare Carnamah with nearby areas

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Compare Perenjori with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Carnamah vs Perenjori [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL522011/carnamah/vs/UCL522054/perenjori