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Cervantes vs Green Head

Name: Cervantes vs Green Head — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 50 km apart · Cervantes profile · Green Head profile

Cervantes Green Head

Cervantes and Green Head are two small Western Australian settlements about 50 km apart. Green Head is far older, with a typical resident aged 66 compared to 55 in Cervantes, and more than half its population (53.9%) are seniors. Cervantes is more walkable, with 90.6% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed and 86.9% within walking distance of a school, while no homes in Green Head are near a school. Cervantes also has a higher typical weekly family income of $1,401, which is well higher than the $993 seen in Green Head.

Both areas are similar in their use of public transport, with each sitting near the national figure. This commonality exists alongside a shifting trend in their demographics; the gap in children under 15 has narrowed since 2011, while the gap in home ownership has flipped, with Green Head now having a well higher share of homes owned outright (64.8%) than Cervantes (54.9%).

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Where they differ most

PT commute: 3.1 pts higher in Cervantes Aged 65+: 21.2 pts higher in Green Head Median age: 11 yrs older in Green Head Unpaid carers: 5.8 pts higher in Green Head Recent arrivals: 8.1 pts higher in Cervantes

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cervantes in Green Head +187 larger in Cervantes gap widening

480 32nd pct 293 16th pct

Median age in Cervantes in Green Head +11 yrs older in Green Head gap narrowing

55 yrs 83rd pct 66 yrs 100th pct

Age structure

32.7% Seniors (65+) +21.2 pts ▸ 53.9%

26.7% Older adults (45–64) +1.3 pts ▸ 28.0%

20.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +12.6 pts 7.8%

11.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.9 pts 5.8%

4.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.6 pts 3.8%

Marital status

48.1% Married +10.6 pts ▸ 58.7%

26.0% Never married ◂ +11.5 pts 14.5%

12.3% Divorced +1.1 pts ▸ 13.4%

9.1% Widowed +1.0 pts ▸ 10.1%

4.3% Separated ◂ +2.2 pts 2.2%

Age & sex structure

Cervantes Green Head

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

75.6% Australia +5.6 pts ▸ 81.2%

6.5% England +0.4 pts ▸ 6.8%

2.9% New Zealand +0.5 pts ▸ 3.4%

0.0% Philippines +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.0% Vietnam +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.6% Nepal ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.0% English +8.6 pts ▸ 52.6%

40.6% Australian +3.7 pts ▸ 44.4%

10.2% Scottish ◂ +1.3 pts 8.9%

7.7% Irish ◂ +0.5 pts 7.2%

3.1% German ◂ +0.4 pts 2.7%

2.5% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 2.0%

2.1% Dutch ◂ +1.1 pts 1.0%

0.0% Filipino +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.0% Vietnamese +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.6% Chinese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.6% Indian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.6% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

87.9% English only +5.9 pts ▸ 93.9%

1.0% Mandarin ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

1.0% Arabic ◂ +1.0 pts 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

43.8% Christianity +9.2 pts ▸ 52.9%

44.6% No religion ◂ +5.3 pts 39.2%

8.5% Not stated ◂ +4.1 pts 4.4%

0.8% Other religions +0.9 pts ▸ 1.7%

1.5% Buddhism ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.8% Hinduism ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

31.8% Year 10 +11.4 pts ▸ 43.2%

32.3% Year 12 +0.3 pts ▸ 32.6%

13.6% Year 11 ◂ +3.7 pts 9.8%

12.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.3 pts 8.3%

Highest qualification level

34.2% Certificate III / IV +6.3 pts ▸ 40.6%

15.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +5.4 pts 10.1%

9.6% Bachelor degree +3.5 pts ▸ 13.0%

2.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.1 pts 2.2%

1.4% Postgraduate degree +0.8 pts ▸ 2.2%

1.4% Certificate I / II +0.8 pts ▸ 2.2%

Field of qualification

26.5% Engineering & related +6.1 pts ▸ 32.6%

11.0% Management & commerce +6.4 pts ▸ 17.4%

5.9% Education +6.4 pts ▸ 12.3%

9.1% Health ◂ +6.2 pts 2.9%

6.4% Architecture & building ◂ +2.0 pts 4.3%

1.8% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.5 pts ▸ 4.3%

4.1% Creative arts ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

3.7% Society & culture even 3.6%

1.4% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cervantes in Green Head +$125 higher in Cervantes gap narrowing

$628 43rd pct $503 17th pct

Household income in Cervantes in Green Head +$184 higher in Cervantes gap narrowing

$1,044 28th pct $860 10th pct

Family income in Cervantes in Green Head +$408 higher in Cervantes gap narrowing

$1,401 35th pct $993 9th pct

Household income distribution

31.3% $650–$1,499 +6.0 pts ▸ 37.2%

27.7% Under $650 +1.3 pts ▸ 29.0%

19.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.3 pts 6.2%

5.6% $4,000 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 6.2%

5.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.9 pts 2.8%

Personal income distribution

46.4% Under $650 +7.6 pts ▸ 54.0%

32.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +14.1 pts 18.8%

9.9% $1,500–$2,999 +4.3 pts ▸ 14.1%

3.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 3.6%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

15.0% Arthritis +2.7 pts ▸ 17.7%

9.4% Mental health ◂ +1.9 pts 7.5%

6.0% Diabetes +2.1 pts ▸ 8.2%

5.6% Other condition +1.5 pts ▸ 7.2%

6.9% Asthma even 6.8%

5.6% Cancer +1.2 pts ▸ 6.8%

5.0% Heart disease +1.5 pts ▸ 6.5%

3.8% Lung condition even 3.8%

1.0% Stroke +1.3 pts ▸ 2.4%

0.0% Dementia +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.0% None ◂ +6.2 pts 48.8%

23.1% One condition +6.6 pts ▸ 29.7%

7.5% Two conditions +0.7 pts ▸ 8.2%

4.6% Three or more ◂ +0.1 pts 4.4%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Cervantes in Green Head +0.2 larger in Cervantes gap narrowing

2.0 14th pct 1.8 0th pct

Family composition

45.7% Couples without children +24.3 pts ▸ 70.0%

45.0% Couples with children ◂ +26.5 pts 18.5%

8.6% One-parent families +1.4 pts ▸ 10.0%

0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

39.5% 2 people +14.3 pts ▸ 53.8%

36.9% 1 person ◂ +3.8 pts 33.1%

10.8% 3 people ◂ +5.3 pts 5.5%

6.2% 4 people ◂ +2.7 pts 3.4%

5.1% 5 people ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Cervantes in Green Head +$55 higher in Cervantes gap steady

$300 59th pct $245 40th pct

Mortgage in Cervantes in Green Head even gap narrowing

$1,427 55th pct $1,428 55th pct

People / bedroom in Cervantes in Green Head even gap narrowing

0.60 0th pct 0.60 0th pct

How homes are owned or rented

54.9% Owned outright +10.0 pts ▸ 64.8%

21.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +1.0 pts 20.0%

15.9% Rented ◂ +0.7 pts 15.2%

0.0% Other tenure +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

1.5% Not stated ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

91.8% Separate house +3.4 pts ▸ 95.2%

0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

3.1% Other dwelling +0.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

48.2% 3 bedrooms +1.5 pts ▸ 49.7%

32.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +5.2 pts 27.6%

7.7% 2 bedrooms +8.9 pts ▸ 16.6%

3.1% Studio / none ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

2.1% 5 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 2.8%

2.1% 1 bedroom even 2.1%

Weekly rent distribution

77.4% $200–$349 ◂ +22.9 pts 54.5%

0.0% Under $200 +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%

25.8% $350–$549 ◂ +3.1 pts 22.7%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

41.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +20.8 pts 20.7%

26.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +2.7 pts 24.1%

22.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +11.6 pts 10.3%

7.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

57.7% Car (driver) ◂ +11.1 pts 46.5%

4.6% Worked at home +9.3 pts ▸ 13.9%

8.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.2 pts 7.9%

5.1% Walked ◂ +0.2 pts 5.0%

3.1% Bus ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

46.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +11.4 pts 35.4%

30.0% 1 vehicle +8.2 pts ▸ 38.2%

16.8% 3 vehicles +0.5 pts ▸ 17.4%

6.3% 4 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 3.5%

1.6% No vehicle +1.9 pts ▸ 3.5%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

20.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +9.0 pts 11.9%

15.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.9 pts 11.9%

4.6% Mining +9.3 pts ▸ 13.9%

9.2% Construction +3.7 pts ▸ 12.9%

4.6% Retail trade +7.3 pts ▸ 11.9%

9.7% Education & training ◂ +3.8 pts 5.9%

6.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.7 pts 4.0%

5.6% Arts & recreation ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Rental & real estate +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%

4.6% Manufacturing ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Administrative & support +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

3.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.6 pts 3.0%

Occupations people work in

23.0% Labourers ◂ +7.1 pts 15.8%

13.3% Technicians & trades +4.6 pts ▸ 17.8%

17.3% Managers ◂ +1.5 pts 15.8%

10.7% Machinery operators & drivers +1.2 pts ▸ 11.9%

11.7% Community & personal service ◂ +4.8 pts 6.9%

11.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.8 pts 10.9%

8.7% Professionals +1.2 pts ▸ 9.9%

3.6% Sales workers +3.4 pts ▸ 6.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Cervantes in Green Head +0.4 higher in Cervantes

4.3 50th pct 3.9 43rd pct

Types ≤15 min in Cervantes in Green Head +0.6 more in Cervantes

5.5 67th pct 4.9 55th pct

15-min city in Cervantes in Green Head +20.7 pts higher in Cervantes

90.6% 83rd pct 69.9% 59th pct

Walk to shops in Cervantes in Green Head even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Cervantes in Green Head +4.6 pts higher in Green Head

51.6% 51st pct 56.2% 54th pct

Walk to school in Cervantes in Green Head +86.9 pts higher in Cervantes

86.9% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Cervantes in Green Head +2.9 pts higher in Cervantes

96.6% 65th pct 93.7% 54th pct

Walk to health in Cervantes in Green Head +23.9 pts higher in Cervantes

85.8% 86th pct 62.0% 69th pct

Amenities/1k in Cervantes in Green Head +15.2 more in Green Head

29.2 72nd pct 44.4 86th pct

Intersections/km² in Cervantes in Green Head +6 higher in Green Head

17 25th pct 22 34th pct

Mean slope in Cervantes in Green Head +0.3 pts higher in Green Head

3.8% 36th pct 4.1% 42nd pct

Compare Cervantes with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cervantes vs Green Head [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL522012/cervantes/vs/UCL522026/green-head