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Jigalong vs Nullagine

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 177 km apart · Jigalong profile · Nullagine profile

Jigalong Nullagine

Jigalong and Nullagine are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Jigalong is much younger, with a typical resident aged 21 compared to 38 in Nullagine, and has a far higher share of children under 15 (34.6% vs 12.2%). The two areas differ sharply in their demographics and housing; Jigalong has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 93.1% and a higher rate of renting (91.4%), while Nullagine has more people born overseas (14.3%) and more homes owned outright (22.9%).

The gap in the share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents has widened since 2011. Both areas share some characteristics, such as the fact that every home is a separate detached house and no one commutes by public transport. They also both have unemployment rates that are well above the national figure, though the rate is far higher in Jigalong (40.2%) than in Nullagine (12.8%).

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Where they differ most

Median age: 17 yrs older in Nullagine First Nations: 31.9 pts higher in Jigalong Other language: 28.7 pts higher in Jigalong No religion: 27.6 pts higher in Nullagine Housework 15h+: 29.3 pts higher in Jigalong

Demographics & Identity

Population in Jigalongin Nullagine +142 larger in Jigalong gap widening
289 15th pct 147 8th pct
Median age in Jigalongin Nullagine +17 yrs older in Nullagine gap widening
21 yrs 0th pct 38 yrs 25th pct
First Nations in Jigalongin Nullagine +31.9 pts higher in Jigalong gap widening
93.1% 100th pct 61.2% 94th pct
Aged 65+ in Jigalongin Nullagine +9.8 pts higher in Nullagine gap widening
3.1% 0th pct 12.9% 19th pct
Under 15 in Jigalongin Nullagine +22.4 pts higher in Jigalong gap widening
34.6% 100th pct 12.2% 14th pct
De facto in Jigalongin Nullagine +8.5 pts higher in Nullagine gap widening
22.2% 92nd pct 30.6% 100th pct

Age structure

34.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +22.4 pts 12.2%
28.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.2 pts 26.5%
15.6% Older adults (45–64) +6.9 pts ▸ 22.4%
15.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.3 pts 15.0%
3.1% Seniors (65+) +9.8 pts ▸ 12.9%

Marital status

71.7% Never married ◂ +12.0 pts 59.7%
21.4% Married +0.4 pts ▸ 21.8%
0.0% Divorced +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
2.7% Widowed +6.2 pts ▸ 8.9%
2.7% Separated +3.8 pts ▸ 6.5%

Age & sex structure

Jigalong Nullagine

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Jigalongin Nullagine +12.2 pts higher in Nullagine gap widening
2.1% 3rd pct 14.3% 72nd pct

Country of birth

96.2% Australia ◂ +18.0 pts 78.2%
0.0% New Zealand +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% England +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Nepal +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

4.5% English +10.5 pts ▸ 15.0%
1.0% Australian +5.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
3.5% Irish ◂ +0.7 pts 2.7%
0.0% German +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Scottish +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Jigalongin Nullagine +28.7 pts higher in Jigalong gap widening
89.3% 100th pct 60.5% 95th pct
Limited English in Jigalongin Nullagine +8.7 pts higher in Jigalong gap widening
10.7% 100th pct 2.0% 87th pct

Language used at home

8.3% English only +23.7 pts ▸ 32.0%
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%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Jigalongin Nullagine +27.6 pts higher in Nullagine gap narrowing
15.2% 3rd pct 42.9% 52nd pct

Religious affiliation

67.1% Christianity ◂ +41.3 pts 25.9%
15.2% No religion +27.6 pts ▸ 42.9%
14.9% Other religions +3.5 pts ▸ 18.4%
2.1% Not stated +7.4 pts ▸ 9.5%
1.4% Hinduism +0.7 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Jigalongin Nullagine +17.4 pts higher in Nullagine gap widening
30.5% 23rd pct 47.9% 75th pct
Bachelor+ in Jigalongin Nullagine +6.5 pts higher in Nullagine gap widening
6.4% 15th pct 12.9% 59th pct

Highest year of school

30.5% Year 12 +17.4 pts ▸ 47.9%
28.2% Year 10 ◂ +6.8 pts 21.5%
27.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +18.0 pts 9.1%
14.1% Year 11 ◂ +0.9 pts 13.2%

Highest qualification level

39.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +27.6 pts 11.9%
13.2% Bachelor degree +13.0 pts ▸ 26.2%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
10.5% Postgraduate degree +1.4 pts ▸ 11.9%
7.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

23.7% Health +7.3 pts ▸ 31.0%
23.7% Management & commerce ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Architecture & building +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
7.9% Education ◂ +0.8 pts 7.1%
7.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Jigalongin Nullagine +$28 higher in Nullagine gap widening
$268 0th pct $296 1st pct
Household income in Jigalongin Nullagine +$520 higher in Nullagine gap narrowing
$837 8th pct $1,357 58th pct
Family income in Jigalongin Nullagine +$152 higher in Nullagine gap narrowing
$628 0th pct $780 2nd pct
High earners in Jigalongin Nullagine +10.5 pts higher in Nullagine gap widening
3.2% 17th pct 13.7% 88th pct
High-income homes in Jigalongin Nullagine +17.1 pts higher in Nullagine gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 17.1% 74th pct

Household income distribution

37.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.2 pts 25.7%
32.8% Under $650 ◂ +21.3 pts 11.4%
24.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.1 pts 20.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

84.5% Under $650 ◂ +27.2 pts 57.3%
2.1% $650–$1,499 +10.0 pts ▸ 12.1%
3.2% $1,500–$2,999 +6.5 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Jigalongin Nullagine +3.2 pts higher in Nullagine
13.1% 0th pct 16.3% 4th pct
Mental health in Jigalongin Nullagine +5.4 pts higher in Nullagine
1.4% 1st pct 6.8% 19th pct
Needs assistance in Jigalongin Nullagine +4.7 pts higher in Nullagine gap widening
4.2% 23rd pct 8.8% 77th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.7% Diabetes ◂ +3.2 pts 7.5%
4.5% Other condition +4.3 pts ▸ 8.8%
1.4% Mental health +5.4 pts ▸ 6.8%
3.1% Asthma ◂ +0.4 pts 2.7%
3.1% Heart disease ◂ +1.1 pts 2.0%
1.4% Arthritis ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

84.4% None ◂ +14.4 pts 70.1%
10.7% One condition +2.9 pts ▸ 13.6%
2.8% Two conditions even 2.7%
0.0% Three or more +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Jigalongin Nullagine +19.7 pts higher in Nullagine gap widening
15.0% 36th pct 34.7% 100th pct
Unpaid carers in Jigalongin Nullagine +20.5 pts higher in Nullagine gap widening
18.2% 95th pct 38.7% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in Jigalongin Nullagine +18.7 pts higher in Jigalong gap widening
63.1% 100th pct 44.4% 94th pct
Defence service in Jigalongin Nullagine even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Jigalongin Nullagine +29.3 pts higher in Jigalong gap widening
58.3% 100th pct 29.0% 87th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Jigalongin Nullagine +1.3 larger in Jigalong gap widening
4.2 99th pct 2.9 86th pct
One-parent in Jigalongin Nullagine +3.1 pts higher in Jigalong gap narrowing
44.1% 100th pct 41.0% 100th pct
Living alone in Jigalongin Nullagine +13.0 pts higher in Nullagine gap widening
24.1% 34th pct 37.1% 79th pct

Family composition

47.3% Couples with children ◂ +18.3 pts 29.0%
44.1% One-parent families ◂ +3.1 pts 41.0%
6.6% Couples without children +19.4 pts ▸ 26.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

24.1% 1 person +13.0 pts ▸ 37.1%
24.1% 6 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 25.7%
20.7% 5 people ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
19.0% 3 people ◂ +7.5 pts 11.4%
19.0% 4 people ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
5.2% 2 people +9.1 pts ▸ 14.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Jigalongin Nullagine +$40 higher in Jigalong gap widening
$80 1st pct $40 0th pct
People / bedroom in Jigalongin Nullagine +0.20 higher in Jigalong gap widening
1.30 96th pct 1.10 92nd pct
Renting in Jigalongin Nullagine +37.1 pts higher in Jigalong gap widening
91.4% 100th pct 54.3% 90th pct
Owned outright in Jigalongin Nullagine +22.9 pts higher in Nullagine gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 22.9% 13th pct
Separate houses in Jigalongin Nullagine even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Jigalongin Nullagine +24.0 pts higher in Jigalong gap widening
98.3% 100th pct 74.3% 39th pct

How homes are owned or rented

91.4% Rented ◂ +37.1 pts 54.3%
0.0% Owned outright +22.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
8.6% Other tenure +5.7 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Not stated +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Other dwelling +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

69.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.3 pts 65.7%
20.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
20.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +12.1 pts 8.6%
0.0% 1 bedroom +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
8.6% 5 or more ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

100.0% Under $200 ◂ +36.8 pts 63.2%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Jigalongin Nullagine +24.7 pts higher in Jigalong gap narrowing
48.3% 97th pct 23.5% 90th pct
Work from home in Jigalongin Nullagine +1.8 pts higher in Jigalong gap widening
9.5% 60th pct 7.7% 48th pct
PT commute in Jigalongin Nullagine even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

42.9% Walked +0.7 pts ▸ 43.6%
40.5% Car (driver) ◂ +12.3 pts 28.2%
21.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
9.5% Worked at home ◂ +1.8 pts 7.7%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

48.3% No vehicle ◂ +24.7 pts 23.5%
39.7% 1 vehicle +4.5 pts ▸ 44.1%
12.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +0.3 pts 11.8%
0.0% 3 vehicles +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Jigalongin Nullagine +2.9 pts higher in Nullagine gap narrowing
26.7% 16th pct 29.5% 26th pct
Recent arrivals in Jigalongin Nullagine
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Jigalongin Nullagine +27.5 pts higher in Jigalong gap widening
40.2% 100th pct 12.8% 89th pct
Participation in Jigalongin Nullagine +5.9 pts higher in Jigalong gap narrowing
43.9% 25th pct 37.9% 12th pct
Full-time in Jigalongin Nullagine +6.6 pts higher in Nullagine gap steady
52.4% 30th pct 59.0% 65th pct

Industries people work in

16.7% Education & training +29.5 pts ▸ 46.2%
23.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
9.5% Public administration & safety +13.6 pts ▸ 23.1%
14.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
7.1% Mining +5.7 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Accommodation & food +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
7.1% Administrative & support +3.1 pts ▸ 10.3%
9.5% Arts & recreation ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
9.5% Other services ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

19.0% Community & personal service +32.2 pts ▸ 51.3%
42.9% Professionals ◂ +35.2 pts 7.7%
26.2% Managers ◂ +10.8 pts 15.4%
0.0% Labourers +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Technicians & trades +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
9.5% Sales workers ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Jigalongin Nullagine
— 2.7 26th pct
Types ≤15 min in Jigalongin Nullagine
— 3.0 28th pct
15-min city in Jigalongin Nullagine
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Jigalongin Nullagine
— 99.1% 98th pct
Walk to transit in Jigalongin Nullagine
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Jigalongin Nullagine
— 99.1% 97th pct
Walk to a park in Jigalongin Nullagine
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Jigalongin Nullagine
— 99.1% 100th pct
Amenities/1k in Jigalongin Nullagine +6.6 more in Nullagine
13.8 36th pct 20.4 55th pct
Intersections/km² in Jigalongin Nullagine +39 higher in Nullagine
3 2nd pct 42 63rd pct
Mean slope in Jigalongin Nullagine
— 3.6% 33rd pct

Compare Jigalong with nearby areas

Newman Nullagine Marble Bar Tom Price Paraburdoo Wiluna Remainder of State/Territory Port Hedland

Compare Nullagine with nearby areas

Marble Bar Newman Jigalong Port Hedland Tom Price Paraburdoo Roebourne Point Samson

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jigalong vs Nullagine [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL522031/jigalong/vs/UCL522052/nullagine