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Baw Baw vs Woodhouselee

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Baw Baw profile · Woodhouselee profile

Baw Baw Woodhouselee

Baw Baw (NSW) and Woodhouselee are two nearby New South Wales areas with very different profiles. Baw Baw (NSW) is more populous and wealthier, with a typical weekly family income of $2,386 compared to $1,374 in Woodhouselee. It is also a more established community for families and seniors, with 19.2% of people aged 65 and over and 21.4% of the population being children under 15. In contrast, Woodhouselee is sparsely populated and has a much higher share of people with no religion (56.5% compared to 26.9% in Baw Baw (NSW)).

Both areas have a typical resident age of 45, which is close to the national figure. They are also both car-dependent, with no residents within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, or health services. While Baw Baw (NSW) has more residents with long-term health conditions and a higher rate of unpaid care, Woodhouselee has a much higher share of volunteers at 42.9%.

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Where they differ most

No religion: 29.6 pts higher in Woodhouselee Unpaid carers: 22.7 pts higher in Baw Baw Volunteering: 23.4 pts higher in Woodhouselee Population: 248 larger in Baw Baw Needs assistance: 9.6 pts higher in Baw Baw

Demographics & Identity

Population in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +248 larger in Baw Baw gap steady
271 58th pct 23 16th pct
Median age in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee even gap narrowing
45 yrs 50th pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +4.4 pts higher in Baw Baw
4.4% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +19.2 pts higher in Baw Baw
19.2% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +8.4 pts higher in Baw Baw
21.4% 77th pct 13.0% 26th pct
De facto in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +10.0 pts higher in Woodhouselee
9.0% 26th pct 19.0% 86th pct

Age structure

32.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.0 pts 30.4%
21.8% Young adults (25–44) +8.7 pts ▸ 30.4%
21.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +8.4 pts 13.0%
19.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
8.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

Marital status

55.1% Married +2.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
30.1% Never married ◂ +11.0 pts 19.0%
8.3% Divorced ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
5.6% Widowed ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Baw Baw Woodhouselee

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +7.4 pts higher in Woodhouselee
10.0% 43rd pct 17.4% 72nd pct

Country of birth

86.3% Australia +0.6 pts ▸ 87.0%
3.3% England ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.3% Australian +7.9 pts ▸ 52.2%
41.3% English ◂ +6.5 pts 34.8%
14.4% Irish +7.3 pts ▸ 21.7%
12.2% Scottish +0.9 pts ▸ 13.0%
6.3% Greek ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
3.7% Italian ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% German ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian 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 Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +8.5 pts higher in Woodhouselee
8.9% 74th pct 17.4% 86th pct
Limited English in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +1.1 pts higher in Baw Baw
1.1% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

89.7% English only ◂ +7.1 pts 82.6%
4.8% Greek ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
2.2% Arabic ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi 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 Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +29.6 pts higher in Woodhouselee
26.9% 18th pct 56.5% 90th pct

Religious affiliation

69.7% Christianity ◂ +39.3 pts 30.4%
26.9% No religion +29.6 pts ▸ 56.5%
5.2% Not stated ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism 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 Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
55.5% 73rd pct —
Bachelor+ in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +5.2 pts higher in Baw Baw
19.4% 66th pct 14.3% 48th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +8 more in Baw Baw
8 77th pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
363 55th pct —
ICSEA in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
977 42nd pct —

Highest year of school

55.5% Year 12 ◂ +16.6 pts 38.9%
22.7% Year 10 +27.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
10.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
3.8% Year 11 ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

16.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +26.7 pts ▸ 42.9%
38.3% Certificate III / IV +4.6 pts ▸ 42.9%
16.1% Bachelor degree +5.3 pts ▸ 21.4%
8.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
4.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

19.5% Engineering & related +2.0 pts ▸ 21.4%
14.8% Management & commerce +6.7 pts ▸ 21.4%
14.8% Education ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
13.4% Society & culture ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
10.7% Architecture & building ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
8.7% Health ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.0% Creative arts ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.4% Information technology ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +$268 higher in Baw Baw gap narrowing
$937 76th pct $669 35th pct
Household income in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +$804 higher in Baw Baw gap widening
$2,178 83rd pct $1,374 38th pct
Family income in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +$1,012 higher in Baw Baw gap narrowing
$2,386 77th pct $1,374 19th pct
High earners in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +14.8 pts higher in Baw Baw
14.8% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
28.4% 80th pct —

Household income distribution

37.9% $1,500–$2,999 +47.8 pts ▸ 85.7%
20.0% $650–$1,499 +51.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
16.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +16.8 pts 0.0%
11.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

38.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.7 pts 14.3%
31.9% Under $650 ◂ +8.1 pts 23.8%
20.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
4.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +18.0 pts higher in Baw Baw
31.0% 61st pct 13.0% 5th pct
Mental health in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +11.4 pts higher in Baw Baw
11.4% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +9.6 pts higher in Baw Baw
9.6% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.3% Arthritis ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
13.3% Asthma ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
12.2% Other condition +0.9 pts ▸ 13.0%
11.4% Mental health ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
7.0% Diabetes ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.5% Heart disease ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
4.1% Cancer ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.0% Lung condition ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
1.1% Stroke ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.4% None ◂ +5.6 pts 60.9%
15.5% One condition +1.9 pts ▸ 17.4%
10.3% Two conditions ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
4.8% Three or more ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +23.4 pts higher in Woodhouselee
19.4% 57th pct 42.9% 96th pct
Unpaid carers in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +22.7 pts higher in Baw Baw
22.7% 94th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +10.1 pts higher in Baw Baw
29.2% 70th pct 19.0% 23rd pct
Defence service in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
4.6% 77th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +11.4 pts higher in Baw Baw
35.2% 89th pct 23.8% 48th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +12 larger in Baw Baw
12 61st pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
42 yrs 80th pct —
Median income in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
$575 43rd pct —
Household income in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
$1,937 60th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +0.3 larger in Baw Baw gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +14.9 pts higher in Baw Baw
14.9% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
15.8% 22nd pct —

Family composition

52.3% Couples with children +12.9 pts ▸ 65.2%
29.9% Couples without children ◂ +3.8 pts 26.1%
14.9% One-parent families ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

33.7% 2 people +94.9 pts ▸ 128.6%
20.0% 3 people +51.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
16.8% 4 people ◂ +16.8 pts 0.0%
15.8% 1 person ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
8.4% 6 or more ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
3.2% 5 people ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +$305 higher in Baw Baw
$405 83rd pct $100 6th pct
Mortgage in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +$217 higher in Baw Baw gap narrowing
$1,950 69th pct $1,733 57th pct
People / bedroom in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee even
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
7.4% 18th pct —
Owned outright in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
36.8% 38th pct —
Separate houses in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
91.6% 82nd pct —

How homes are owned or rented

5.3% Other tenure +66.2 pts ▸ 71.4%
45.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +45.3 pts 0.0%
36.8% Owned outright +6.0 pts ▸ 42.9%
7.4% Rented ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

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

Bedrooms per home

6.3% 2 bedrooms +93.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
40.0% 4 bedrooms +31.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
30.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +30.5 pts 0.0%
21.1% 5 or more ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
15.0% 45th pct —
PT commute in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
— 76 94th pct
Drive to city in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +7 longer in Woodhouselee
127 85th pct 134 87th pct

How people get to work

65.0% Car (driver) +10.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
15.0% Worked at home +10.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
3.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

44.4% 2 vehicles +12.7 pts ▸ 57.1%
31.1% 3 vehicles +11.7 pts ▸ 42.9%
25.6% 4 or more ◂ +25.6 pts 0.0%
7.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
28.1% 39th pct —
Recent arrivals in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
3.6% 50th pct —
Participation in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +7.2 pts higher in Baw Baw
64.4% 63rd pct 57.1% 38th pct
Full-time in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee
67.1% 84th pct —

Industries people work in

6.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +43.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
8.6% Public administration & safety +24.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
16.4% Construction ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
10.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
10.0% Education & training ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
9.3% Manufacturing ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
8.6% Retail trade ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
5.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Professional & technical ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.0% Other services ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
3.6% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.9% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

17.1% Managers +7.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
16.4% Professionals +8.6 pts ▸ 25.0%
15.0% Technicians & trades +10.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
15.7% Clerical & administrative +9.3 pts ▸ 25.0%
14.3% Community & personal service ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
7.9% Labourers ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
6.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
5.7% Sales workers ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +0.2 higher in Woodhouselee
0.0 24th pct 0.2 44th pct
Types ≤15 min in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +0.5 more in Woodhouselee
0.0 0th pct 0.5 51st pct
15-min city in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +43.5 more in Woodhouselee
0.0 0th pct 43.5 78th pct
Intersections/km² in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee even
0 24th pct 0 26th pct
Mean slope in Baw Bawin Woodhouselee +1.7 pts higher in Baw Baw
7.0% 63rd pct 5.4% 47th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Baw Baw vs Woodhouselee [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10234/baw-baw/vs/SAL14404/woodhouselee