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Burra vs Williamsdale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.8 km apart · Burra profile · Williamsdale profile

Burra Williamsdale

Burra and Williamsdale are neighbouring rural areas with very different profiles. Burra is more populous and has a higher share of children under 15 (17.5% compared to 4.6% in Williamsdale). It also has more highly qualified residents, with 32.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, and a far higher share of people earning $2,000 or more a week (25.1% vs 5.1%). Williamsdale is more sparsely populated and has a higher share of people who claim no religion (55.4% vs 41.4%) and a higher typical weekly household income of $3,624, compared to $2,892 in Burra.

Both areas are almost identical in their housing styles, with 100% of homes being separate houses. This shared rural character is mirrored in their transport, as both have no public transport stops and no residents commute by bus or train. While Burra has more people living alone (14.1% vs 0.0%), Williamsdale is slightly older, with a typical resident aged 49 compared to 46 in Burra.

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Where they differ most

Population: 725 larger in Burra 3+ bedrooms: 22.2 pts higher in Burra Limited English: 0.5 pts higher in Burra First Nations: 2.8 pts higher in Burra Living alone: 14.1 pts higher in Burra

Demographics & Identity

Population in Burrain Williamsdale +725 larger in Burra gap steady
790 72nd pct 65 32nd pct
Median age in Burrain Williamsdale +3 yrs older in Williamsdale gap widening
46 yrs 54th pct 49 yrs 67th pct
First Nations in Burrain Williamsdale +2.8 pts higher in Burra gap widening
2.8% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Burrain Williamsdale +3.4 pts higher in Williamsdale gap steady
16.6% 40th pct 20.0% 56th pct
Under 15 in Burrain Williamsdale +12.9 pts higher in Burra gap widening
17.5% 52nd pct 4.6% 7th pct
De facto in Burrain Williamsdale +10.4 pts higher in Burra gap widening
10.4% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

35.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.9 pts 26.2%
20.0% Young adults (25–44) even 20.0%
16.6% Seniors (65+) +3.4 pts ▸ 20.0%
17.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +12.9 pts 4.6%
11.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

60.5% Married +5.6 pts ▸ 66.1%
26.8% Never married +5.4 pts ▸ 32.2%
7.7% Divorced ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
2.3% Widowed ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.5% Separated ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Burra Williamsdale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Burrain Williamsdale +5.5 pts higher in Burra gap narrowing
10.1% 44th pct 4.6% 20th pct

Country of birth

84.6% Australia ◂ +4.6 pts 80.0%
3.4% England ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
1.0% New Zealand ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.8% Italy ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.4% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.1% English ◂ +12.2 pts 33.8%
43.2% Australian ◂ +15.5 pts 27.7%
17.7% Irish ◂ +5.4 pts 12.3%
12.4% Scottish ◂ +1.6 pts 10.8%
5.9% German +4.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Chinese +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
4.1% Italian ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
1.3% Dutch ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.1% Greek ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.4% Filipino ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Burrain Williamsdale +3.5 pts higher in Burra gap widening
3.5% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Burrain Williamsdale +0.5 pts higher in Burra gap steady
0.5% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.0% English only ◂ +6.4 pts 84.6%
0.6% Italian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Burrain Williamsdale +14.0 pts higher in Williamsdale gap narrowing
41.4% 53rd pct 55.4% 89th pct

Religious affiliation

41.4% No religion +14.0 pts ▸ 55.4%
51.5% Christianity ◂ +17.7 pts 33.8%
6.8% Not stated ◂ +2.2 pts 4.6%
0.6% Other religions ◂ +0.6 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%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Burrain Williamsdale +4.6 pts higher in Burra gap narrowing
67.3% 88th pct 62.7% 84th pct
Bachelor+ in Burrain Williamsdale +10.6 pts higher in Burra gap narrowing
32.7% 88th pct 22.0% 72nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Burrain Williamsdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

67.3% Year 12 ◂ +4.6 pts 62.7%
16.4% Year 10 ◂ +8.0 pts 8.5%
5.8% Year 9 or below +4.3 pts ▸ 10.2%
5.8% Year 11 ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

24.0% Bachelor degree +7.0 pts ▸ 31.0%
25.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +13.6 pts 11.9%
15.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
14.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +7.5 pts 7.1%
7.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
1.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.1% Management & commerce +6.7 pts ▸ 23.8%
14.0% Society & culture ◂ +2.1 pts 11.9%
13.2% Engineering & related ◂ +6.0 pts 7.1%
8.6% Health +3.3 pts ▸ 11.9%
9.3% Education +0.2 pts ▸ 9.5%
6.3% Architecture & building +0.9 pts ▸ 7.1%
4.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Creative arts ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.0% Information technology ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Burrain Williamsdale +$13 higher in Burra gap narrowing
$1,299 93rd pct $1,286 92nd pct
Household income in Burrain Williamsdale +$732 higher in Williamsdale gap widening
$2,892 95th pct $3,624 100th pct
Family income in Burrain Williamsdale +$41 higher in Burra gap narrowing
$3,166 93rd pct $3,125 92nd pct
High earners in Burrain Williamsdale +20.0 pts higher in Burra gap widening
25.1% 95th pct 5.1% 32nd pct
High-income homes in Burrain Williamsdale +12.4 pts higher in Williamsdale
47.6% 100th pct 60.0% 100th pct

Household income distribution

30.5% $4,000 or more +14.5 pts ▸ 45.0%
29.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
17.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.1 pts 15.0%
11.5% $650–$1,499 +3.5 pts ▸ 15.0%
3.3% Under $650 ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

26.8% $650–$1,499 +8.8 pts ▸ 35.6%
34.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.2 pts 28.8%
26.8% Under $650 ◂ +8.1 pts 18.6%
7.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Burrain Williamsdale +8.9 pts higher in Burra
28.9% 50th pct 20.0% 14th pct
Mental health in Burrain Williamsdale +0.9 pts higher in Burra
10.1% 69th pct 9.2% 61st pct
Needs assistance in Burrain Williamsdale +3.0 pts higher in Burra gap steady
3.0% 32nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.1% Mental health ◂ +0.9 pts 9.2%
9.6% Arthritis ◂ +3.5 pts 6.2%
8.4% Other condition ◂ +3.7 pts 4.6%
8.0% Asthma ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
2.2% Cancer +2.5 pts ▸ 4.6%
3.4% Heart disease ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.3% Diabetes ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.0% Lung condition ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.4% Stroke ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.4% None ◂ +2.9 pts 61.5%
20.8% One condition ◂ +2.3 pts 18.5%
5.8% Two conditions ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
2.0% Three or more ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Burrain Williamsdale +8.0 pts higher in Burra gap steady
19.8% 58th pct 11.9% 19th pct
Unpaid carers in Burrain Williamsdale +5.9 pts higher in Burra gap widening
14.4% 67th pct 8.5% 17th pct
Unpaid child care in Burrain Williamsdale +4.1 pts higher in Burra gap narrowing
26.2% 55th pct 22.0% 34th pct
Defence service in Burrain Williamsdale +4.8 pts higher in Williamsdale
7.7% 91st pct 12.5% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Burrain Williamsdale +1.2 pts higher in Williamsdale gap narrowing
25.9% 60th pct 27.1% 66th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Burrain Williamsdale +22 larger in Burra
22 70th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Burrain Williamsdale +24 yrs older in Williamsdale
20 yrs 25th pct 44 yrs 82nd pct
Median income in Burrain Williamsdale +$250 higher in Williamsdale
$1,125 86th pct $1,375 89th pct
Household income in Burrain Williamsdale +$1,000 higher in Williamsdale
$2,250 71st pct $3,250 89th pct
Indigenous language in Burrain Williamsdale
0.0% 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Burrain Williamsdale +0.1 larger in Williamsdale gap widening
2.7 71st pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Burrain Williamsdale +6.1 pts higher in Burra gap widening
6.1% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Burrain Williamsdale +14.1 pts higher in Burra
14.1% 16th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Family composition

59.7% Couples with children ◂ +2.8 pts 56.9%
33.9% Couples without children +3.3 pts ▸ 37.3%
6.1% One-parent families ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

42.0% 2 people +3.0 pts ▸ 45.0%
16.0% 3 people +19.0 pts ▸ 35.0%
18.2% 4 people ◂ +3.2 pts 15.0%
14.1% 1 person ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
7.8% 5 people ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
1.9% 6 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Burrain Williamsdale +$20 higher in Williamsdale
$380 78th pct $400 82nd pct
Mortgage in Burrain Williamsdale +$300 higher in Burra gap narrowing
$2,500 88th pct $2,200 81st pct
People / bedroom in Burrain Williamsdale +0.10 higher in Williamsdale gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Burrain Williamsdale +3.7 pts higher in Burra
3.7% 8th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Burrain Williamsdale +7.1 pts higher in Williamsdale
37.9% 41st pct 45.0% 61st pct
Separate houses in Burrain Williamsdale even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Burrain Williamsdale +22.2 pts higher in Burra
92.2% 84th pct 70.0% 27th pct

How homes are owned or rented

58.0% Owned with a mortgage +2.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
37.9% Owned outright +7.1 pts ▸ 45.0%
3.7% Rented ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
1.9% Other tenure ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.7% Separate house ◂ +0.7 pts 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

37.5% 4 bedrooms +2.5 pts ▸ 40.0%
32.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +17.7 pts 15.0%
4.5% 2 bedrooms +20.5 pts ▸ 25.0%
21.9% 5 or more ◂ +6.9 pts 15.0%
3.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
1.1% Studio / none ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

32.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +32.7 pts 0.0%
29.5% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +29.5 pts 0.0%
19.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
15.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Burrain Williamsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Burrain Williamsdale +8.9 pts higher in Williamsdale gap widening
13.3% 39th pct 22.2% 66th pct
PT commute in Burrain Williamsdale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Burrain Williamsdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Burrain Williamsdale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Burrain Williamsdale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Burrain Williamsdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

66.8% Car (driver) +11.0 pts ▸ 77.8%
13.3% Worked at home +8.9 pts ▸ 22.2%
4.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.7% Walked ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

44.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +4.4 pts 40.0%
11.5% 1 vehicle +28.5 pts ▸ 40.0%
15.6% 4 or more +14.4 pts ▸ 30.0%
28.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +8.5 pts 20.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Burrain Williamsdale +9.0 pts higher in Burra gap narrowing
27.3% 37th pct 18.3% 13th pct
Recent arrivals in Burrain Williamsdale
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Burrain Williamsdale +2.4 pts higher in Burra gap steady
2.4% 40th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Burrain Williamsdale +8.3 pts higher in Burra gap narrowing
69.3% 79th pct 61.0% 51st pct
Full-time in Burrain Williamsdale +7.4 pts higher in Williamsdale gap narrowing
64.8% 78th pct 72.2% 90th pct

Industries people work in

30.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +19.8 pts 11.1%
12.4% Construction +18.1 pts ▸ 30.6%
3.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +15.8 pts ▸ 19.4%
3.4% Retail trade +16.1 pts ▸ 19.4%
8.1% Health care & social assistance +5.8 pts ▸ 13.9%
9.5% Professional & technical ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
7.4% Education & training ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Other services ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.3% Administrative & support ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
2.0% Manufacturing ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

15.8% Clerical & administrative +14.8 pts ▸ 30.6%
22.1% Professionals +2.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
24.4% Managers ◂ +2.2 pts 22.2%
12.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.3 pts 8.3%
5.2% Machinery operators & drivers +5.9 pts ▸ 11.1%
8.6% Community & personal service ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
5.6% Sales workers ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.5% Labourers ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Burrain Williamsdale even
0.0 30th pct 0.0 30th pct
Types ≤15 min in Burrain Williamsdale even
0.0 31st pct 0.0 31st pct
15-min city in Burrain Williamsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Burrain Williamsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Burrain Williamsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Burrain Williamsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Burrain Williamsdale +0.4 pts higher in Burra
2.3% 40th pct 1.9% 38th pct
Walk to health in Burrain Williamsdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Burrain Williamsdale +12.9 more in Williamsdale
2.5 22nd pct 15.4 54th pct
Intersections/km² in Burrain Williamsdale +1 higher in Burra
1 49th pct 0 19th pct
Mean slope in Burrain Williamsdale +2.5 pts higher in Williamsdale
10.3% 82nd pct 12.8% 88th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Burra vs Williamsdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10694/burra/vs/SAL14315/williamsdale