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Carrs Peninsula vs Waterview Heights
Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.6 km apart · Carrs Peninsula profile · Waterview Heights profile
Carrs Peninsula Waterview Heights
Waterview Heights and Carrs Peninsula are neighbouring areas in the Clarence Valley, though they differ in scale and infrastructure. Waterview Heights is larger and has more residents, with a typical weekly household income of $1,485 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $1,517. In contrast, Carrs Peninsula is sparsely populated and has a much lower typical household income of $1,166. Waterview Heights has more public transport options, with six stops and two routes, while Carrs Peninsula has none. Other differences include the typical age of residents, who are noticeably older in Carrs Peninsula at 52 compared to 49 in Waterview Heights.
Both areas are car-dependent, as neither has a walkability score that suggests they are easy to get around on foot. This shared reliance on cars is consistent with the fact that neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. While Waterview Heights generally has higher household incomes, the typical weekly rent is nearly identical across both places, sitting at $300 in Waterview Heights and $293 in Carrs Peninsula.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Carrs Peninsulain Waterview Heights
17
12th pct
1,364
75th pct
- First area, 2016: 23
- First area, 2021: 17
- Second area, 2011: 1,384
- Second area, 2016: 1,325
- Second area, 2021: 1,364
Median age
in Carrs Peninsulain Waterview Heights
52 yrs
77th pct
49 yrs
67th pct
- First area, 2016: 48 yrs
- First area, 2021: 52 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 45 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 46 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 49 yrs
Age structure
17.6%
Older adults (45–64)
+13.7 pts ▸
31.4%
29.4%
Children (0–14)
◂ +12.6 pts
16.8%
29.4%
Seniors (65+)
◂ +4.6 pts
24.8%
17.6%
Young adults (25–44)
◂ +1.7 pts
15.9%
0.0%
Youth (15–24)
+10.8 pts ▸
10.8%
Marital status
69.2%
Married
◂ +13.6 pts
55.6%
30.8%
Never married
◂ +2.2 pts
28.6%
0.0%
Divorced
+8.3 pts ▸
8.3%
0.0%
Widowed
+4.7 pts ▸
4.7%
0.0%
Separated
+2.6 pts ▸
2.6%
Age & sex structure
Carrs Peninsula
Waterview Heights
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Carrs Peninsula: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Waterview Heights: 0.9% males, 0.4% females
- 80–84 in Carrs Peninsula: 62.5% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Waterview Heights: 0.8% males, 1.3% females
- 75–79 in Carrs Peninsula: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Waterview Heights: 3.1% males, 2.2% females
- 70–74 in Carrs Peninsula: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Waterview Heights: 3.4% males, 4.0% females
- 65–69 in Carrs Peninsula: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Waterview Heights: 4.2% males, 4.3% females
- 60–64 in Carrs Peninsula: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Waterview Heights: 4.5% males, 4.9% females
- 55–59 in Carrs Peninsula: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Waterview Heights: 3.6% males, 3.6% females
- 50–54 in Carrs Peninsula: 0.0% males, 37.5% females; 50–54 in Waterview Heights: 4.1% males, 3.6% females
- 45–49 in Carrs Peninsula: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Waterview Heights: 3.1% males, 3.6% females
- 40–44 in Carrs Peninsula: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Waterview Heights: 2.4% males, 2.8% females
- 35–39 in Carrs Peninsula: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Waterview Heights: 1.7% males, 2.2% females
- 30–34 in Carrs Peninsula: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Waterview Heights: 1.7% males, 2.5% females
- 25–29 in Carrs Peninsula: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Waterview Heights: 1.7% males, 1.4% females
- 20–24 in Carrs Peninsula: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Waterview Heights: 2.2% males, 2.3% females
- 15–19 in Carrs Peninsula: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Waterview Heights: 3.0% males, 3.9% females
- 10–14 in Carrs Peninsula: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Waterview Heights: 3.8% males, 3.3% females
- 5–9 in Carrs Peninsula: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Waterview Heights: 2.2% males, 2.3% females
- 0–4 in Carrs Peninsula: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Waterview Heights: 3.3% males, 1.7% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
100.0%
Australia
◂ +11.3 pts
88.7%
0.0%
England
+1.6 pts ▸
1.6%
0.0%
Philippines
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
New Zealand
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
India
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
China
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
64.7%
Australian
◂ +19.6 pts
45.1%
58.8%
English
◂ +13.7 pts
45.2%
0.0%
Scottish
+11.5 pts ▸
11.5%
0.0%
Irish
+10.2 pts ▸
10.2%
0.0%
German
+4.9 pts ▸
4.9%
0.0%
Dutch
+1.8 pts ▸
1.8%
0.0%
Italian
+1.5 pts ▸
1.5%
0.0%
Filipino
+1.2 pts ▸
1.2%
0.0%
Chinese
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
Greek
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Indian
even
0.0%
0.0%
Vietnamese
even
0.0%
Language
Language used at home
100.0%
English only
◂ +6.1 pts
93.9%
0.0%
Punjabi
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Tagalog
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
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%
Greek
even
0.0%
0.0%
Italian
even
0.0%
0.0%
Hindi
even
0.0%
Religion
Religious affiliation
47.1%
Christianity
+10.1 pts ▸
57.1%
47.1%
No religion
◂ +11.6 pts
35.4%
0.0%
Not stated
+5.9 pts ▸
5.9%
0.0%
Other religions
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
Islam
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Buddhism
+0.2 pts ▸
0.2%
0.0%
Hinduism
even
0.0%
0.0%
Judaism
even
0.0%
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
46.2%
Year 12
◂ +10.2 pts
35.9%
23.1%
Year 10
+13.8 pts ▸
36.8%
0.0%
Year 9 or below
+16.2 pts ▸
16.2%
0.0%
Year 11
+5.7 pts ▸
5.7%
Highest qualification level
120.0%
Bachelor degree
◂ +105.3 pts
14.7%
60.0%
Certificate III / IV
◂ +14.2 pts
45.8%
0.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+14.1 pts ▸
14.1%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+3.6 pts ▸
3.6%
0.0%
Postgraduate degree
+2.6 pts ▸
2.6%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
Field of qualification
80.0%
Architecture & building
◂ +73.2 pts
6.8%
60.0%
Society & culture
◂ +47.9 pts
12.1%
0.0%
Engineering & related
+20.2 pts ▸
20.2%
0.0%
Management & commerce
+15.6 pts ▸
15.6%
0.0%
Health
+10.8 pts ▸
10.8%
0.0%
Education
+9.8 pts ▸
9.8%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+6.5 pts ▸
6.5%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
+3.3 pts ▸
3.3%
0.0%
Creative arts
+1.5 pts ▸
1.5%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
0.0%
Information technology
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
Income
Personal income
in Carrs Peninsulain Waterview Heights
$674
36th pct
$582
22nd pct
- First area, 2016: $574
- First area, 2021: $674
- Second area, 2011: $433
- Second area, 2016: $491
- Second area, 2021: $582
Household income
in Carrs Peninsulain Waterview Heights
$1,166
23rd pct
$1,485
46th pct
- First area, 2016: $949
- First area, 2021: $1,166
- Second area, 2011: $1,014
- Second area, 2016: $1,233
- Second area, 2021: $1,485
Family income
in Carrs Peninsulain Waterview Heights
$1,187
11th pct
$1,649
35th pct
- First area, 2016: $900
- First area, 2021: $1,187
- Second area, 2011: $1,047
- Second area, 2016: $1,303
- Second area, 2021: $1,649
Household income distribution
100.0%
$650–$1,499
◂ +68.1 pts
31.9%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+32.1 pts ▸
32.1%
0.0%
Under $650
+15.2 pts ▸
15.2%
0.0%
$3,000–$3,999
+8.0 pts ▸
8.0%
0.0%
$4,000 or more
+4.4 pts ▸
4.4%
Personal income distribution
30.8%
Under $650
+20.6 pts ▸
51.3%
0.0%
$650–$1,499
+30.0 pts ▸
30.0%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+12.4 pts ▸
12.4%
0.0%
$3,000 or more
+1.2 pts ▸
1.2%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
0.0%
Arthritis
+13.0 pts ▸
13.0%
0.0%
Mental health
+10.3 pts ▸
10.3%
0.0%
Other condition
+9.9 pts ▸
9.9%
0.0%
Asthma
+7.8 pts ▸
7.8%
0.0%
Diabetes
+5.2 pts ▸
5.2%
0.0%
Heart disease
+4.3 pts ▸
4.3%
0.0%
Cancer
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
0.0%
Lung condition
+2.4 pts ▸
2.4%
0.0%
Stroke
+1.5 pts ▸
1.5%
0.0%
Dementia
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
Number of long-term health conditions
64.7%
None
◂ +6.3 pts
58.4%
0.0%
One condition
+22.2 pts ▸
22.2%
0.0%
Two conditions
+8.4 pts ▸
8.4%
0.0%
Three or more
+3.6 pts ▸
3.6%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Carrs Peninsulain Waterview Heights
2.4
43rd pct
2.7
71st pct
- First area, 2016: 2.0
- First area, 2021: 2.4
- Second area, 2011: 2.8
- Second area, 2016: 2.7
- Second area, 2021: 2.7
Family composition
76.9%
Couples without children
◂ +41.0 pts
36.0%
53.8%
Couples with children
◂ +1.1 pts
52.8%
0.0%
One-parent families
+10.9 pts ▸
10.9%
0.0%
Other families
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
Household size
75.0%
2 people
◂ +27.2 pts
47.8%
0.0%
3 people
+14.4 pts ▸
14.4%
0.0%
1 person
+13.3 pts ▸
13.3%
0.0%
4 people
+12.9 pts ▸
12.9%
0.0%
6 or more
+5.7 pts ▸
5.7%
0.0%
5 people
+5.5 pts ▸
5.5%
Housing & Dwellings
$293
55th pct
$300
57th pct
- First area, 2021: $293
- Second area, 2011: $210
- Second area, 2016: $270
- Second area, 2021: $300
$540
2nd pct
$1,517
43rd pct
- First area, 2021: $540
- Second area, 2011: $1,327
- Second area, 2016: $1,473
- Second area, 2021: $1,517
People / bedroom
in Carrs Peninsulain Waterview Heights
0.80
43rd pct
0.70
14th pct
- First area, 2016: 0.60
- First area, 2021: 0.80
- Second area, 2011: 1.10
- Second area, 2016: 0.80
- Second area, 2021: 0.70
How homes are owned or rented
150.0%
Owned with a mortgage
◂ +106.7 pts
43.3%
100.0%
Owned outright
◂ +50.7 pts
49.3%
0.0%
Rented
+5.7 pts ▸
5.7%
0.0%
Not stated
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
Other tenure
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
Types of homes
75.0%
Separate house
+25.0 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
75.0%
3 bedrooms
◂ +33.6 pts
41.4%
0.0%
4 bedrooms
+38.5 pts ▸
38.5%
0.0%
5 or more
+12.7 pts ▸
12.7%
0.0%
2 bedrooms
+4.9 pts ▸
4.9%
0.0%
1 bedroom
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
0.0%
Studio / none
even
0.0%
Monthly mortgage distribution
0.0%
$1,000–$1,799
+42.9 pts ▸
42.9%
0.0%
$1,800–$2,999
+24.4 pts ▸
24.4%
0.0%
Under $1,000
+20.0 pts ▸
20.0%
0.0%
$3,000 or more
+3.9 pts ▸
3.9%
Transport & Vehicles
How people get to work
100.0%
Car (driver)
◂ +31.0 pts
69.0%
37.5%
Walked
◂ +36.5 pts
1.0%
0.0%
Worked at home
+8.7 pts ▸
8.7%
0.0%
Car (passenger)
+4.7 pts ▸
4.7%
0.0%
Bicycle
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Train
even
0.0%
0.0%
Bus
even
0.0%
Motor vehicles per home
75.0%
2 vehicles
◂ +33.5 pts
41.5%
0.0%
3 vehicles
+22.2 pts ▸
22.2%
0.0%
1 vehicle
+21.8 pts ▸
21.8%
0.0%
4 or more
+13.0 pts ▸
13.0%
0.0%
No vehicle
even
0.0%
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Industries people work in
37.5%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing
◂ +32.6 pts
4.9%
0.0%
Public administration & safety
+12.7 pts ▸
12.7%
0.0%
Health care & social assistance
+12.7 pts ▸
12.7%
0.0%
Retail trade
+12.1 pts ▸
12.1%
0.0%
Education & training
+10.1 pts ▸
10.1%
0.0%
Construction
+7.5 pts ▸
7.5%
0.0%
Accommodation & food
+6.8 pts ▸
6.8%
0.0%
Transport & warehousing
+6.8 pts ▸
6.8%
0.0%
Other services
+6.4 pts ▸
6.4%
0.0%
Professional & technical
+4.2 pts ▸
4.2%
0.0%
Manufacturing
+3.1 pts ▸
3.1%
0.0%
Electricity, gas & water
+2.4 pts ▸
2.4%
Occupations people work in
50.0%
Labourers
◂ +40.5 pts
9.5%
37.5%
Managers
◂ +27.1 pts
10.4%
37.5%
Technicians & trades
◂ +25.5 pts
12.0%
0.0%
Clerical & administrative
+15.8 pts ▸
15.8%
0.0%
Community & personal service
+15.1 pts ▸
15.1%
0.0%
Professionals
+13.2 pts ▸
13.2%
0.0%
Machinery operators & drivers
+10.9 pts ▸
10.9%
0.0%
Sales workers
+9.7 pts ▸
9.7%
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Carrs Peninsula vs Waterview Heights [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10835/carrs-peninsula/vs/SAL14204/waterview-heights