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East Wardell vs Empire Vale

Name: East Wardell vs Empire Vale — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.0 km apart · East Wardell profile · Empire Vale profile

East Wardell Empire Vale

East Wardell and Empire Vale are neighbouring rural areas in New South Wales. East Wardell has a younger feel, with children under 15 making up 17.9% of its people, compared with just 8.1% in Empire Vale. There are also more renters in East Wardell, where 25.9% of homes are rented, which is far higher than the 10.1% in Empire Vale. East Wardell also has more larger homes, with 89.3% having three or more bedrooms, compared with 73.9% in Empire Vale.

These two areas are becoming more different in their accessibility, as East Wardell has far more homes within a 15-minute walk of a park (62.2%) than Empire Vale (0%). Despite this, they share several common traits, such as a similar typical weekly family income of around $1,660 and about 10% of residents being born overseas. Both areas are also very car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport.

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Where they differ most

Unemployment: 5.5 pts higher in East Wardell No car: 4.4 pts higher in East Wardell De facto: 11.9 pts higher in East Wardell Renting: 15.7 pts higher in East Wardell 3+ bedrooms: 15.4 pts higher in East Wardell

Demographics & Identity

Population in East Wardell in Empire Vale +127 larger in East Wardell gap steady

312 59th pct 185 52nd pct

Median age in East Wardell in Empire Vale +4 yrs older in Empire Vale gap widening

44 yrs 46th pct 48 yrs 62nd pct

Age structure

32.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.6 pts 30.8%

14.4% Seniors (65+) +8.8 pts ▸ 23.2%

19.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.5 pts 16.8%

17.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.8 pts 8.1%

12.8% Youth (15–24) +1.2 pts ▸ 14.1%

Marital status

48.0% Married +11.2 pts ▸ 59.3%

37.9% Never married ◂ +8.0 pts 29.9%

9.4% Divorced ◂ +3.4 pts 6.0%

3.5% Separated ◂ +1.7 pts 1.8%

2.3% Widowed +0.1 pts ▸ 2.4%

Age & sex structure

East Wardell Empire Vale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

84.9% Australia ◂ +4.4 pts 80.5%

3.2% England +0.6 pts ▸ 3.8%

1.0% New Zealand +1.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

1.3% Italy ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

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% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.9% Australian +1.1 pts ▸ 45.9%

40.4% English +5.0 pts ▸ 45.4%

11.5% Irish +6.8 pts ▸ 18.4%

7.1% Scottish ◂ +1.6 pts 5.4%

4.2% German +1.8 pts ▸ 5.9%

5.8% Italian ◂ +4.1 pts 1.6%

2.2% Filipino ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Chinese even 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Dutch even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

90.4% English only ◂ +0.7 pts 89.7%

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

Religious affiliation

51.3% Christianity +2.8 pts ▸ 54.1%

40.4% No religion ◂ +2.5 pts 37.8%

7.4% Not stated ◂ +2.0 pts 5.4%

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

Schools ≤3 km in East Wardell in Empire Vale +2 more in East Wardell

4 71st pct 2 62nd pct

Avg size in East Wardell in Empire Vale +7 larger in East Wardell

28 9th pct 21 5th pct

ICSEA in East Wardell in Empire Vale +35 higher in Empire Vale

912 14th pct 947 25th pct

Highest year of school

34.7% Year 12 +8.0 pts ▸ 42.7%

37.6% Year 10 ◂ +5.7 pts 31.8%

12.2% Year 9 or below +1.8 pts ▸ 14.0%

7.8% Year 11 +1.2 pts ▸ 8.9%

Highest qualification level

47.0% Certificate III / IV +3.0 pts ▸ 50.0%

16.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.3 pts 14.1%

11.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.8 pts 9.8%

0.0% Postgraduate degree +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

4.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.0 pts 3.3%

1.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.9% Engineering & related +12.4 pts ▸ 28.3%

10.4% Health +7.0 pts ▸ 17.4%

16.5% Management & commerce ◂ +7.8 pts 8.7%

9.8% Society & culture ◂ +1.1 pts 8.7%

6.1% Architecture & building +1.5 pts ▸ 7.6%

5.5% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.1 pts ▸ 7.6%

7.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

7.3% Education ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

2.4% Creative arts ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in East Wardell in Empire Vale +$58 higher in East Wardell gap steady

$727 45th pct $669 35th pct

Household income in East Wardell in Empire Vale +$122 higher in East Wardell gap widening

$1,550 51st pct $1,428 43rd pct

Family income in East Wardell in Empire Vale +$18 higher in East Wardell gap narrowing

$1,674 37th pct $1,656 36th pct

Household income distribution

37.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.9 pts 24.6%

24.1% $650–$1,499 +9.2 pts ▸ 33.3%

19.6% Under $650 ◂ +9.5 pts 10.1%

8.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 7.2%

3.6% $3,000–$3,999 +2.2 pts ▸ 5.8%

Personal income distribution

44.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.2 pts 38.9%

37.5% Under $650 +3.8 pts ▸ 41.3%

12.9% $1,500–$2,999 +0.3 pts ▸ 13.2%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

7.7% Arthritis +2.6 pts ▸ 10.3%

9.6% Mental health +0.7 pts ▸ 10.3%

6.1% Asthma +3.1 pts ▸ 9.2%

3.8% Diabetes +3.7 pts ▸ 7.6%

4.2% Cancer +2.3 pts ▸ 6.5%

6.1% Other condition ◂ +3.4 pts 2.7%

1.0% Heart disease +5.0 pts ▸ 5.9%

3.2% Lung condition ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Dementia +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

1.6% Stroke even 1.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.4% None ◂ +5.0 pts 59.5%

16.3% One condition +8.0 pts ▸ 24.3%

9.3% Two conditions ◂ +4.4 pts 4.9%

2.6% Three or more +0.7 pts ▸ 3.2%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in East Wardell in Empire Vale +5 larger in East Wardell

17 65th pct 12 61st pct

Median age in East Wardell in Empire Vale +1 yrs older in Empire Vale

22 yrs 33rd pct 23 yrs 38th pct

Median income in East Wardell in Empire Vale +$75 higher in Empire Vale

$612 47th pct $687 55th pct

Household income in East Wardell in Empire Vale +$1,249 higher in Empire Vale

$1,375 35th pct $2,624 82nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in East Wardell in Empire Vale +0.1 larger in Empire Vale gap steady

2.6 57th pct 2.7 71st pct

Family composition

51.8% Couples with children +11.0 pts ▸ 62.7%

34.5% Couples without children ◂ +7.1 pts 27.5%

14.1% One-parent families ◂ +5.6 pts 8.5%

2.7% Other families ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Household size

43.8% 2 people ◂ +13.3 pts 30.4%

21.4% 1 person +0.3 pts ▸ 21.7%

14.3% 3 people +6.0 pts ▸ 20.3%

7.1% 5 people +7.3 pts ▸ 14.5%

12.5% 4 people ◂ +8.2 pts 4.3%

8.0% 6 or more ◂ +3.7 pts 4.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in East Wardell in Empire Vale +$170 higher in Empire Vale

$350 71st pct $520 94th pct

Mortgage in East Wardell in Empire Vale +$120 higher in East Wardell gap steady

$1,733 57th pct $1,613 49th pct

People / bedroom in East Wardell in Empire Vale even gap narrowing

0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

41.1% Owned outright +2.4 pts ▸ 43.5%

29.5% Owned with a mortgage +6.8 pts ▸ 36.2%

25.9% Rented ◂ +15.7 pts 10.1%

0.0% Not stated +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

2.7% Other tenure ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

92.9% Separate house +7.1 pts ▸ 100.0%

5.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

47.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +11.1 pts 36.2%

25.9% 4 bedrooms +7.4 pts ▸ 33.3%

17.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.3 pts 8.7%

16.1% 5 or more ◂ +11.7 pts 4.3%

6.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

41.4% $350–$549 ◂ +41.4 pts 0.0%

20.7% $200–$349 ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%

17.2% $550–$749 ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

24.2% $1,800–$2,999 +27.8 pts ▸ 52.0%

30.3% $1,000–$1,799 +9.7 pts ▸ 40.0%

12.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%

12.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in East Wardell in Empire Vale even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in East Wardell in Empire Vale even

0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in East Wardell in Empire Vale even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in East Wardell in Empire Vale even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in East Wardell in Empire Vale

39 73rd pct —

How people get to work

57.3% Car (driver) +1.3 pts ▸ 58.6%

17.2% Worked at home ◂ +4.1 pts 13.1%

3.8% Car (passenger) +3.2 pts ▸ 7.1%

6.4% Bicycle ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

2.5% Walked ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

46.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +18.4 pts 28.1%

20.2% 3 vehicles +11.1 pts ▸ 31.3%

24.6% 1 vehicle +3.6 pts ▸ 28.1%

9.6% 4 or more +7.5 pts ▸ 17.2%

4.4% No vehicle ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

15.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.8 pts 15.2%

15.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +1.1 pts 14.1%

9.6% Construction +3.6 pts ▸ 13.1%

6.4% Retail trade +5.8 pts ▸ 12.1%

12.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%

5.7% Manufacturing +1.3 pts ▸ 7.1%

6.4% Administrative & support ◂ +2.3 pts 4.0%

6.4% Education & training ◂ +0.3 pts 6.1%

5.7% Other services ◂ +2.7 pts 3.0%

4.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

3.2% Public administration & safety +0.9 pts ▸ 4.0%

0.0% Media & telecommunications +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Occupations people work in

18.5% Labourers ◂ +2.3 pts 16.2%

14.6% Managers ◂ +2.5 pts 12.1%

14.6% Community & personal service ◂ +4.5 pts 10.1%

12.7% Technicians & trades +1.4 pts ▸ 14.1%

10.8% Professionals +2.3 pts ▸ 13.1%

12.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.6 pts 11.1%

6.4% Sales workers +3.7 pts ▸ 10.1%

5.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.7 pts 3.0%

Walkability

Walk score in East Wardell in Empire Vale +1.4 higher in East Wardell

1.7 64th pct 0.3 47th pct

Types ≤15 min in East Wardell in Empire Vale +2.1 more in East Wardell

2.6 70th pct 0.5 51st pct

15-min city in East Wardell in Empire Vale +31.3 pts higher in East Wardell

31.3% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in East Wardell in Empire Vale even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in East Wardell in Empire Vale +7.0 pts higher in East Wardell

7.0% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in East Wardell in Empire Vale +6.1 pts higher in East Wardell

30.9% 69th pct 24.8% 66th pct

Walk to a park in East Wardell in Empire Vale +62.2 pts higher in East Wardell

62.2% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in East Wardell in Empire Vale even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in East Wardell in Empire Vale +7.6 more in Empire Vale

3.2 24th pct 10.8 43rd pct

Intersections/km² in East Wardell in Empire Vale even

1 55th pct 1 51st pct

Mean slope in East Wardell in Empire Vale +0.4 pts higher in East Wardell

4.0% 29th pct 3.6% 22nd pct

Compare East Wardell with nearby areas

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Compare Empire Vale with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). East Wardell vs Empire Vale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11368/east-wardell/vs/SAL11419/empire-vale