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Millah Murrah vs Wattle Flat

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.7 km apart · Millah Murrah profile · Wattle Flat profile

Millah Murrah Wattle Flat

Wattle Flat and Millah Murrah are neighbouring rural areas with very different profiles. Wattle Flat has a larger population of 270 people, and its residents are far older, with a typical age of 51 compared to just 29 in Millah Murrah. Wattle Flat is also far more diverse and has a higher share of children, with 17.0% under 15, whereas Millah Murrah has none. There is a sharp contrast in wealth; typical household incomes are far higher in Millah Murrah, where they reach $4,499 per week, compared to $1,071 in Wattle Flat.

These two places have both remained completely car-dependent, and neither area has any public transport stops. A significant gap continues to widen between them in terms of health, as 35.9% of Wattle Flat residents have a long-term health condition compared to 0.0% in Millah Murrah. While both are far below the national figure for people born overseas, Wattle Flat has a higher share at 11.1%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +247 larger in Wattle Flat gap steady
23 16th pct 270 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26
  • First area, 2021: 23
  • Second area, 2011: 363
  • Second area, 2016: 257
  • Second area, 2021: 270
Median age in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +22 yrs older in Wattle Flat gap widening
29 yrs 4th pct 51 yrs 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 47 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 29 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 51 yrs
First Nations in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +10.0 pts higher in Wattle Flat gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.0% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%
Aged 65+ in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +24.1 pts higher in Wattle Flat gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 24.1% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.1%
Under 15 in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +17.0 pts higher in Wattle Flat gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 17.0% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.0%
16.8% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.8%

Age structure

34.8% Older adults (45–64) +0.8 pts ▸ 35.6%
26.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +16.8 pts 9.3%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
13.0% Young adults (25–44) +6.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% Children (0–14) +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%

Marital status

62.5% Married ◂ +19.9 pts 42.6%
56.3% Never married ◂ +24.5 pts 31.7%
0.0% Divorced +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% Separated +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Widowed +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Age & sex structure

Millah Murrah Wattle Flat

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

  • 85+ in Millah Murrah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wattle Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Millah Murrah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Wattle Flat: 0.0% males, 1.5% females
  • 75–79 in Millah Murrah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Wattle Flat: 1.5% males, 2.2% females
  • 70–74 in Millah Murrah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Wattle Flat: 4.4% males, 2.2% females
  • 65–69 in Millah Murrah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Wattle Flat: 7.0% males, 2.6% females
  • 60–64 in Millah Murrah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Wattle Flat: 4.1% males, 2.2% females
  • 55–59 in Millah Murrah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Wattle Flat: 7.4% males, 4.8% females
  • 50–54 in Millah Murrah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Wattle Flat: 3.3% males, 5.2% females
  • 45–49 in Millah Murrah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Wattle Flat: 3.7% males, 1.1% females
  • 40–44 in Millah Murrah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Wattle Flat: 2.2% males, 3.7% females
  • 35–39 in Millah Murrah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Wattle Flat: 1.1% males, 2.2% females
  • 30–34 in Millah Murrah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wattle Flat: 4.1% males, 3.3% females
  • 25–29 in Millah Murrah: 0.0% males, 33.3% females; 25–29 in Wattle Flat: 1.1% males, 1.9% females
  • 20–24 in Millah Murrah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Wattle Flat: 3.3% males, 2.6% females
  • 15–19 in Millah Murrah: 0.0% males, 66.7% females; 15–19 in Wattle Flat: 1.9% males, 1.1% females
  • 10–14 in Millah Murrah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Wattle Flat: 3.7% males, 3.3% females
  • 5–9 in Millah Murrah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Wattle Flat: 2.2% males, 3.7% females
  • 0–4 in Millah Murrah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wattle Flat: 2.6% males, 2.6% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +11.1 pts higher in Wattle Flat gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 11.1% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +23.3 pts 76.7%
0.0% England +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% New Zealand +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
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% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

56.5% Australian ◂ +10.6 pts 45.9%
47.8% English ◂ +7.5 pts 40.4%
26.1% Scottish ◂ +18.7 pts 7.4%
17.4% Irish ◂ +6.7 pts 10.7%
0.0% Dutch +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% German +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Greek +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Italian +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +10.4 pts 89.6%
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 Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +30.7 pts higher in Wattle Flat gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 30.7% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.7%

Religious affiliation

100.0% Christianity ◂ +47.8 pts 52.2%
0.0% No religion +30.7 pts ▸ 30.7%
0.0% Not stated +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Other religions +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Buddhism +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

25.6% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.6%
7.8% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.8%
21.74 89th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +2 more in Wattle Flat
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
9 0th pct
939 22nd pct

Highest year of school

66.7% Year 12 ◂ +41.1 pts 25.6%
41.7% Year 10 ◂ +7.7 pts 33.9%
25.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.1 pts 15.9%
0.0% Year 11 +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

Highest qualification level

42.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.9 pts 42.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Bachelor degree +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +18.0 pts ▸ 18.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Health +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Society & culture +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Education +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Creative arts +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Information technology +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +$248 higher in Millah Murrah gap narrowing
$850 66th pct $602 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,124
  • First area, 2021: $850
  • Second area, 2011: $336
  • Second area, 2016: $404
  • Second area, 2021: $602
Household income in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +$3,428 higher in Millah Murrah gap widening
$4,499 100th pct $1,071 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: $3,750
  • First area, 2021: $4,499
  • Second area, 2011: $605
  • Second area, 2016: $700
  • Second area, 2021: $1,071
Family income in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +$1,678 higher in Millah Murrah gap narrowing
$3,249 94th pct $1,571 31st pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,874
  • First area, 2021: $3,249
  • Second area, 2011: $700
  • Second area, 2016: $880
  • Second area, 2021: $1,571
4.3% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%
High-income homes in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat
4.5% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +34.5 pts ▸ 34.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +33.6 pts ▸ 33.6%
0.0% Under $650 +21.8 pts ▸ 21.8%
0.0% $4,000 or more +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

18.8% Under $650 +29.5 pts ▸ 48.3%
25.0% $650–$1,499 +6.7 pts ▸ 31.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +35.9 pts higher in Wattle Flat
0.0% 0th pct 35.9% 81st pct
Mental health in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +11.1 pts higher in Wattle Flat
0.0% 0th pct 11.1% 77th pct
Needs assistance in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +4.4 pts higher in Wattle Flat gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.4% 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +16.3 pts ▸ 16.3%
0.0% Asthma +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Mental health +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Other condition +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Diabetes +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Lung condition +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Cancer +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Heart disease +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

73.9% None ◂ +21.0 pts 53.0%
0.0% One condition +23.7 pts ▸ 23.7%
0.0% Two conditions +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Three or more +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Community Participation

15.7% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.7%
12.6% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.6%
Unpaid child care in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat
21.7% 33rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.7%
4.7% 78th pct
23.5% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +27 larger in Wattle Flat
0 0th pct 27 72nd pct
27 yrs 54th pct
35.0% 37th pct
$575 43rd pct
$2,583 81st pct
Indigenous language in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat
0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +2.3 larger in Millah Murrah
4.5 100th pct 2.2 24th pct
  • First area, 2021: 4.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 1.9
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2
One-parent in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +12.1 pts higher in Wattle Flat gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.1% 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%
32.7% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 37.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.7%

Family composition

69.6% Couples with children ◂ +24.0 pts 45.6%
21.7% Couples without children +22.8 pts ▸ 44.5%
0.0% One-parent families +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Other families +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +43.6 pts ▸ 43.6%
0.0% 1 person +32.7 pts ▸ 32.7%
0.0% 4 people +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% 3 people +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% 5 people +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% 6 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Housing & Dwellings

$215 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $150
  • Second area, 2016: $200
  • Second area, 2021: $215
Mortgage in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +$823 higher in Wattle Flat
$477 1st pct $1,300 29th pct
  • First area, 2021: $477
  • Second area, 2011: $1,083
  • Second area, 2016: $1,170
  • Second area, 2021: $1,300
People / bedroom in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +0.10 higher in Millah Murrah
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
9.1% 24th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%
50.0% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 58.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
98.2% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 95.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 98.2%
66.4% 22nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 55.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 69.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.4%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +30.9 pts ▸ 30.9%
0.0% Rented +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Other tenure +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Not stated +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +1.8 pts 98.2%
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

0.0% 3 bedrooms +41.8 pts ▸ 41.8%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% 5 or more +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
13.3% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

72.7% Car (driver) ◂ +6.4 pts 66.4%
0.0% Worked at home +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
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

0.0% 2 vehicles +48.1 pts ▸ 48.1%
0.0% 1 vehicle +25.9 pts ▸ 25.9%
0.0% 3 vehicles +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% 4 or more +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

32.6% 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.6%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

4.4% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.4%
49.6% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 43.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.6%
54.9% 33rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 57.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 47.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.9%

Industries people work in

36.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +31.9 pts 4.4%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Construction +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Retail trade +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Manufacturing +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Public administration & safety +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Education & training +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Professional & technical +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Administrative & support +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Media & telecommunications +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Other services +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Occupations people work in

27.3% Labourers ◂ +15.8 pts 11.5%
0.0% Managers +15.9 pts ▸ 15.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +15.9 pts ▸ 15.9%
0.0% Professionals +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Sales workers +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +1.3 higher in Wattle Flat
0.0 0th pct 1.3 61st pct
Types ≤15 min in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +2.0 more in Wattle Flat
0.0 0th pct 2.0 66th pct
15-min city in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +28.2 pts higher in Wattle Flat
0.0% 0th pct 28.2% 74th pct
Walk to shops in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +39.3 pts higher in Wattle Flat
0.0% 0th pct 39.3% 72nd pct
Walk to a park in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +43.2 pts higher in Wattle Flat
0.0% 0th pct 43.2% 62nd pct
Walk to health in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +33.3 more in Wattle Flat
0.0 0th pct 33.3 74th pct
Intersections/km² in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +1 higher in Wattle Flat
0 10th pct 1 55th pct
Mean slope in Millah Murrahin Wattle Flat +5.2 pts higher in Millah Murrah
12.4% 88th pct 7.2% 64th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Millah Murrah vs Wattle Flat [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12626/millah-murrah/vs/SAL14209/wattle-flat