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Wards River vs Weismantels

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.3 km apart · Wards River profile · Weismantels profile

Wards River Weismantels

Wards River and Weismantels are two small, neighbouring rural areas with very different population profiles. Wards River has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 10.1%, compared to 0.0% in Weismantels. In contrast, children under 15 are far more common in Weismantels, where they make up 34.6% of the population, while they account for only 11.2% in Wards River. Wards River also has more infrastructure, with far more public transport stops and a higher share of homes within walking distance of a park.

Their differing trends are becoming more apparent as the gap in people moving into the area widens, with 38.2% of Wards River residents arriving in the last five years compared to just 11.5% in Weismantels. Despite these shifting demographics, the two areas remain similar in some ways. Typical weekly personal incomes are nearly identical, at $441 in Wards River and $449 in Weismantels, and both have a typical resident aged over 50.

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Where they differ most

Recent movers: 26.6 pts higher in Wards River Unpaid carers: 24.8 pts higher in Weismantels Under 15: 23.4 pts higher in Weismantels First Nations: 10.1 pts higher in Wards River Population: 152 larger in Wards River

Demographics & Identity

Population in Wards Riverin Weismantels +152 larger in Wards River gap steady
178 51st pct 26 17th pct
Median age in Wards Riverin Weismantels +3 yrs older in Wards River gap narrowing
55 yrs 86th pct 52 yrs 77th pct
First Nations in Wards Riverin Weismantels +10.1 pts higher in Wards River gap widening
10.1% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Wards Riverin Weismantels +1.0 pts higher in Weismantels gap narrowing
29.8% 86th pct 30.8% 87th pct
Under 15 in Wards Riverin Weismantels +23.4 pts higher in Weismantels gap widening
11.2% 20th pct 34.6% 100th pct
De facto in Wards Riverin Weismantels
11.9% 47th pct —

Age structure

34.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +34.8 pts 0.0%
11.2% Children (0–14) +23.4 pts ▸ 34.6%
29.8% Seniors (65+) +1.0 pts ▸ 30.8%
18.5% Young adults (25–44) +8.4 pts ▸ 26.9%
4.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

40.6% Married +7.4 pts ▸ 48.0%
32.5% Never married ◂ +0.5 pts 32.0%
6.9% Separated +9.1 pts ▸ 16.0%
15.6% Divorced ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
8.8% Widowed ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Wards River Weismantels

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Wards Riverin Weismantels +11.5 pts higher in Weismantels gap widening
3.9% 17th pct 15.4% 65th pct

Country of birth

78.1% Australia +2.7 pts ▸ 80.8%
2.8% New Zealand ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.7% England ◂ +1.7 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% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

39.3% English +29.9 pts ▸ 69.2%
50.0% Australian ◂ +23.1 pts 26.9%
3.9% German +19.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
9.6% Scottish ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
3.9% Irish ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek 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 Wards Riverin Weismantels +2.8 pts higher in Wards River gap widening
2.8% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Wards Riverin Weismantels even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.0% English only ◂ +2.5 pts 88.5%
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 Wards Riverin Weismantels +5.2 pts higher in Wards River gap narrowing
36.0% 37th pct 30.8% 25th pct

Religious affiliation

48.3% Christianity +1.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
36.0% No religion ◂ +5.2 pts 30.8%
15.2% Not stated +4.1 pts ▸ 19.2%
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 Wards Riverin Weismantels +5.0 pts higher in Wards River gap narrowing
25.0% 8th pct 20.0% 2nd pct
Bachelor+ in Wards Riverin Weismantels +3.9 pts higher in Weismantels gap narrowing
8.1% 22nd pct 12.0% 39th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Wards Riverin Weismantels even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

38.1% Year 10 ◂ +6.1 pts 32.0%
25.0% Year 12 ◂ +5.0 pts 20.0%
20.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%
2.5% Year 11 ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

28.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +28.9 pts 0.0%
14.4% Bachelor degree +7.0 pts ▸ 21.4%
16.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
3.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.1% Engineering & related ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
12.2% Management & commerce ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
6.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
6.7% Society & culture ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
5.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
3.3% Architecture & building ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Health ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Education ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Wards Riverin Weismantels +$8 higher in Weismantels gap narrowing
$441 7th pct $449 8th pct
Household income in Wards Riverin Weismantels +$117 higher in Weismantels gap widening
$783 5th pct $900 10th pct
Family income in Wards Riverin Weismantels +$49 higher in Weismantels gap narrowing
$900 4th pct $949 5th pct
High earners in Wards Riverin Weismantels +3.8 pts higher in Wards River gap widening
3.8% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Wards Riverin Weismantels
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

47.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +47.3 pts 0.0%
40.5% Under $650 ◂ +40.5 pts 0.0%
14.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

59.4% Under $650 ◂ +31.4 pts 28.0%
25.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Wards Riverin Weismantels +4.6 pts higher in Weismantels
41.6% 92nd pct 46.2% 98th pct
Mental health in Wards Riverin Weismantels +25.5 pts higher in Weismantels
12.9% 87th pct 38.5% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Wards Riverin Weismantels +3.0 pts higher in Weismantels gap narrowing
12.4% 95th pct 15.4% 100th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

12.9% Mental health +25.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
14.6% Arthritis +4.6 pts ▸ 19.2%
11.8% Diabetes +7.4 pts ▸ 19.2%
7.9% Lung condition +7.5 pts ▸ 15.4%
12.4% Other condition ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
9.6% Asthma ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
9.0% Heart disease ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
4.5% Cancer ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

24.7% One condition +21.4 pts ▸ 46.2%
43.3% None ◂ +1.0 pts 42.3%
7.9% Three or more +7.5 pts ▸ 15.4%
10.1% Two conditions ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Wards Riverin Weismantels +18.1 pts higher in Wards River gap widening
18.1% 50th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid carers in Wards Riverin Weismantels +24.8 pts higher in Weismantels gap widening
11.3% 35th pct 36.0% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in Wards Riverin Weismantels +3.0 pts higher in Wards River gap narrowing
15.0% 13th pct 12.0% 9th pct
Defence service in Wards Riverin Weismantels +6.7 pts higher in Wards River
6.7% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Wards Riverin Weismantels +4.8 pts higher in Weismantels gap narrowing
31.3% 83rd pct 36.0% 90th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Wards Riverin Weismantels +18 larger in Wards River
18 66th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Wards Riverin Weismantels
41 yrs 79th pct —
Median income in Wards Riverin Weismantels
$424 20th pct —
Household income in Wards Riverin Weismantels
$687 8th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Wards Riverin Weismantels +0.7 larger in Weismantels gap widening
2.1 19th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Wards Riverin Weismantels +21.1 pts higher in Weismantels gap narrowing
22.4% 89th pct 43.5% 100th pct
Living alone in Wards Riverin Weismantels
41.9% 93rd pct —

Family composition

22.4% One-parent families +21.1 pts ▸ 43.5%
43.2% Couples with children ◂ +21.5 pts 21.7%
40.0% Couples without children ◂ +9.6 pts 30.4%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

31.1% 2 people +54.6 pts ▸ 85.7%
12.2% 4 people +73.6 pts ▸ 85.7%
41.9% 1 person ◂ +41.9 pts 0.0%
20.3% 3 people ◂ +20.3 pts 0.0%
4.1% 6 or more ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Wards Riverin Weismantels +$10 higher in Wards River
$270 47th pct $260 43rd pct
Mortgage in Wards Riverin Weismantels
$1,465 39th pct —
People / bedroom in Wards Riverin Weismantels even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Wards Riverin Weismantels
20.3% 60th pct —
Owned outright in Wards Riverin Weismantels
51.4% 78th pct —
Separate houses in Wards Riverin Weismantels
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Wards Riverin Weismantels
67.6% 24th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

20.3% Rented +79.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
51.4% Owned outright +20.1 pts ▸ 71.4%
21.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
4.1% Not stated ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure 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

13.5% 4 bedrooms +72.2 pts ▸ 85.7%
47.3% 3 bedrooms +24.1 pts ▸ 71.4%
23.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +23.0 pts 0.0%
8.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
6.8% 5 or more ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

60.0% $200–$349 ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Wards Riverin Weismantels
9.3% 87th pct —
Work from home in Wards Riverin Weismantels
22.0% 65th pct —
PT commute in Wards Riverin Weismantels
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Wards Riverin Weismantels +2 more in Wards River
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Wards Riverin Weismantels +11.24 more in Wards River
11.24 88th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Wards Riverin Weismantels +56.2 more in Wards River
56.2 64th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Wards Riverin Weismantels +2 more in Wards River
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Wards Riverin Weismantels +41 longer in Weismantels
19 58th pct 60 85th pct

How people get to work

59.3% Car (driver) ◂ +21.8 pts 37.5%
22.0% Worked at home ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 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

33.3% 1 vehicle +52.4 pts ▸ 85.7%
42.7% 2 vehicles +43.0 pts ▸ 85.7%
13.3% 4 or more +72.4 pts ▸ 85.7%
9.3% No vehicle ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
6.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Wards Riverin Weismantels +26.6 pts higher in Wards River gap widening
38.2% 74th pct 11.5% 6th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Wards Riverin Weismantels
15.2% 97th pct —
Participation in Wards Riverin Weismantels +9.3 pts higher in Wards River gap widening
41.3% 10th pct 32.0% 3rd pct
Full-time in Wards Riverin Weismantels
47.5% 11th pct —

Industries people work in

0.0% Accommodation & food +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
22.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
13.6% Construction ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
13.6% Retail trade ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
10.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
8.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
5.1% Professional & technical ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

23.7% Labourers +26.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
25.4% Managers ◂ +25.4 pts 0.0%
13.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
13.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
11.9% Professionals ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
8.5% Sales workers ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
5.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Wards Riverin Weismantels +1.2 higher in Wards River
1.2 60th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Wards Riverin Weismantels +1.3 more in Wards River
1.3 61st pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Wards Riverin Weismantels even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Wards Riverin Weismantels even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Wards Riverin Weismantels +40.6 pts higher in Wards River
40.6% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Wards Riverin Weismantels even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Wards Riverin Weismantels +44.8 pts higher in Wards River
44.8% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Wards Riverin Weismantels even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Wards Riverin Weismantels +22.5 more in Wards River
22.5 65th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Wards Riverin Weismantels even
0 30th pct 0 34th pct
Mean slope in Wards Riverin Weismantels +2.8 pts higher in Weismantels
8.4% 73rd pct 11.2% 86th pct

Compare Wards River with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Wards River vs Weismantels [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL14165/wards-river/vs/SAL14234/weismantels