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Welaregang vs Towong

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Welaregang profile · Towong profile

Welaregang Towong

Towong and Welaregang are both sparsely populated areas. Towong has a more qualified workforce, with 18.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 0.0% in Welaregang. This is consistent with higher pay in Towong, where 12.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, while no one in Welaregang earns that amount. Towong also has a higher rate of volunteering at 33.3%, while Welaregang has far more people who say they have no religion (84.4% compared to 42.0% in Towong).

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 as very rural places with few local services. Neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, groceries, or health services. They also share a similar household size, with about two people per home. While both have populations far above the national figure for seniors, Towong has more public transport options and slightly more walkable amenities than Welaregang.

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Where they differ most

Population: 111 larger in Towong No religion: 42.4 pts higher in Welaregang Rent: $115 higher in Towong Unpaid carers: 22.8 pts higher in Welaregang Bachelor+: 18.3 pts higher in Towong

Demographics & Identity

Population in Welaregangin Towong +111 larger in Towong gap widening
32 20th pct 143 47th pct
Median age in Welaregangin Towong +1 yrs older in Welaregang gap narrowing
61 yrs 94th pct 60 yrs 93rd pct
First Nations in Welaregangin Towong even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Welaregangin Towong +4.1 pts higher in Towong gap narrowing
34.4% 90th pct 38.5% 94th pct
Under 15 in Welaregangin Towong +3.9 pts higher in Towong gap narrowing
9.4% 14th pct 13.3% 27th pct
De facto in Welaregangin Towong +8.1 pts higher in Welaregang gap narrowing
19.2% 87th pct 11.1% 41st pct

Age structure

34.4% Seniors (65+) +4.1 pts ▸ 38.5%
9.4% Older adults (45–64) +23.5 pts ▸ 32.9%
18.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.0 pts 16.8%
9.4% Children (0–14) +3.9 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Marital status

61.5% Married ◂ +2.8 pts 58.7%
26.9% Never married ◂ +8.7 pts 18.3%
15.4% Divorced ◂ +2.7 pts 12.7%
15.4% Separated ◂ +12.2 pts 3.2%
0.0% Widowed +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

Age & sex structure

Welaregang Towong

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Welaregangin Towong +8.4 pts higher in Towong gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.4% 36th pct

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +16.8 pts 83.2%
0.0% England +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% New Zealand +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Italy +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% South Africa +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
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%

Ancestry

56.3% Australian ◂ +13.6 pts 42.7%
40.6% English +3.4 pts ▸ 44.1%
15.6% Scottish ◂ +8.6 pts 7.0%
0.0% German +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
9.4% Irish ◂ +1.0 pts 8.4%
0.0% Chinese +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Italian +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
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 Welaregangin Towong even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Welaregangin Towong even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +7.0 pts 93.0%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Welaregangin Towong +42.4 pts higher in Welaregang gap widening
84.4% 100th pct 42.0% 54th pct

Religious affiliation

84.4% No religion ◂ +42.4 pts 42.0%
12.5% Christianity +40.6 pts ▸ 53.1%
0.0% Not stated +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
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 Welaregangin Towong +10.3 pts higher in Towong gap widening
39.3% 35th pct 49.6% 61st pct
Bachelor+ in Welaregangin Towong +18.3 pts higher in Towong gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 18.3% 62nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Welaregangin Towong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

39.3% Year 12 +10.3 pts ▸ 49.6%
28.6% Year 10 ◂ +7.6 pts 21.0%
14.3% Year 11 ◂ +5.9 pts 8.4%
0.0% Year 9 or below +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%

Highest qualification level

50.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +35.7 pts 14.3%
33.3% Certificate III / IV +10.8 pts ▸ 44.2%
0.0% Bachelor degree +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

25.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +17.2 pts 7.8%
0.0% Engineering & related +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Management & commerce +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Society & culture +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Health +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Architecture & building +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Education +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Welaregangin Towong +$159 higher in Welaregang gap widening
$849 66th pct $690 39th pct
Household income in Welaregangin Towong +$771 higher in Welaregang gap widening
$2,062 78th pct $1,291 32nd pct
Family income in Welaregangin Towong +$271 higher in Welaregang gap widening
$2,083 62nd pct $1,812 45th pct
High earners in Welaregangin Towong +12.7 pts higher in Towong gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.7% 72nd pct
High-income homes in Welaregangin Towong
— 15.0% 47th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
30.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +20.8 pts 10.0%
0.0% Under $650 +23.3 pts ▸ 23.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% $4,000 or more +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%

Personal income distribution

42.3% Under $650 +2.9 pts ▸ 45.2%
23.1% $650–$1,499 +6.3 pts ▸ 29.4%
15.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.3 pts 15.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Welaregangin Towong +12.7 pts higher in Towong
18.8% 12th pct 31.5% 63rd pct
Mental health in Welaregangin Towong +11.8 pts higher in Welaregang
18.8% 100th pct 7.0% 39th pct
Needs assistance in Welaregangin Towong +11.8 pts higher in Welaregang gap widening
18.8% 100th pct 7.0% 74th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

18.8% Mental health ◂ +11.8 pts 7.0%
0.0% Arthritis +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%
15.6% Asthma ◂ +9.3 pts 6.3%
12.5% Other condition ◂ +6.9 pts 5.6%
0.0% Heart disease +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Cancer +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Lung condition +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.3% None +2.5 pts ▸ 58.7%
15.6% One condition +2.6 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Two conditions +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Three or more +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Welaregangin Towong +17.9 pts higher in Towong gap steady
15.4% 36th pct 33.3% 89th pct
Unpaid carers in Welaregangin Towong +22.8 pts higher in Welaregang gap widening
30.8% 100th pct 7.9% 14th pct
Unpaid child care in Welaregangin Towong +1.8 pts higher in Welaregang gap steady
19.2% 24th pct 17.5% 18th pct
Defence service in Welaregangin Towong +9.0 pts higher in Welaregang
13.8% 100th pct 4.8% 79th pct
Housework 15h+ in Welaregangin Towong +4.8 pts higher in Towong gap narrowing
26.9% 65th pct 31.7% 85th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Welaregangin Towong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Welaregangin Towong
— 28 yrs 57th pct
Median income in Welaregangin Towong
— $150 0th pct
Household income in Welaregangin Towong
— $450 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Welaregangin Towong +0.1 larger in Welaregang gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Welaregangin Towong +11.8 pts higher in Welaregang gap widening
17.2% 80th pct 5.5% 24th pct
Living alone in Welaregangin Towong
— 25.0% 55th pct

Family composition

20.7% Couples without children +31.1 pts ▸ 51.8%
48.3% Couples with children ◂ +6.5 pts 41.8%
17.2% One-parent families ◂ +11.8 pts 5.5%
0.0% Other families +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%

Household size

46.2% 2 people +12.2 pts ▸ 58.3%
30.8% 3 people ◂ +20.8 pts 10.0%
30.8% 4 people ◂ +24.1 pts 6.7%
0.0% 1 person +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% 6 or more +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Welaregangin Towong +$115 higher in Towong
$60 0th pct $175 19th pct
Mortgage in Welaregangin Towong
— $1,083 18th pct
People / bedroom in Welaregangin Towong +0.20 higher in Welaregang gap widening
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Welaregangin Towong
— 5.0% 11th pct
Owned outright in Welaregangin Towong
— 68.3% 98th pct
Separate houses in Welaregangin Towong
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Welaregangin Towong
— 81.7% 56th pct

How homes are owned or rented

53.8% Owned outright +14.5 pts ▸ 68.3%
23.1% Other tenure ◂ +18.1 pts 5.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +18.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
0.0% Rented +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Not stated 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

23.1% 3 bedrooms +23.6 pts ▸ 46.7%
23.1% 4 bedrooms +5.3 pts ▸ 28.3%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% 5 or more +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Welaregangin Towong
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Welaregangin Towong
— 24.6% 72nd pct
PT commute in Welaregangin Towong
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Welaregangin Towong +1 more in Towong
0 0th pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Welaregangin Towong +6.99 more in Towong
0.00 0th pct 6.99 86th pct
Departures/1k in Welaregangin Towong +35.0 more in Towong
0.0 0th pct 35.0 61st pct
PT routes in Welaregangin Towong +1 more in Towong
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Welaregangin Towong +41 longer in Welaregang
69 90th pct 28 65th pct

How people get to work

33.3% Car (driver) +11.3 pts ▸ 44.6%
16.7% Worked at home +7.9 pts ▸ 24.6%
0.0% Walked +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

53.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +28.8 pts 25.0%
23.1% 2 vehicles +18.6 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% 1 vehicle +18.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
0.0% 4 or more +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Welaregangin Towong +9.8 pts higher in Welaregang gap narrowing
38.5% 74th pct 28.7% 41st pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Welaregangin Towong
— 5.8% 76th pct
Participation in Welaregangin Towong +14.5 pts higher in Welaregang gap narrowing
69.2% 79th pct 54.8% 32nd pct
Full-time in Welaregangin Towong
— 60.0% 60th pct

Industries people work in

61.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +25.7 pts 35.4%
16.7% Retail trade ◂ +12.1 pts 4.6%
0.0% Public administration & safety +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Other services +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Manufacturing +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Education & training +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

50.0% Managers ◂ +16.2 pts 33.8%
22.2% Community & personal service ◂ +17.6 pts 4.6%
0.0% Technicians & trades +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Sales workers +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Labourers +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Professionals +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Welaregangin Towong +0.7 higher in Towong
0.0 31st pct 0.7 57th pct
Types ≤15 min in Welaregangin Towong +0.7 more in Towong
0.0 32nd pct 0.8 57th pct
15-min city in Welaregangin Towong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Welaregangin Towong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Welaregangin Towong +27.0 pts higher in Towong
0.0% 0th pct 27.0% 66th pct
Walk to school in Welaregangin Towong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Welaregangin Towong +3.1 pts higher in Towong
2.9% 43rd pct 6.0% 45th pct
Walk to health in Welaregangin Towong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Welaregangin Towong +42.0 more in Towong
0.0 0th pct 42.0 78th pct
Intersections/km² in Welaregangin Towong +0 higher in Towong
0 17th pct 1 42nd pct
Mean slope in Welaregangin Towong +2.1 pts higher in Towong
8.2% 72nd pct 10.3% 82nd pct

Compare Welaregang with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Welaregang vs Towong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL14235/welaregang/vs/SAL22563/towong