# Auchmore vs Bridgewater North — 2021 Census comparison

Suburb / Locality comparison · about 13 km apart

Bridgewater North and Auchmore are both sparsely populated areas. There are stark differences in wealth and age between them; the typical person in Auchmore is far older at 67, compared to 49 in Bridgewater North. Incomes are also much higher in Auchmore, where the typical weekly household income is $3,999, while in Bridgewater North it is $1,624. Homes in Bridgewater North are larger, with 2.8 people per home compared to 1.5 in Auchmore.

Everyday life in both places is car-dependent, with neither area having any homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport. They also share a similar landscape with very low terrain slopes. While Bridgewater North is closer to the city and has one school within 3 km, both areas remain very isolated from major services.

## Where they differ most

- Population: 49 larger in Bridgewater North
- Median age: 18 yrs older in Auchmore
- Household size: 1.3 larger in Bridgewater North
- Personal income: $900 higher in Auchmore
- People / bedroom: 0.30 higher in Bridgewater North

## Demographics & Identity

| Statistic | Auchmore | Bridgewater North | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Population | 5 | 54 | 49 larger in Bridgewater North | gap widening |
| Median age | 67 yrs | 49 yrs | 18 yrs older in Auchmore | gap widening |
| First Nations | — | 0.0% |  |  |
| Aged 65+ | — | 13.0% |  |  |
| Under 15 | — | 16.7% |  |  |
| De facto | — | 7.1% |  |  |

### Age structure

| Category | Auchmore % | Bridgewater North % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Seniors (65+) | 60.0% | 13.0% | +47.0 |
| Older adults (45–64) | 0.0% | 44.4% | -44.4 |
| Young adults (25–44) | 0.0% | 29.6% | -29.6 |
| Children (0–14) | 0.0% | 16.7% | -16.7 |
| Youth (15–24) | 0.0% | 11.1% | -11.1 |

### Marital status

| Category | Auchmore % | Bridgewater North % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Married | 80.0% | 57.8% | +22.2 |
| Never married | 0.0% | 22.2% | -22.2 |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 17.8% | -17.8 |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Ancestry & Birthplace

| Statistic | Auchmore | Bridgewater North | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Born overseas | — | 0.0% |  |  |

### Country of birth

| Category | Auchmore % | Bridgewater North % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australia | 80.0% | 83.3% | -3.3 |
| England | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| India | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| China | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| New Zealand | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Philippines | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Vietnam | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Nepal | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Italy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| South Africa | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Ancestry

| Category | Auchmore % | Bridgewater North % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australian | 60.0% | 38.9% | +21.1 |
| English | 0.0% | 50.0% | -50.0 |
| Irish | 0.0% | 18.5% | -18.5 |
| Scottish | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.6 |
| Chinese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Italian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| German | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Indian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Greek | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Dutch | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Filipino | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Vietnamese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Language

| Statistic | Auchmore | Bridgewater North | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other language | — | 0.0% |  |  |
| Limited English | — | 0.0% |  |  |

### Language used at home

| Category | Auchmore % | Bridgewater North % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English only | 80.0% | 88.9% | -8.9 |
| Mandarin | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Arabic | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Vietnamese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Cantonese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Punjabi | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Greek | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Italian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Hindi | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Tagalog | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Religion

| Statistic | Auchmore | Bridgewater North | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | — | 14.8% |  |  |

### Religious affiliation

| Category | Auchmore % | Bridgewater North % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Christianity | 80.0% | 70.4% | +9.6 |
| No religion | 0.0% | 14.8% | -14.8 |
| Not stated | 0.0% | 9.3% | -9.3 |
| Islam | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Hinduism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Buddhism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Judaism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Other religions | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Education & Qualifications

| Statistic | Auchmore | Bridgewater North | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | — | 48.9% |  |  |
| Bachelor+ | — | 8.9% |  |  |
| Schools ≤3 km | 0 | 1 | 1 more in Bridgewater North |  |
| Avg size | — | 13 |  |  |
| ICSEA | — | 941 |  |  |

### Highest year of school

| Category | Auchmore % | Bridgewater North % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 0.0% | 48.9% | -48.9 |
| Year 9 or below | 0.0% | 12.8% | -12.8 |
| Year 11 | 0.0% | 10.6% | -10.6 |
| Year 10 | 0.0% | 6.4% | -6.4 |

### Highest qualification level

| Category | Auchmore % | Bridgewater North % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Certificate III / IV | 0.0% | 42.3% | -42.3 |
| Bachelor degree | 0.0% | 15.4% | -15.4 |
| Advanced diploma / diploma | 0.0% | 15.4% | -15.4 |
| Postgraduate degree | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Graduate diploma / certificate | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Certificate I / II | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Field of qualification

| Category | Auchmore % | Bridgewater North % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Society & culture | 0.0% | 23.1% | -23.1 |
| Management & commerce | 0.0% | 19.2% | -19.2 |
| Agriculture & environment | 0.0% | 15.4% | -15.4 |
| Engineering & related | 0.0% | 11.5% | -11.5 |
| Education | 0.0% | 11.5% | -11.5 |
| Natural & physical sciences | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Information technology | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Architecture & building | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Health | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Creative arts | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Food, hospitality & personal services | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Income

| Statistic | Auchmore | Bridgewater North | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personal income | $1,437 | $537 | $900 higher in Auchmore | gap widening |
| Household income | $3,999 | $1,624 | $2,375 higher in Auchmore |  |
| Family income | $2,750 | $1,625 | $1,125 higher in Auchmore |  |
| High earners | — | 0.0% |  |  |

### Personal income distribution

| Category | Auchmore % | Bridgewater North % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $650–$1,499 | 60.0% | 24.4% | +35.6 |
| Under $650 | 0.0% | 40.0% | -40.0 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Health & Disability

| Statistic | Auchmore | Bridgewater North | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health condition | — | 22.2% |  |  |
| Mental health | — | 0.0% |  |  |
| Needs assistance | — | 11.1% |  |  |

### Long-term health conditions reported

| Category | Auchmore % | Bridgewater North % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Asthma | 0.0% | 18.5% | -18.5 |
| Cancer | 0.0% | 11.1% | -11.1 |
| Diabetes | 0.0% | 11.1% | -11.1 |
| Heart disease | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.6 |
| Arthritis | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Dementia | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Lung condition | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Mental health | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Stroke | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Other condition | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Number of long-term health conditions

| Category | Auchmore % | Bridgewater North % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| None | 0.0% | 61.1% | -61.1 |
| One condition | 60.0% | 20.4% | +39.6 |
| Two conditions | 0.0% | 13.0% | -13.0 |
| Three or more | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Community Participation

| Statistic | Auchmore | Bridgewater North | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteering | — | 35.6% |  |  |
| Unpaid carers | — | 26.7% |  |  |
| Unpaid child care | — | 24.4% |  |  |
| Defence service | — | 0.0% |  |  |
| Housework 15h+ | — | 20.0% |  |  |

## First Nations

| Statistic | Auchmore | Bridgewater North | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Nations people | 0 | 0 |  |  |

## Family & Households

| Statistic | Auchmore | Bridgewater North | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Household size | 1.5 | 2.8 | 1.3 larger in Bridgewater North |  |
| One-parent | — | 0.0% |  |  |

### Family composition

| Category | Auchmore % | Bridgewater North % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Couples without children | 100.0% | 31.9% | +68.1 |
| Couples with children | 0.0% | 61.7% | -61.7 |
| One-parent families | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Other families | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Housing & Dwellings

| Statistic | Auchmore | Bridgewater North | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rent | — | $345 |  |  |
| Mortgage | — | $1,067 |  |  |
| People / bedroom | 0.40 | 0.70 | 0.30 higher in Bridgewater North |  |

## Transport & Vehicles

| Statistic | Auchmore | Bridgewater North | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Work from home | — | 38.9% |  |  |
| PT commute | — | 0.0% |  |  |
| PT stops | 0 | 0 |  |  |
| Stops/1k | 0.00 | 0.00 |  |  |
| Departures/1k | 0.0 | 0.0 |  |  |
| PT routes | 0 | 0 |  |  |
| Drive to city | 133 | 118 | 15 longer in Auchmore |  |

### How people get to work

| Category | Auchmore % | Bridgewater North % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walked | 75.0% | 8.3% | +66.7 |
| Car (driver) | 0.0% | 55.6% | -55.6 |
| Worked at home | 0.0% | 38.9% | -38.9 |
| Car (passenger) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Train | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Bus | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Bicycle | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Migration & Movement

| Statistic | Auchmore | Bridgewater North | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Recent movers | — | 7.7% |  |  |

## Jobs & Industry

| Statistic | Auchmore | Bridgewater North | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment | — | 0.0% |  |  |
| Participation | — | 80.0% |  |  |
| Full-time | — | 63.9% |  |  |

### Industries people work in

| Category | Auchmore % | Bridgewater North % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 100.0% | 55.6% | +44.4 |
| Finance & insurance | 0.0% | 11.1% | -11.1 |
| Construction | 0.0% | 8.3% | -8.3 |
| Education & training | 0.0% | 8.3% | -8.3 |
| Health care & social assistance | 0.0% | 8.3% | -8.3 |
| Mining | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Electricity, gas & water | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Retail trade | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Accommodation & food | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Transport & warehousing | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Occupations people work in

| Category | Auchmore % | Bridgewater North % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Managers | 100.0% | 47.2% | +52.8 |
| Community & personal service | 0.0% | 11.1% | -11.1 |
| Professionals | 0.0% | 8.3% | -8.3 |
| Clerical & administrative | 0.0% | 8.3% | -8.3 |
| Technicians & trades | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Sales workers | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Machinery operators & drivers | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Labourers | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Walkability

| Statistic | Auchmore | Bridgewater North | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 0.0 | 0.0 |  |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 0.0 | 0.0 |  |  |
| 15-min city | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| Walk to shops | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| Walk to transit | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| Walk to school | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| Walk to a park | 0.0% | 3.7% | 3.7 pts higher in Bridgewater North |  |
| Walk to health | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| Amenities/1k | 0.0 | 37.0 | 37.0 more in Bridgewater North |  |
| Intersections/km² | 0 | 0 |  |  |
| Mean slope | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8 pts higher in Bridgewater North |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20084/auchmore/vs/SAL20334/bridgewater-north