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Bowser vs North Wangaratta

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.7 km apart · Bowser profile · North Wangaratta profile

Bowser North Wangaratta

North Wangaratta and Bowser are neighbouring areas in Victoria with very different populations. Residents in North Wangaratta are far older, with a typical age of 48, while Bowser is much younger with a typical age of 24. This difference is reflected in the home lives of each area; Bowser has far more children under 15 (38.6%) and far more people per home (4.6), whereas North Wangaratta has a far higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (18.5%) and a far higher share of people born overseas (11.0%).

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people with no religion, though North Wangaratta is slightly higher. They also share a total lack of homes within walking distance of schools, groceries, or health services. While North Wangaratta has far more adults working or looking for work (67.5%) compared to Bowser (53.1%), both areas have a similar share of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

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Where they differ most

Population: 238 larger in North Wangaratta Median age: 24 yrs older in North Wangaratta Under 15: 25.9 pts higher in Bowser People / bedroom: 0.60 higher in Bowser Limited English: 1.4 pts higher in North Wangaratta

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bowserin North Wangaratta +238 larger in North Wangaratta gap steady
44 25th pct 282 58th pct
Median age in Bowserin North Wangaratta +24 yrs older in North Wangaratta gap widening
24 yrs 0th pct 48 yrs 62nd pct
First Nations in Bowserin North Wangaratta +3.2 pts higher in North Wangaratta gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.2% 61st pct
Aged 65+ in Bowserin North Wangaratta +2.5 pts higher in Bowser gap narrowing
22.7% 67th pct 20.2% 57th pct
Under 15 in Bowserin North Wangaratta +25.9 pts higher in Bowser gap steady
38.6% 100th pct 12.8% 25th pct
De facto in Bowserin North Wangaratta +3.8 pts higher in North Wangaratta gap widening
12.0% 48th pct 15.8% 75th pct

Age structure

38.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +25.9 pts 12.8%
9.1% Older adults (45–64) +20.3 pts ▸ 29.4%
22.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.5 pts 20.2%
20.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.7 pts 12.8%
20.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.0 pts 19.5%

Marital status

50.0% Married ◂ +0.2 pts 49.8%
34.4% Never married ◂ +0.2 pts 34.1%
0.0% Divorced +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Widowed +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Separated +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Age & sex structure

Bowser North Wangaratta

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bowserin North Wangaratta +11.0 pts higher in North Wangaratta gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.0% 48th pct

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +13.1 pts 86.9%
0.0% England +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

88.6% Australian ◂ +48.2 pts 40.4%
22.7% English +27.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
9.1% Scottish +4.7 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Irish +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Italian +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% German +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Bowserin North Wangaratta +4.3 pts higher in North Wangaratta gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 4.3% 56th pct
Limited English in Bowserin North Wangaratta +1.4 pts higher in North Wangaratta gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 1.4% 80th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +7.4 pts 92.6%
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 Bowserin North Wangaratta +8.5 pts higher in North Wangaratta gap narrowing
38.6% 44th pct 47.2% 71st pct

Religious affiliation

43.2% Christianity +5.4 pts ▸ 48.6%
38.6% No religion +8.5 pts ▸ 47.2%
0.0% Not stated +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Buddhism +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Bowserin North Wangaratta +18.2 pts higher in Bowser gap widening
65.2% 87th pct 47.0% 55th pct
Bachelor+ in Bowserin North Wangaratta +18.5 pts higher in North Wangaratta gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 18.5% 63rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Bowserin North Wangaratta +10 more in North Wangaratta
0 0th pct 10 79th pct
Avg size in Bowserin North Wangaratta
— 427 63rd pct
ICSEA in Bowserin North Wangaratta
— 1,027 71st pct

Highest year of school

65.2% Year 12 ◂ +18.2 pts 47.0%
17.4% Year 11 ◂ +0.1 pts 17.2%
17.4% Year 10 ◂ +0.1 pts 17.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%

Highest qualification level

90.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +57.4 pts 33.6%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +24.2 pts ▸ 24.2%
0.0% Bachelor degree +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

36.4% Education ◂ +20.9 pts 15.4%
27.3% Engineering & related ◂ +18.5 pts 8.7%
27.3% Architecture & building ◂ +16.5 pts 10.7%
0.0% Health +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Management & commerce +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% Society & culture +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
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 Bowserin North Wangaratta +$252 higher in North Wangaratta gap widening
$537 16th pct $789 57th pct
Household income in Bowserin North Wangaratta +$719 higher in Bowser gap widening
$2,250 86th pct $1,531 49th pct
Family income in Bowserin North Wangaratta +$313 higher in Bowser gap widening
$2,125 65th pct $1,812 45th pct
High earners in Bowserin North Wangaratta +0.1 pts higher in Bowser gap narrowing
9.4% 57th pct 9.2% 57th pct
High-income homes in Bowserin North Wangaratta
— 12.5% 39th pct

Household income distribution

44.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +40.0 pts 4.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +32.1 pts ▸ 32.1%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +29.5 pts ▸ 29.5%
0.0% Under $650 +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%

Personal income distribution

53.1% Under $650 ◂ +16.6 pts 36.5%
15.6% $650–$1,499 +22.9 pts ▸ 38.6%
9.4% $1,500–$2,999 +7.5 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bowserin North Wangaratta +5.6 pts higher in North Wangaratta
22.7% 22nd pct 28.4% 48th pct
Mental health in Bowserin North Wangaratta +9.6 pts higher in North Wangaratta
0.0% 0th pct 9.6% 64th pct
Needs assistance in Bowserin North Wangaratta +3.9 pts higher in North Wangaratta gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.9% 41st pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.4% Diabetes ◂ +6.4 pts 5.0%
0.0% Asthma +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Mental health +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Other condition +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Arthritis +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Heart disease +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Cancer +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Lung condition +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Stroke +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

86.4% None ◂ +23.6 pts 62.8%
13.6% One condition +3.4 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% Two conditions +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Three or more +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bowserin North Wangaratta +1.1 pts higher in Bowser gap narrowing
18.8% 53rd pct 17.7% 48th pct
Unpaid carers in Bowserin North Wangaratta +14.1 pts higher in North Wangaratta gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 14.1% 64th pct
Unpaid child care in Bowserin North Wangaratta +17.8 pts higher in Bowser gap narrowing
37.5% 90th pct 19.7% 25th pct
Defence service in Bowserin North Wangaratta +4.9 pts higher in North Wangaratta
0.0% 0th pct 4.9% 79th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bowserin North Wangaratta +8.0 pts higher in Bowser gap narrowing
31.3% 83rd pct 23.3% 45th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Bowserin North Wangaratta +9 larger in North Wangaratta
0 0th pct 9 58th pct
Median age in Bowserin North Wangaratta
— 28 yrs 57th pct
Median income in Bowserin North Wangaratta
— $725 58th pct
Household income in Bowserin North Wangaratta
— $1,625 47th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bowserin North Wangaratta +2.3 larger in Bowser gap widening
4.6 100th pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in Bowserin North Wangaratta +9.3 pts higher in North Wangaratta gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 9.3% 40th pct
Living alone in Bowserin North Wangaratta
— 27.7% 64th pct

Family composition

89.2% Couples with children ◂ +40.1 pts 49.1%
24.3% Couples without children +14.1 pts ▸ 38.4%
0.0% One-parent families +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +41.1 pts ▸ 41.1%
33.3% 5 people ◂ +30.7 pts 2.7%
33.3% 6 or more ◂ +27.1 pts 6.3%
0.0% 1 person +27.7 pts ▸ 27.7%
0.0% 3 people +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% 4 people +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bowserin North Wangaratta
— $175 19th pct
Mortgage in Bowserin North Wangaratta +$37 higher in Bowser gap narrowing
$1,700 55th pct $1,663 53rd pct
People / bedroom in Bowserin North Wangaratta +0.60 higher in Bowser gap widening
1.30 100th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Bowserin North Wangaratta
— 9.8% 26th pct
Owned outright in Bowserin North Wangaratta
— 49.1% 73rd pct
Separate houses in Bowserin North Wangaratta
— 85.7% 26th pct
3+ bedrooms in Bowserin North Wangaratta
— 79.5% 50th pct

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +49.1 pts ▸ 49.1%
33.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +2.1 pts 31.3%
0.0% Rented +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Other tenure +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +14.3 pts 85.7%
0.0% Other dwelling +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

66.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +39.0 pts 27.7%
33.3% 4 bedrooms +12.2 pts ▸ 45.5%
0.0% 1 bedroom +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% 5 or more +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +37.1 pts ▸ 37.1%
0.0% Under $1,000 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Bowserin North Wangaratta
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Bowserin North Wangaratta
— 10.9% 30th pct
PT commute in Bowserin North Wangaratta
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Bowserin North Wangaratta even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bowserin North Wangaratta even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bowserin North Wangaratta even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bowserin North Wangaratta even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Bowserin North Wangaratta +45 longer in Bowser
86 100th pct 41 74th pct

How people get to work

76.5% Car (driver) ◂ +18.3 pts 58.2%
0.0% Worked at home +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Walked +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Bicycle +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

55.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +33.2 pts 22.3%
0.0% 2 vehicles +39.3 pts ▸ 39.3%
0.0% 3 vehicles +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% 4 or more +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bowserin North Wangaratta +8.1 pts higher in North Wangaratta gap narrowing
23.1% 23rd pct 31.2% 51st pct
Recent arrivals in Bowserin North Wangaratta
— 35.5% 99th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bowserin North Wangaratta
— 4.2% 58th pct
Participation in Bowserin North Wangaratta +14.3 pts higher in North Wangaratta gap narrowing
53.1% 27th pct 67.5% 74th pct
Full-time in Bowserin North Wangaratta
— 57.6% 47th pct

Industries people work in

35.3% Retail trade ◂ +23.2 pts 12.1%
29.4% Professional & technical ◂ +27.6 pts 1.8%
23.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +12.0 pts 11.5%
17.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +9.8 pts 7.9%
0.0% Manufacturing +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Construction +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Education & training +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Wholesale trade +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Accommodation & food +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Arts & recreation +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Occupations people work in

29.4% Professionals ◂ +16.1 pts 13.3%
29.4% Community & personal service ◂ +19.1 pts 10.3%
17.6% Managers ◂ +6.1 pts 11.5%
17.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.7 pts 17.0%
0.0% Labourers +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% Sales workers +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Bowserin North Wangaratta +0.4 higher in North Wangaratta
0.0 31st pct 0.5 51st pct
Types ≤15 min in Bowserin North Wangaratta +0.5 more in North Wangaratta
0.0 0th pct 0.5 51st pct
15-min city in Bowserin North Wangaratta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bowserin North Wangaratta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bowserin North Wangaratta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bowserin North Wangaratta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bowserin North Wangaratta +17.7 pts higher in North Wangaratta
0.0% 0th pct 17.7% 51st pct
Walk to health in Bowserin North Wangaratta even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bowserin North Wangaratta +14.2 more in North Wangaratta
0.0 0th pct 14.2 52nd pct
Intersections/km² in Bowserin North Wangaratta even
2 60th pct 2 58th pct
Mean slope in Bowserin North Wangaratta +1.9 pts higher in Bowser
5.2% 44th pct 3.2% 16th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bowser vs North Wangaratta [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20313/bowser/vs/SAL21968/north-wangaratta