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Dadswells Bridge vs Wal Wal

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Dadswells Bridge profile · Wal Wal profile

Dadswells Bridge Wal Wal

Dadswells Bridge and Wal Wal are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. There are stark differences in their populations: Dadswells Bridge is much older, with a typical resident aged 61 and 36.2% of people aged 65 and over, while the typical resident in Wal Wal is 37. Wal Wal has a much higher share of children under 15 (13.5% compared to 0.0% in Dadswells Bridge) and more adults with a bachelor degree or higher (25.8% versus 4.9%). Typical weekly household income is also well higher in Wal Wal at $1,625, compared to $1,093 in Dadswells Bridge.

Both areas are car-dependent and share similar terrain. This is a common thread for both, as Wal Wal's typical income sits about the same as the national figure. While they share these basics, the two areas have drifted apart in other ways; for example, the gap in the number of people who have moved in the last five years has widened, with 40.0% in Wal Wal compared to just 4.6% in Dadswells Bridge.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 24 yrs older in Dadswells Bridge Aged 65+: 28.1 pts higher in Dadswells Bridge No religion: 40.0 pts higher in Wal Wal Mortgage: $795 higher in Wal Wal Recent movers: 35.4 pts higher in Wal Wal

Demographics & Identity

Population in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +32 larger in Dadswells Bridge gap narrowing
69 33rd pct 37 22nd pct
Median age in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +24 yrs older in Dadswells Bridge gap widening
61 yrs 94th pct 37 yrs 20th pct
First Nations in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +28.1 pts higher in Dadswells Bridge gap widening
36.2% 92nd pct 8.1% 12th pct
Under 15 in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +13.5 pts higher in Wal Wal gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 13.5% 28th pct
De facto in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +15.5 pts higher in Wal Wal
6.3% 14th pct 21.7% 90th pct

Age structure

33.3% Young adults (25–44) +7.2 pts ▸ 40.5%
36.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +28.1 pts 8.1%
30.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +6.1 pts 24.3%
0.0% Children (0–14) +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

54.1% Married +23.3 pts ▸ 77.4%
24.6% Never married +1.2 pts ▸ 25.8%
8.2% Widowed ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
6.6% Divorced ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Dadswells Bridge Wal Wal

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +15.9 pts higher in Dadswells Bridge gap widening
15.9% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

58.0% Australia +15.0 pts ▸ 73.0%
7.2% England ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
4.3% New Zealand ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% South Africa ◂ +4.3 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%

Ancestry

30.4% English +26.3 pts ▸ 56.8%
42.0% Australian +1.2 pts ▸ 43.2%
7.2% German +11.7 pts ▸ 18.9%
11.6% Irish +4.6 pts ▸ 16.2%
11.6% Scottish +4.6 pts ▸ 16.2%
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 Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

84.1% English only +15.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +40.0 pts higher in Wal Wal gap widening
27.5% 19th pct 67.6% 100th pct

Religious affiliation

27.5% No religion +40.0 pts ▸ 67.6%
47.8% Christianity ◂ +23.5 pts 24.3%
20.3% Not stated ◂ +12.2 pts 8.1%
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 Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +12.4 pts higher in Wal Wal gap widening
29.5% 12th pct 41.9% 42nd pct
Bachelor+ in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +20.9 pts higher in Wal Wal gap widening
4.9% 12th pct 25.8% 79th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

29.5% Year 12 +12.4 pts ▸ 41.9%
26.2% Year 10 ◂ +0.4 pts 25.8%
21.3% Year 11 ◂ +8.4 pts 12.9%
6.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

47.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.4 pts 42.9%
8.3% Bachelor degree +29.8 pts ▸ 38.1%
25.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +10.7 pts 14.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Management & commerce +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
16.7% Architecture & building ◂ +2.4 pts 14.3%
0.0% Society & culture +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
11.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% Education ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
8.3% Engineering & related ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Health ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
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 Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +$79 higher in Wal Wal gap widening
$664 35th pct $743 48th pct
Household income in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +$532 higher in Wal Wal gap widening
$1,093 19th pct $1,625 56th pct
Family income in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +$312 higher in Wal Wal gap widening
$1,375 19th pct $1,687 37th pct
High earners in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +9.7 pts higher in Wal Wal gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 9.7% 59th pct
High-income homes in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal
10.3% 31st pct —

Household income distribution

65.5% $650–$1,499 +24.5 pts ▸ 90.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
13.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
10.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

50.8% Under $650 ◂ +15.3 pts 35.5%
23.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.8 pts 16.1%
14.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.1 pts 9.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +3.8 pts higher in Dadswells Bridge
36.2% 82nd pct 32.4% 68th pct
Mental health in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +6.5 pts higher in Wal Wal
4.3% 22nd pct 10.8% 75th pct
Needs assistance in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

14.5% Arthritis ◂ +6.4 pts 8.1%
4.3% Mental health +6.5 pts ▸ 10.8%
8.7% Heart disease ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
8.7% Other condition ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
5.8% Cancer +2.3 pts ▸ 8.1%
5.8% Diabetes ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
4.3% Asthma ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

44.9% None +22.6 pts ▸ 67.6%
30.4% One condition ◂ +16.9 pts 13.5%
5.8% Two conditions +2.3 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +12.4 pts higher in Wal Wal gap narrowing
29.5% 85th pct 41.9% 95th pct
Unpaid carers in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +4.8 pts higher in Wal Wal gap narrowing
4.9% 9th pct 9.7% 24th pct
Unpaid child care in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +9.4 pts higher in Wal Wal gap narrowing
19.7% 25th pct 29.0% 69th pct
Defence service in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +10.3 pts higher in Dadswells Bridge gap widening
36.1% 90th pct 25.8% 60th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal
33 yrs 71st pct —
Median income in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal
$350 12th pct —
Household income in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal
$725 9th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +0.8 larger in Wal Wal gap widening
2.0 14th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +3.6 pts higher in Wal Wal gap widening
6.1% 26th pct 9.7% 43rd pct
Living alone in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal
41.4% 92nd pct —

Family composition

40.8% Couples with children +17.2 pts ▸ 58.1%
44.9% Couples without children +3.5 pts ▸ 48.4%
6.1% One-parent families +3.6 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

55.2% 2 people +4.8 pts ▸ 60.0%
41.4% 1 person ◂ +1.4 pts 40.0%
0.0% 5 people +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
10.3% 3 people ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal
$196 24th pct —
Mortgage in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +$795 higher in Wal Wal
$505 2nd pct $1,300 29th pct
People / bedroom in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +0.20 higher in Wal Wal gap widening
0.60 7th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal
20.7% 61st pct —
Owned outright in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal
58.6% 89th pct —
Separate houses in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal
93.1% 39th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal
75.9% 40th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

58.6% Owned outright +1.4 pts ▸ 60.0%
31.0% Owned with a mortgage +9.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Other tenure +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
20.7% Rented ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

93.1% Separate house +16.9 pts ▸ 110.0%
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

55.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +25.2 pts 30.0%
20.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
10.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

77.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +77.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +20.4 pts higher in Dadswells Bridge
39.5% 90th pct 19.0% 58th pct
PT commute in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +2 more in Dadswells Bridge
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +28.99 more in Dadswells Bridge
28.99 97th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +942.0 more in Dadswells Bridge
942.0 86th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +2 more in Dadswells Bridge
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal
29 66th pct —

How people get to work

39.5% Worked at home ◂ +20.4 pts 19.0%
34.2% Car (driver) ◂ +5.6 pts 28.6%
7.9% Walked ◂ +7.9 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%

Motor vehicles per home

31.0% 3 vehicles +39.0 pts ▸ 70.0%
34.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +34.5 pts 0.0%
20.7% 1 vehicle +9.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
24.1% 4 or more +5.9 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +35.4 pts higher in Wal Wal gap widening
4.6% 0th pct 40.0% 78th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +8.3 pts higher in Dadswells Bridge
8.3% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +8.7 pts higher in Wal Wal gap widening
59.0% 44th pct 67.7% 75th pct
Full-time in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +7.1 pts higher in Wal Wal
50.0% 15th pct 57.1% 44th pct

Industries people work in

42.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +10.3 pts ▸ 52.4%
15.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
7.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.9 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% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

39.5% Managers ◂ +6.1 pts 33.3%
21.1% Community & personal service ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
10.5% Professionals +8.5 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Labourers +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
13.2% Technicians & trades +1.1 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +0.3 higher in Dadswells Bridge
0.6 55th pct 0.3 47th pct
Types ≤15 min in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +0.1 more in Dadswells Bridge
0.5 51st pct 0.4 49th pct
15-min city in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +19.6 pts higher in Dadswells Bridge
19.6% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +17.4 pts higher in Wal Wal
0.0% 0th pct 17.4% 51st pct
Walk to health in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +226.8 more in Wal Wal
43.5 78th pct 270.3 95th pct
Intersections/km² in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal even
0 21st pct 0 36th pct
Mean slope in Dadswells Bridgein Wal Wal +0.3 pts higher in Dadswells Bridge
4.9% 40th pct 4.6% 36th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Dadswells Bridge vs Wal Wal [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20699/dadswells-bridge/vs/SAL22649/wal-wal