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Homebush vs Wareek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 10 km apart · Homebush profile · Wareek profile

Homebush Wareek

Wareek and Homebush (Vic.) are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Wareek has a much older population, with a typical age of 61 compared to 48 in Homebush (Vic.). This is reflected in the health and education profiles; residents in Wareek are far more likely to have a bachelor degree or higher (26.9% versus 0.0%) but are also far more likely to need help with daily activities (12.5% versus 0.0%). Homebush (Vic.) has a much higher share of people doing unpaid housework (56.5% compared to 23.9%) and providing unpaid care (21.7% compared to 6.0%).

Everyday life is quite similar in both places, with almost identical typical weekly incomes of around $1,000 and no public transport stops in either area. Both are largely non-residential, with no one using a language other than English at home. While the two areas have different social makeups, they both sit well above the national figure for the proportion of people aged 65 and over.

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Where they differ most

Population: 41 larger in Wareek Bachelor+: 26.9 pts higher in Wareek Housework 15h+: 32.6 pts higher in Homebush Needs assistance: 12.5 pts higher in Wareek Median age: 13 yrs older in Wareek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Homebushin Wareek +41 larger in Wareek gap widening
31 19th pct 72 34th pct
Median age in Homebushin Wareek +13 yrs older in Wareek gap narrowing
48 yrs 62nd pct 61 yrs 94th pct
First Nations in Homebushin Wareek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Homebushin Wareek +6.6 pts higher in Wareek gap narrowing
32.3% 88th pct 38.9% 95th pct
Under 15 in Homebushin Wareek +4.2 pts higher in Wareek gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.2% 6th pct
De facto in Homebushin Wareek +7.3 pts higher in Wareek gap widening
13.0% 57th pct 20.4% 88th pct

Age structure

41.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +11.4 pts 30.6%
32.3% Seniors (65+) +6.6 pts ▸ 38.9%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Children (0–14) +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Marital status

60.9% Married ◂ +13.1 pts 47.8%
30.4% Never married ◂ +2.1 pts 28.4%
0.0% Divorced +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Widowed +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Homebush Wareek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Homebushin Wareek +5.6 pts higher in Wareek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.6% 23rd pct

Country of birth

83.9% Australia ◂ +0.5 pts 83.3%
0.0% England +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
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

67.7% Australian ◂ +19.1 pts 48.6%
29.0% English +27.9 pts ▸ 56.9%
0.0% Irish +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
9.7% Dutch ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Homebushin Wareek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Homebushin Wareek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +13.9 pts 86.1%
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 Homebushin Wareek +2.0 pts higher in Wareek gap steady
35.5% 35th pct 37.5% 41st pct

Religious affiliation

54.8% Christianity ◂ +9.0 pts 45.8%
35.5% No religion +2.0 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Not stated +18.1 pts ▸ 18.1%
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 Homebushin Wareek +19.8 pts higher in Wareek gap widening
13.0% 0th pct 32.8% 18th pct
Bachelor+ in Homebushin Wareek +26.9 pts higher in Wareek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 26.9% 81st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Homebushin Wareek +1 more in Homebush
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Homebushin Wareek
94 24th pct —
ICSEA in Homebushin Wareek
965 35th pct —

Highest year of school

13.0% Year 12 +19.8 pts ▸ 32.8%
30.4% Year 10 +2.4 pts ▸ 32.8%
30.4% Year 11 ◂ +20.0 pts 10.4%
26.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.2 pts 20.9%

Highest qualification level

91.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +66.7 pts 25.0%
33.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.9 pts 20.5%
0.0% Bachelor degree +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +15.9 pts ▸ 15.9%
0.0% Certificate I / II +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

41.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +21.2 pts 20.5%
25.0% Architecture & building ◂ +18.2 pts 6.8%
25.0% Education ◂ +18.2 pts 6.8%
0.0% Engineering & related +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Health +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Management & commerce +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Society & culture +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 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 Homebushin Wareek +$25 higher in Wareek gap widening
$574 21st pct $599 25th pct
Household income in Homebushin Wareek +$21 higher in Homebush gap narrowing
$1,062 17th pct $1,041 15th pct
Family income in Homebushin Wareek +$250 higher in Wareek gap narrowing
$1,125 10th pct $1,375 19th pct
High earners in Homebushin Wareek +4.5 pts higher in Wareek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 4.5% 28th pct
High-income homes in Homebushin Wareek
— 9.4% 28th pct

Household income distribution

33.3% Under $650 +1.0 pts ▸ 34.4%
33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.2 pts 28.1%
33.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +20.8 pts 12.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

34.8% Under $650 +20.4 pts ▸ 55.2%
30.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.0 pts 19.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Homebushin Wareek +10.9 pts higher in Homebush
48.4% 100th pct 37.5% 86th pct
Mental health in Homebushin Wareek +1.3 pts higher in Homebush
9.7% 65th pct 8.3% 52nd pct
Needs assistance in Homebushin Wareek +12.5 pts higher in Wareek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.5% 95th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

25.8% Arthritis ◂ +2.2 pts 23.6%
16.1% Other condition ◂ +12.0 pts 4.2%
12.9% Asthma ◂ +8.7 pts 4.2%
9.7% Cancer ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
9.7% Mental health ◂ +1.3 pts 8.3%
0.0% Diabetes +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Heart disease +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
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

58.1% None ◂ +16.4 pts 41.7%
25.8% One condition +0.6 pts ▸ 26.4%
0.0% Two conditions +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Homebushin Wareek +6.5 pts higher in Wareek gap widening
17.4% 47th pct 23.9% 73rd pct
Unpaid carers in Homebushin Wareek +15.8 pts higher in Homebush gap widening
21.7% 92nd pct 6.0% 11th pct
Unpaid child care in Homebushin Wareek +5.6 pts higher in Homebush gap narrowing
13.0% 10th pct 7.5% 4th pct
Defence service in Homebushin Wareek +5.3 pts higher in Wareek
0.0% 0th pct 5.3% 84th pct
Housework 15h+ in Homebushin Wareek +32.6 pts higher in Homebush gap widening
56.5% 100th pct 23.9% 48th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Homebushin Wareek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Homebushin Wareek +0.3 larger in Homebush gap narrowing
2.2 24th pct 1.9 11th pct
One-parent in Homebushin Wareek +13.4 pts higher in Homebush gap narrowing
21.7% 89th pct 8.3% 35th pct
Living alone in Homebushin Wareek
— 37.5% 88th pct

Family composition

47.8% Couples without children +14.7 pts ▸ 62.5%
21.7% One-parent families ◂ +13.4 pts 8.3%
13.0% Couples with children +3.6 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

55.6% 2 people +3.8 pts ▸ 59.4%
44.4% 1 person ◂ +6.9 pts 37.5%
0.0% 4 people +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Homebushin Wareek +$45 higher in Homebush
$195 24th pct $150 14th pct
Mortgage in Homebushin Wareek +$105 higher in Wareek
$925 12th pct $1,030 16th pct
People / bedroom in Homebushin Wareek even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Homebushin Wareek
— 9.4% 24th pct
Owned outright in Homebushin Wareek
— 59.4% 90th pct
Separate houses in Homebushin Wareek
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Homebushin Wareek
— 81.3% 55th pct

How homes are owned or rented

144.4% Owned outright ◂ +85.1 pts 59.4%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +34.4 pts ▸ 34.4%
0.0% Rented +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
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

88.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +23.3 pts 65.6%
44.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Homebushin Wareek
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Homebushin Wareek
— 37.0% 88th pct
PT commute in Homebushin Wareek
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Homebushin Wareek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Homebushin Wareek even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Homebushin Wareek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Homebushin Wareek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Homebushin Wareek +6 longer in Wareek
126 84th pct 132 86th pct

How people get to work

81.8% Car (driver) ◂ +18.9 pts 63.0%
36.4% Worked at home +0.7 pts ▸ 37.0%
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

66.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +22.9 pts 43.8%
44.4% 4 or more ◂ +22.6 pts 21.9%
33.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +17.7 pts 15.6%
0.0% 3 vehicles +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Homebushin Wareek +5.1 pts higher in Wareek gap widening
11.5% 6th pct 16.7% 11th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Homebushin Wareek
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Homebushin Wareek +7.5 pts higher in Homebush gap widening
47.8% 17th pct 40.3% 9th pct
Full-time in Homebushin Wareek
— 74.1% 92nd pct

Industries people work in

45.5% Finance & insurance ◂ +45.5 pts 0.0%
27.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +13.5 pts ▸ 40.7%
0.0% Manufacturing +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Retail trade +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Other services +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Mining 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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

72.7% Managers ◂ +28.3 pts 44.4%
36.4% Sales workers ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Labourers +25.9 pts ▸ 25.9%
0.0% Professionals +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Homebushin Wareek even
0.3 47th pct 0.3 46th pct
Types ≤15 min in Homebushin Wareek even
0.3 48th pct 0.3 48th pct
15-min city in Homebushin Wareek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Homebushin Wareek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Homebushin Wareek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Homebushin Wareek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Homebushin Wareek +0.4 pts higher in Homebush
34.5% 59th pct 34.1% 59th pct
Walk to health in Homebushin Wareek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Homebushin Wareek +87.4 more in Homebush
129.0 89th pct 41.7 78th pct
Intersections/km² in Homebushin Wareek even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Mean slope in Homebushin Wareek +0.7 pts higher in Wareek
4.2% 32nd pct 4.9% 41st pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Homebush vs Wareek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21198/homebush/vs/SAL22690/wareek