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Laen North vs Rich Avon West

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Laen North profile · Rich Avon West profile

Laen North Rich Avon West

Rich Avon West and Laen North are both sparsely populated areas. The most striking difference is income; Rich Avon West is much wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $2,666 compared to $1,312 in Laen North. This gap extends to personal income, which is far higher in Rich Avon West at $1,291, while Laen North sits at $599. Residents in Rich Avon West are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 49 compared to 45 in Laen North.

Both areas are car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. They share similar home densities, with an average of 2.5 people per house. Life in both places is far from the national figure for walkability, as no homes in either area are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health services, or groceries.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Laen Northin Rich Avon West +20 larger in Rich Avon West gap widening
14 10th pct 34 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 15
  • First area, 2021: 14
  • Second area, 2016: 29
  • Second area, 2021: 34
Median age in Laen Northin Rich Avon West +4 yrs older in Rich Avon West gap narrowing
45 yrs 50th pct 49 yrs 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 49 yrs
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 20.6% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.6%
— 11.8% 22nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.8%
— 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

35.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +12.2 pts 23.5%
28.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +8.0 pts 20.6%
0.0% Children (0–14) +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

75.0% Married ◂ +23.0 pts 52.0%
33.3% Never married ◂ +21.3 pts 12.0%
0.0% Divorced +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Laen North Rich Avon West

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

  • 85+ in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Rich Avon West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Rich Avon West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Rich Avon West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Rich Avon West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Rich Avon West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Laen North: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Rich Avon West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Rich Avon West: 27.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Rich Avon West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Rich Avon West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Rich Avon West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Rich Avon West: 27.8% males, 22.2% females
  • 30–34 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Rich Avon West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Rich Avon West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Rich Avon West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Rich Avon West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Rich Avon West: 0.0% males, 22.2% females
  • 5–9 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Rich Avon West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Laen North: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Rich Avon West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +11.8 pts 88.2%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

50.0% Australian even 50.0%
50.0% English ◂ +26.5 pts 23.5%
0.0% Irish +32.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
21.4% Scottish ◂ +12.6 pts 8.8%
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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +8.8 pts 91.2%
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

— 23.5% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.5%

Religious affiliation

57.1% Christianity +22.3 pts ▸ 79.4%
57.1% No religion ◂ +33.6 pts 23.5%
0.0% Not stated +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
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

— 48.0% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 53.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.0%
— 12.0% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Laen Northin Rich Avon West even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

45.5% Year 12 +2.5 pts ▸ 48.0%
27.3% Year 11 ◂ +7.3 pts 20.0%
27.3% Year 10 ◂ +11.3 pts 16.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

60.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +38.9 pts 21.1%
0.0% Bachelor degree +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Agriculture & environment +31.6 pts ▸ 31.6%
0.0% Management & commerce +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Laen Northin Rich Avon West +$692 higher in Rich Avon West gap widening
$599 25th pct $1,291 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $574
  • First area, 2021: $599
  • Second area, 2016: $924
  • Second area, 2021: $1,291
Household income in Laen Northin Rich Avon West +$1,354 higher in Rich Avon West gap widening
$1,312 33rd pct $2,666 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $962
  • First area, 2021: $1,312
  • Second area, 2016: $1,437
  • Second area, 2021: $2,666
Family income in Laen Northin Rich Avon West +$1,209 higher in Rich Avon West
$1,374 19th pct $2,583 85th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,374
  • Second area, 2016: $1,812
  • Second area, 2021: $2,583
— 12.0% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%

Household income distribution

83.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +83.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.3 pts 32.0%
25.0% Under $650 ◂ +13.0 pts 12.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%

Health & Disability

— 14.7% 7th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

42.9% Arthritis ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

42.9% None +24.8 pts ▸ 67.6%
42.9% One condition ◂ +19.3 pts 23.5%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

— 36.0% 91st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 65.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.0%
— 12.0% 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
Unpaid child care in Laen Northin Rich Avon West
— 24.0% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.0%
— 0.0% 0th pct
— 16.0% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Laen Northin Rich Avon West even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Laen Northin Rich Avon West even gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 1.8
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
— 29.6% 97th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.6%

Family composition

63.6% Couples with children ◂ +22.9 pts 40.7%
36.4% Couples without children ◂ +10.4 pts 25.9%
0.0% One-parent families +29.6 pts ▸ 29.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 1 person +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% 2 people +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$3,000 92nd pct —
People / bedroom in Laen Northin Rich Avon West even
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Owned outright +8.3 pts ▸ 108.3%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
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

0.0% 3 bedrooms +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
66.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 50.0% 98th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Laen Northin Rich Avon West even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

55.6% Worked at home ◂ +5.6 pts 50.0%
0.0% Car (driver) +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
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

50.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +16.7 pts 33.3%
0.0% 2 vehicles +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

— 17.6% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.6%

Jobs & Industry

— 0.0% 0th pct
— 96.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 69.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 96.0%
— 37.5% 0th pct

Industries people work in

33.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +41.7 pts ▸ 75.0%
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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

44.4% Managers +9.7 pts ▸ 54.2%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

0.1 40th pct 0.1 35th pct
Types ≤15 min in Laen Northin Rich Avon West even
0.1 39th pct 0.1 36th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Laen Northin Rich Avon West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Laen Northin Rich Avon West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Laen Northin Rich Avon West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Laen Northin Rich Avon West +2.9 pts higher in Laen North
10.0% 47th pct 7.1% 45th pct
Walk to health in Laen Northin Rich Avon West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Laen Northin Rich Avon West +84.0 more in Laen North
142.9 89th pct 58.8 85th pct
Intersections/km² in Laen Northin Rich Avon West even
1 41st pct 1 50th pct
Mean slope in Laen Northin Rich Avon West +1.2 pts higher in Rich Avon West
2.2% 0th pct 3.5% 20th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Laen North vs Rich Avon West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL21424/laen-north/vs/SAL22169/rich-avon-west