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Port Welshpool vs Woorarra East

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Port Welshpool profile · Woorarra East profile

Port Welshpool Woorarra East

Port Welshpool and Woorarra East are two nearby Victorian areas with very different populations. Port Welshpool is much older, with a typical resident aged 62 and 45.9% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, Woorarra East is far younger, with a typical age of 38 and a much higher share of children under 15 (25.6% compared to 6.4% in Port Welshpool). Port Welshpool is also more developed for pedestrians, with 84.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while Woorarra East has no such access.

Both areas are about 130 minutes from the city and share a similar lack of public transport. Woorarra East has a much higher proportion of people working or looking for work (78.8% compared to 39.7% in Port Welshpool) and a far higher share of people with no religion (86.0% versus 36.8%). Port Welshpool remains the more qualified area for higher education, with 16.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, whereas Woorarra East has none.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 24 yrs older in Port Welshpool Aged 65+: 45.9 pts higher in Port Welshpool No religion: 49.2 pts higher in Woorarra East Participation: 39.1 pts higher in Woorarra East Unpaid child care: 23.6 pts higher in Woorarra East

Demographics & Identity

Population in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +177 larger in Port Welshpool gap steady
220 56th pct 43 25th pct
Median age in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +24 yrs older in Port Welshpool gap narrowing
62 yrs 96th pct 38 yrs 23rd pct
First Nations in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +2.3 pts higher in Port Welshpool gap widening
2.3% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +45.9 pts higher in Port Welshpool gap widening
45.9% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +19.2 pts higher in Woorarra East gap steady
6.4% 10th pct 25.6% 89th pct
De facto in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +22.4 pts higher in Woorarra East gap widening
14.3% 66th pct 36.7% 100th pct

Age structure

45.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +45.9 pts 0.0%
33.6% Older adults (45–64) +1.2 pts ▸ 34.9%
15.0% Young adults (25–44) +12.9 pts ▸ 27.9%
6.4% Children (0–14) +19.2 pts ▸ 25.6%
5.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

47.5% Married ◂ +11.2 pts 36.4%
23.5% Never married +21.9 pts ▸ 45.5%
13.7% Divorced +10.5 pts ▸ 24.2%
8.8% Widowed ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
7.4% Separated ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Port Welshpool Woorarra East

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +3.6 pts higher in Woorarra East gap widening
12.7% 56th pct 16.3% 69th pct

Country of birth

71.8% Australia +25.9 pts ▸ 97.7%
3.2% England ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.7% Philippines ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

35.9% Australian +38.5 pts ▸ 74.4%
40.0% English ◂ +16.7 pts 23.3%
4.5% German +11.7 pts ▸ 16.3%
14.5% Irish ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
10.9% Scottish ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
4.5% Italian ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Filipino ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
1.8% Dutch ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.4% Chinese ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +12.6 pts higher in Woorarra East gap widening
3.6% 51st pct 16.3% 85th pct
Limited English in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

82.3% English only +17.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
1.8% Tagalog ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
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%

Religion

No religion in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +49.2 pts higher in Woorarra East gap widening
36.8% 39th pct 86.0% 100th pct

Religious affiliation

36.8% No religion +49.2 pts ▸ 86.0%
46.8% Christianity ◂ +30.5 pts 16.3%
15.5% Not stated ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
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 Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +12.1 pts higher in Woorarra East gap narrowing
29.3% 12th pct 41.4% 40th pct
Bachelor+ in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +16.2 pts higher in Port Welshpool gap widening
16.2% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +1 more in Port Welshpool
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East
32 11th pct —
ICSEA in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East
974 40th pct —

Highest year of school

29.3% Year 12 +12.1 pts ▸ 41.4%
23.1% Year 10 ◂ +2.4 pts 20.7%
17.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
10.1% Year 11 +0.2 pts ▸ 10.3%

Highest qualification level

35.3% Certificate III / IV +42.0 pts ▸ 77.3%
13.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
10.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
7.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
6.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

24.4% Engineering & related ◂ +1.6 pts 22.7%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
9.2% Management & commerce +13.5 pts ▸ 22.7%
4.2% Architecture & building +14.0 pts ▸ 18.2%
5.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +8.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
8.4% Health ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
7.6% Education ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
5.0% Society & culture ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
2.5% Creative arts ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +$173 higher in Woorarra East gap widening
$489 11th pct $662 34th pct
Household income in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +$216 higher in Woorarra East gap narrowing
$909 10th pct $1,125 21st pct
Family income in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +$375 higher in Woorarra East gap widening
$1,187 11th pct $1,562 30th pct
High earners in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +8.2 pts higher in Woorarra East gap widening
3.9% 27th pct 12.1% 70th pct
High-income homes in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East
2.8% 9th pct —

Household income distribution

36.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +36.8 pts 0.0%
28.3% Under $650 ◂ +28.3 pts 0.0%
18.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
2.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

50.0% Under $650 ◂ +19.7 pts 30.3%
27.9% $650–$1,499 +20.5 pts ▸ 48.5%
6.4% $1,500–$2,999 +5.7 pts ▸ 12.1%
1.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +2.3 pts higher in Woorarra East
37.3% 85th pct 39.5% 89th pct
Mental health in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +13.2 pts higher in Woorarra East
5.5% 27th pct 18.6% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +8.6 pts higher in Port Welshpool gap widening
8.6% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

5.5% Asthma +29.4 pts ▸ 34.9%
5.5% Mental health +13.2 pts ▸ 18.6%
12.7% Arthritis ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
9.1% Diabetes ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
8.6% Other condition ◂ +1.7 pts 7.0%
7.7% Cancer ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
6.4% Heart disease ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
3.6% Stroke ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.3% Lung condition ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

45.5% None +17.3 pts ▸ 62.8%
22.3% One condition ◂ +1.3 pts 20.9%
9.5% Two conditions ◂ +0.2 pts 9.3%
3.6% Three or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +13.1 pts higher in Woorarra East gap widening
14.2% 31st pct 27.3% 80th pct
Unpaid carers in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +3.5 pts higher in Woorarra East gap narrowing
14.7% 71st pct 18.2% 87th pct
Unpaid child care in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +23.6 pts higher in Woorarra East gap widening
12.7% 10th pct 36.4% 89th pct
Defence service in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +6.8 pts higher in Port Welshpool
6.8% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +0.1 pts higher in Port Welshpool gap narrowing
30.4% 80th pct 30.3% 79th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +5 larger in Port Welshpool
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East
61 yrs 95th pct —
Median income in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East
$612 47th pct —
Household income in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East
$1,375 35th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +0.7 larger in Woorarra East gap widening
1.8 9th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +1.3 pts higher in Port Welshpool gap narrowing
9.6% 42nd pct 8.3% 35th pct
Living alone in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East
37.7% 88th pct —

Family composition

65.6% Couples without children ◂ +21.2 pts 44.4%
24.8% Couples with children +33.5 pts ▸ 58.3%
9.6% One-parent families ◂ +1.3 pts 8.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

45.3% 2 people +14.7 pts ▸ 60.0%
37.7% 1 person ◂ +17.7 pts 20.0%
5.7% 3 people +14.3 pts ▸ 20.0%
6.6% 4 people ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +$20 higher in Woorarra East gap narrowing
$220 31st pct $240 37th pct
Mortgage in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +$351 higher in Woorarra East gap widening
$888 11th pct $1,239 26th pct
People / bedroom in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +0.20 higher in Woorarra East gap steady
0.60 7th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East
12.3% 35th pct —
Owned outright in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East
63.2% 93rd pct —
Separate houses in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East
94.3% 42nd pct —
3+ bedrooms in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East
72.6% 33rd pct —

How homes are owned or rented

63.2% Owned outright ◂ +43.2 pts 20.0%
20.8% Owned with a mortgage +39.2 pts ▸ 60.0%
12.3% Rented ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

94.3% Separate house +5.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
2.8% Other dwelling ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

59.4% 3 bedrooms +0.6 pts ▸ 60.0%
10.4% 4 bedrooms +36.3 pts ▸ 46.7%
18.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
2.8% 5 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

104.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +104.5 pts 0.0%
13.6% $1,000–$1,799 +64.1 pts ▸ 77.8%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +19.7 pts higher in Port Welshpool
19.7% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East
57 83rd pct —
Drive to city in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +1 longer in Port Welshpool
131 86th pct 130 86th pct

How people get to work

60.6% Car (driver) +8.7 pts ▸ 69.2%
7.0% Walked +19.9 pts ▸ 26.9%
19.7% Worked at home ◂ +19.7 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

47.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +27.5 pts 20.0%
40.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +20.4 pts 20.0%
8.1% 3 vehicles +18.6 pts ▸ 26.7%
5.1% 4 or more ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +17.2 pts higher in Woorarra East gap narrowing
35.6% 66th pct 52.8% 92nd pct
Recent arrivals in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +3.7 pts higher in Port Welshpool gap narrowing
3.7% 52nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +39.1 pts higher in Woorarra East gap widening
39.7% 9th pct 78.8% 93rd pct
Full-time in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +17.8 pts higher in Woorarra East
59.2% 56th pct 76.9% 94th pct

Industries people work in

23.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +3.0 pts ▸ 26.9%
4.2% Health care & social assistance +18.9 pts ▸ 23.1%
16.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other services +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
14.1% Professional & technical ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
9.9% Education & training ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
8.5% Retail trade ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
4.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

9.9% Managers +17.1 pts ▸ 26.9%
22.5% Labourers ◂ +7.2 pts 15.4%
19.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.3 pts 15.4%
12.7% Professionals +6.6 pts ▸ 19.2%
11.3% Technicians & trades +0.3 pts ▸ 11.5%
4.2% Community & personal service ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Sales workers ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +1.9 higher in Port Welshpool
2.0 66th pct 0.0 33rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +2.2 more in Port Welshpool
2.3 68th pct 0.1 37th pct
15-min city in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +84.6 pts higher in Port Welshpool
84.6% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +47.6 pts higher in Port Welshpool
55.7% 66th pct 8.1% 46th pct
Walk to health in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +9.1 more in Port Welshpool
9.1 39th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +8 higher in Port Welshpool
9 72nd pct 1 49th pct
Mean slope in Port Welshpoolin Woorarra East +7.4 pts higher in Woorarra East
2.7% 7th pct 10.1% 81st pct

Compare Port Welshpool with nearby areas

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Compare Woorarra East with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Port Welshpool vs Woorarra East [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL22108/port-welshpool/vs/SAL22854/woorarra-east