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Walpa vs Wuk Wuk

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.8 km apart · Walpa profile · Wuk Wuk profile

Walpa Wuk Wuk

Walpa and Wuk Wuk are small, neighbouring rural areas in East Gippsland. Walpa is notably older, with 26.8% of residents aged 65 and over compared to 10.5% in Wuk Wuk. It also has a higher share of high-earning households, with 25.8% earning $3,000 or more a week, while Wuk Wuk's share is 9.7%. Homes in Walpa are generally larger and more traditional, as 100% are separate houses and 85.5% have three or more bedrooms, whereas 67.7% of Wuk Wuk homes meet that size threshold.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of children under 15, with Walpa at 17.2% and Wuk Wuk at 14.0%. They share many everyday realities: neither has any public transport stops, and both have 0.0% unemployment. They are also very similar in terms of typical weekly household income, which is around $1,600 for both. While Walpa has a much higher proportion of seniors, Wuk Wuk has a higher share of people caring for children unpaid, at 35.4% compared to 20.3% in Walpa.

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Where they differ most

Separate houses: 12.9 pts higher in Walpa People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Wuk Wuk 3+ bedrooms: 17.7 pts higher in Walpa Aged 65+: 16.3 pts higher in Walpa Unpaid child care: 15.1 pts higher in Wuk Wuk

Demographics & Identity

Population in Walpain Wuk Wuk +71 larger in Walpa gap steady
157 49th pct 86 38th pct
Median age in Walpain Wuk Wuk +4 yrs older in Walpa gap widening
48 yrs 62nd pct 44 yrs 46th pct
First Nations in Walpain Wuk Wuk +2.5 pts higher in Walpa gap steady
2.5% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Walpain Wuk Wuk +16.3 pts higher in Walpa gap widening
26.8% 79th pct 10.5% 17th pct
Under 15 in Walpain Wuk Wuk +3.2 pts higher in Walpa gap narrowing
17.2% 51st pct 14.0% 30th pct
De facto in Walpain Wuk Wuk +9.3 pts higher in Wuk Wuk gap narrowing
7.6% 20th pct 16.9% 79th pct

Age structure

31.8% Older adults (45–64) +7.7 pts ▸ 39.5%
28.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.7 pts 20.9%
26.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +16.3 pts 10.5%
17.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.2 pts 14.0%
8.9% Youth (15–24) +6.2 pts ▸ 15.1%

Marital status

53.4% Married ◂ +8.8 pts 44.6%
24.1% Never married +12.9 pts ▸ 36.9%
10.5% Divorced +1.8 pts ▸ 12.3%
2.3% Separated +2.4 pts ▸ 4.6%
2.3% Widowed ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Walpa Wuk Wuk

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Walpain Wuk Wuk +1.0 pts higher in Walpa gap narrowing
11.5% 50th pct 10.5% 46th pct

Country of birth

83.4% Australia +0.3 pts ▸ 83.7%
2.5% New Zealand ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.5% Philippines ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

40.8% Australian +13.9 pts ▸ 54.7%
36.9% English ◂ +0.9 pts 36.0%
15.3% Scottish ◂ +8.3 pts 7.0%
7.0% Irish even 7.0%
4.5% Chinese ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Italian ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dutch +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
3.2% German ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.5% Filipino ◂ +2.5 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 Walpain Wuk Wuk +2.5 pts higher in Wuk Wuk gap narrowing
4.5% 58th pct 7.0% 69th pct
Limited English in Walpain Wuk Wuk +1.0 pts higher in Walpa gap narrowing
4.5% 90th pct 3.5% 88th pct

Language used at home

87.3% English only +3.4 pts ▸ 90.7%
2.5% Mandarin ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.5% Cantonese ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese 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 Walpain Wuk Wuk +9.2 pts higher in Walpa gap widening
52.2% 84th pct 43.0% 58th pct

Religious affiliation

52.2% No religion ◂ +9.2 pts 43.0%
39.5% Christianity +7.0 pts ▸ 46.5%
7.6% Not stated ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
1.9% Buddhism +1.6 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Walpain Wuk Wuk +10.4 pts higher in Wuk Wuk gap widening
38.8% 33rd pct 49.2% 60th pct
Bachelor+ in Walpain Wuk Wuk +6.4 pts higher in Wuk Wuk gap narrowing
9.0% 26th pct 15.4% 53rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Walpain Wuk Wuk +1 more in Walpa
2 62nd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Walpain Wuk Wuk +55 larger in Wuk Wuk
68 20th pct 122 29th pct
ICSEA in Walpain Wuk Wuk even
982 45th pct 984 46th pct

Highest year of school

38.8% Year 12 +10.4 pts ▸ 49.2%
20.2% Year 10 ◂ +0.5 pts 19.7%
13.2% Year 9 or below +4.9 pts ▸ 18.0%
13.2% Year 11 +3.2 pts ▸ 16.4%

Highest qualification level

13.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +27.1 pts ▸ 40.5%
28.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.0 pts 24.3%
17.9% Bachelor degree +1.0 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
6.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

4.5% Education +19.8 pts ▸ 24.3%
0.0% Architecture & building +18.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
17.9% Management & commerce ◂ +9.8 pts 8.1%
14.9% Health ◂ +4.1 pts 10.8%
14.9% Society & culture ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
7.5% Agriculture & environment +3.3 pts ▸ 10.8%
10.4% Engineering & related ◂ +2.3 pts 8.1%
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 Walpain Wuk Wuk +$140 higher in Walpa gap widening
$844 65th pct $704 41st pct
Household income in Walpain Wuk Wuk +$38 higher in Walpa gap narrowing
$1,600 54th pct $1,562 51st pct
Family income in Walpain Wuk Wuk +$161 higher in Walpa gap narrowing
$2,036 60th pct $1,875 49th pct
High earners in Walpain Wuk Wuk +6.8 pts higher in Walpa gap widening
6.8% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Walpain Wuk Wuk +16.1 pts higher in Walpa gap widening
25.8% 75th pct 9.7% 29th pct

Household income distribution

25.8% $1,500–$2,999 +9.7 pts ▸ 35.5%
30.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.6 pts 29.0%
4.8% Under $650 +11.3 pts ▸ 16.1%
14.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.8 pts 9.7%
11.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

45.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.2 pts 44.6%
30.1% Under $650 +11.5 pts ▸ 41.5%
9.8% $1,500–$2,999 +5.6 pts ▸ 15.4%
3.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Walpain Wuk Wuk +1.4 pts higher in Wuk Wuk
24.2% 27th pct 25.6% 34th pct
Mental health in Walpain Wuk Wuk +1.8 pts higher in Walpa
7.6% 45th pct 5.8% 29th pct
Needs assistance in Walpain Wuk Wuk +3.2 pts higher in Walpa gap steady
3.2% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.0% Other condition +1.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
7.6% Arthritis ◂ +3.0 pts 4.7%
7.6% Asthma ◂ +4.2 pts 3.5%
7.6% Mental health ◂ +1.8 pts 5.8%
4.5% Diabetes ◂ +1.0 pts 3.5%
0.0% Cancer +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
3.2% Heart disease ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
1.9% Lung condition ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

67.5% None ◂ +0.1 pts 67.4%
18.5% One condition +3.6 pts ▸ 22.1%
1.9% Two conditions +1.6 pts ▸ 3.5%
1.9% Three or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Walpain Wuk Wuk +2.7 pts higher in Walpa gap narrowing
18.0% 50th pct 15.4% 36th pct
Unpaid carers in Walpain Wuk Wuk +7.9 pts higher in Wuk Wuk gap widening
10.5% 28th pct 18.5% 88th pct
Unpaid child care in Walpain Wuk Wuk +15.1 pts higher in Wuk Wuk gap narrowing
20.3% 27th pct 35.4% 88th pct
Defence service in Walpain Wuk Wuk +4.9 pts higher in Wuk Wuk
2.3% 44th pct 7.1% 89th pct
Housework 15h+ in Walpain Wuk Wuk +6.3 pts higher in Walpa gap widening
27.8% 70th pct 21.5% 34th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Walpain Wuk Wuk +4 larger in Walpa
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Walpain Wuk Wuk
62 yrs 96th pct —
Median income in Walpain Wuk Wuk
$500 32nd pct —
Household income in Walpain Wuk Wuk
$500 2nd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Walpain Wuk Wuk +0.5 larger in Wuk Wuk gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.9 81st pct
One-parent in Walpain Wuk Wuk +9.8 pts higher in Walpa gap steady
9.8% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Walpain Wuk Wuk +6.5 pts higher in Walpa gap narrowing
29.0% 68th pct 22.6% 46th pct

Family composition

51.8% Couples with children +9.0 pts ▸ 60.8%
36.6% Couples without children ◂ +13.6 pts 23.0%
9.8% One-parent families ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% Other families ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

37.1% 2 people +4.8 pts ▸ 41.9%
29.0% 1 person ◂ +6.5 pts 22.6%
0.0% 5 people +22.6 pts ▸ 22.6%
17.7% 4 people ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
11.3% 3 people +1.6 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% 6 or more +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Walpain Wuk Wuk +$55 higher in Wuk Wuk
$120 9th pct $175 19th pct
Mortgage in Walpain Wuk Wuk +$609 higher in Walpa gap widening
$1,430 37th pct $821 10th pct
People / bedroom in Walpain Wuk Wuk +0.20 higher in Wuk Wuk gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Walpain Wuk Wuk +4.8 pts higher in Walpa gap narrowing
17.7% 53rd pct 12.9% 37th pct
Owned outright in Walpain Wuk Wuk +1.6 pts higher in Walpa gap narrowing
43.5% 57th pct 41.9% 52nd pct
Separate houses in Walpain Wuk Wuk +12.9 pts higher in Walpa gap widening
100.0% 100th pct 87.1% 27th pct
3+ bedrooms in Walpain Wuk Wuk +17.7 pts higher in Walpa gap widening
85.5% 66th pct 67.7% 24th pct

How homes are owned or rented

43.5% Owned outright ◂ +1.6 pts 41.9%
38.7% Owned with a mortgage even 38.7%
17.7% Rented ◂ +4.8 pts 12.9%
0.0% Not stated +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
4.8% Other tenure ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +12.9 pts 87.1%
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

58.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +16.1 pts 41.9%
27.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +14.5 pts 12.9%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +25.8 pts ▸ 25.8%
0.0% 5 or more +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
9.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

63.6% Under $200 ◂ +63.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

45.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +20.8 pts 25.0%
41.7% Under $1,000 ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
20.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Walpain Wuk Wuk even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Walpain Wuk Wuk +0.4 pts higher in Wuk Wuk gap narrowing
19.1% 58th pct 19.6% 59th pct
PT commute in Walpain Wuk Wuk even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Walpain Wuk Wuk even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Walpain Wuk Wuk even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Walpain Wuk Wuk even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Walpain Wuk Wuk even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

47.9% Car (driver) +13.0 pts ▸ 60.9%
19.1% Worked at home +0.4 pts ▸ 19.6%
9.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
3.2% Walked +3.3 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.1% 2 vehicles +8.7 pts ▸ 45.8%
22.6% 1 vehicle +14.9 pts ▸ 37.5%
19.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +6.9 pts 12.5%
17.7% 4 or more ◂ +1.1 pts 16.7%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Walpain Wuk Wuk +8.3 pts higher in Walpa gap narrowing
35.1% 65th pct 26.8% 35th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Walpain Wuk Wuk even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Walpain Wuk Wuk +2.2 pts higher in Walpa gap narrowing
72.9% 87th pct 70.8% 83rd pct
Full-time in Walpain Wuk Wuk +3.4 pts higher in Wuk Wuk gap widening
55.3% 35th pct 58.7% 53rd pct

Industries people work in

45.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +6.6 pts 39.1%
14.9% Manufacturing ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
14.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +8.4 pts 6.5%
0.0% Construction +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Retail trade +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Education & training +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
6.4% Public administration & safety +0.1 pts ▸ 6.5%
3.2% Professional & technical ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

30.9% Managers ◂ +15.6 pts 15.2%
7.4% Technicians & trades +14.3 pts ▸ 21.7%
19.1% Labourers ◂ +1.8 pts 17.4%
14.9% Professionals ◂ +8.4 pts 6.5%
11.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +5.2 pts 6.5%
8.5% Community & personal service +2.4 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Sales workers +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
5.3% Machinery operators & drivers +1.2 pts ▸ 6.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Walpain Wuk Wuk +0.2 higher in Walpa
0.2 43rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Walpain Wuk Wuk even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Walpain Wuk Wuk even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Walpain Wuk Wuk even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Walpain Wuk Wuk even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Walpain Wuk Wuk even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Walpain Wuk Wuk even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Walpain Wuk Wuk even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Walpain Wuk Wuk even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Walpain Wuk Wuk +0 higher in Walpa
1 44th pct 0 35th pct
Mean slope in Walpain Wuk Wuk +3.7 pts higher in Wuk Wuk
3.6% 23rd pct 7.4% 65th pct

Compare Walpa with nearby areas

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Compare Wuk Wuk with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Walpa vs Wuk Wuk [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL22666/walpa/vs/SAL22869/wuk-wuk