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Waubra vs Weatherboard

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Waubra profile · Weatherboard profile

Waubra Weatherboard

Waubra and Weatherboard are two nearby rural areas with very different profiles. Residents in Weatherboard are far older, with a typical age of 56 compared to 47 in Waubra. Weatherboard has a much more highly qualified workforce, with 27.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, while only 8.0% do in Waubra. In contrast, Waubra has more large homes, with 91.9% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms compared to 60.0% in Weatherboard, and a higher share of households earning $3,000 or more a week (16.2% versus 0.0%).

Both areas are almost identical in their housing types, as every single home in Waubra and Weatherboard is a separate detached house. This shared landscape reflects a similar rural way of life, though they differ in other ways. Weatherboard has a much higher share of volunteers (54.1%) and people living alone (40.0%) than Waubra. Meanwhile, Waubra is more connected to local services, with a far higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or a park.

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Where they differ most

Volunteering: 39.2 pts higher in Weatherboard Housework 15h+: 29.3 pts higher in Weatherboard 3+ bedrooms: 31.9 pts higher in Waubra No religion: 23.7 pts higher in Waubra Population: 256 larger in Waubra

Demographics & Identity

Population in Waubrain Weatherboard +256 larger in Waubra gap widening
308 59th pct 52 29th pct
Median age in Waubrain Weatherboard +9 yrs older in Weatherboard gap widening
47 yrs 57th pct 56 yrs 87th pct
First Nations in Waubrain Weatherboard +1.6 pts higher in Waubra gap narrowing
1.6% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Waubrain Weatherboard +9.8 pts higher in Waubra gap widening
15.6% 36th pct 5.8% 9th pct
Under 15 in Waubrain Weatherboard +1.3 pts higher in Weatherboard gap narrowing
19.8% 69th pct 21.2% 76th pct
De facto in Waubrain Weatherboard +0.4 pts higher in Waubra gap steady
12.5% 53rd pct 12.1% 49th pct

Age structure

35.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.5 pts 26.9%
19.8% Children (0–14) +1.3 pts ▸ 21.2%
19.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.8 pts 17.3%
15.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.8 pts 5.8%
10.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.9 pts 5.8%

Marital status

49.8% Married +15.1 pts ▸ 64.9%
32.9% Never married ◂ +11.3 pts 21.6%
8.8% Divorced ◂ +0.7 pts 8.1%
4.4% Widowed +3.7 pts ▸ 8.1%
5.2% Separated ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Waubra Weatherboard

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Waubrain Weatherboard +3.3 pts higher in Waubra gap widening
9.1% 39th pct 5.8% 24th pct

Country of birth

84.7% Australia ◂ +2.0 pts 82.7%
2.6% England +5.1 pts ▸ 7.7%
1.0% New Zealand ◂ +1.0 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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

47.1% English ◂ +6.7 pts 40.4%
44.8% Australian ◂ +29.4 pts 15.4%
13.3% Irish +25.1 pts ▸ 38.5%
9.4% Scottish +23.3 pts ▸ 32.7%
2.9% German +4.8 pts ▸ 7.7%
1.9% Chinese +3.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
3.6% Italian ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
1.3% Dutch ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.3% Filipino ◂ +1.3 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 Waubrain Weatherboard +3.2 pts higher in Waubra gap steady
3.2% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Waubrain Weatherboard even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

90.3% English only ◂ +3.7 pts 86.5%
1.0% Mandarin ◂ +1.0 pts 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 Waubrain Weatherboard +23.7 pts higher in Waubra gap widening
50.6% 80th pct 26.9% 18th pct

Religious affiliation

36.7% Christianity +26.8 pts ▸ 63.5%
50.6% No religion ◂ +23.7 pts 26.9%
8.8% Not stated ◂ +3.0 pts 5.8%
1.0% Buddhism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
1.0% Other religions ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Waubrain Weatherboard +0.5 pts higher in Waubra gap narrowing
32.9% 18th pct 32.4% 17th pct
Bachelor+ in Waubrain Weatherboard +19.0 pts higher in Weatherboard gap narrowing
8.0% 22nd pct 27.0% 81st pct
Schools/1k kids in Waubrain Weatherboard
16.39 86th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Waubrain Weatherboard +1 more in Waubra
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Waubrain Weatherboard
53 17th pct —
ICSEA in Waubrain Weatherboard
967 36th pct —

Highest year of school

27.1% Year 10 +10.8 pts ▸ 37.8%
32.9% Year 12 ◂ +0.5 pts 32.4%
15.0% Year 11 +12.0 pts ▸ 27.0%
12.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.8 pts 8.1%

Highest qualification level

44.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.9 pts 40.9%
11.9% Bachelor degree +15.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
17.9% Advanced diploma / diploma +9.4 pts ▸ 27.3%
3.0% Postgraduate degree +15.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
3.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

22.4% Engineering & related +14.0 pts ▸ 36.4%
8.2% Society & culture +23.6 pts ▸ 31.8%
2.2% Education +20.5 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
14.2% Management & commerce +4.0 pts ▸ 18.2%
3.0% Creative arts +10.7 pts ▸ 13.6%
11.2% Health ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
10.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
5.2% Architecture & building ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
3.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Waubrain Weatherboard +$246 higher in Waubra gap widening
$733 46th pct $487 11th pct
Household income in Waubrain Weatherboard +$438 higher in Weatherboard gap widening
$1,354 37th pct $1,792 65th pct
Family income in Waubrain Weatherboard +$479 higher in Weatherboard gap narrowing
$1,770 42nd pct $2,249 71st pct
High earners in Waubrain Weatherboard +4.8 pts higher in Waubra gap narrowing
4.8% 30th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Waubrain Weatherboard +16.2 pts higher in Waubra
16.2% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

37.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +37.8 pts 0.0%
31.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +31.5 pts 0.0%
13.5% Under $650 ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
10.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
5.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

40.6% Under $650 +8.1 pts ▸ 48.6%
38.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +38.2 pts 0.0%
9.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.5 pts 8.1%
2.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Waubrain Weatherboard +1.7 pts higher in Waubra
30.5% 59th pct 28.8% 50th pct
Mental health in Waubrain Weatherboard +9.4 pts higher in Waubra
9.4% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Waubrain Weatherboard +1.2 pts higher in Weatherboard gap narrowing
6.5% 71st pct 7.7% 79th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.8% Asthma +9.5 pts ▸ 17.3%
13.0% Arthritis ◂ +5.3 pts 7.7%
9.4% Mental health ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
8.8% Other condition ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
7.1% Heart disease ◂ +1.4 pts 5.8%
4.5% Diabetes ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.9% Lung condition ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.2% Cancer ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.6% Stroke ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.7% None +0.8 pts ▸ 61.5%
16.6% One condition +2.7 pts ▸ 19.2%
7.5% Two conditions ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
5.5% Three or more ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Waubrain Weatherboard +39.2 pts higher in Weatherboard gap widening
14.9% 34th pct 54.1% 100th pct
Unpaid carers in Waubrain Weatherboard +3.3 pts higher in Weatherboard gap steady
15.7% 77th pct 18.9% 88th pct
Unpaid child care in Waubrain Weatherboard +17.5 pts higher in Weatherboard gap widening
25.7% 52nd pct 43.2% 97th pct
Defence service in Waubrain Weatherboard +2.4 pts higher in Waubra
2.4% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Waubrain Weatherboard +29.3 pts higher in Weatherboard gap widening
22.1% 37th pct 51.4% 100th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Waubrain Weatherboard +5 larger in Waubra
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Waubrain Weatherboard
46 yrs 84th pct —
Median income in Waubrain Weatherboard
$425 21st pct —
Household income in Waubrain Weatherboard
$1,999 62nd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Waubrain Weatherboard +0.1 larger in Waubra gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Waubrain Weatherboard +4.8 pts higher in Weatherboard gap narrowing
12.3% 58th pct 17.1% 79th pct
Living alone in Waubrain Weatherboard +15.7 pts higher in Weatherboard
24.3% 52nd pct 40.0% 91st pct

Family composition

51.4% Couples with children ◂ +0.2 pts 51.2%
36.0% Couples without children ◂ +1.8 pts 34.1%
12.3% One-parent families +4.8 pts ▸ 17.1%
1.2% Other families +6.1 pts ▸ 7.3%

Household size

49.5% 2 people ◂ +24.5 pts 25.0%
24.3% 1 person +15.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% 5 people +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
10.8% 3 people ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
7.2% 4 people ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
5.4% 6 or more ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Waubrain Weatherboard +$5 higher in Weatherboard
$200 25th pct $205 27th pct
Mortgage in Waubrain Weatherboard +$662 higher in Weatherboard gap widening
$1,200 24th pct $1,862 64th pct
People / bedroom in Waubrain Weatherboard +0.10 higher in Waubra gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Waubrain Weatherboard +10.8 pts higher in Waubra
10.8% 29th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Waubrain Weatherboard +16.8 pts higher in Weatherboard
43.2% 56th pct 60.0% 90th pct
Separate houses in Waubrain Weatherboard even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Waubrain Weatherboard +31.9 pts higher in Waubra
91.9% 83rd pct 60.0% 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

43.2% Owned outright +16.8 pts ▸ 60.0%
47.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +12.7 pts 35.0%
10.8% Rented ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
2.7% Not stated ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure 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

53.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +8.2 pts 45.0%
32.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +17.4 pts 15.0%
9.9% 2 bedrooms +5.1 pts ▸ 15.0%
6.3% 5 or more ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
3.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

37.7% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +37.7 pts 0.0%
35.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +35.8 pts 0.0%
13.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Waubrain Weatherboard even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Waubrain Weatherboard +15.5 pts higher in Waubra gap widening
15.5% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Waubrain Weatherboard even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Waubrain Weatherboard +2 more in Waubra
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Waubrain Weatherboard +6.49 more in Waubra
6.49 83rd pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Waubrain Weatherboard +13.0 more in Waubra
13.0 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Waubrain Weatherboard +1 more in Waubra
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Waubrain Weatherboard +22 longer in Weatherboard
27 64th pct 49 79th pct
Drive to city in Waubrain Weatherboard +1 longer in Waubra
88 62nd pct 87 61st pct

How people get to work

68.2% Car (driver) ◂ +6.3 pts 61.9%
15.5% Worked at home ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
2.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.0% Walked ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +6.4 pts 35.0%
31.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +6.5 pts 25.0%
19.8% 1 vehicle +5.2 pts ▸ 25.0%
12.6% 4 or more +12.4 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Waubrain Weatherboard +13.0 pts higher in Waubra gap narrowing
27.6% 38th pct 14.6% 9th pct
Recent arrivals in Waubrain Weatherboard
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Waubrain Weatherboard +12.3 pts higher in Weatherboard gap widening
2.0% 38th pct 14.3% 96th pct
Participation in Waubrain Weatherboard +4.7 pts higher in Waubra gap narrowing
61.4% 53rd pct 56.8% 37th pct
Full-time in Waubrain Weatherboard +8.4 pts higher in Waubra gap narrowing
65.5% 80th pct 57.1% 44th pct

Industries people work in

12.2% Health care & social assistance +30.7 pts ▸ 42.9%
17.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +6.2 pts ▸ 23.8%
5.4% Education & training +8.9 pts ▸ 14.3%
2.0% Arts & recreation +12.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
11.5% Manufacturing ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
9.5% Retail trade ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
6.8% Construction ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.8% Other services ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
5.4% Wholesale trade ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
5.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.2% Managers +19.9 pts ▸ 38.1%
19.6% Labourers ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
16.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
15.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
8.1% Professionals +6.2 pts ▸ 14.3%
8.1% Machinery operators & drivers +6.2 pts ▸ 14.3%
8.1% Community & personal service ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
5.4% Sales workers ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Waubrain Weatherboard +2.0 higher in Waubra
2.0 66th pct 0.1 35th pct
Types ≤15 min in Waubrain Weatherboard +2.3 more in Waubra
2.4 68th pct 0.1 34th pct
15-min city in Waubrain Weatherboard +33.6 pts higher in Waubra
33.6% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Waubrain Weatherboard even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Waubrain Weatherboard +32.2 pts higher in Waubra
32.2% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Waubrain Weatherboard +44.1 pts higher in Waubra
44.1% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Waubrain Weatherboard +43.6 pts higher in Waubra
48.8% 63rd pct 5.3% 44th pct
Walk to health in Waubrain Weatherboard even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Waubrain Weatherboard +26.0 more in Waubra
26.0 69th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Waubrain Weatherboard even
1 56th pct 1 57th pct
Mean slope in Waubrain Weatherboard +0.9 pts higher in Weatherboard
4.3% 32nd pct 5.1% 44th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Waubra vs Weatherboard [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL22729/waubra/vs/SAL22732/weatherboard