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Biarra vs Ottaba

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.3 km apart · Biarra profile · Ottaba profile

Biarra Ottaba

Biarra and Ottaba are neighbouring areas in the Somerset region. Biarra is larger and has a population of 270, while Ottaba is more sparsely populated with just 52 people. There are distinct differences in how people live and work in each place. Working from home is far higher in Biarra, where 23.6% do so compared to 0% in Ottaba. Rent is also far higher in Biarra, with a typical weekly cost of $250 against $90 in Ottaba. In contrast, a higher share of people in Ottaba have finished Year 12 (42.2% versus 31.4% in Biarra) and a larger proportion have served in the Defence Force.

Typical weekly household incomes are almost identical in both areas, sitting at around $1,050 to $1,062. This shared financial baseline exists alongside similar patterns in other areas of life; both have about the same share of people with no religion and no one who speaks little or no English. They are also both very car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes in either area.

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Where they differ most

Work from home: 23.6 pts higher in Biarra Population: 218 larger in Biarra Unemployment: 5.6 pts higher in Biarra Rent: $160 higher in Biarra First Nations: 2.2 pts higher in Biarra

Demographics & Identity

Population in Biarrain Ottaba +218 larger in Biarra gap steady
270 58th pct 52 29th pct
Median age in Biarrain Ottaba +1 yrs older in Biarra gap steady
54 yrs 83rd pct 53 yrs 80th pct
First Nations in Biarrain Ottaba +2.2 pts higher in Biarra gap steady
2.2% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Biarrain Ottaba +2.0 pts higher in Biarra gap narrowing
27.0% 80th pct 25.0% 74th pct
Under 15 in Biarrain Ottaba +2.5 pts higher in Ottaba gap widening
14.8% 35th pct 17.3% 51st pct
De facto in Biarrain Ottaba +7.5 pts higher in Biarra gap widening
7.5% 19th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

34.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +9.8 pts 25.0%
27.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.0 pts 25.0%
15.2% Young adults (25–44) +4.0 pts ▸ 19.2%
14.8% Children (0–14) +2.5 pts ▸ 17.3%
10.4% Youth (15–24) +5.0 pts ▸ 15.4%

Marital status

57.0% Married +1.2 pts ▸ 58.1%
23.0% Never married +4.9 pts ▸ 27.9%
9.6% Divorced +2.1 pts ▸ 11.6%
3.9% Separated +5.4 pts ▸ 9.3%
6.1% Widowed +0.9 pts ▸ 7.0%

Age & sex structure

Biarra Ottaba

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Biarrain Ottaba +9.4 pts higher in Ottaba gap widening
13.7% 60th pct 23.1% 82nd pct

Country of birth

79.3% Australia +11.1 pts ▸ 90.4%
1.1% New Zealand +10.4 pts ▸ 11.5%
5.9% England ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
1.1% Philippines ◂ +1.1 pts 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

41.1% English +8.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
37.4% Australian +8.7 pts ▸ 46.2%
0.0% Greek +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
13.0% Scottish +2.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
13.3% Irish ◂ +3.7 pts 9.6%
8.9% German ◂ +3.1 pts 5.8%
1.9% Dutch ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.1% Filipino ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Biarrain Ottaba +1.5 pts higher in Biarra gap narrowing
1.5% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Biarrain Ottaba even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

87.0% English only +18.7 pts ▸ 105.8%
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 Biarrain Ottaba +0.8 pts higher in Biarra gap narrowing
39.3% 46th pct 38.5% 43rd pct

Religious affiliation

50.7% Christianity +10.8 pts ▸ 61.5%
39.3% No religion ◂ +0.8 pts 38.5%
10.0% Not stated ◂ +10.0 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 Biarrain Ottaba +10.8 pts higher in Ottaba gap narrowing
31.4% 15th pct 42.2% 43rd pct
Bachelor+ in Biarrain Ottaba +1.7 pts higher in Biarra gap narrowing
8.7% 24th pct 7.0% 18th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Biarrain Ottaba +1 more in Biarra
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Biarrain Ottaba
221 40th pct —
ICSEA in Biarrain Ottaba
965 35th pct —

Highest year of school

31.4% Year 12 +10.8 pts ▸ 42.2%
32.3% Year 10 ◂ +10.1 pts 22.2%
13.9% Year 9 or below +12.8 pts ▸ 26.7%
6.7% Year 11 ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

32.3% Certificate III / IV +6.2 pts ▸ 38.5%
16.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.6 pts 11.5%
12.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.4 pts 11.5%
5.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.8% Engineering & related ◂ +6.4 pts 15.4%
6.5% Health +12.8 pts ▸ 19.2%
12.1% Management & commerce ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
9.7% Education +1.9 pts ▸ 11.5%
8.9% Architecture & building ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
7.3% Society & culture ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
4.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Biarrain Ottaba +$68 higher in Ottaba gap steady
$494 12th pct $562 19th pct
Household income in Biarrain Ottaba +$12 higher in Ottaba gap narrowing
$1,050 16th pct $1,062 17th pct
Family income in Biarrain Ottaba +$170 higher in Ottaba gap narrowing
$1,142 10th pct $1,312 15th pct
High earners in Biarrain Ottaba +2.6 pts higher in Biarra gap narrowing
2.6% 22nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Biarrain Ottaba
8.0% 24th pct —

Household income distribution

46.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +46.0 pts 0.0%
27.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.3 pts 16.7%
22.0% Under $650 ◂ +5.3 pts 16.7%
5.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

56.5% Under $650 ◂ +14.7 pts 41.9%
22.6% $650–$1,499 +3.0 pts ▸ 25.6%
9.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
1.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Biarrain Ottaba +4.8 pts higher in Biarra
35.6% 79th pct 30.8% 60th pct
Mental health in Biarrain Ottaba even
9.6% 65th pct 9.6% 65th pct
Needs assistance in Biarrain Ottaba +4.4 pts higher in Biarra gap narrowing
4.4% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

12.6% Arthritis ◂ +3.0 pts 9.6%
3.0% Cancer +8.6 pts ▸ 11.5%
10.4% Other condition ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
9.6% Asthma ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
9.6% Mental health even 9.6%
7.8% Heart disease ◂ +2.0 pts 5.8%
5.2% Diabetes ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% Lung condition ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.5% Stroke ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.1% None +11.3 pts ▸ 65.4%
22.2% One condition ◂ +1.1 pts 21.2%
8.1% Two conditions +1.5 pts ▸ 9.6%
5.9% Three or more ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Biarrain Ottaba +10.5 pts higher in Biarra gap narrowing
22.2% 67th pct 11.6% 18th pct
Unpaid carers in Biarrain Ottaba +4.4 pts higher in Ottaba gap narrowing
9.6% 23rd pct 14.0% 63rd pct
Unpaid child care in Biarrain Ottaba +0.2 pts higher in Biarra gap steady
16.5% 15th pct 16.3% 14th pct
Defence service in Biarrain Ottaba +10.9 pts higher in Ottaba
7.3% 90th pct 18.2% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Biarrain Ottaba +12.2 pts higher in Ottaba gap narrowing
34.3% 88th pct 46.5% 100th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Biarrain Ottaba +6 larger in Biarra
6 51st pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Biarrain Ottaba
20 yrs 25th pct —
Median income in Biarrain Ottaba
$399 16th pct —
Household income in Biarrain Ottaba
$1,125 23rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Biarrain Ottaba +0.3 larger in Ottaba gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Biarrain Ottaba +9.2 pts higher in Ottaba gap widening
12.5% 60th pct 21.7% 89th pct
Living alone in Biarrain Ottaba
21.0% 40th pct —

Family composition

44.2% Couples without children ◂ +7.3 pts 37.0%
38.5% Couples with children +0.7 pts ▸ 39.1%
12.5% One-parent families +9.2 pts ▸ 21.7%
1.9% Other families ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Household size

55.0% 2 people ◂ +5.0 pts 50.0%
21.0% 1 person +23.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
13.0% 3 people ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% 6 or more ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% 4 people ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% 5 people ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Biarrain Ottaba +$160 higher in Biarra
$250 40th pct $90 4th pct
Mortgage in Biarrain Ottaba +$373 higher in Biarra gap narrowing
$1,647 51st pct $1,274 27th pct
People / bedroom in Biarrain Ottaba +0.10 higher in Biarra gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Biarrain Ottaba
20.0% 59th pct —
Owned outright in Biarrain Ottaba
49.0% 73rd pct —
Separate houses in Biarrain Ottaba
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Biarrain Ottaba
78.0% 46th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

49.0% Owned outright +12.1 pts ▸ 61.1%
32.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +4.2 pts 27.8%
20.0% Rented ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Other tenure ◂ +3.0 pts 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

42.0% 3 bedrooms +13.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
30.0% 4 bedrooms +20.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
18.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% 5 or more ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

31.3% $1,000–$1,799 +128.8 pts ▸ 160.0%
53.1% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +53.1 pts 0.0%
18.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
12.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Biarrain Ottaba
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Biarrain Ottaba +23.6 pts higher in Biarra
23.6% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT commute in Biarrain Ottaba even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Biarrain Ottaba even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Biarrain Ottaba even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Biarrain Ottaba even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Biarrain Ottaba even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Biarrain Ottaba +5 longer in Biarra
89 62nd pct 84 59th pct
Reach 30 min in Biarrain Ottaba even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Biarrain Ottaba even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

50.9% Car (driver) +1.2 pts ▸ 52.2%
23.6% Worked at home ◂ +23.6 pts 0.0%
5.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.7 pts 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

38.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +7.2 pts 31.3%
33.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +2.4 pts 31.3%
13.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
13.5% 4 or more ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Biarrain Ottaba +10.8 pts higher in Biarra gap narrowing
31.9% 54th pct 21.2% 18th pct
Recent arrivals in Biarrain Ottaba
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Biarrain Ottaba +5.6 pts higher in Biarra gap narrowing
5.6% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Biarrain Ottaba +6.5 pts higher in Ottaba gap narrowing
47.0% 16th pct 53.5% 28th pct
Full-time in Biarrain Ottaba +2.7 pts higher in Biarra
46.2% 10th pct 43.5% 7th pct

Industries people work in

29.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +29.2 pts 0.0%
4.7% Accommodation & food +12.7 pts ▸ 17.4%
9.4% Construction +3.6 pts ▸ 13.0%
5.7% Retail trade +7.4 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
7.5% Education & training +5.5 pts ▸ 13.0%
7.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
5.7% Manufacturing ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Professional & technical ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.8% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Administrative & support ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
2.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

3.8% Community & personal service +31.0 pts ▸ 34.8%
24.5% Managers ◂ +24.5 pts 0.0%
16.0% Labourers ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
14.2% Professionals ◂ +1.1 pts 13.0%
13.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
7.5% Sales workers +5.5 pts ▸ 13.0%
9.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Biarrain Ottaba even
0.0 18th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Biarrain Ottaba even
0.0 29th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Biarrain Ottaba even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Biarrain Ottaba even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Biarrain Ottaba even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Biarrain Ottaba even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Biarrain Ottaba +0.3 pts higher in Biarra
0.3% 30th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Biarrain Ottaba even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Biarrain Ottaba +14.8 more in Biarra
14.8 53rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Biarrain Ottaba even
0 27th pct 0 26th pct
Mean slope in Biarrain Ottaba +0.9 pts higher in Ottaba
10.9% 85th pct 11.8% 87th pct

Compare Biarra with nearby areas

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Compare Ottaba with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Biarra vs Ottaba [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30243/biarra/vs/SAL32238/ottaba