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Bundaberg North vs Bundaberg West

Name: Bundaberg North vs Bundaberg West — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.8 km apart · Bundaberg North profile · Bundaberg West profile

Bundaberg North Bundaberg West

Bundaberg North and Bundaberg West are neighbouring areas with very different living patterns. Bundaberg North is much older, with a typical resident aged 49 and 30.7% of people aged 65 and over. It has more detached houses and a much higher share of homes owned outright (42.2%). In contrast, Bundaberg West is a walker's paradise, where 62.1% of households rent and a much higher proportion of people live alone (47.5%). Bundaberg West also has a much higher First Nations unemployment rate, which is 35.6% compared to 14.2% in Bundaberg North.

These two areas share many common traits, including very similar proportions of First Nations people and children under 15. They also have nearly identical typical weekly incomes, both sitting just under $970. While they are similar in these respects, the gap in accessibility is stark; Bundaberg West is far more connected, with a much higher number of public transport departures and more amenities within a short walk.

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Where they differ most

Renting: 29.8 pts higher in Bundaberg West Separate houses: 28.1 pts higher in Bundaberg North 3+ bedrooms: 23.1 pts higher in Bundaberg North Owned outright: 22.5 pts higher in Bundaberg North Median age: 10 yrs older in Bundaberg North

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +2,967 larger in Bundaberg North gap steady

5,563 86th pct 2,596 82nd pct

Median age in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +10 yrs older in Bundaberg North gap widening

49 yrs 67th pct 39 yrs 26th pct

Age structure

30.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +10.0 pts 20.7%

20.1% Young adults (25–44) +7.4 pts ▸ 27.4%

23.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.6 pts 22.4%

15.2% Children (0–14) +0.9 pts ▸ 16.1%

10.8% Youth (15–24) +2.2 pts ▸ 13.0%

Marital status

33.8% Never married +8.2 pts ▸ 42.0%

40.2% Married ◂ +10.1 pts 30.1%

12.2% Divorced +2.4 pts ▸ 14.6%

8.9% Widowed ◂ +2.3 pts 6.6%

4.6% Separated +2.0 pts ▸ 6.7%

Age & sex structure

Bundaberg North Bundaberg West

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

80.0% Australia ◂ +11.5 pts 68.5%

3.3% England ◂ +0.8 pts 2.5%

0.8% Philippines +2.0 pts ▸ 2.8%

1.8% New Zealand +0.6 pts ▸ 2.3%

0.2% India +1.8 pts ▸ 2.0%

0.2% China +0.7 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.1% Vietnam +0.5 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.1% Nepal +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.2% Italy +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.1% South Africa even 0.1%

Ancestry

43.0% English ◂ +6.5 pts 36.4%

38.0% Australian ◂ +5.2 pts 32.8%

10.8% Scottish ◂ +2.1 pts 8.7%

10.0% Irish ◂ +1.1 pts 8.9%

8.3% German ◂ +1.8 pts 6.5%

1.2% Chinese +2.0 pts ▸ 3.2%

1.1% Filipino +1.9 pts ▸ 3.0%

2.2% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 2.2%

0.4% Indian +1.3 pts ▸ 1.7%

1.3% Dutch even 1.3%

0.2% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.2% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%

Language

Language used at home

87.1% English only ◂ +11.7 pts 75.4%

0.8% Mandarin +0.9 pts ▸ 1.8%

0.3% Tagalog +0.7 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.1% Cantonese +0.6 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.2% Vietnamese +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.1% Italian +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Punjabi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% Arabic +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.1% Hindi even 0.2%

0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

46.9% Christianity ◂ +5.7 pts 41.2%

40.5% No religion +0.5 pts ▸ 41.1%

9.5% Not stated +1.9 pts ▸ 11.4%

1.1% Buddhism +1.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

0.9% Islam +1.3 pts ▸ 2.2%

0.4% Hinduism +0.9 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.6% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%

0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +1.24 more in Bundaberg West

3.54 48th pct 4.77 58th pct

Schools ≤3 km in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +2 more in Bundaberg North

21 87th pct 19 86th pct

Avg size in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +62 larger in Bundaberg West

406 60th pct 469 68th pct

ICSEA in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +4 higher in Bundaberg North

965 35th pct 961 32nd pct

Highest year of school

33.9% Year 12 +9.2 pts ▸ 43.1%

29.9% Year 10 ◂ +5.8 pts 24.2%

19.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.3 pts 14.0%

7.4% Year 11 ◂ +0.1 pts 7.3%

Highest qualification level

41.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +10.5 pts 31.3%

11.8% Bachelor degree +10.3 pts ▸ 22.1%

12.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.6 pts 9.5%

2.0% Postgraduate degree +2.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

3.6% Certificate I / II +0.5 pts ▸ 4.1%

1.5% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.5 pts ▸ 1.9%

Field of qualification

9.6% Health +6.7 pts ▸ 16.4%

16.2% Engineering & related ◂ +5.9 pts 10.4%

12.6% Society & culture ◂ +0.4 pts 12.2%

12.1% Management & commerce ◂ +0.3 pts 11.8%

6.5% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.9 pts ▸ 7.5%

7.2% Education ◂ +2.2 pts 5.0%

5.2% Architecture & building ◂ +0.2 pts 5.0%

1.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

1.9% Agriculture & environment +0.3 pts ▸ 2.2%

1.9% Information technology +0.1 pts ▸ 1.9%

1.2% Creative arts +0.2 pts ▸ 1.4%

Income

Personal income in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +$62 higher in Bundaberg West gap widening

$548 18th pct $610 26th pct

Household income in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +$29 higher in Bundaberg West gap narrowing

$937 11th pct $966 12th pct

Family income in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +$180 higher in Bundaberg West gap widening

$1,205 12th pct $1,385 20th pct

Household income distribution

37.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.4 pts 31.7%

27.3% Under $650 +4.8 pts ▸ 32.1%

20.0% $1,500–$2,999 +2.4 pts ▸ 22.4%

3.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.7 pts 3.1%

3.0% $4,000 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Personal income distribution

52.5% Under $650 ◂ +5.5 pts 47.0%

29.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.7 pts 28.5%

7.5% $1,500–$2,999 +3.0 pts ▸ 10.5%

1.2% $3,000 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 2.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

15.9% Arthritis ◂ +3.0 pts 12.9%

13.2% Mental health +0.8 pts ▸ 14.0%

9.7% Other condition +0.7 pts ▸ 10.4%

10.0% Asthma ◂ +0.6 pts 9.4%

7.5% Diabetes ◂ +0.8 pts 6.7%

7.0% Heart disease ◂ +1.3 pts 5.7%

4.9% Lung condition ◂ +0.8 pts 4.0%

4.4% Cancer ◂ +1.5 pts 3.0%

1.9% Stroke ◂ +0.2 pts 1.7%

1.0% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

49.8% None +2.4 pts ▸ 52.2%

22.9% One condition ◂ +2.4 pts 20.5%

9.9% Two conditions ◂ +1.3 pts 8.6%

7.1% Three or more ◂ +1.2 pts 5.9%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +194 larger in Bundaberg North

354 86th pct 160 86th pct

Median age in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +1 yrs older in Bundaberg North

22 yrs 33rd pct 21 yrs 29th pct

Median income in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +$71 higher in Bundaberg North

$536 37th pct $465 27th pct

Household income in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +$223 higher in Bundaberg North

$1,294 31st pct $1,071 21st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +0.2 larger in Bundaberg North gap steady

2.2 24th pct 2.0 14th pct

Family composition

39.9% Couples without children ◂ +9.8 pts 30.1%

36.2% Couples with children +2.5 pts ▸ 38.8%

22.0% One-parent families +6.1 pts ▸ 28.1%

1.8% Other families +1.1 pts ▸ 2.9%

Household size

33.6% 1 person +13.9 pts ▸ 47.5%

39.6% 2 people ◂ +11.6 pts 28.1%

11.7% 3 people ◂ +0.4 pts 11.2%

8.3% 4 people ◂ +0.6 pts 7.6%

4.4% 5 people ◂ +1.1 pts 3.3%

2.5% 6 or more even 2.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +$35 higher in Bundaberg North gap widening

$280 50th pct $245 39th pct

Mortgage in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +$98 higher in Bundaberg West gap widening

$1,083 18th pct $1,181 23rd pct

People / bedroom in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West even gap steady

0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

32.3% Rented +29.8 pts ▸ 62.1%

42.2% Owned outright ◂ +22.5 pts 19.8%

19.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +5.1 pts 14.4%

3.4% Not stated ◂ +1.1 pts 2.2%

2.6% Other tenure ◂ +1.3 pts 1.3%

Types of homes

72.8% Separate house ◂ +28.1 pts 44.7%

2.6% Townhouse / semi-detached +38.9 pts ▸ 41.5%

22.5% Flat or apartment ◂ +10.3 pts 12.2%

1.9% Other dwelling ◂ +1.2 pts 0.7%

Bedrooms per home

45.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +12.3 pts 33.2%

22.2% 2 bedrooms +16.3 pts ▸ 38.5%

19.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +11.1 pts 8.6%

5.8% 1 bedroom +7.6 pts ▸ 13.4%

3.3% 5 or more +0.3 pts ▸ 3.6%

0.3% Studio / none even 0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

60.6% $200–$349 ◂ +1.9 pts 58.7%

15.9% Under $200 +12.2 pts ▸ 28.1%

16.2% $350–$549 ◂ +7.9 pts 8.3%

0.9% $550–$749 ◂ +0.5 pts 0.4%

0.4% $750 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

43.5% $1,000–$1,799 +8.4 pts ▸ 51.9%

39.9% Under $1,000 ◂ +9.3 pts 30.6%

7.3% $1,800–$2,999 +5.2 pts ▸ 12.5%

2.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +1 more in Bundaberg West

20 86th pct 21 86th pct

Stops/1k in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +4.49 more in Bundaberg West

3.60 72nd pct 8.09 86th pct

Departures/1k in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +341.1 more in Bundaberg West

78.4 66th pct 419.5 77th pct

PT routes in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +1 more in Bundaberg West

2 75th pct 3 79th pct

Stop walk in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +17 longer in Bundaberg North

18 57th pct 1 0th pct

How people get to work

71.2% Car (driver) ◂ +10.0 pts 61.2%

8.2% Car (passenger) +1.1 pts ▸ 9.4%

1.7% Walked +7.7 pts ▸ 9.4%

4.5% Worked at home +1.2 pts ▸ 5.6%

0.3% Bus +2.1 pts ▸ 2.4%

0.5% Bicycle +1.4 pts ▸ 1.9%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

45.7% 1 vehicle +5.1 pts ▸ 50.8%

28.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +3.9 pts 24.7%

9.4% No vehicle +6.2 pts ▸ 15.6%

10.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +4.4 pts 6.0%

6.0% 4 or more ◂ +3.2 pts 2.8%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

18.2% Health care & social assistance +8.2 pts ▸ 26.4%

12.0% Retail trade ◂ +3.5 pts 8.5%

9.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +1.1 pts ▸ 10.5%

6.6% Accommodation & food +3.6 pts ▸ 10.2%

7.7% Construction ◂ +2.7 pts 5.0%

7.2% Education & training ◂ +1.4 pts 5.7%

6.8% Manufacturing ◂ +2.0 pts 4.7%

4.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.3 pts 4.0%

4.3% Other services ◂ +1.1 pts 3.2%

3.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.0 pts 2.5%

3.3% Administrative & support even 3.2%

2.2% Professional & technical ◂ +0.4 pts 1.8%

Occupations people work in

19.4% Labourers +3.2 pts ▸ 22.6%

11.1% Professionals +8.9 pts ▸ 20.1%

14.8% Community & personal service ◂ +0.8 pts 14.0%

14.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +5.1 pts 9.0%

9.6% Managers +1.6 pts ▸ 11.2%

10.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.8 pts 8.8%

10.2% Sales workers ◂ +3.0 pts 7.2%

8.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.3 pts 5.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +4.3 higher in Bundaberg West

4.6 81st pct 8.8 100th pct

Types ≤15 min in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +3.7 more in Bundaberg West

4.3 79th pct 8.0 100th pct

15-min city in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +46.0 pts higher in Bundaberg West

54.0% 81st pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to shops in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +45.8 pts higher in Bundaberg West

54.2% 81st pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to transit in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +15.1 pts higher in Bundaberg West

84.9% 83rd pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to school in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +41.6 pts higher in Bundaberg West

58.4% 78th pct 99.9% 100th pct

Walk to a park in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +5.4 pts higher in Bundaberg West

94.6% 83rd pct 100.0% 100th pct

Walk to health in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +91.6 pts higher in Bundaberg West

8.4% 74th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Amenities/1k in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +43.2 more in Bundaberg West

14.6 52nd pct 57.8 85th pct

Intersections/km² in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +257 higher in Bundaberg West

55 79th pct 312 96th pct

Mean slope in Bundaberg North in Bundaberg West +0.1 pts higher in Bundaberg North

4.8% 39th pct 4.7% 38th pct

Compare Bundaberg North with nearby areas

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Compare Bundaberg West with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bundaberg North vs Bundaberg West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30422/bundaberg-north/vs/SAL30424/bundaberg-west