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Dajarra vs Waverley

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 87 km apart · Dajarra profile · Waverley profile

Dajarra Waverley

Dajarra and Waverley (Qld) are two very different Queensland locations. Dajarra is a more populated area where the typical resident is 38, while residents are far older in Waverley (Qld) at 60. Dajarra is somewhat walkable, with 91.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and schools. In contrast, Waverley (Qld) is car-dependent. There is also a large gap in wealth; typical household income in Waverley (Qld) is $4,750 per week, which is far higher than the $900 typical for Dajarra.

These areas have moved in different directions over time, with the gap in household income widening. They do share a few traits, such as having no public transport stops and a similar terrain slope. Both areas also have the same typical number of people per bedroom, at 0.8.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Dajarrain Waverley +180 larger in Dajarra gap steady
186 52nd pct 6 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 429
  • First area, 2016: 191
  • First area, 2021: 186
  • Second area, 2016: 20
  • Second area, 2021: 6
Median age in Dajarrain Waverley +22 yrs older in Waverley gap widening
38 yrs 23rd pct 60 yrs 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 30 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 27 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 23 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 60 yrs
First Nations in Dajarrain Waverley
50.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.1%
  • First area, 2016: 61.3%
  • First area, 2021: 50.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
8.1% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.9%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
18.3% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 30.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
23.4% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.7%
  • First area, 2016: 18.1%
  • First area, 2021: 23.4%

Age structure

8.1% Seniors (65+) +58.6 pts ▸ 66.7%
32.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +32.3 pts 0.0%
29.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +29.6 pts 0.0%
18.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +18.3 pts 0.0%
14.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

21.8% Married +94.9 pts ▸ 116.7%
70.5% Never married ◂ +70.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Separated ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.8% Divorced ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
1.9% Widowed ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Dajarrain Waverley
4.3% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.1%
  • First area, 2016: 1.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Country of birth

81.2% Australia +85.5 pts ▸ 166.7%
1.6% New Zealand ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 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

4.3% Scottish +62.4 pts ▸ 66.7%
16.1% English +33.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
14.5% Australian ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Irish ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
2.7% Italian ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
1.6% German ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.6% Filipino ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Dajarrain Waverley
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8%
  • First area, 2016: 2.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Limited English in Dajarrain Waverley
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Language used at home

85.5% English only +81.2 pts ▸ 166.7%
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 Dajarrain Waverley
47.3% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.5%
  • First area, 2016: 31.4%
  • First area, 2021: 47.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Religious affiliation

36.6% Christianity +63.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
14.0% Not stated +52.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
47.3% No religion ◂ +47.3 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

31.5% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.9%
  • First area, 2016: 30.5%
  • First area, 2021: 31.5%
4.5% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.1%
  • First area, 2016: 13.1%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
Schools/1k kids in Dajarrain Waverley
29.41 94th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Dajarrain Waverley +1 more in Dajarra
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
16 3rd pct
632 0th pct

Highest year of school

31.5% Year 12 +135.2 pts ▸ 166.7%
21.2% Year 10 ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
19.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
11.6% Year 11 ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

4.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +120.2 pts ▸ 125.0%
41.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
8.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

32.1% Engineering & related +92.9 pts ▸ 125.0%
8.3% Health ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
7.1% Education ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
6.0% Management & commerce ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
3.6% Architecture & building ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Dajarrain Waverley +$696 higher in Waverley gap widening
$866 68th pct $1,562 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,004
  • First area, 2016: $565
  • First area, 2021: $866
  • Second area, 2016: $746
  • Second area, 2021: $1,562
Household income in Dajarrain Waverley +$3,850 higher in Waverley
$900 10th pct $4,750 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $959
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2021: $4,750
Family income in Dajarrain Waverley +$2,125 higher in Waverley
$1,125 10th pct $3,250 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,083
  • First area, 2016: $1,031
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $3,250
High earners in Dajarrain Waverley
16.0% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.7%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.0%
High-income homes in Dajarrain Waverley
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.3%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

50.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
31.6% Under $650 ◂ +31.6 pts 0.0%
23.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

21.2% $1,500–$2,999 +28.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
33.3% Under $650 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
18.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +18.6 pts 0.0%
4.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Dajarrain Waverley
24.7% 29th pct
Mental health in Dajarrain Waverley
3.2% 17th pct
Needs assistance in Dajarrain Waverley
4.3% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.7%
  • First area, 2016: 1.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.3% Diabetes ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
9.1% Asthma ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
5.9% Other condition ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.3% Heart disease ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.8% Arthritis ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.2% Mental health ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% Stroke ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.6% Cancer ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.7% None +107.0 pts ▸ 166.7%
15.1% One condition ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
7.0% Two conditions ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
1.6% Three or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Dajarrain Waverley
7.7% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.7%
  • First area, 2016: 10.8%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
Unpaid carers in Dajarrain Waverley
7.7% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.7%
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%
Unpaid child care in Dajarrain Waverley
22.4% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.1%
  • First area, 2016: 12.3%
  • First area, 2021: 22.4%
Defence service in Dajarrain Waverley
2.0% 41st pct
Housework 15h+ in Dajarrain Waverley
16.7% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.4%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Dajarrain Waverley +94 larger in Dajarra
94 86th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Dajarrain Waverley +5 yrs older in Dajarra
31 yrs 66th pct 26 yrs 50th pct
19.0% 10th pct
Median income in Dajarrain Waverley +$1,183 higher in Waverley
$442 23rd pct $1,625 91st pct
Household income in Dajarrain Waverley +$4,050 higher in Waverley
$700 8th pct $4,750 100th pct
Indigenous language in Dajarrain Waverley
0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Dajarrain Waverley +0.7 larger in Waverley
2.3 29th pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.2
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
37.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.9%
  • First area, 2016: 32.8%
  • First area, 2021: 37.3%
Living alone in Dajarrain Waverley
52.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.1%
  • First area, 2016: 37.7%
  • First area, 2021: 52.6%

Family composition

43.3% Couples with children +71.0 pts ▸ 114.3%
16.4% Couples without children +40.7 pts ▸ 57.1%
37.3% One-parent families ◂ +37.3 pts 0.0%
10.4% Other families ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%

Household size

10.5% 3 people +89.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
52.6% 1 person ◂ +52.6 pts 0.0%
34.2% 2 people ◂ +34.2 pts 0.0%
10.5% 6 or more ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
7.9% 4 people ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$95 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: $70
  • First area, 2016: $140
  • First area, 2021: $95
People / bedroom in Dajarrain Waverley even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.50
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
89.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 71.9%
  • First area, 2016: 81.1%
  • First area, 2021: 89.5%
Owned outright in Dajarrain Waverley
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.1%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Separate houses in Dajarrain Waverley
86.8% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 89.5%
  • First area, 2016: 77.4%
  • First area, 2021: 86.8%
3+ bedrooms in Dajarrain Waverley
81.6% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.4%
  • First area, 2016: 67.9%
  • First area, 2021: 81.6%

How homes are owned or rented

89.5% Rented ◂ +89.5 pts 0.0%
23.7% Other tenure ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned outright even 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

86.8% Separate house +13.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
7.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

42.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +42.1 pts 0.0%
36.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +36.8 pts 0.0%
23.7% 5 or more ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%
15.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

32.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 37.3%
  • First area, 2021: 32.4%
Work from home in Dajarrain Waverley
6.6% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.5%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 6.6%
9.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.9%
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.2%
PT stops in Dajarrain Waverley even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Dajarrain Waverley even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Dajarrain Waverley even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Dajarrain Waverley even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

22.4% Walked +111.0 pts ▸ 133.3%
28.9% Car (driver) ◂ +28.9 pts 0.0%
9.2% Bus ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
6.6% Worked at home ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

54.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +54.1 pts 0.0%
32.4% No vehicle ◂ +32.4 pts 0.0%
16.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Dajarrain Waverley
28.2% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 39.6%
  • First area, 2016: 32.1%
  • First area, 2021: 28.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Dajarrain Waverley
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Dajarrain Waverley
52.6% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 70.3%
  • First area, 2016: 56.9%
  • First area, 2021: 52.6%
78.9% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 82.6%
  • First area, 2016: 73.1%
  • First area, 2021: 78.9%

Industries people work in

17.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +82.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
31.6% Mining ◂ +31.6 pts 0.0%
14.5% Construction ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
9.2% Manufacturing ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
9.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
6.6% Education & training ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
5.3% Administrative & support ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
3.9% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

36.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +36.8 pts 0.0%
25.0% Labourers ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
14.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
7.9% Community & personal service ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
6.6% Professionals ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
5.3% Managers ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Dajarrain Waverley +5.9 higher in Dajarra
5.9 88th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Dajarrain Waverley +6.4 more in Dajarra
6.4 91st pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Dajarrain Waverley +91.8 pts higher in Dajarra
91.8% 95th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Dajarrain Waverley +90.6 pts higher in Dajarra
90.6% 95th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Dajarrain Waverley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Dajarrain Waverley +91.8 pts higher in Dajarra
91.8% 94th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Dajarrain Waverley +92.5 pts higher in Dajarra
92.5% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Dajarrain Waverley +91.8 pts higher in Dajarra
91.8% 97th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Dajarrain Waverley +80.6 more in Dajarra
80.6 87th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Dajarrain Waverley even
0 2nd pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Dajarrain Waverley +0.6 pts higher in Waverley
2.2% 0th pct 2.9% 10th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Dajarra vs Waverley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30788/dajarra/vs/SAL33016/waverley