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Abba River vs Forrest Beach

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Abba River profile · Forrest Beach profile

Abba River Forrest Beach

Abba River and Forrest Beach (WA) are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Abba River is much younger and more family-oriented, with children under 15 making up 26.5% of the population, while Forrest Beach (WA) has no children in this age group. Income is far higher in Abba River, where the typical weekly household earns $1,875 compared to $1,125 in Forrest Beach (WA). Education and faith also differ, with a far higher share of adults in Abba River holding a bachelor degree or higher (20.0%) and a much larger group reporting no religion (59.0%).

Both areas share a similar living environment, with three people per home on average and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. They are also alike in that no one uses public transport to get to work. While they share these basics, they are drifting apart in other ways; for example, the gap in typical weekly rent has grown, with Forrest Beach (WA) now far higher at $883 compared to $210 in Abba River.

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Where they differ most

Under 15: 26.5 pts higher in Abba River Rent: $673 higher in Forrest Beach Work from home: 22.5 pts higher in Forrest Beach No religion: 20.8 pts higher in Abba River Bachelor+: 20.0 pts higher in Abba River

Demographics & Identity

Population in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +49 larger in Abba River gap widening
83 37th pct 34 21st pct
Median age in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +11 yrs older in Forrest Beach gap widening
39 yrs 26th pct 50 yrs 71st pct
First Nations in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +14.0 pts higher in Forrest Beach gap widening
3.6% 5th pct 17.6% 45th pct
Under 15 in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +26.5 pts higher in Abba River gap widening
26.5% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +4.8 pts higher in Abba River gap narrowing
18.2% 84th pct 13.3% 59th pct

Age structure

28.9% Older adults (45–64) +3.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
26.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%
24.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +12.3 pts 11.8%
3.6% Seniors (65+) +14.0 pts ▸ 17.6%
8.4% Youth (15–24) +3.3 pts ▸ 11.8%

Marital status

61.5% Married +5.1 pts ▸ 66.7%
29.2% Never married ◂ +2.0 pts 27.3%
6.2% Divorced ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
6.2% Separated ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Abba River Forrest Beach

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +8.0 pts higher in Abba River gap widening
16.9% 70th pct 8.8% 38th pct

Country of birth

80.7% Australia +16.3 pts ▸ 97.1%
8.4% England +3.3 pts ▸ 11.8%
7.2% New Zealand ◂ +7.2 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

47.0% Australian +17.7 pts ▸ 64.7%
32.5% English +26.3 pts ▸ 58.8%
10.8% Irish +9.7 pts ▸ 20.6%
14.5% Scottish +6.1 pts ▸ 20.6%
9.6% Dutch ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
4.8% Filipino ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +6.0 pts higher in Abba River gap widening
6.0% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

90.4% English only +9.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +20.8 pts higher in Abba River gap widening
59.0% 93rd pct 38.2% 42nd pct

Religious affiliation

37.3% Christianity +30.3 pts ▸ 67.6%
59.0% No religion ◂ +20.8 pts 38.2%
13.3% Not stated ◂ +13.3 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

Year 12 in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +9.1 pts higher in Abba River gap widening
57.4% 76th pct 48.3% 58th pct
Bachelor+ in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +20.0 pts higher in Abba River gap widening
20.0% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

57.4% Year 12 ◂ +9.1 pts 48.3%
18.0% Year 10 +19.9 pts ▸ 37.9%
0.0% Year 9 or below +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
6.6% Year 11 ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

37.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +37.1 pts 0.0%
37.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +10.5 pts 26.7%
11.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +21.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
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

8.6% Education +18.1 pts ▸ 26.7%
25.7% Engineering & related ◂ +25.7 pts 0.0%
8.6% Agriculture & environment +11.4 pts ▸ 20.0%
17.1% Creative arts ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
14.3% Society & culture ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
11.4% Management & commerce ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
8.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +$296 higher in Abba River gap widening
$885 71st pct $589 23rd pct
Household income in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +$750 higher in Abba River gap narrowing
$1,875 69th pct $1,125 21st pct
Family income in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +$688 higher in Abba River gap narrowing
$1,875 49th pct $1,187 11th pct
High earners in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +4.4 pts higher in Forrest Beach gap widening
7.7% 48th pct 12.1% 70th pct
High-income homes in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach
17.2% 54th pct —

Household income distribution

20.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
17.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
10.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

18.5% Under $650 +42.1 pts ▸ 60.6%
33.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +15.7 pts 18.2%
7.7% $1,500–$2,999 +10.5 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +12.3 pts higher in Forrest Beach
28.9% 50th pct 41.2% 91st pct
Mental health in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +3.6 pts higher in Abba River
3.6% 19th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +3.6 pts higher in Abba River gap widening
3.6% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

3.6% Diabetes +14.0 pts ▸ 17.6%
7.2% Arthritis +7.5 pts ▸ 14.7%
13.3% Asthma ◂ +1.5 pts 11.8%
3.6% Other condition +5.2 pts ▸ 8.8%
7.2% Lung condition ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
3.6% Mental health ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.9% None +9.5 pts ▸ 79.4%
13.3% One condition +1.5 pts ▸ 14.7%
8.4% Two conditions +6.3 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +11.7 pts higher in Forrest Beach gap widening
24.6% 75th pct 36.4% 91st pct
Unpaid carers in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +13.4 pts higher in Forrest Beach gap widening
13.8% 62nd pct 27.3% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +6.7 pts higher in Abba River gap steady
40.0% 93rd pct 33.3% 86th pct
Defence service in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +14.1 pts higher in Abba River gap narrowing
29.2% 76th pct 15.2% 12th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach even gap narrowing
3.0 86th pct 3.0 86th pct
One-parent in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +4.1 pts higher in Abba River gap narrowing
4.1% 20th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach
0.0% 0th pct —

Family composition

63.0% Couples with children +3.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
27.4% Couples without children ◂ +10.7 pts 16.7%
4.1% One-parent families ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

37.9% 2 people ◂ +14.9 pts 23.1%
13.8% 3 people +9.3 pts ▸ 23.1%
20.7% 4 people +2.4 pts ▸ 23.1%
10.3% 5 people ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +$673 higher in Forrest Beach
$210 28th pct $883 100th pct
Mortgage in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +$81 higher in Forrest Beach gap narrowing
$2,219 82nd pct $2,300 86th pct
People / bedroom in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach even gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach
10.3% 28th pct —
Owned outright in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach
27.6% 18th pct —
Separate houses in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach
100.0% 100th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

27.6% Owned outright +26.3 pts ▸ 53.8%
24.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
10.3% Other tenure +12.7 pts ▸ 23.1%
10.3% Rented ◂ +10.3 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

37.9% 4 bedrooms +8.2 pts ▸ 46.2%
34.5% 5 or more ◂ +34.5 pts 0.0%
31.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +8.0 pts 23.1%
10.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +22.5 pts higher in Forrest Beach
12.5% 36th pct 35.0% 87th pct
PT commute in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach
— 86 100th pct
Drive to city in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +18 longer in Abba River
137 87th pct 119 80th pct

How people get to work

70.8% Car (driver) ◂ +30.8 pts 40.0%
12.5% Worked at home +22.5 pts ▸ 35.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 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

17.2% 4 or more +21.2 pts ▸ 38.5%
27.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +4.5 pts 23.1%
17.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +11.9 pts higher in Forrest Beach gap widening
38.1% 73rd pct 50.0% 90th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +14.8 pts higher in Abba River gap widening
78.5% 93rd pct 63.6% 61st pct
Full-time in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +12.9 pts higher in Forrest Beach
52.1% 22nd pct 65.0% 78th pct

Industries people work in

16.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +28.3 pts ▸ 45.0%
0.0% Education & training +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
8.3% Construction +6.7 pts ▸ 15.0%
8.3% Professional & technical ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Administrative & support ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Arts & recreation ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Manufacturing ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Retail trade ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.8% Managers +31.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
18.8% Technicians & trades +11.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
20.8% Professionals ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
16.7% Labourers +3.3 pts ▸ 20.0%
10.4% Machinery operators & drivers +4.6 pts ▸ 15.0%
14.6% Sales workers ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +0.1 higher in Abba River
0.1 43rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +0.1 more in Abba River
0.1 40th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +11.6 pts higher in Abba River
11.6% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +48.2 more in Abba River
48.2 80th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +0 higher in Abba River
1 49th pct 0 39th pct
Mean slope in Abba Riverin Forrest Beach +0.1 pts higher in Abba River
3.7% 23rd pct 3.6% 22nd pct

Compare Abba River with nearby areas

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Compare Forrest Beach with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Abba River vs Forrest Beach [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50001/abba-river/vs/SAL50515/forrest-beach