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Abba River vs Yoongarillup

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.9 km apart · Abba River profile · Yoongarillup profile

Abba River Yoongarillup

Abba River and Yoongarillup are both sparsely populated neighbouring areas in Western Australia. Abba River is much younger, with 26.5% of people under 15, while Yoongarillup is far older, with a typical resident aged 58 and 21.5% of people aged 65 and over. Education and income levels differ sharply; 20% of adults in Abba River hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to 0% in Yoongarillup, and Abba River's typical household income is well higher at $1,875 per week against $1,424 in Yoongarillup.

Both areas share a similar housing landscape, with everyone living in separate houses and no one using public transport to commute. Since 2011, they have tracked in different directions regarding their populations, as Abba River has seen a far higher share of people moving into the area over the last five years. This shift aligns with Abba River's higher share of volunteers and a much larger proportion of people who report having no religion.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 19 yrs older in Yoongarillup No religion: 21.1 pts higher in Abba River Bachelor+: 20.0 pts higher in Abba River Unemployment: 5.7 pts higher in Yoongarillup People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Abba River

Demographics & Identity

Population in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +4 larger in Abba River gap steady
83 37th pct 79 36th pct
Median age in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +19 yrs older in Yoongarillup gap widening
39 yrs 26th pct 58 yrs 90th pct
First Nations in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +17.9 pts higher in Yoongarillup gap narrowing
3.6% 5th pct 21.5% 62nd pct
Under 15 in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +15.1 pts higher in Abba River gap widening
26.5% 90th pct 11.4% 21st pct
De facto in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +0.5 pts higher in Abba River gap narrowing
18.2% 84th pct 17.6% 82nd pct

Age structure

28.9% Older adults (45–64) +10.3 pts ▸ 39.2%
26.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +15.1 pts 11.4%
24.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.3 pts 22.8%
3.6% Seniors (65+) +17.9 pts ▸ 21.5%
8.4% Youth (15–24) +0.4 pts ▸ 8.9%

Marital status

61.5% Married ◂ +1.0 pts 60.6%
29.2% Never married ◂ +9.5 pts 19.7%
6.2% Divorced +5.1 pts ▸ 11.3%
6.2% Separated +5.1 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Widowed +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Age & sex structure

Abba River Yoongarillup

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +1.7 pts higher in Abba River gap narrowing
16.9% 70th pct 15.2% 65th pct

Country of birth

80.7% Australia ◂ +3.5 pts 77.2%
8.4% England ◂ +4.6 pts 3.8%
7.2% New Zealand ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% South Africa +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
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%

Ancestry

32.5% English +19.4 pts ▸ 51.9%
47.0% Australian +1.1 pts ▸ 48.1%
14.5% Scottish ◂ +0.5 pts 13.9%
10.8% Irish ◂ +3.2 pts 7.6%
9.6% Dutch ◂ +5.8 pts 3.8%
4.8% Filipino ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% German +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Yoongarillup +2.2 pts higher in Abba River gap widening
6.0% 65th pct 3.8% 53rd pct
Limited English in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

90.4% English only ◂ +0.5 pts 89.9%
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 Yoongarillup +21.1 pts higher in Abba River gap widening
59.0% 93rd pct 38.0% 42nd pct

Religious affiliation

59.0% No religion ◂ +21.1 pts 38.0%
37.3% Christianity +15.8 pts ▸ 53.2%
13.3% Not stated ◂ +6.9 pts 6.3%
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 Yoongarillup +17.4 pts higher in Abba River gap widening
57.4% 76th pct 40.0% 37th pct
Bachelor+ in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +20.0 pts higher in Abba River gap widening
20.0% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

57.4% Year 12 ◂ +17.4 pts 40.0%
18.0% Year 10 +13.4 pts ▸ 31.4%
6.6% Year 11 +6.3 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Year 9 or below +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%

Highest qualification level

37.1% Certificate III / IV +25.4 pts ▸ 62.5%
37.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +37.1 pts 0.0%
11.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +7.3 pts ▸ 18.8%
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

25.7% Engineering & related +3.5 pts ▸ 29.2%
17.1% Creative arts ◂ +10.9 pts 6.3%
11.4% Management & commerce +5.2 pts ▸ 16.7%
14.3% Society & culture ◂ +6.0 pts 8.3%
0.0% Health +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
8.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.3 pts 6.3%
8.6% Education ◂ +0.2 pts 8.3%
8.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.3 pts 6.3%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +$279 higher in Abba River gap widening
$885 71st pct $606 26th pct
Household income in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +$451 higher in Abba River gap widening
$1,875 69th pct $1,424 42nd pct
Family income in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +$476 higher in Abba River gap widening
$1,875 49th pct $1,399 21st pct
High earners in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +3.5 pts higher in Abba River gap narrowing
7.7% 48th pct 4.2% 28th pct
High-income homes in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +4.6 pts higher in Yoongarillup gap widening
17.2% 54th pct 21.9% 67th pct

Household income distribution

10.3% $650–$1,499 +49.0 pts ▸ 59.4%
20.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.9 pts 18.8%
17.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.7 pts 12.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

18.5% Under $650 +25.2 pts ▸ 43.7%
33.8% $650–$1,499 +8.4 pts ▸ 42.3%
7.7% $1,500–$2,999 +6.4 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +9.1 pts higher in Yoongarillup
28.9% 50th pct 38.0% 87th pct
Mental health in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +10.3 pts higher in Yoongarillup
3.6% 19th pct 13.9% 89th pct
Needs assistance in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +2.7 pts higher in Yoongarillup gap narrowing
3.6% 38th pct 6.3% 69th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

3.6% Mental health +10.3 pts ▸ 13.9%
13.3% Asthma ◂ +1.9 pts 11.4%
7.2% Arthritis +5.4 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Cancer +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
7.2% Lung condition ◂ +3.4 pts 3.8%
3.6% Other condition +2.7 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Stroke +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
3.6% Diabetes +0.2 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Heart disease +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.9% None ◂ +11.7 pts 58.2%
13.3% One condition +9.5 pts ▸ 22.8%
8.4% Two conditions +3.0 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Three or more +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +10.5 pts higher in Abba River gap narrowing
24.6% 75th pct 14.1% 30th pct
Unpaid carers in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +1.2 pts higher in Abba River gap steady
13.8% 62nd pct 12.7% 49th pct
Unpaid child care in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +3.4 pts higher in Abba River gap narrowing
40.0% 93rd pct 36.6% 89th pct
Defence service in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +12.7 pts higher in Yoongarillup
0.0% 0th pct 12.7% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +8.1 pts higher in Abba River gap narrowing
29.2% 76th pct 21.1% 32nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +0.4 larger in Abba River gap narrowing
3.0 86th pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +0.1 pts higher in Yoongarillup gap narrowing
4.1% 20th pct 4.2% 21st pct
Living alone in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +9.4 pts higher in Yoongarillup gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 9.4% 6th pct

Family composition

63.0% Couples with children ◂ +12.3 pts 50.7%
27.4% Couples without children +28.9 pts ▸ 56.3%
4.1% One-parent families +0.1 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

37.9% 2 people +2.7 pts ▸ 40.6%
13.8% 3 people +14.3 pts ▸ 28.1%
20.7% 4 people +7.4 pts ▸ 28.1%
10.3% 5 people ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +$60 higher in Yoongarillup gap widening
$210 28th pct $270 47th pct
Mortgage in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +$269 higher in Abba River gap narrowing
$2,219 82nd pct $1,950 69th pct
People / bedroom in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +0.20 higher in Abba River gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +2.2 pts higher in Yoongarillup gap widening
10.3% 28th pct 12.5% 36th pct
Owned outright in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +6.8 pts higher in Yoongarillup gap narrowing
27.6% 18th pct 34.4% 31st pct
Separate houses in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even gap steady
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +9.4 pts higher in Abba River gap widening
100.0% 100th pct 90.6% 80th pct

How homes are owned or rented

24.1% Owned with a mortgage +16.5 pts ▸ 40.6%
27.6% Owned outright +6.8 pts ▸ 34.4%
10.3% Rented +2.2 pts ▸ 12.5%
10.3% Other tenure ◂ +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 +5.8 pts ▸ 43.8%
34.5% 5 or more ◂ +15.7 pts 18.8%
31.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +2.9 pts 28.1%
10.3% 2 bedrooms +5.3 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

85.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +85.7 pts 0.0%
42.9% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +19.8 pts 23.1%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +8.3 pts higher in Yoongarillup gap widening
12.5% 36th pct 20.8% 62nd pct
PT commute in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup
137 87th pct —

How people get to work

70.8% Car (driver) ◂ +16.1 pts 54.7%
12.5% Worked at home +8.3 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Walked +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

17.2% 4 or more +17.1 pts ▸ 34.4%
27.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +2.6 pts 25.0%
17.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.6 pts 15.6%
0.0% 1 vehicle +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +11.4 pts higher in Abba River gap widening
38.1% 73rd pct 26.7% 34th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +5.7 pts higher in Yoongarillup gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.7% 75th pct
Participation in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +3.8 pts higher in Abba River gap widening
78.5% 93rd pct 74.6% 89th pct
Full-time in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +8.7 pts higher in Abba River gap widening
52.1% 22nd pct 43.4% 7th pct

Industries people work in

16.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +21.1 pts ▸ 37.7%
8.3% Construction ◂ +2.7 pts 5.7%
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% Retail trade +1.3 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Rental & real estate +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
6.3% Manufacturing ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Education & training +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%

Occupations people work in

18.8% Managers +15.2 pts ▸ 34.0%
18.8% Technicians & trades +3.9 pts ▸ 22.6%
20.8% Professionals ◂ +7.6 pts 13.2%
16.7% Labourers ◂ +11.0 pts 5.7%
14.6% Sales workers ◂ +7.0 pts 7.5%
10.4% Machinery operators & drivers +0.9 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Community & personal service +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even
0.1 43rd pct 0.1 37th pct
Types ≤15 min in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even
0.1 40th pct 0.1 40th pct
15-min city in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +0.7 pts higher in Abba River
11.6% 48th pct 10.9% 47th pct
Walk to health in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +22.9 more in Abba River
48.2 80th pct 25.3 68th pct
Intersections/km² in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup +0 higher in Abba River
1 49th pct 0 35th pct
Mean slope in Abba Riverin Yoongarillup even
3.7% 23rd pct 3.7% 23rd pct

Compare Abba River with nearby areas

Ruabon Hithergreen Tutunup Yoongarillup Ludlow Yalyalup Wonnerup Sabina River

Compare Yoongarillup with nearby areas

Sabina River Hithergreen Yalyalup Abba River Kalgup Ruabon Reinscourt Acton Park

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Abba River vs Yoongarillup [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50001/abba-river/vs/SAL51689/yoongarillup