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Bambun vs Muchea

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Bambun profile · Muchea profile

Bambun Muchea

Muchea and Bambun are nearby Western Australian areas with very different profiles. Muchea is more populous and has a higher share of high-earners, with 25.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week compared to none in Bambun. Education levels also differ sharply, as 63.5% of Bambun residents completed Year 12, which is far higher than the 38.6% in Muchea. Bambun is also more diverse, with 40% of people born overseas and a much higher share of residents working from home at 32.4%.

Everyday life in both places is very similar in that all homes are separate houses, almost all have at least one motor vehicle, and typical weekly household incomes are nearly identical at around $1,860. Both areas are also very car-dependent, with no public transport stops for residents. These similarities persist while other gaps shift; for example, the typical resident in Bambun is now noticeably older than in Muchea, and home ownership in Bambun is far more likely to be outright than in Muchea.

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Where they differ most

Population: 861 larger in Muchea Owned outright: 26.1 pts higher in Bambun Year 12: 24.9 pts higher in Bambun Mortgage: $916 higher in Muchea Work from home: 18.9 pts higher in Bambun

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bambunin Muchea +861 larger in Muchea gap steady
60 31st pct 921 72nd pct
Median age in Bambunin Muchea +6 yrs older in Bambun gap widening
53 yrs 80th pct 47 yrs 57th pct
First Nations in Bambunin Muchea +1.5 pts higher in Muchea gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.5% 46th pct
Aged 65+ in Bambunin Muchea +5.6 pts higher in Muchea gap widening
11.7% 21st pct 17.3% 43rd pct
Under 15 in Bambunin Muchea +8.3 pts higher in Muchea gap widening
8.3% 13th pct 16.6% 46th pct
De facto in Bambunin Muchea +6.5 pts higher in Muchea gap narrowing
5.8% 13th pct 12.3% 51st pct

Age structure

46.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +11.7 pts 35.0%
20.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.1 pts 19.9%
11.7% Seniors (65+) +5.6 pts ▸ 17.3%
8.3% Children (0–14) +8.3 pts ▸ 16.6%
6.7% Youth (15–24) +4.2 pts ▸ 10.9%

Marital status

63.5% Married ◂ +10.6 pts 52.9%
15.4% Never married +14.9 pts ▸ 30.3%
7.7% Divorced +3.5 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% Separated +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Widowed +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Age & sex structure

Bambun Muchea

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bambunin Muchea +18.6 pts higher in Bambun gap widening
40.0% 95th pct 21.4% 79th pct

Country of birth

66.7% Australia +3.8 pts ▸ 70.5%
23.3% England ◂ +14.2 pts 9.1%
5.0% Vietnam ◂ +4.7 pts 0.3%
0.0% New Zealand +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Philippines +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% South Africa +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% India +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

40.0% English +7.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
36.7% Australian +7.7 pts ▸ 44.4%
5.0% Irish +5.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
10.0% Dutch ◂ +7.2 pts 2.8%
0.0% Scottish +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
8.3% Italian ◂ +5.2 pts 3.1%
6.7% German ◂ +3.4 pts 3.3%
5.0% Vietnamese ◂ +4.7 pts 0.3%
0.0% Filipino +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Bambunin Muchea +8.4 pts higher in Bambun gap widening
11.7% 78th pct 3.3% 48th pct
Limited English in Bambunin Muchea +0.3 pts higher in Muchea gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.3% 65th pct

Language used at home

88.3% English only +2.0 pts ▸ 90.3%
5.0% Vietnamese ◂ +4.7 pts 0.3%
0.0% Italian +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Bambunin Muchea +3.7 pts higher in Muchea gap narrowing
46.7% 70th pct 50.4% 80th pct

Religious affiliation

46.7% No religion +3.7 pts ▸ 50.4%
45.0% Christianity ◂ +4.3 pts 40.7%
0.0% Not stated +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
6.7% Buddhism ◂ +6.0 pts 0.7%
0.0% Other religions +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Bambunin Muchea +24.9 pts higher in Bambun gap widening
63.5% 85th pct 38.6% 33rd pct
Bachelor+ in Bambunin Muchea +3.8 pts higher in Bambun gap narrowing
11.5% 37th pct 7.7% 21st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Bambunin Muchea even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

63.5% Year 12 ◂ +24.9 pts 38.6%
11.5% Year 10 +18.1 pts ▸ 29.6%
5.8% Year 11 +7.6 pts ▸ 13.4%
5.8% Year 9 or below +3.3 pts ▸ 9.1%

Highest qualification level

55.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +14.2 pts 41.3%
22.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +8.9 pts 13.4%
11.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +6.3 pts ▸ 17.4%
11.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +9.3 pts 1.8%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Field of qualification

40.7% Engineering & related ◂ +18.6 pts 22.2%
18.5% Architecture & building ◂ +12.2 pts 6.3%
14.8% Management & commerce ◂ +1.2 pts 13.6%
11.1% Health ◂ +1.5 pts 9.6%
0.0% Society & culture +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Education +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Creative arts +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Information technology +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Income

Personal income in Bambunin Muchea +$296 higher in Bambun gap widening
$1,069 87th pct $773 54th pct
Household income in Bambunin Muchea +$15 higher in Bambun gap narrowing
$1,874 69th pct $1,859 68th pct
Family income in Bambunin Muchea even gap narrowing
$2,062 61st pct $2,058 61st pct
High earners in Bambunin Muchea +6.9 pts higher in Muchea gap narrowing
5.8% 36th pct 12.6% 72nd pct
High-income homes in Bambunin Muchea +25.7 pts higher in Muchea gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 25.7% 75th pct

Household income distribution

16.7% $1,500–$2,999 +8.7 pts ▸ 25.4%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +22.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
12.5% Under $650 +1.1 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% $4,000 or more +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%

Personal income distribution

30.8% Under $650 +10.4 pts ▸ 41.2%
23.1% $650–$1,499 +4.1 pts ▸ 27.2%
11.5% $1,500–$2,999 +7.4 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bambunin Muchea +5.1 pts higher in Muchea
25.0% 31st pct 30.1% 56th pct
Mental health in Bambunin Muchea +2.1 pts higher in Muchea
6.7% 36th pct 8.8% 57th pct
Needs assistance in Bambunin Muchea +5.1 pts higher in Muchea gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.1% 56th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

6.7% Arthritis +3.9 pts ▸ 10.5%
6.7% Mental health +2.1 pts ▸ 8.8%
8.3% Other condition ◂ +0.7 pts 7.6%
0.0% Asthma +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
6.7% Heart disease ◂ +1.9 pts 4.8%
0.0% Diabetes +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Cancer +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Lung condition +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Stroke +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

78.3% None ◂ +16.8 pts 61.6%
15.0% One condition +4.8 pts ▸ 19.8%
10.0% Three or more ◂ +5.9 pts 4.1%
6.7% Two conditions ◂ +1.0 pts 5.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bambunin Muchea +1.8 pts higher in Muchea gap steady
11.5% 18th pct 13.3% 26th pct
Unpaid carers in Bambunin Muchea +0.8 pts higher in Bambun gap narrowing
13.5% 57th pct 12.6% 49th pct
Unpaid child care in Bambunin Muchea +5.0 pts higher in Muchea gap narrowing
21.2% 30th pct 26.2% 55th pct
Defence service in Bambunin Muchea +3.7 pts higher in Muchea
0.0% 0th pct 3.7% 67th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bambunin Muchea +7.4 pts higher in Bambun gap steady
30.8% 81st pct 23.4% 45th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Bambunin Muchea +14 larger in Muchea
0 0th pct 14 63rd pct
Median age in Bambunin Muchea +16 yrs older in Bambun
46 yrs 84th pct 30 yrs 63rd pct
Median income in Bambunin Muchea +$575 higher in Bambun
$1,125 86th pct $550 39th pct
Household income in Bambunin Muchea
— $2,249 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bambunin Muchea +0.2 larger in Muchea gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Bambunin Muchea +10.9 pts higher in Muchea gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.9% 50th pct
Living alone in Bambunin Muchea +3.2 pts higher in Bambun gap widening
20.8% 40th pct 17.6% 28th pct

Family composition

40.0% Couples with children +14.1 pts ▸ 54.1%
47.3% Couples without children ◂ +13.9 pts 33.4%
0.0% One-parent families +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Other families +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Household size

45.8% 2 people ◂ +5.9 pts 39.9%
20.8% 1 person ◂ +3.2 pts 17.6%
0.0% 3 people +17.3 pts ▸ 17.3%
16.7% 4 people ◂ +2.7 pts 13.9%
0.0% 5 people +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% 6 or more +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bambunin Muchea
— $360 73rd pct
Mortgage in Bambunin Muchea +$916 higher in Muchea
$1,084 18th pct $2,000 72nd pct
People / bedroom in Bambunin Muchea even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Bambunin Muchea +8.4 pts higher in Muchea gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 8.4% 21st pct
Owned outright in Bambunin Muchea +26.1 pts higher in Bambun gap widening
58.3% 89th pct 32.2% 27th pct
Separate houses in Bambunin Muchea even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Bambunin Muchea +0.8 pts higher in Bambun gap narrowing
87.5% 72nd pct 86.7% 70th pct

How homes are owned or rented

58.3% Owned outright ◂ +26.1 pts 32.2%
25.0% Owned with a mortgage +28.3 pts ▸ 53.3%
16.7% Other tenure ◂ +12.6 pts 4.0%
0.0% Rented +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Not stated +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

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

50.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +1.7 pts 48.3%
12.5% 3 bedrooms +13.8 pts ▸ 26.3%
25.0% 5 or more ◂ +12.9 pts 12.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Studio / none +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +36.0 pts ▸ 36.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +26.2 pts ▸ 26.2%
0.0% Under $1,000 +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Bambunin Muchea +0.9 pts higher in Muchea
0.0% 0th pct 0.9% 49th pct
Work from home in Bambunin Muchea +18.9 pts higher in Bambun gap widening
32.4% 84th pct 13.5% 40th pct
PT commute in Bambunin Muchea +0.6 pts higher in Muchea gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.6% 68th pct
PT stops in Bambunin Muchea even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bambunin Muchea even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bambunin Muchea even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bambunin Muchea even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Bambunin Muchea +56 longer in Muchea
59 43rd pct 115 78th pct

How people get to work

35.1% Car (driver) +29.5 pts ▸ 64.7%
32.4% Worked at home ◂ +18.9 pts 13.5%
16.2% Walked ◂ +14.9 pts 1.3%
0.0% Car (passenger) +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Bus +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

30.8% 2 vehicles +2.8 pts ▸ 33.5%
26.9% 4 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 25.6%
23.1% 3 vehicles +1.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle +17.7 pts ▸ 17.7%
0.0% No vehicle +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bambunin Muchea +5.8 pts higher in Bambun gap widening
31.7% 53rd pct 25.9% 31st pct
Recent arrivals in Bambunin Muchea +13.1 pts higher in Bambun
16.7% 82nd pct 3.6% 37th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bambunin Muchea +3.0 pts higher in Bambun gap narrowing
7.7% 86th pct 4.7% 65th pct
Participation in Bambunin Muchea +11.6 pts higher in Bambun gap widening
75.0% 89th pct 63.4% 60th pct
Full-time in Bambunin Muchea +7.6 pts higher in Bambun gap steady
67.6% 86th pct 60.0% 60th pct

Industries people work in

54.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +44.8 pts 9.2%
10.8% Mining +1.2 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Construction +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
10.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +5.0 pts 5.8%
10.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +3.1 pts 7.7%
0.0% Manufacturing +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Education & training +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Retail trade +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Professional & technical +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Other services +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Arts & recreation +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Occupations people work in

37.8% Managers ◂ +22.8 pts 15.0%
8.1% Technicians & trades +12.7 pts ▸ 20.8%
18.9% Professionals ◂ +9.1 pts 9.9%
16.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +5.1 pts 11.1%
16.2% Labourers ◂ +2.9 pts 13.3%
13.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.2 pts 13.3%
0.0% Community & personal service +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Sales workers +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

Walkability

Walk score in Bambunin Muchea +0.4 higher in Muchea
0.0 32nd pct 0.4 49th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bambunin Muchea +0.4 more in Muchea
0.0 33rd pct 0.4 50th pct
15-min city in Bambunin Muchea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bambunin Muchea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bambunin Muchea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bambunin Muchea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bambunin Muchea +26.2 pts higher in Muchea
4.3% 44th pct 30.4% 58th pct
Walk to health in Bambunin Muchea +14.4 pts higher in Muchea
0.0% 0th pct 14.4% 75th pct
Amenities/1k in Bambunin Muchea +26.8 more in Bambun
33.3 74th pct 6.5 33rd pct
Intersections/km² in Bambunin Muchea +1 higher in Muchea
0 16th pct 1 49th pct
Mean slope in Bambunin Muchea +2.2 pts higher in Muchea
3.6% 22nd pct 5.8% 52nd pct

Compare Bambun with nearby areas

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Compare Muchea with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bambun vs Muchea [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50065/bambun/vs/SAL51040/muchea