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Beedelup vs Biddelia

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 21 km apart · Beedelup profile · Biddelia profile

Beedelup Biddelia

Beedelup and Biddelia are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Beedelup is much younger, with a typical resident aged 29, while Biddelia's typical resident is 56. Beedelup has a far higher share of people born overseas (58.6%) and those using a language other than English at home (46.6%). In contrast, Biddelia has a far higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (15.0%) and seniors aged 65 and over (40.0%).

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 by remaining very small, car-dependent places with no residents under 15. They share a similar number of people per home and have almost no homes within walking distance of shops or schools. While Beedelup has more people working or looking for work and a higher typical weekly income of $783, both areas sit well below the national figure for typical family income.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Beedelupin Biddelia +38 larger in Beedelup gap steady
58 30th pct 20 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 47
  • First area, 2021: 58
  • Second area, 2016: 8
  • Second area, 2021: 20
Median age in Beedelupin Biddelia +27 yrs older in Biddelia gap widening
29 yrs 4th pct 56 yrs 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 29 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 56 yrs
First Nations in Beedelupin Biddelia +15.0 pts higher in Biddelia
0.0% 0th pct 15.0% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%
Aged 65+ in Beedelupin Biddelia +31.4 pts higher in Biddelia
8.6% 13th pct 40.0% 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.1%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%
Under 15 in Beedelupin Biddelia even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

55.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +55.2 pts 0.0%
8.6% Seniors (65+) +31.4 pts ▸ 40.0%
8.6% Youth (15–24) +16.4 pts ▸ 25.0%
5.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%

Marital status

57.1% Never married ◂ +32.1 pts 25.0%
33.9% Married +1.1 pts ▸ 35.0%
0.0% Separated +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Beedelup Biddelia

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

  • 85+ in Beedelup: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Biddelia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Beedelup: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Biddelia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Beedelup: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Biddelia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Beedelup: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Biddelia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Beedelup: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Biddelia: 50.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Beedelup: 10.5% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Biddelia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Beedelup: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Biddelia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Beedelup: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Biddelia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Beedelup: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Biddelia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Beedelup: 15.8% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Biddelia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Beedelup: 0.0% males, 7.9% females; 35–39 in Biddelia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Beedelup: 7.9% males, 10.5% females; 30–34 in Biddelia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Beedelup: 21.1% males, 26.3% females; 25–29 in Biddelia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Beedelup: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Biddelia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Beedelup: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Biddelia: 50.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Beedelup: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Biddelia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Beedelup: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Biddelia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Beedelup: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Biddelia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Beedelupin Biddelia +18.6 pts higher in Beedelup
58.6% 100th pct 40.0% 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.4%
  • First area, 2021: 58.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%

Country of birth

25.9% Australia +34.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% England +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
8.6% New Zealand ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
5.2% Philippines ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

27.6% English +32.4 pts ▸ 60.0%
13.8% Australian +16.2 pts ▸ 30.0%
10.3% Scottish ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
8.6% Irish ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
6.9% Chinese ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.2% Filipino ◂ +5.2 pts 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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Beedelupin Biddelia +46.6 pts higher in Beedelup
46.6% 96th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.4%
  • First area, 2021: 46.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Beedelupin Biddelia +8.6 pts higher in Beedelup
8.6% 98th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

37.9% English only +22.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
15.5% Mandarin ◂ +15.5 pts 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 Beedelupin Biddelia +10.2 pts higher in Biddelia
44.8% 64th pct 55.0% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.1%
  • First area, 2021: 44.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.0%

Religious affiliation

44.8% No religion +10.2 pts ▸ 55.0%
13.8% Not stated +26.2 pts ▸ 40.0%
15.5% Christianity ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
15.5% Islam ◂ +15.5 pts 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

48.2% 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.9%
  • First area, 2021: 48.2%
Bachelor+ in Beedelupin Biddelia +32.1 pts higher in Beedelup
32.1% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Beedelupin Biddelia even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

48.2% Year 12 ◂ +1.5 pts 46.7%
14.3% Year 10 +19.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
7.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
5.4% Year 11 ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
31.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +31.9 pts 0.0%
12.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
6.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Education +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
19.1% Engineering & related ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
10.6% Society & culture ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
8.5% Health ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
8.5% Management & commerce ◂ +8.5 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% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Beedelupin Biddelia +$417 higher in Beedelup gap widening
$783 56th pct $366 1st pct
  • First area, 2016: $575
  • First area, 2021: $783
  • Second area, 2016: $425
  • Second area, 2021: $366
Household income in Beedelupin Biddelia +$251 higher in Beedelup
$1,375 38th pct $1,124 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,062
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $1,124
Family income in Beedelupin Biddelia +$225 higher in Beedelup
$1,125 10th pct $900 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,312
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $900
High earners in Beedelupin Biddelia even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

62.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +62.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

51.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +51.8 pts 0.0%
16.1% Under $650 +28.9 pts ▸ 45.0%
5.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Beedelupin Biddelia +0.5 pts higher in Beedelup
15.5% 8th pct 15.0% 7th pct
Mental health in Beedelupin Biddelia +9.8 pts higher in Biddelia
5.2% 26th pct 15.0% 92nd pct
Needs assistance in Beedelupin Biddelia even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Other condition +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
5.2% Mental health +9.8 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

67.2% None ◂ +12.2 pts 55.0%
12.1% One condition ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
5.2% Two conditions ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Beedelupin Biddelia +11.1 pts higher in Biddelia
8.9% 11th pct 20.0% 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
Unpaid carers in Beedelupin Biddelia +7.1 pts higher in Beedelup
7.1% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Beedelupin Biddelia +8.9 pts higher in Beedelup
8.9% 6th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Beedelupin Biddelia
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Beedelupin Biddelia +19.6 pts higher in Biddelia
5.4% 2nd pct 25.0% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.6%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Beedelupin Biddelia +3 larger in Biddelia
0 0th pct 3 43rd pct
39 yrs 77th pct
Median income in Beedelupin Biddelia
$350 12th pct
Household income in Beedelupin Biddelia
$1,125 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Beedelupin Biddelia +0.1 larger in Biddelia
2.2 24th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3

Family composition

64.7% Couples without children ◂ +36.1 pts 28.6%
41.2% Couples with children +8.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

37.5% 2 people even 37.5%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Beedelupin Biddelia +$210 higher in Biddelia
$40 0th pct $250 40th pct
  • First area, 2016: $40
  • First area, 2021: $40
  • Second area, 2021: $250
Mortgage in Beedelupin Biddelia +$1,092 higher in Beedelup
$2,200 81st pct $1,108 20th pct
People / bedroom in Beedelupin Biddelia +0.10 higher in Biddelia
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80

How homes are owned or rented

62.5% Owned outright ◂ +25.0 pts 37.5%
0.0% Rented +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

62.5% Separate house +37.5 pts ▸ 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

100.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +62.5 pts 37.5%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Beedelupin Biddelia
12.2% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Beedelupin Biddelia +2 more in Beedelup
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Beedelupin Biddelia +34.48 more in Beedelup
34.48 100th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Beedelupin Biddelia +69.0 more in Beedelup
69.0 65th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Beedelupin Biddelia +1 more in Beedelup
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
65 88th pct

How people get to work

26.8% Car (driver) +60.7 pts ▸ 87.5%
12.2% Worked at home +62.8 pts ▸ 75.0%
12.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +12.2 pts 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

50.0% 1 vehicle even 50.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Beedelupin Biddelia +9.6 pts higher in Beedelup
44.6% 87th pct 35.0% 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.5%
  • First area, 2021: 44.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.0%
Recent arrivals in Beedelupin Biddelia
50.0% 100th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Beedelupin Biddelia
0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Beedelupin Biddelia +53.2 pts higher in Beedelup
73.2% 87th pct 20.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50.0%
  • First area, 2021: 73.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
56.1% 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 55.0%
  • First area, 2021: 56.1%

Industries people work in

24.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +13.1 pts ▸ 37.5%
29.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +29.3 pts 0.0%
12.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
9.8% Administrative & support ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
7.3% Other services ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

46.3% Labourers ◂ +46.3 pts 0.0%
34.1% Managers +3.4 pts ▸ 37.5%
9.8% Professionals ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Beedelupin Biddelia +0.1 higher in Beedelup
0.1 40th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Beedelupin Biddelia +0.1 more in Beedelup
0.1 34th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Beedelupin Biddelia even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Beedelupin Biddelia even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Beedelupin Biddelia even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Beedelupin Biddelia even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Beedelupin Biddelia even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Beedelupin Biddelia even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Beedelupin Biddelia +48.3 more in Biddelia
51.7 82nd pct 100.0 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Beedelupin Biddelia +1 higher in Beedelup
2 59th pct 1 57th pct
Mean slope in Beedelupin Biddelia +1.1 pts higher in Beedelup
13.6% 90th pct 12.5% 88th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Beedelup vs Biddelia [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50095/beedelup/vs/SAL50120/biddelia