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Bobalong vs Moonies Hill

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Bobalong profile · Moonies Hill profile

Bobalong Moonies Hill

Bobalong and Moonies Hill are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Bobalong is far more likely to have children, with 31.1% of residents under 15 compared to 0.0% in Moonies Hill. There are also notable gaps in income and faith; typical family weekly income is far higher in Bobalong at $2,249, while Bobalong also has a far higher share of people with no religion (44.4% against 32.0%).

Both areas share a typical resident age of 43. They are also alike in that neither has any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents, and neither has anyone who speaks a language other than English at home. While they share these common traits, some differences are stark, such as typical monthly home-loan payments which are far higher in Moonies Hill at $3,270 compared to $900 in Bobalong.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bobalongin Moonies Hill +20 larger in Bobalong gap widening
45 26th pct 25 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27
  • First area, 2021: 45
  • Second area, 2016: 37
  • Second area, 2021: 25
Median age in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even gap narrowing
43 yrs 43rd pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
First Nations in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Bobalongin Moonies Hill +31.1 pts higher in Bobalong gap widening
31.1% 96th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.4%
  • First area, 2021: 31.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
36.4% 100th pct —

Age structure

42.2% Older adults (45–64) +5.8 pts ▸ 48.0%
31.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +31.1 pts 0.0%
17.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) even 0.0%

Marital status

59.4% Married +3.8 pts ▸ 63.2%
40.6% Never married ◂ +9.0 pts 31.6%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bobalong Moonies Hill

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

  • 85+ in Bobalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Moonies Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Bobalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Moonies Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Bobalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Moonies Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Bobalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Moonies Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Bobalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Moonies Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Bobalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Moonies Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Bobalong: 0.0% males, 14.3% females; 55–59 in Moonies Hill: 30.8% males, 30.8% females
  • 50–54 in Bobalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Moonies Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Bobalong: 14.3% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Moonies Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Bobalong: 0.0% males, 14.3% females; 40–44 in Moonies Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Bobalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Moonies Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Bobalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Moonies Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Bobalong: 10.7% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Moonies Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Bobalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Moonies Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Bobalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Moonies Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Bobalong: 21.4% males, 14.3% females; 10–14 in Moonies Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Bobalong: 10.7% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Moonies Hill: 0.0% males, 38.5% females
  • 0–4 in Bobalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Moonies Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bobalongin Moonies Hill +11.1 pts higher in Bobalong gap widening
11.1% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

86.7% Australia +9.3 pts ▸ 96.0%
11.1% England ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

71.1% Australian +4.9 pts ▸ 76.0%
26.7% English +1.3 pts ▸ 28.0%
13.3% Irish +2.7 pts ▸ 16.0%
15.6% Scottish ◂ +15.6 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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

95.6% English only +0.4 pts ▸ 96.0%
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 Bobalongin Moonies Hill +12.4 pts higher in Bobalong gap narrowing
44.4% 63rd pct 32.0% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.4%
  • First area, 2021: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.0%

Religious affiliation

37.8% Christianity +10.2 pts ▸ 48.0%
44.4% No religion ◂ +12.4 pts 32.0%
8.9% Not stated +19.1 pts ▸ 28.0%
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

59.4% 79th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 45.5%
  • First area, 2021: 59.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.0%
40.6% 93rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 40.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
Schools ≤3 km in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
35 12th pct 35 12th pct
940 22nd pct 940 22nd pct

Highest year of school

59.4% Year 12 +24.8 pts ▸ 84.2%
28.1% Year 10 ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

50.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +20.0 pts 30.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
22.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
22.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.7% Engineering & related ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% Education ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% Management & commerce ◂ +16.7 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%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bobalongin Moonies Hill +$316 higher in Moonies Hill gap widening
$762 52nd pct $1,078 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: $749
  • First area, 2021: $762
  • Second area, 2016: $924
  • Second area, 2021: $1,078
Household income in Bobalongin Moonies Hill +$437 higher in Bobalong gap widening
$1,624 56th pct $1,187 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,312
  • First area, 2021: $1,624
  • Second area, 2016: $1,562
  • Second area, 2021: $1,187
Family income in Bobalongin Moonies Hill +$1,124 higher in Bobalong gap widening
$2,249 71st pct $1,125 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,312
  • First area, 2021: $2,249
  • Second area, 2016: $1,875
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
9.4% 57th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
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

34.4% Under $650 +7.7 pts ▸ 42.1%
18.8% $650–$1,499 +18.1 pts ▸ 36.8%
18.8% $1,500–$2,999 +7.6 pts ▸ 26.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bobalongin Moonies Hill +1.8 pts higher in Bobalong
17.8% 11th pct 16.0% 9th pct
Mental health in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

20.0% Other condition even 20.0%
15.6% Arthritis ◂ +15.6 pts 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% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.4% None +3.6 pts ▸ 68.0%
13.3% One condition +2.7 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

46.9% 99th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 40.9%
  • First area, 2021: 46.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.5%
21.9% 93rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 18.2%
  • First area, 2021: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
Unpaid child care in Bobalongin Moonies Hill
25.0% 48th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 50.0%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
Defence service in Bobalongin Moonies Hill
0.0% 0th pct —
28.1% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bobalongin Moonies Hill +0.3 larger in Bobalong
2.8 76th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Bobalongin Moonies Hill +15.0 pts higher in Moonies Hill gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.0% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%

Family composition

52.6% Couples with children +12.4 pts ▸ 65.0%
44.7% Couples without children ◂ +29.7 pts 15.0%
0.0% One-parent families +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

60.0% 2 people ◂ +23.6 pts 36.4%
0.0% 3 people +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% 1 person 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

$185 22nd pct —
Mortgage in Bobalongin Moonies Hill +$2,370 higher in Moonies Hill
$900 12th pct $3,270 94th pct
People / bedroom in Bobalongin Moonies Hill +0.20 higher in Bobalong gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

73.3% Owned outright ◂ +9.7 pts 63.6%
26.7% Other tenure +18.8 pts ▸ 45.5%
20.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 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

33.3% 4 bedrooms +30.3 pts ▸ 63.6%
20.0% 3 bedrooms +25.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
33.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

17.9% 54th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

17.9% Worked at home +63.4 pts ▸ 81.3%
42.9% Car (driver) ◂ +5.4 pts 37.5%
10.7% Walked ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

20.0% 4 or more +34.5 pts ▸ 54.5%
33.3% 3 vehicles +3.0 pts ▸ 36.4%
33.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bobalongin Moonies Hill +0.5 pts higher in Bobalong gap narrowing
19.0% 14th pct 18.5% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.5%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct —
87.5% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 63.6%
  • First area, 2021: 87.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 83.3%
60.7% 63rd pct —

Industries people work in

46.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +16.1 pts ▸ 62.5%
17.9% Other services ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
10.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +10.7 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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

50.0% Managers +31.3 pts ▸ 81.3%
21.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
10.7% Professionals ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
10.7% Labourers ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Bobalongin Moonies Hill even
0 14th pct 0 18th pct
Mean slope in Bobalongin Moonies Hill +0.1 pts higher in Bobalong
4.6% 37th pct 4.5% 36th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bobalong vs Moonies Hill [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50135/bobalong/vs/SAL50986/moonies-hill