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Bowes vs Isseka

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.9 km apart · Bowes profile · Isseka profile

Bowes Isseka

Bowes and Isseka are neighbouring areas in Western Australia with small populations. Bowes is an older community where the typical resident is 59 and 38.5% are aged 65 or over. In contrast, Isseka is far younger, with a typical age of 45 and a much higher share of children under 15 (22.8% compared to 8.7% in Bowes). This age difference is reflected in the home lives of the two areas; Bowes has a higher share of people providing unpaid care (18.2%) and more people who volunteer (34.1%), while Isseka has a much higher share of one-parent families (27.3%).

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people with no religion, though this is far higher in Isseka at 49.1%. They also share a car-dependent lifestyle, as every home in both areas has a motor vehicle and they both lack public transport. While they are similar in these respects, Bowes has a much higher share of people working from home (30.8%) and a higher rate of full-time employment (67.3%) than Isseka.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 14 yrs older in Bowes Aged 65+: 22.7 pts higher in Bowes First Nations: 8.7 pts higher in Bowes Mortgage: $1,931 higher in Bowes Unpaid carers: 12.1 pts higher in Bowes

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bowesin Isseka +47 larger in Bowes gap steady
104 42nd pct 57 30th pct
Median age in Bowesin Isseka +14 yrs older in Bowes gap widening
59 yrs 91st pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Bowesin Isseka +8.7 pts higher in Bowes gap narrowing
8.7% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Bowesin Isseka +22.7 pts higher in Bowes gap widening
38.5% 94th pct 15.8% 37th pct
Under 15 in Bowesin Isseka +14.2 pts higher in Isseka gap widening
8.7% 13th pct 22.8% 83rd pct
De facto in Bowesin Isseka +0.8 pts higher in Bowes gap narrowing
8.3% 23rd pct 7.5% 19th pct

Age structure

38.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +22.7 pts 15.8%
26.0% Older adults (45–64) +5.6 pts ▸ 31.6%
8.7% Children (0–14) +14.2 pts ▸ 22.8%
15.4% Young adults (25–44) +5.7 pts ▸ 21.1%
3.8% Youth (15–24) +1.4 pts ▸ 5.3%

Marital status

73.9% Married ◂ +26.9 pts 46.9%
14.8% Never married +13.8 pts ▸ 28.6%
4.5% Separated +5.7 pts ▸ 10.2%
3.4% Divorced ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Widowed ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bowes Isseka

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bowesin Isseka +2.5 pts higher in Isseka gap narrowing
11.5% 51st pct 14.0% 61st pct

Country of birth

80.8% Australia ◂ +1.8 pts 78.9%
4.8% New Zealand +4.0 pts ▸ 8.8%
4.8% England ◂ +4.8 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

57.7% Australian ◂ +1.6 pts 56.1%
34.6% English +2.2 pts ▸ 36.8%
4.8% Irish +14.5 pts ▸ 19.3%
7.7% Scottish +1.1 pts ▸ 8.8%
6.7% German ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
6.7% Dutch ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Bowesin Isseka +2.9 pts higher in Bowes gap steady
2.9% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Bowesin Isseka even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.5% English only ◂ +4.3 pts 84.2%
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 Bowesin Isseka +11.6 pts higher in Isseka gap narrowing
37.5% 41st pct 49.1% 76th pct

Religious affiliation

55.8% Christianity ◂ +13.7 pts 42.1%
37.5% No religion +11.6 pts ▸ 49.1%
11.5% Not stated +0.7 pts ▸ 12.3%
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 Bowesin Isseka +1.8 pts higher in Bowes gap narrowing
40.4% 38th pct 38.6% 33rd pct
Bachelor+ in Bowesin Isseka +1.6 pts higher in Isseka gap steady
4.5% 11th pct 6.1% 15th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Bowesin Isseka +2 more in Bowes
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Bowesin Isseka
97 25th pct —
ICSEA in Bowesin Isseka
911 14th pct —

Highest year of school

40.4% Year 12 ◂ +1.8 pts 38.6%
33.7% Year 10 ◂ +11.0 pts 22.7%
5.6% Year 11 +14.8 pts ▸ 20.5%
7.9% Year 9 or below +5.8 pts ▸ 13.6%

Highest qualification level

29.4% Certificate III / IV +34.6 pts ▸ 64.0%
21.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.6 pts 20.0%
7.8% Bachelor degree +4.2 pts ▸ 12.0%
7.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.7% Engineering & related +4.3 pts ▸ 20.0%
9.8% Health +10.2 pts ▸ 20.0%
17.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
13.7% Management & commerce ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
11.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
7.8% Education ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bowesin Isseka +$162 higher in Isseka gap widening
$550 18th pct $712 42nd pct
Household income in Bowesin Isseka +$270 higher in Isseka gap widening
$1,042 16th pct $1,312 33rd pct
Family income in Bowesin Isseka +$250 higher in Isseka gap steady
$1,166 11th pct $1,416 22nd pct
High earners in Bowesin Isseka +3.4 pts higher in Bowes gap steady
3.4% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Bowesin Isseka even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

34.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +34.9 pts 0.0%
27.9% Under $650 ◂ +27.9 pts 0.0%
20.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.9 pts 15.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

52.3% Under $650 ◂ +21.7 pts 30.6%
29.5% $650–$1,499 +7.2 pts ▸ 36.7%
11.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bowesin Isseka +3.3 pts higher in Bowes
27.9% 45th pct 24.6% 28th pct
Mental health in Bowesin Isseka +14.0 pts higher in Isseka
0.0% 0th pct 14.0% 90th pct
Needs assistance in Bowesin Isseka +4.4 pts higher in Bowes gap narrowing
9.6% 88th pct 5.3% 58th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
11.5% Arthritis ◂ +1.0 pts 10.5%
9.6% Asthma ◂ +0.8 pts 8.8%
6.7% Heart disease ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
6.7% Other condition ◂ +1.5 pts 5.3%
5.8% Cancer ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
5.8% Diabetes ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Lung condition ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
2.9% Stroke ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.0% None +15.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
21.2% One condition ◂ +10.6 pts 10.5%
3.8% Three or more +1.4 pts ▸ 5.3%
3.8% Two conditions ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bowesin Isseka +11.6 pts higher in Bowes gap steady
34.1% 89th pct 22.4% 68th pct
Unpaid carers in Bowesin Isseka +12.1 pts higher in Bowes gap widening
18.2% 87th pct 6.1% 11th pct
Unpaid child care in Bowesin Isseka +4.5 pts higher in Isseka gap narrowing
26.1% 54th pct 30.6% 76th pct
Defence service in Bowesin Isseka +9.2 pts higher in Bowes
9.2% 94th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bowesin Isseka +14.1 pts higher in Bowes gap widening
28.4% 73rd pct 14.3% 11th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Bowesin Isseka +9 larger in Bowes
9 58th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Bowesin Isseka
16 yrs 13th pct —
Median income in Bowesin Isseka
$75 0th pct —
Household income in Bowesin Isseka
$874 13th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Bowesin Isseka +0.2 larger in Isseka gap widening
2.2 24th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Bowesin Isseka +14.8 pts higher in Isseka gap widening
12.5% 60th pct 27.3% 95th pct
Living alone in Bowesin Isseka +7.9 pts higher in Bowes gap widening
27.9% 65th pct 20.0% 37th pct

Family composition

62.5% Couples without children ◂ +26.1 pts 36.4%
29.2% Couples with children +20.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
12.5% One-parent families +14.8 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

60.5% 2 people ◂ +10.5 pts 50.0%
0.0% 5 people +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
27.9% 1 person ◂ +7.9 pts 20.0%
18.6% 4 people +6.4 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bowesin Isseka +$100 higher in Isseka gap widening
$150 14th pct $250 40th pct
Mortgage in Bowesin Isseka +$1,931 higher in Bowes gap widening
$2,708 89th pct $777 9th pct
People / bedroom in Bowesin Isseka +0.10 higher in Isseka gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Bowesin Isseka +11.6 pts higher in Bowes gap widening
11.6% 32nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Bowesin Isseka +13.5 pts higher in Bowes gap narrowing
53.5% 82nd pct 40.0% 46th pct
Separate houses in Bowesin Isseka even gap steady
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Bowesin Isseka +18.6 pts higher in Isseka gap widening
81.4% 55th pct 100.0% 100th pct

How homes are owned or rented

32.6% Owned with a mortgage +22.4 pts ▸ 55.0%
53.5% Owned outright ◂ +13.5 pts 40.0%
11.6% Rented ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure 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

41.9% 3 bedrooms +38.1 pts ▸ 80.0%
32.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +12.6 pts 20.0%
7.0% 5 or more +8.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
14.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

28.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
28.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
21.4% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Bowesin Isseka even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Bowesin Isseka +17.0 pts higher in Bowes gap widening
30.8% 82nd pct 13.8% 41st pct
PT commute in Bowesin Isseka even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Bowesin Isseka even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bowesin Isseka even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bowesin Isseka even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bowesin Isseka even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

55.8% Car (driver) +9.7 pts ▸ 65.5%
30.8% Worked at home ◂ +17.0 pts 13.8%
7.7% Walked ◂ +7.7 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

37.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +37.8 pts 0.0%
29.7% 2 vehicles +5.3 pts ▸ 35.0%
27.0% 4 or more ◂ +27.0 pts 0.0%
10.8% 1 vehicle +9.2 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bowesin Isseka +7.3 pts higher in Isseka gap narrowing
20.8% 17th pct 28.1% 39th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bowesin Isseka +5.2 pts higher in Bowes gap narrowing
5.2% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Bowesin Isseka +6.7 pts higher in Bowes gap steady
65.9% 69th pct 59.2% 44th pct
Full-time in Bowesin Isseka +12.1 pts higher in Bowes gap widening
67.3% 85th pct 55.2% 35th pct

Industries people work in

40.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +30.0 pts 10.3%
11.5% Construction +2.3 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Professional & technical +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
5.8% Health care & social assistance +8.0 pts ▸ 13.8%
13.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
11.5% Mining ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
9.6% Education & training ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

38.5% Managers ◂ +21.2 pts 17.2%
5.8% Technicians & trades +11.5 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
7.7% Labourers +9.5 pts ▸ 17.2%
15.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
9.6% Sales workers +4.2 pts ▸ 13.8%
9.6% Community & personal service +0.7 pts ▸ 10.3%
7.7% Professionals ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bowesin Isseka +0.1 higher in Bowes
0.1 33rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bowesin Isseka +0.1 more in Bowes
0.1 34th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Bowesin Isseka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bowesin Isseka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bowesin Isseka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bowesin Isseka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bowesin Isseka +1.4 pts higher in Bowes
1.4% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bowesin Isseka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bowesin Isseka +48.1 more in Bowes
48.1 80th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Bowesin Isseka +1 higher in Isseka
0 17th pct 2 58th pct
Mean slope in Bowesin Isseka +1.3 pts higher in Bowes
7.7% 68th pct 6.4% 58th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bowes vs Isseka [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50165/bowes/vs/SAL50676/isseka