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Bowgada vs Latham

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 52 km apart · Bowgada profile · Latham profile

Bowgada Latham

Latham (WA) and Bowgada are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Bowgada has a much higher proportion of children under 15 at 33.3%, compared to 13.1% in Latham (WA). Residents in Bowgada also tend to have higher typical weekly family incomes ($3,625) and a higher share of people who completed Year 12 (53.8%) than those in Latham (WA), where typical weekly income is $2,083 and 20.0% finished Year 12.

Both areas are effectively alike in that no residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and none were born overseas. While they share these similarities, they differ in their accessibility; Latham (WA) is mostly car-dependent but has a few walkable amenities and public transport stops, whereas Bowgada is strictly car-dependent with no transport stops. These gaps in infrastructure and demographics have remained distinct across the two locations.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 33.8 pts higher in Bowgada Unpaid child care: 38.5 pts higher in Bowgada Participation: 37.9 pts higher in Bowgada Population: 28 larger in Latham Under 15: 20.2 pts higher in Bowgada

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bowgadain Latham +28 larger in Latham gap widening
33 20th pct 61 31st pct
Median age in Bowgadain Latham +1 yrs older in Latham gap steady
52 yrs 77th pct 53 yrs 80th pct
First Nations in Bowgadain Latham even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Bowgadain Latham +5.1 pts higher in Bowgada gap narrowing
18.2% 47th pct 13.1% 26th pct
Under 15 in Bowgadain Latham +20.2 pts higher in Bowgada gap widening
33.3% 100th pct 13.1% 27th pct
De facto in Bowgadain Latham +12.5 pts higher in Bowgada gap widening
25.0% 94th pct 12.5% 53rd pct

Age structure

33.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +20.2 pts 13.1%
33.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.5 pts 27.9%
18.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.1 pts 18.0%
18.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.1 pts 13.1%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Marital status

50.0% Married +10.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
30.8% Never married ◂ +6.3 pts 24.4%
19.2% Divorced ◂ +3.7 pts 15.6%
19.2% Separated ◂ +12.6 pts 6.7%
0.0% Widowed +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%

Age & sex structure

Bowgada Latham

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bowgadain Latham even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

97.0% Australia ◂ +39.6 pts 57.4%
0.0% England even 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

60.6% Australian ◂ +31.1 pts 29.5%
54.5% English ◂ +23.4 pts 31.1%
15.2% German ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
12.1% Irish ◂ +3.9 pts 8.2%
0.0% Dutch +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
9.1% Scottish ◂ +4.2 pts 4.9%
0.0% Italian +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Chinese 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 Bowgadain Latham +12.1 pts higher in Bowgada gap widening
12.1% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Bowgadain Latham even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

81.8% English only ◂ +34.3 pts 47.5%
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 Bowgadain Latham +17.8 pts higher in Bowgada gap narrowing
42.4% 56th pct 24.6% 14th pct

Religious affiliation

48.5% Christianity ◂ +32.1 pts 16.4%
0.0% Not stated +47.5 pts ▸ 47.5%
42.4% No religion ◂ +17.8 pts 24.6%
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 Bowgadain Latham +33.8 pts higher in Bowgada gap widening
53.8% 70th pct 20.0% 2nd pct
Bachelor+ in Bowgadain Latham +6.5 pts higher in Bowgada gap widening
15.4% 53rd pct 8.9% 25th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Bowgadain Latham even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

53.8% Year 12 ◂ +33.8 pts 20.0%
11.5% Year 10 +12.9 pts ▸ 24.4%
19.2% Year 11 ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%

Highest qualification level

75.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
62.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +44.0 pts 18.5%
50.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

75.0% Education ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
37.5% Engineering & related ◂ +19.0 pts 18.5%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Management & commerce +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
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% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bowgadain Latham +$194 higher in Bowgada gap narrowing
$933 76th pct $739 48th pct
Household income in Bowgadain Latham +$125 higher in Latham gap narrowing
$1,437 43rd pct $1,562 51st pct
Family income in Bowgadain Latham +$1,542 higher in Bowgada gap widening
$3,625 98th pct $2,083 62nd pct
High earners in Bowgadain Latham +18.0 pts higher in Bowgada gap narrowing
26.9% 97th pct 8.9% 55th pct

Household income distribution

61.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +61.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
23.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

26.9% Under $650 ◂ +18.0 pts 8.9%
26.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +26.9 pts 0.0%
11.5% $1,500–$2,999 +10.7 pts ▸ 22.2%
11.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.9 pts 6.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bowgadain Latham +35.4 pts higher in Bowgada
48.5% 100th pct 13.1% 5th pct
Mental health in Bowgadain Latham +2.5 pts higher in Bowgada
9.1% 60th pct 6.6% 35th pct
Needs assistance in Bowgadain Latham even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

18.2% Arthritis ◂ +11.6 pts 6.6%
18.2% Cancer ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
18.2% Diabetes ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
12.1% Asthma ◂ +5.6 pts 6.6%
0.0% Heart disease +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
9.1% Mental health ◂ +2.5 pts 6.6%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

33.3% None +6.0 pts ▸ 39.3%
36.4% One condition ◂ +23.2 pts 13.1%
0.0% Three or more +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bowgadain Latham +0.9 pts higher in Bowgada gap narrowing
23.1% 71st pct 22.2% 68th pct
Unpaid carers in Bowgadain Latham +12.0 pts higher in Bowgada gap widening
23.1% 94th pct 11.1% 34th pct
Unpaid child care in Bowgadain Latham +38.5 pts higher in Bowgada gap widening
38.5% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Defence service in Bowgadain Latham even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bowgadain Latham +14.2 pts higher in Bowgada gap narrowing
23.1% 43rd pct 8.9% 6th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Bowgadain Latham even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Bowgadain Latham
— 56 yrs 92nd pct
Median income in Bowgadain Latham
— $900 73rd pct
Household income in Bowgadain Latham
— $900 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bowgadain Latham +0.3 larger in Bowgada gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.1 19th pct
One-parent in Bowgadain Latham +12.0 pts higher in Latham gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.0% 57th pct

Family composition

56.5% Couples with children ◂ +4.5 pts 52.0%
43.5% Couples without children ◂ +15.5 pts 28.0%
0.0% One-parent families +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

38.5% 2 people +15.4 pts ▸ 53.8%
38.5% 1 person ◂ +15.4 pts 23.1%
38.5% 3 people ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bowgadain Latham
$100 6th pct —
Mortgage in Bowgadain Latham +$68 higher in Bowgada
$462 0th pct $394 0th pct
People / bedroom in Bowgadain Latham +0.10 higher in Latham gap narrowing
0.60 7th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

84.6% Owned outright ◂ +53.8 pts 30.8%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +53.8 pts ▸ 53.8%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

76.9% Separate house +23.1 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

0.0% 3 bedrooms +69.2 pts ▸ 69.2%
61.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +23.1 pts 38.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Bowgadain Latham +15.2 pts higher in Latham gap widening
18.2% 55th pct 33.3% 86th pct
PT commute in Bowgadain Latham even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Bowgadain Latham +2 more in Latham
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Bowgadain Latham +32.79 more in Latham
0.00 0th pct 32.79 99th pct
Departures/1k in Bowgadain Latham +65.6 more in Latham
0.0 0th pct 65.6 65th pct
PT routes in Bowgadain Latham +1 more in Latham
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Bowgadain Latham
— 62 86th pct

How people get to work

59.1% Car (driver) ◂ +25.8 pts 33.3%
18.2% Worked at home +15.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
13.6% Walked +0.6 pts ▸ 14.3%
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

30.8% 2 vehicles +46.2 pts ▸ 76.9%
0.0% 1 vehicle +46.2 pts ▸ 46.2%
46.2% 4 or more ◂ +23.1 pts 23.1%
23.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bowgadain Latham +5.0 pts higher in Bowgada gap narrowing
10.3% 5th pct 5.4% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bowgadain Latham even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Bowgadain Latham +37.9 pts higher in Bowgada gap widening
84.6% 99th pct 46.7% 15th pct
Full-time in Bowgadain Latham +15.8 pts higher in Bowgada gap widening
68.2% 86th pct 52.4% 23rd pct

Industries people work in

68.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +34.8 pts 33.3%
27.3% Education & training +6.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Public administration & safety +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
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

77.3% Managers ◂ +10.6 pts 66.7%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
27.3% Professionals ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Labourers +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
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%

Walkability

Walk score in Bowgadain Latham +2.3 higher in Latham
0.0 0th pct 2.3 68th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bowgadain Latham +2.5 more in Latham
0.0 0th pct 2.5 69th pct
15-min city in Bowgadain Latham even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bowgadain Latham even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bowgadain Latham +57.0 pts higher in Latham
0.0% 0th pct 57.0% 75th pct
Walk to school in Bowgadain Latham even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bowgadain Latham +62.0 pts higher in Latham
0.0% 0th pct 62.0% 67th pct
Walk to health in Bowgadain Latham even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bowgadain Latham +199.2 more in Latham
30.3 73rd pct 229.5 93rd pct
Intersections/km² in Bowgadain Latham even
0 13th pct 0 21st pct
Mean slope in Bowgadain Latham +1.3 pts higher in Bowgada
4.0% 28th pct 2.7% 8th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bowgada vs Latham [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50166/bowgada/vs/SAL50834/latham