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Brazier vs Paynedale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 18 km apart · Brazier profile · Paynedale profile

Brazier Paynedale

Paynedale and Brazier are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Paynedale is a younger place where 35% of people are children under 15, and typical weekly family income is far higher at $3,062. In contrast, residents in Brazier are far older, with a typical age of 58 and 17.5% of the population aged 65 and over. Brazier also has a much larger share of people born overseas, at 22.5% compared to 5% in Paynedale.

These two areas are similarly car-dependent, as neither has any public transport stops or amenities within a 15-minute walk. However, the gap in their age structures has widened over time, with Paynedale becoming much younger and Brazier far older. This is reflected in the daily lives of residents, as Paynedale has far more people caring for children unpaid (31.9%) while Brazier has a higher share of people with long-term health conditions (35%).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Brazierin Paynedale +20 larger in Paynedale gap widening
40 24th pct 60 31st pct
  • First area, 2016: 45
  • First area, 2021: 40
  • Second area, 2016: 47
  • Second area, 2021: 60
Median age in Brazierin Paynedale +18 yrs older in Brazier gap widening
58 yrs 90th pct 40 yrs 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 58 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
First Nations in Brazierin Paynedale 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 Brazierin Paynedale +17.5 pts higher in Brazier gap widening
17.5% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Brazierin Paynedale +25.0 pts higher in Paynedale gap widening
10.0% 16th pct 35.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.8%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.0%
De facto in Brazierin Paynedale +7.1 pts higher in Paynedale gap narrowing
16.7% 78th pct 23.8% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%

Age structure

10.0% Children (0–14) +25.0 pts ▸ 35.0%
30.0% Older adults (45–64) +5.0 pts ▸ 35.0%
10.0% Young adults (25–44) +10.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
17.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

55.6% Married +4.0 pts ▸ 59.6%
16.7% Never married ◂ +3.9 pts 12.8%
16.7% Divorced ◂ +1.8 pts 14.9%
8.3% Separated ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Brazier Paynedale

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

  • 85+ in Brazier: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Paynedale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Brazier: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Paynedale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Brazier: 8.3% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Paynedale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Brazier: 22.2% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Paynedale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Brazier: 13.9% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Paynedale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Brazier: 11.1% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Paynedale: 8.2% males, 6.1% females
  • 55–59 in Brazier: 0.0% males, 13.9% females; 55–59 in Paynedale: 12.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Brazier: 19.4% males, 11.1% females; 50–54 in Paynedale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Brazier: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Paynedale: 0.0% males, 8.2% females
  • 40–44 in Brazier: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Paynedale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Brazier: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Paynedale: 0.0% males, 6.1% females
  • 30–34 in Brazier: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Paynedale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Brazier: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Paynedale: 12.2% males, 8.2% females
  • 20–24 in Brazier: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Paynedale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Brazier: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Paynedale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Brazier: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Paynedale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Brazier: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Paynedale: 18.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Brazier: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Paynedale: 14.3% males, 6.1% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Brazierin Paynedale +17.5 pts higher in Brazier gap widening
22.5% 81st pct 5.0% 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.4%
  • First area, 2021: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%

Country of birth

72.5% Australia +14.2 pts ▸ 86.7%
10.0% England +1.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% New Zealand +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
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

40.0% English +11.7 pts ▸ 51.7%
35.0% Australian +6.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
25.0% Scottish ◂ +8.3 pts 16.7%
10.0% Italian +8.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
12.5% Irish ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% German +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Brazierin Paynedale +10.0 pts higher in Brazier gap widening
10.0% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.9%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Brazierin Paynedale 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

82.5% English only +10.8 pts ▸ 93.3%
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 Brazierin Paynedale +4.2 pts higher in Paynedale gap widening
47.5% 72nd pct 51.7% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 47.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 51.7%

Religious affiliation

47.5% No religion +4.2 pts ▸ 51.7%
42.5% Christianity +2.5 pts ▸ 45.0%
0.0% Not stated +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
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 Brazierin Paynedale +2.2 pts higher in Brazier gap narrowing
44.7% 49th pct 42.6% 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 48.6%
  • First area, 2021: 44.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.6%
Bachelor+ in Brazierin Paynedale +1.8 pts higher in Paynedale gap narrowing
19.4% 66th pct 21.3% 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Brazierin Paynedale +1 more in Paynedale
1 43rd pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Brazierin Paynedale +263 larger in Paynedale
28 9th pct 291 47th pct
ICSEA in Brazierin Paynedale +55 higher in Paynedale
916 14th pct 971 38th pct

Highest year of school

44.7% Year 12 ◂ +2.2 pts 42.6%
31.6% Year 10 ◂ +6.0 pts 25.5%
0.0% Year 11 +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Year 9 or below +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%

Highest qualification level

45.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +18.5 pts 26.9%
40.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +10.1 pts 30.8%
31.8% Bachelor degree +6.6 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

27.3% Architecture & building ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
27.3% Society & culture ◂ +8.0 pts 19.2%
13.6% Engineering & related +9.4 pts ▸ 23.1%
22.7% Health ◂ +11.2 pts 11.5%
0.0% Management & commerce +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
13.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Brazierin Paynedale +$470 higher in Paynedale gap widening
$634 30th pct $1,104 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: $575
  • First area, 2021: $634
  • Second area, 2016: $687
  • Second area, 2021: $1,104
Household income in Brazierin Paynedale +$688 higher in Paynedale gap widening
$1,187 24th pct $1,875 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,166
  • First area, 2021: $1,187
  • Second area, 2016: $850
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
Family income in Brazierin Paynedale +$1,687 higher in Paynedale gap widening
$1,375 19th pct $3,062 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,374
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2016: $1,562
  • Second area, 2021: $3,062
High earners in Brazierin Paynedale +0.9 pts higher in Brazier gap steady
22.2% 91st pct 21.3% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.3%
High-income homes in Brazierin Paynedale
— 62.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.5%

Household income distribution

0.0% $4,000 or more +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +29.2 pts ▸ 29.2%
26.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.0 pts 16.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

36.1% Under $650 +0.1 pts ▸ 36.2%
19.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.6 pts 14.9%
8.3% $650–$1,499 +8.7 pts ▸ 17.0%
11.1% $3,000 or more +3.8 pts ▸ 14.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Brazierin Paynedale +15.0 pts higher in Brazier
35.0% 78th pct 20.0% 14th pct
Mental health in Brazierin Paynedale +15.0 pts higher in Brazier
15.0% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Brazierin Paynedale 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

15.0% Mental health ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
12.5% Arthritis ◂ +5.8 pts 6.7%
7.5% Other condition +2.5 pts ▸ 10.0%
7.5% Asthma ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Heart disease ◂ +2.5 pts 5.0%
0.0% Diabetes +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

67.5% None +9.2 pts ▸ 76.7%
22.5% One condition ◂ +17.5 pts 5.0%
7.5% Two conditions ◂ +2.5 pts 5.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Brazierin Paynedale +9.8 pts higher in Brazier gap widening
41.7% 95th pct 31.9% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.8%
  • First area, 2021: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.9%
Unpaid carers in Brazierin Paynedale +6.0 pts higher in Brazier gap narrowing
16.7% 82nd pct 10.6% 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.6%
Unpaid child care in Brazierin Paynedale +20.8 pts higher in Paynedale gap widening
11.1% 8th pct 31.9% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.2%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.9%
Defence service in Brazierin Paynedale +6.8 pts higher in Paynedale
0.0% 0th pct 6.8% 89th pct
Housework 15h+ in Brazierin Paynedale +11.2 pts higher in Paynedale gap narrowing
25.0% 55th pct 36.2% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51.3%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Brazierin Paynedale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Brazierin Paynedale +12 yrs older in Paynedale
21 yrs 29th pct 33 yrs 71st pct
Median income in Brazierin Paynedale +$450 higher in Paynedale
$450 25th pct $900 73rd pct
Household income in Brazierin Paynedale
— $1,149 24th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Brazierin Paynedale +0.1 larger in Paynedale gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 1.8
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Brazierin Paynedale 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%
Living alone in Brazierin Paynedale
— 12.5% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%

Family composition

39.4% Couples with children +22.6 pts ▸ 62.0%
42.4% Couples without children +7.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Other families +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%

Household size

60.0% 2 people +6.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
33.3% 1 person ◂ +20.8 pts 12.5%
0.0% 3 people +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% 6 or more +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Mortgage in Brazierin Paynedale +$617 higher in Paynedale gap widening
$2,383 86th pct $3,000 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,500
  • First area, 2021: $2,383
  • Second area, 2016: $2,048
  • Second area, 2021: $3,000
People / bedroom in Brazierin Paynedale +0.10 higher in Paynedale gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Owned outright in Brazierin Paynedale
— 45.8% 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.8%
Separate houses in Brazierin Paynedale
— 100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 80.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
— 95.8% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 56.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 95.8%

How homes are owned or rented

73.3% Owned outright ◂ +27.5 pts 45.8%
20.0% Owned with a mortgage +30.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Rented even 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

20.0% 4 bedrooms +30.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
40.0% 3 bedrooms +5.8 pts ▸ 45.8%
26.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +5.8 pts 20.8%
26.7% 5 or more ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $3,000 or more +58.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Brazierin Paynedale
— 17.2% 52nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.2%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Brazierin Paynedale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Brazierin Paynedale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Brazierin Paynedale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Brazierin Paynedale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Brazierin Paynedale
— 153 90th pct

How people get to work

26.3% Car (driver) +28.9 pts ▸ 55.2%
31.6% Worked at home ◂ +14.3 pts 17.2%
26.3% Walked ◂ +26.3 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

53.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +20.0 pts 33.3%
0.0% 1 vehicle +29.2 pts ▸ 29.2%
0.0% 3 vehicles +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Brazierin Paynedale +9.6 pts higher in Paynedale gap widening
24.3% 26th pct 34.0% 61st pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.7%
  • First area, 2021: 24.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Brazierin Paynedale
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Brazierin Paynedale +15.3 pts higher in Paynedale gap widening
52.8% 27th pct 68.1% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 48.7%
  • First area, 2021: 52.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.1%
— 69.0% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 84.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 69.0%

Industries people work in

31.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +31.6 pts 0.0%
31.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +31.6 pts 0.0%
15.8% Mining +1.5 pts ▸ 17.2%
15.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
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% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

57.9% Managers ◂ +40.7 pts 17.2%
21.1% Machinery operators & drivers +10.0 pts ▸ 31.0%
26.3% Professionals ◂ +2.2 pts 24.1%
0.0% Labourers +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
15.8% Sales workers ◂ +2.0 pts 13.8%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Brazierin Paynedale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 29th pct
Types ≤15 min in Brazierin Paynedale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Brazierin Paynedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Brazierin Paynedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Brazierin Paynedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Brazierin Paynedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Brazierin Paynedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Brazierin Paynedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Brazierin Paynedale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Brazierin Paynedale even
1 48th pct 1 44th pct
Mean slope in Brazierin Paynedale +4.1 pts higher in Brazier
13.7% 90th pct 9.6% 79th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Brazier vs Paynedale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50175/brazier/vs/SAL51214/paynedale