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Breera vs Lower Chittering

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Breera profile · Lower Chittering profile

Breera Lower Chittering

Lower Chittering and Breera are nearby Western Australian areas with very different profiles. Lower Chittering is a larger community where typical weekly household incomes are far higher at $2,612, compared to $1,208 in Breera. It is also more diverse, with 27.2% of people born overseas compared to 13.8% in Breera. Families in Lower Chittering tend to be larger, with 3.2 people per home, while Breera has 2.0, which helps explain why Lower Chittering has a far higher share of people caring for children unpaid (31.3% versus 15.4%).

The gap in how many people have moved recently is widening, as 30.2% of Lower Chittering residents arrived in the last five years while no one in Breera did. Both areas are car-dependent, as neither has any public transport stops or homes within walking distance of groceries and health services. They also both have a high share of children under 15, with Lower Chittering at 21.0% and Breera at 24.1%, both of which are above the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Population: 2,379 larger in Lower Chittering Household income: $1,404 higher in Lower Chittering Mortgage: $1,144 higher in Lower Chittering Recent movers: 30.2 pts higher in Lower Chittering Family income: $1,307 higher in Lower Chittering

Demographics & Identity

Population in Breerain Lower Chittering +2,379 larger in Lower Chittering gap widening
29 18th pct 2,408 81st pct
Median age in Breerain Lower Chittering +1 yrs older in Breera gap narrowing
42 yrs 38th pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
First Nations in Breerain Lower Chittering +1.2 pts higher in Lower Chittering gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.2% 42nd pct
Aged 65+ in Breerain Lower Chittering +1.6 pts higher in Lower Chittering gap narrowing
10.3% 17th pct 11.9% 22nd pct
Under 15 in Breerain Lower Chittering +3.1 pts higher in Breera gap narrowing
24.1% 87th pct 21.0% 75th pct
De facto in Breerain Lower Chittering +7.7 pts higher in Breera gap narrowing
16.7% 78th pct 9.0% 26th pct

Age structure

41.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.6 pts 32.8%
31.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +9.9 pts 21.1%
24.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.1 pts 21.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
10.3% Seniors (65+) +1.6 pts ▸ 11.9%

Marital status

57.7% Married +1.6 pts ▸ 59.3%
34.6% Never married ◂ +5.3 pts 29.3%
15.4% Separated ◂ +12.9 pts 2.5%
0.0% Divorced +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Widowed +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Age & sex structure

Breera Lower Chittering

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Breerain Lower Chittering +13.4 pts higher in Lower Chittering gap narrowing
13.8% 60th pct 27.2% 87th pct

Country of birth

79.3% Australia ◂ +13.3 pts 66.0%
0.0% England +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% New Zealand +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% South Africa +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% India +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Philippines +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.8% English +5.1 pts ▸ 49.9%
44.8% Australian ◂ +5.6 pts 39.2%
17.2% Italian ◂ +14.3 pts 3.0%
0.0% Scottish +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
10.3% Dutch ◂ +7.7 pts 2.7%
0.0% Irish +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% German +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Indian +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Chinese +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Greek +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Filipino +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Breerain Lower Chittering +6.3 pts higher in Breera gap widening
10.3% 76th pct 4.0% 55th pct
Limited English in Breerain Lower Chittering even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

96.6% English only ◂ +7.3 pts 89.2%
0.0% Greek +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Arabic +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi 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 Breerain Lower Chittering +13.9 pts higher in Lower Chittering gap widening
34.5% 33rd pct 48.4% 75th pct

Religious affiliation

55.2% Christianity ◂ +13.3 pts 41.9%
34.5% No religion +13.9 pts ▸ 48.4%
20.7% Not stated ◂ +11.9 pts 8.8%
0.0% Islam +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Buddhism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Other religions +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Breerain Lower Chittering +6.1 pts higher in Lower Chittering gap narrowing
40.0% 37th pct 46.1% 53rd pct
Bachelor+ in Breerain Lower Chittering +11.7 pts higher in Lower Chittering gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.7% 37th pct
Schools/1k kids in Breerain Lower Chittering
— 1.98 28th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Breerain Lower Chittering +1 more in Lower Chittering
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Breerain Lower Chittering
— 358 54th pct
ICSEA in Breerain Lower Chittering
— 995 53rd pct

Highest year of school

40.0% Year 12 +6.1 pts ▸ 46.1%
24.0% Year 10 +3.4 pts ▸ 27.4%
16.0% Year 11 ◂ +4.0 pts 12.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

Highest qualification level

23.5% Certificate III / IV +20.7 pts ▸ 44.2%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
0.0% Bachelor degree +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +25.5 pts ▸ 25.5%
0.0% Management & commerce +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% Society & culture +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Health +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Education +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Information technology +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Creative arts +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Income

Personal income in Breerain Lower Chittering +$180 higher in Lower Chittering gap narrowing
$724 45th pct $904 73rd pct
Household income in Breerain Lower Chittering +$1,404 higher in Lower Chittering gap widening
$1,208 26th pct $2,612 91st pct
Family income in Breerain Lower Chittering +$1,307 higher in Lower Chittering gap widening
$1,375 19th pct $2,682 87th pct
High earners in Breerain Lower Chittering +17.7 pts higher in Lower Chittering gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 17.7% 86th pct
High-income homes in Breerain Lower Chittering
— 33.2% 87th pct

Household income distribution

112.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +98.8 pts 13.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +27.7 pts ▸ 27.7%
0.0% $4,000 or more +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Under $650 +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%

Personal income distribution

57.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +31.2 pts 26.5%
26.9% Under $650 +9.2 pts ▸ 36.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +22.0 pts ▸ 22.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Breerain Lower Chittering +8.7 pts higher in Lower Chittering
17.2% 10th pct 26.0% 35th pct
Mental health in Breerain Lower Chittering +8.1 pts higher in Lower Chittering
0.0% 0th pct 8.1% 50th pct
Needs assistance in Breerain Lower Chittering +4.1 pts higher in Lower Chittering gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.1% 43rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.8% Other condition ◂ +6.7 pts 7.1%
10.3% Arthritis ◂ +3.0 pts 7.3%
0.0% Mental health +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Asthma +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Diabetes +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Heart disease +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Cancer +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Lung condition +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Stroke +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Dementia +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.0% None ◂ +3.4 pts 65.5%
24.1% One condition ◂ +5.2 pts 18.9%
0.0% Two conditions +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Three or more +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Breerain Lower Chittering +3.5 pts higher in Lower Chittering gap narrowing
11.5% 18th pct 15.0% 35th pct
Unpaid carers in Breerain Lower Chittering +12.2 pts higher in Breera gap steady
23.1% 94th pct 10.9% 32nd pct
Unpaid child care in Breerain Lower Chittering +16.0 pts higher in Lower Chittering gap steady
15.4% 13th pct 31.3% 78th pct
Defence service in Breerain Lower Chittering +4.0 pts higher in Lower Chittering
0.0% 0th pct 4.0% 71st pct
Housework 15h+ in Breerain Lower Chittering +5.9 pts higher in Lower Chittering gap narrowing
19.2% 23rd pct 25.1% 56th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Breerain Lower Chittering +28 larger in Lower Chittering
0 0th pct 28 72nd pct
Median age in Breerain Lower Chittering
— 16 yrs 13th pct
Median income in Breerain Lower Chittering
— $624 48th pct
Household income in Breerain Lower Chittering
— $1,958 60th pct
Indigenous language in Breerain Lower Chittering
— 10.7% 78th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Breerain Lower Chittering +1.2 larger in Lower Chittering gap steady
2.0 14th pct 3.2 89th pct
One-parent in Breerain Lower Chittering +6.6 pts higher in Breera gap widening
14.3% 69th pct 7.6% 31st pct
Living alone in Breerain Lower Chittering
— 10.7% 9th pct

Family composition

14.3% Couples with children +52.9 pts ▸ 67.2%
38.1% Couples without children ◂ +13.1 pts 25.0%
14.3% One-parent families ◂ +6.6 pts 7.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

62.5% 1 person ◂ +51.8 pts 10.7%
62.5% 2 people ◂ +28.9 pts 33.6%
37.5% 3 people ◂ +19.6 pts 17.9%
0.0% 4 people +19.1 pts ▸ 19.1%
0.0% 5 people +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% 6 or more +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Breerain Lower Chittering +$47 higher in Breera gap steady
$510 93rd pct $463 89th pct
Mortgage in Breerain Lower Chittering +$1,144 higher in Lower Chittering
$1,127 20th pct $2,271 84th pct
People / bedroom in Breerain Lower Chittering +0.10 higher in Lower Chittering gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Breerain Lower Chittering
— 5.6% 13th pct
Owned outright in Breerain Lower Chittering
— 21.8% 11th pct
Separate houses in Breerain Lower Chittering
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Breerain Lower Chittering
— 95.1% 90th pct

How homes are owned or rented

75.0% Owned outright ◂ +53.2 pts 21.8%
37.5% Owned with a mortgage +34.3 pts ▸ 71.8%
0.0% Rented +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Not stated +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house +0.7 pts ▸ 100.7%
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

75.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +61.6 pts 13.4%
62.5% 4 bedrooms +1.2 pts ▸ 63.7%
0.0% 5 or more +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% 1 bedroom +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Studio / none +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +45.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +20.9 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +19.7 pts ▸ 19.7%
0.0% Under $1,000 +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Breerain Lower Chittering
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Breerain Lower Chittering
— 9.1% 23rd pct
PT commute in Breerain Lower Chittering
— 1.2% 74th pct
PT stops in Breerain Lower Chittering even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Breerain Lower Chittering even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Breerain Lower Chittering even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Breerain Lower Chittering even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Breerain Lower Chittering +7 longer in Breera
54 41st pct 47 37th pct

How people get to work

66.7% Car (driver) ◂ +3.7 pts 63.0%
20.0% Walked ◂ +18.6 pts 1.4%
20.0% Worked at home ◂ +10.9 pts 9.1%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Bus +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

54.5% 4 or more ◂ +29.9 pts 24.7%
36.4% 2 vehicles +0.9 pts ▸ 37.3%
0.0% 3 vehicles +27.7 pts ▸ 27.7%
0.0% 1 vehicle +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Breerain Lower Chittering +30.2 pts higher in Lower Chittering gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 30.2% 47th pct
Recent arrivals in Breerain Lower Chittering
— 2.1% 32nd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Breerain Lower Chittering
— 3.0% 43rd pct
Participation in Breerain Lower Chittering +2.5 pts higher in Lower Chittering gap narrowing
65.4% 67th pct 67.9% 75th pct
Full-time in Breerain Lower Chittering
— 61.1% 65th pct

Industries people work in

33.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +30.2 pts 3.1%
0.0% Construction +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Mining +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Retail trade +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Education & training +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Professional & technical +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Other services +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Manufacturing +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Wholesale trade +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Occupations people work in

40.0% Managers ◂ +27.2 pts 12.8%
0.0% Technicians & trades +23.4 pts ▸ 23.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Professionals +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Community & personal service +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Labourers +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Sales workers +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Breerain Lower Chittering even
0.0 29th pct 0.0 32nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Breerain Lower Chittering +0.0 more in Lower Chittering
0.0 32nd pct 0.1 34th pct
15-min city in Breerain Lower Chittering even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Breerain Lower Chittering even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Breerain Lower Chittering even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Breerain Lower Chittering +2.7 pts higher in Lower Chittering
0.0% 0th pct 2.7% 58th pct
Walk to a park in Breerain Lower Chittering +1.9 pts higher in Breera
3.8% 43rd pct 1.9% 38th pct
Walk to health in Breerain Lower Chittering even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Breerain Lower Chittering +68.1 more in Breera
69.0 86th pct 0.8 17th pct
Intersections/km² in Breerain Lower Chittering +2 higher in Lower Chittering
0 0th pct 2 58th pct
Mean slope in Breerain Lower Chittering +4.8 pts higher in Lower Chittering
5.1% 43rd pct 9.9% 80th pct

Compare Breera with nearby areas

Lennard Brook Bambun Chittering Gingin Moondah Muchea Coonabidgee Ginginup

Compare Lower Chittering with nearby areas

Chittering Moondyne Avon Valley National Park Bullsbrook Walyunga National Park Julimar Muchea Breera

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Breera vs Lower Chittering [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50176/breera/vs/SAL50863/lower-chittering