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Breera vs Muchea

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Breera profile · Muchea profile

Breera Muchea

Muchea and Breera are two rural Western Australian areas located about 15 km apart. Muchea is a larger community where residents are generally older, with a typical age of 47 compared to 42 in Breera. There are significant financial differences between them; the typical weekly family income in Muchea is $2,058, which is well higher than the $1,375 seen in Breera. Muchea also has a much larger share of people with no religion at 50.4%, while Breera is more religious at 34.5%.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining almost entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops or schools within a short walk. They share a similar lack of local amenities and have nearly identical levels of people who speak little or no English. While Breera has a higher share of children and people using another language at home, Muchea has seen more movement, with 25.9% of people moving in the last five years compared to 0.0% in Breera.

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Where they differ most

Population: 892 larger in Muchea Recent movers: 25.9 pts higher in Muchea Mortgage: $873 higher in Muchea Limited English: 0.3 pts higher in Muchea No religion: 15.9 pts higher in Muchea

Demographics & Identity

Population in Breerain Muchea +892 larger in Muchea gap steady
29 18th pct 921 72nd pct
Median age in Breerain Muchea +5 yrs older in Muchea gap steady
42 yrs 38th pct 47 yrs 57th pct
First Nations in Breerain Muchea +1.5 pts higher in Muchea gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.5% 46th pct
Aged 65+ in Breerain Muchea +6.9 pts higher in Muchea gap narrowing
10.3% 17th pct 17.3% 43rd pct
Under 15 in Breerain Muchea +7.5 pts higher in Breera gap narrowing
24.1% 87th pct 16.6% 46th pct
De facto in Breerain Muchea +4.4 pts higher in Breera gap narrowing
16.7% 78th pct 12.3% 51st pct

Age structure

41.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +6.4 pts 35.0%
31.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +11.2 pts 19.9%
24.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +7.5 pts 16.6%
10.3% Seniors (65+) +6.9 pts ▸ 17.3%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%

Marital status

57.7% Married ◂ +4.8 pts 52.9%
34.6% Never married ◂ +4.3 pts 30.3%
15.4% Separated ◂ +12.0 pts 3.4%
0.0% Divorced +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% Widowed +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Age & sex structure

Breera Muchea

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Breerain Muchea +7.6 pts higher in Muchea gap narrowing
13.8% 60th pct 21.4% 79th pct

Country of birth

79.3% Australia ◂ +8.8 pts 70.5%
0.0% England +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% New Zealand +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Philippines +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% South Africa +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% India +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Vietnam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.8% English +2.3 pts ▸ 47.1%
44.8% Australian ◂ +0.4 pts 44.4%
17.2% Italian ◂ +14.1 pts 3.1%
10.3% Dutch ◂ +7.5 pts 2.8%
0.0% Irish +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Scottish +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% German +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Filipino +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Breerain Muchea +7.1 pts higher in Breera gap widening
10.3% 76th pct 3.3% 48th pct
Limited English in Breerain Muchea +0.3 pts higher in Muchea gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.3% 65th pct

Language used at home

96.6% English only ◂ +6.2 pts 90.3%
0.0% Italian +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Breerain Muchea +15.9 pts higher in Muchea gap widening
34.5% 33rd pct 50.4% 80th pct

Religious affiliation

55.2% Christianity ◂ +14.5 pts 40.7%
34.5% No religion +15.9 pts ▸ 50.4%
20.7% Not stated ◂ +12.5 pts 8.1%
0.0% Buddhism +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Other religions +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Breerain Muchea +1.4 pts higher in Breera gap steady
40.0% 37th pct 38.6% 33rd pct
Bachelor+ in Breerain Muchea +7.7 pts higher in Muchea gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.7% 21st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Breerain Muchea even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

40.0% Year 12 ◂ +1.4 pts 38.6%
24.0% Year 10 +5.6 pts ▸ 29.6%
16.0% Year 11 ◂ +2.6 pts 13.4%
0.0% Year 9 or below +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%

Highest qualification level

23.5% Certificate III / IV +17.8 pts ▸ 41.3%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Bachelor degree +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% Certificate I / II +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Management & commerce +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Health +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Society & culture +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Education +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Architecture & building +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Creative arts +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Information technology +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Income

Personal income in Breerain Muchea +$49 higher in Muchea gap narrowing
$724 45th pct $773 54th pct
Household income in Breerain Muchea +$651 higher in Muchea gap widening
$1,208 26th pct $1,859 68th pct
Family income in Breerain Muchea +$683 higher in Muchea gap widening
$1,375 19th pct $2,058 61st pct
High earners in Breerain Muchea +12.6 pts higher in Muchea gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.6% 72nd pct
High-income homes in Breerain Muchea
— 25.7% 75th pct

Household income distribution

112.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +89.6 pts 22.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +25.4 pts ▸ 25.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% Under $650 +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% $4,000 or more +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%

Personal income distribution

57.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.5 pts 27.2%
26.9% Under $650 +14.2 pts ▸ 41.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Breerain Muchea +12.8 pts higher in Muchea
17.2% 10th pct 30.1% 56th pct
Mental health in Breerain Muchea +8.8 pts higher in Muchea
0.0% 0th pct 8.8% 57th pct
Needs assistance in Breerain Muchea +5.1 pts higher in Muchea gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.1% 56th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.8% Other condition ◂ +6.2 pts 7.6%
10.3% Arthritis +0.2 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Mental health +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Asthma +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Diabetes +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Heart disease +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Cancer +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Lung condition +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Stroke +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.0% None ◂ +7.4 pts 61.6%
24.1% One condition ◂ +4.4 pts 19.8%
0.0% Two conditions +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Three or more +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Breerain Muchea +1.8 pts higher in Muchea gap narrowing
11.5% 18th pct 13.3% 26th pct
Unpaid carers in Breerain Muchea +10.4 pts higher in Breera gap narrowing
23.1% 94th pct 12.6% 49th pct
Unpaid child care in Breerain Muchea +10.8 pts higher in Muchea gap steady
15.4% 13th pct 26.2% 55th pct
Defence service in Breerain Muchea +3.7 pts higher in Muchea
0.0% 0th pct 3.7% 67th pct
Housework 15h+ in Breerain Muchea +4.1 pts higher in Muchea gap narrowing
19.2% 23rd pct 23.4% 45th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Breerain Muchea +14 larger in Muchea
0 0th pct 14 63rd pct
Median age in Breerain Muchea
— 30 yrs 63rd pct
Median income in Breerain Muchea
— $550 39th pct
Household income in Breerain Muchea
— $2,249 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Breerain Muchea +0.7 larger in Muchea gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Breerain Muchea +3.4 pts higher in Breera gap narrowing
14.3% 69th pct 10.9% 50th pct
Living alone in Breerain Muchea
— 17.6% 28th pct

Family composition

14.3% Couples with children +39.8 pts ▸ 54.1%
38.1% Couples without children ◂ +4.7 pts 33.4%
14.3% One-parent families ◂ +3.4 pts 10.9%
0.0% Other families +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Household size

62.5% 1 person ◂ +44.9 pts 17.6%
62.5% 2 people ◂ +22.6 pts 39.9%
37.5% 3 people ◂ +20.2 pts 17.3%
0.0% 4 people +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% 5 people +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% 6 or more +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Breerain Muchea +$150 higher in Breera gap widening
$510 93rd pct $360 73rd pct
Mortgage in Breerain Muchea +$873 higher in Muchea
$1,127 20th pct $2,000 72nd pct
People / bedroom in Breerain Muchea +0.10 higher in Muchea gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Breerain Muchea
— 8.4% 21st pct
Owned outright in Breerain Muchea
— 32.2% 27th pct
Separate houses in Breerain Muchea
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Breerain Muchea
— 86.7% 70th pct

How homes are owned or rented

75.0% Owned outright ◂ +42.8 pts 32.2%
37.5% Owned with a mortgage +15.8 pts ▸ 53.3%
0.0% Rented +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Other tenure +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Not stated +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

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

75.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +48.7 pts 26.3%
62.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +14.2 pts 48.3%
0.0% 5 or more +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Studio / none +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +36.0 pts ▸ 36.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +26.2 pts ▸ 26.2%
0.0% Under $1,000 +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Breerain Muchea
— 0.9% 49th pct
Work from home in Breerain Muchea
— 13.5% 40th pct
PT commute in Breerain Muchea
— 0.6% 68th pct
PT stops in Breerain Muchea even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Breerain Muchea even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Breerain Muchea even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Breerain Muchea even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Breerain Muchea +61 longer in Muchea
54 41st pct 115 78th pct

How people get to work

66.7% Car (driver) ◂ +2.0 pts 64.7%
20.0% Walked ◂ +18.7 pts 1.3%
20.0% Worked at home ◂ +6.5 pts 13.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Bus +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

54.5% 4 or more ◂ +28.9 pts 25.6%
36.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +2.8 pts 33.5%
0.0% 3 vehicles +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle +17.7 pts ▸ 17.7%
0.0% No vehicle +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Breerain Muchea +25.9 pts higher in Muchea gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 25.9% 31st pct
Recent arrivals in Breerain Muchea
— 3.6% 37th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Breerain Muchea
— 4.7% 65th pct
Participation in Breerain Muchea +2.0 pts higher in Breera gap narrowing
65.4% 67th pct 63.4% 60th pct
Full-time in Breerain Muchea
— 60.0% 60th pct

Industries people work in

33.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +24.1 pts 9.2%
0.0% Mining +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Construction +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Manufacturing +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Education & training +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Retail trade +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Public administration & safety +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Professional & technical +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Other services +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Arts & recreation +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Occupations people work in

40.0% Managers ◂ +25.0 pts 15.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Labourers +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Professionals +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Sales workers +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

Walkability

Walk score in Breerain Muchea +0.4 higher in Muchea
0.0 29th pct 0.4 49th pct
Types ≤15 min in Breerain Muchea +0.4 more in Muchea
0.0 32nd pct 0.4 50th pct
15-min city in Breerain Muchea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Breerain Muchea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Breerain Muchea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Breerain Muchea even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Breerain Muchea +26.6 pts higher in Muchea
3.8% 43rd pct 30.4% 58th pct
Walk to health in Breerain Muchea +14.4 pts higher in Muchea
0.0% 0th pct 14.4% 75th pct
Amenities/1k in Breerain Muchea +62.5 more in Breera
69.0 86th pct 6.5 33rd pct
Intersections/km² in Breerain Muchea +1 higher in Muchea
0 0th pct 1 49th pct
Mean slope in Breerain Muchea +0.8 pts higher in Muchea
5.1% 43rd pct 5.8% 52nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Breera vs Muchea [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50176/breera/vs/SAL51040/muchea