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Buniche vs Mallee Hill

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 26 km apart · Buniche profile · Mallee Hill profile

Buniche Mallee Hill

Mallee Hill and Buniche are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. They differ sharply in age and income; Mallee Hill is much younger, with a typical resident aged 31 and children under 15 making up 23.3% of the population. In contrast, Buniche has no children in that age group, and its typical resident is far older at 46. Weekly household income is also far higher in Buniche at $3,374, compared to $1,562 in Mallee Hill.

Both areas are very similar in that no residents were born overseas or use a language other than English at home. This shared lack of diversity is consistent across both locations. They also both sit near the national figure for people who need help with daily activities, with 0.0% reported in both areas. Over time, the gap in the proportion of people who have moved in the last five years has remained, though it is well higher in Mallee Hill at 17.9% compared to 12.0% in Buniche.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bunichein Mallee Hill +4 larger in Mallee Hill gap narrowing
26 17th pct 30 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22
  • First area, 2021: 26
  • Second area, 2016: 28
  • Second area, 2021: 30
Median age in Bunichein Mallee Hill +15 yrs older in Buniche gap widening
46 yrs 54th pct 31 yrs 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 31 yrs
First Nations in Bunichein Mallee Hill 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 Bunichein Mallee Hill +5.4 pts higher in Buniche gap widening
15.4% 35th pct 10.0% 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%
Under 15 in Bunichein Mallee Hill +23.3 pts higher in Mallee Hill gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 23.3% 85th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.3%

Age structure

26.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.6 pts 23.3%
0.0% Children (0–14) +23.3 pts ▸ 23.3%
15.4% Young adults (25–44) +7.9 pts ▸ 23.3%
19.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
15.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.4 pts 10.0%

Marital status

78.9% Married +2.0 pts ▸ 81.0%
31.6% Never married ◂ +31.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Buniche Mallee Hill

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

  • 85+ in Buniche: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Mallee Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Buniche: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Mallee Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Buniche: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Mallee Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Buniche: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Mallee Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Buniche: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Mallee Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Buniche: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Mallee Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Buniche: 0.0% males, 50.0% females; 55–59 in Mallee Hill: 0.0% males, 21.4% females
  • 50–54 in Buniche: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Mallee Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Buniche: 50.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Mallee Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Buniche: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Mallee Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Buniche: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Mallee Hill: 0.0% males, 21.4% females
  • 30–34 in Buniche: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Mallee Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Buniche: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Mallee Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Buniche: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Mallee Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Buniche: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Mallee Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Buniche: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Mallee Hill: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Buniche: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Mallee Hill: 0.0% males, 28.6% females
  • 0–4 in Buniche: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Mallee Hill: 0.0% males, 28.6% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bunichein Mallee Hill even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

61.5% Australia +21.8 pts ▸ 83.3%
0.0% England +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
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

15.4% English +41.3 pts ▸ 56.7%
34.6% Australian +8.7 pts ▸ 43.3%
19.2% Scottish ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
19.2% Dutch ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Bunichein Mallee Hill 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%
Limited English in Bunichein Mallee Hill 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

61.5% English only +38.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Bunichein Mallee Hill +8.7 pts higher in Mallee Hill gap narrowing
34.6% 33rd pct 43.3% 59th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.3%

Religious affiliation

26.9% Christianity +39.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
46.2% Not stated ◂ +46.2 pts 0.0%
34.6% No religion +8.7 pts ▸ 43.3%
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

57.1% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.1%
14.3% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Bunichein Mallee Hill even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

47.4% Year 12 +9.8 pts ▸ 57.1%
26.3% Year 10 +7.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Year 11 +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

23.5% Bachelor degree +76.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
23.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Society & culture +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
23.5% Education ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
17.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bunichein Mallee Hill +$412 higher in Buniche gap widening
$1,312 93rd pct $900 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $784
  • First area, 2021: $1,312
  • Second area, 2016: $949
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Household income in Bunichein Mallee Hill +$1,812 higher in Buniche gap widening
$3,374 100th pct $1,562 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,874
  • First area, 2021: $3,374
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $1,562
Family income in Bunichein Mallee Hill +$1,499 higher in Buniche gap narrowing
$3,124 92nd pct $1,625 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: $3,750
  • First area, 2021: $3,124
  • Second area, 2016: $1,999
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

50.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +45.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
21.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
15.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.5 pts 14.3%
0.0% Under $650 +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bunichein Mallee Hill +1.3 pts higher in Mallee Hill
15.4% 8th pct 16.7% 9th pct
Mental health in Bunichein Mallee Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Bunichein Mallee Hill 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

26.9% Diabetes ◂ +26.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

46.2% None +57.2 pts ▸ 103.3%
11.5% Three or more ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% One condition even 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

14.3% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%
Unpaid carers in Bunichein Mallee Hill
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Bunichein Mallee Hill
33.3% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
Defence service in Bunichein Mallee Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bunichein Mallee Hill
28.6% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Bunichein Mallee Hill even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bunichein Mallee Hill +0.5 larger in Mallee Hill gap widening
2.7 71st pct 3.2 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

33.3% Couples with children +40.7 pts ▸ 74.1%
66.7% Couples without children ◂ +29.6 pts 37.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

83.3% 2 people ◂ +1.5 pts 81.8%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

People / bedroom in Bunichein Mallee Hill even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80

How homes are owned or rented

116.7% Owned outright ◂ +89.4 pts 27.3%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +54.5 pts ▸ 54.5%
0.0% Other tenure +45.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
0.0% Rented 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

50.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +22.7 pts 27.3%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% 5 or more +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Bunichein Mallee Hill even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bunichein Mallee Hill even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bunichein Mallee Hill even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bunichein Mallee Hill even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Worked at home +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
43.8% Car (driver) ◂ +10.4 pts 33.3%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +63.6 pts ▸ 63.6%
0.0% 1 vehicle +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bunichein Mallee Hill +5.9 pts higher in Mallee Hill gap narrowing
12.0% 6th pct 17.9% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.7%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.9%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Bunichein Mallee Hill
85.7% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 53.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 85.7%

Industries people work in

75.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +2.8 pts ▸ 77.8%
25.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
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% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

68.8% Managers +9.0 pts ▸ 77.8%
0.0% Professionals +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
25.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
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%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bunichein Mallee Hill even
0.0 25th pct 0.0 17th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bunichein Mallee Hill even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Bunichein Mallee Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bunichein Mallee Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bunichein Mallee Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bunichein Mallee Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bunichein Mallee Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bunichein Mallee Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bunichein Mallee Hill +17.9 more in Mallee Hill
115.4 88th pct 133.3 89th pct
Intersections/km² in Bunichein Mallee Hill even
0 17th pct 0 7th pct
Mean slope in Bunichein Mallee Hill +1.1 pts higher in Mallee Hill
2.9% 11th pct 4.0% 29th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Buniche vs Mallee Hill [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50212/buniche/vs/SAL50886/mallee-hill