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Chowerup vs Orchid Valley

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Chowerup profile · Orchid Valley profile

Chowerup Orchid Valley

Chowerup and Orchid Valley are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Chowerup has a younger feel, with 25% of its residents being children and a typical age of 43, while Orchid Valley is far older with a typical age of 58 and no children under 15. There are also stark differences in health and education; residents in Orchid Valley are far more likely to have a long-term health condition (44.4% compared to 18.8% in Chowerup), whereas a far higher share of adults in Chowerup hold a bachelor degree or higher (33.3% versus 14.8%).

Both areas share a very similar workforce profile, with about 81% of adults working or looking for work. They are also alike in that no one speaks a language other than English at home and neither has any homes within walking distance of schools, groceries, or health services. While Orchid Valley has a higher typical family income, Chowerup has a far higher proportion of people who report having no religion (71.9% compared to 40.7%).

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Where they differ most

Median age: 15 yrs older in Orchid Valley Under 15: 25.0 pts higher in Chowerup No religion: 31.1 pts higher in Chowerup Unpaid child care: 52.4 pts higher in Chowerup Housework 15h+: 36.5 pts higher in Chowerup

Demographics & Identity

Population in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +5 larger in Chowerup gap narrowing
32 20th pct 27 18th pct
Median age in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +15 yrs older in Orchid Valley gap steady
43 yrs 43rd pct 58 yrs 90th pct
First Nations in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +12.5 pts higher in Chowerup gap widening
12.5% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +4.1 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap narrowing
21.9% 64th pct 25.9% 77th pct
Under 15 in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +25.0 pts higher in Chowerup gap widening
25.0% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +11.4 pts higher in Chowerup gap widening
21.7% 90th pct 10.3% 35th pct

Age structure

0.0% Older adults (45–64) +74.1 pts ▸ 74.1%
21.9% Seniors (65+) +4.1 pts ▸ 25.9%
25.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
15.6% Young adults (25–44) +2.9 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

71.4% Married ◂ +1.1 pts 70.4%
28.6% Never married ◂ +13.8 pts 14.8%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Chowerup Orchid Valley

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +3.5 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap narrowing
18.8% 74th pct 22.2% 80th pct

Country of birth

81.3% Australia ◂ +18.3 pts 63.0%
0.0% New Zealand +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

62.5% Australian +4.2 pts ▸ 66.7%
53.1% English ◂ +5.0 pts 48.1%
25.0% Scottish ◂ +13.9 pts 11.1%
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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +14.8 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 14.8% 83rd pct
Limited English in Chowerupin Orchid Valley even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

96.9% English only ◂ +15.4 pts 81.5%
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 Chowerupin Orchid Valley +31.1 pts higher in Chowerup gap widening
71.9% 100th pct 40.7% 50th pct

Religious affiliation

71.9% No religion ◂ +31.1 pts 40.7%
34.4% Christianity +24.9 pts ▸ 59.3%
9.4% Not stated ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
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 Chowerupin Orchid Valley +13.2 pts higher in Chowerup gap steady
76.2% 95th pct 63.0% 84th pct
Bachelor+ in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +18.5 pts higher in Chowerup gap widening
33.3% 88th pct 14.8% 51st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Chowerupin Orchid Valley even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

76.2% Year 12 ◂ +13.2 pts 63.0%
23.8% Year 10 ◂ +12.7 pts 11.1%
0.0% Year 11 +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

35.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.0 pts 20.0%
20.0% Certificate III / IV +10.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
20.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
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

25.0% Engineering & related ◂ +5.0 pts 20.0%
25.0% Agriculture & environment even 25.0%
0.0% Health +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
15.0% Management & commerce +5.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Society & culture +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +$31 higher in Orchid Valley gap narrowing
$1,031 85th pct $1,062 86th pct
Household income in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +$208 higher in Orchid Valley gap widening
$2,125 80th pct $2,333 87th pct
Family income in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +$874 higher in Orchid Valley gap widening
$2,125 65th pct $2,999 91st pct
High earners in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +14.8 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 14.8% 79th pct

Household income distribution

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

Personal income distribution

38.1% $650–$1,499 +10.1 pts ▸ 48.1%
42.9% Under $650 ◂ +31.7 pts 11.1%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +25.7 pts higher in Orchid Valley
18.8% 12th pct 44.4% 95th pct
Mental health in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +14.8 pts higher in Orchid Valley
0.0% 0th pct 14.8% 91st pct
Needs assistance in Chowerupin Orchid Valley even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Other condition +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Mental health +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
9.4% Arthritis ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

75.0% None ◂ +23.1 pts 51.9%
18.8% One condition +7.2 pts ▸ 25.9%
0.0% Two conditions +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +7.9 pts higher in Chowerup gap narrowing
52.4% 100th pct 44.4% 97th pct
Unpaid carers in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +14.8 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 14.8% 72nd pct
Unpaid child care in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +52.4 pts higher in Chowerup gap widening
52.4% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Defence service in Chowerupin Orchid Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +36.5 pts higher in Chowerup gap widening
47.6% 100th pct 11.1% 8th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +4 larger in Chowerup
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Chowerupin Orchid Valley
3 yrs 0th pct —
Median income in Chowerupin Orchid Valley
$1,125 86th pct —
Household income in Chowerupin Orchid Valley
$2,250 71st pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +1.2 larger in Chowerup gap widening
3.4 93rd pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Chowerupin Orchid Valley even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Family composition

30.8% Couples without children +64.2 pts ▸ 95.0%
84.6% Couples with children ◂ +44.6 pts 40.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

72.7% 5 people ◂ +72.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 2 people +69.2 pts ▸ 69.2%
0.0% 1 person +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +$80 higher in Orchid Valley
$150 14th pct $230 34th pct
Mortgage in Chowerupin Orchid Valley
$3,000 92nd pct —
People / bedroom in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +0.40 higher in Chowerup gap widening
1.00 89th pct 0.60 7th pct

How homes are owned or rented

72.7% Owned outright ◂ +26.6 pts 46.2%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
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

0.0% 3 bedrooms +76.9 pts ▸ 76.9%
36.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
27.3% 5 or more +3.5 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Chowerupin Orchid Valley
— 59.1% 100th pct
PT commute in Chowerupin Orchid Valley
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Chowerupin Orchid Valley even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Chowerupin Orchid Valley even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Chowerupin Orchid Valley even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Chowerupin Orchid Valley even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

40.0% Worked at home +19.1 pts ▸ 59.1%
26.7% Car (driver) ◂ +3.9 pts 22.7%
0.0% Walked +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
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

44.4% 4 or more +24.8 pts ▸ 69.2%
44.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +6.0 pts 38.5%
0.0% 3 vehicles +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +4.5 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap narrowing
10.3% 5th pct 14.8% 9th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Chowerupin Orchid Valley
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +0.5 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap narrowing
81.0% 95th pct 81.5% 96th pct
Full-time in Chowerupin Orchid Valley
— 63.6% 75th pct

Industries people work in

66.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +10.6 pts ▸ 77.3%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Education & training +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
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

53.3% Managers +28.5 pts ▸ 81.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Chowerupin Orchid Valley even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 26th pct
Types ≤15 min in Chowerupin Orchid Valley even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 31st pct
15-min city in Chowerupin Orchid Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Chowerupin Orchid Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Chowerupin Orchid Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Chowerupin Orchid Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +1.9 pts higher in Orchid Valley
0.0% 0th pct 1.9% 38th pct
Walk to health in Chowerupin Orchid Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +74.1 more in Orchid Valley
0.0 0th pct 74.1 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Chowerupin Orchid Valley even
0 16th pct 0 17th pct
Mean slope in Chowerupin Orchid Valley +0.8 pts higher in Chowerup
9.6% 79th pct 8.9% 75th pct

Compare Chowerup with nearby areas

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Compare Orchid Valley with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Chowerup vs Orchid Valley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50292/chowerup/vs/SAL51187/orchid-valley