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Cue vs Reedy

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 47 km apart · Cue profile · Reedy profile

Cue Reedy

Cue and Reedy are two small, sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Cue has a larger population of 140 people, while Reedy is largely non-residential with only 4 residents. Cue is more developed, with one school and far more homes within a short walk of parks (77.8%) and schools (75.7%). In contrast, Reedy has no parks or schools within walking distance. Cue also has a higher typical weekly household income of $693 compared to $450 in Reedy.

Both areas are almost identical in how many people live in each home, with the typical household in both places containing 1.5 people. They also share the same number of public transport stops and routes. While both are mostly car-dependent or car-dependent, residents in Reedy are noticeably older, with a typical age of 66 compared to 63 in Cue. Both areas sit far above the national figure for typical age.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cuein Reedy +136 larger in Cue gap narrowing
140 47th pct 4 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 228
  • First area, 2016: 178
  • First area, 2021: 140
  • Second area, 2016: 3
  • Second area, 2021: 4
Median age in Cuein Reedy +3 yrs older in Reedy
63 yrs 97th pct 66 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 63 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 66 yrs
First Nations in Cuein Reedy
8.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.9%
  • First area, 2016: 20.8%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
Aged 65+ in Cuein Reedy
53.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.6%
  • First area, 2016: 18.5%
  • First area, 2021: 53.6%
Under 15 in Cuein Reedy
2.1% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.7%
  • First area, 2016: 16.9%
  • First area, 2021: 2.1%
De facto in Cuein Reedy
5.2% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.9%
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.2%

Age structure

53.6% Seniors (65+) +121.4 pts ▸ 175.0%
32.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +32.1 pts 0.0%
14.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
6.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
2.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Marital status

40.7% Married ◂ +40.7 pts 0.0%
31.1% Never married ◂ +31.1 pts 0.0%
23.7% Divorced ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%
4.4% Separated ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
2.2% Widowed ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cuein Reedy
27.1% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.9%
  • First area, 2016: 18.5%
  • First area, 2021: 27.1%

Country of birth

54.3% Australia ◂ +54.3 pts 0.0%
6.4% England ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
2.9% Philippines ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.1% New Zealand ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

37.1% English +37.9 pts ▸ 75.0%
20.7% Australian ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
6.4% Irish ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
5.7% Scottish ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.0% Dutch ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.3% German ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.9% Italian ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Cuein Reedy
2.9% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.1%
  • First area, 2016: 1.7%
  • First area, 2021: 2.9%
Limited English in Cuein Reedy
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

74.3% English only +25.7 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 Cuein Reedy
38.6% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.9%
  • First area, 2016: 30.9%
  • First area, 2021: 38.6%

Religious affiliation

33.6% Christianity +66.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
38.6% No religion ◂ +38.6 pts 0.0%
29.3% Not stated ◂ +29.3 pts 0.0%
2.1% Buddhism ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Cuein Reedy
33.6% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.5%
  • First area, 2016: 33.6%
  • First area, 2021: 33.6%
Bachelor+ in Cuein Reedy
13.3% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.1%
  • First area, 2016: 8.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Cuein Reedy +1 more in Cue
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Cuein Reedy
23 6th pct
677 0th pct

Highest year of school

33.6% Year 12 +41.4 pts ▸ 75.0%
20.1% Year 10 ◂ +20.1 pts 0.0%
10.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
9.0% Year 11 ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

27.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
15.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
11.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
7.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
5.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.5% Management & commerce ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%
10.1% Engineering & related ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
10.1% Health ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Creative arts ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% Education ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Society & culture ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cuein Reedy +$67 higher in Cue
$517 14th pct $450 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: $380
  • First area, 2016: $533
  • First area, 2021: $517
  • Second area, 2021: $450
Household income in Cuein Reedy +$243 higher in Cue
$693 2nd pct $450 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $633
  • First area, 2016: $850
  • First area, 2021: $693
  • Second area, 2021: $450
Family income in Cuein Reedy
$1,333 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: $819
  • First area, 2016: $949
  • First area, 2021: $1,333
High earners in Cuein Reedy
4.4% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.5%
  • First area, 2016: 8.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.4%
High-income homes in Cuein Reedy
13.6% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%

Household income distribution

39.4% Under $650 ◂ +39.4 pts 0.0%
19.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%
13.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
12.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

49.6% Under $650 +25.4 pts ▸ 75.0%
23.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.0 pts 0.0%
6.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cuein Reedy
36.4% 82nd pct
Mental health in Cuein Reedy
10.7% 74th pct
Needs assistance in Cuein Reedy
8.6% 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.4%
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.4% Arthritis ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
10.7% Mental health ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
8.6% Diabetes ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
6.4% Lung condition ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
6.4% Other condition ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
5.7% Asthma ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Heart disease ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
3.6% Cancer ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.1% Dementia ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

37.9% None +62.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
26.4% One condition ◂ +26.4 pts 0.0%
10.7% Two conditions ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
3.6% Three or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cuein Reedy
16.3% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.2%
  • First area, 2016: 25.3%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
Unpaid carers in Cuein Reedy
2.2% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 2.2%
Unpaid child care in Cuein Reedy
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.7%
  • First area, 2016: 8.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Cuein Reedy
10.4% 97th pct
Housework 15h+ in Cuein Reedy
17.0% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.4%
  • First area, 2016: 17.3%
  • First area, 2021: 17.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Cuein Reedy +12 larger in Cue
12 61st pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Cuein Reedy
56 yrs 92nd pct
Median income in Cuein Reedy
$900 73rd pct
Household income in Cuein Reedy
$1,624 47th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cuein Reedy even
1.5 0th pct 1.5 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.1
  • First area, 2016: 1.9
  • First area, 2021: 1.5
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5
One-parent in Cuein Reedy
18.8% 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.0%
  • First area, 2016: 20.3%
  • First area, 2021: 18.8%
Living alone in Cuein Reedy
57.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 46.0%
  • First area, 2016: 45.3%
  • First area, 2021: 57.6%

Household size

57.6% 1 person ◂ +57.6 pts 0.0%
37.9% 2 people ◂ +37.9 pts 0.0%
7.6% 3 people ◂ +7.6 pts 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

$100 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: $100
  • First area, 2016: $100
  • First area, 2021: $100
Mortgage in Cuein Reedy
$725 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: $577
  • First area, 2016: $775
  • First area, 2021: $725
People / bedroom in Cuein Reedy +0.40 higher in Reedy
0.60 7th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
Renting in Cuein Reedy
25.8% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.3%
  • First area, 2016: 42.2%
  • First area, 2021: 25.8%
Owned outright in Cuein Reedy
51.5% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.6%
  • First area, 2016: 40.6%
  • First area, 2021: 51.5%
Separate houses in Cuein Reedy
84.8% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 95.4%
  • First area, 2016: 85.9%
  • First area, 2021: 84.8%
3+ bedrooms in Cuein Reedy
47.0% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 53.3%
  • First area, 2016: 57.8%
  • First area, 2021: 47.0%

How homes are owned or rented

51.5% Owned outright ◂ +51.5 pts 0.0%
25.8% Rented ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
24.2% Not stated ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
9.1% Other tenure ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
7.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

84.8% Separate house +15.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
15.2% Other dwelling ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

36.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
21.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
10.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
10.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.0%
  • First area, 2016: 4.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Cuein Reedy
11.4% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.3%
  • First area, 2016: 10.6%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%
PT commute in Cuein Reedy
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Cuein Reedy even
2 71st pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Cuein Reedy +485.71 more in Reedy
14.29 89th pct 500.00 100th pct
Departures/1k in Cuein Reedy +971.4 more in Reedy
28.6 60th pct 1,000.0 86th pct
PT routes in Cuein Reedy even
1 71st pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Cuein Reedy
39 73rd pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cuein Reedy
41.5% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.2%
  • First area, 2016: 33.1%
  • First area, 2021: 41.5%
Recent arrivals in Cuein Reedy
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.7%
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Cuein Reedy
6.1% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.0%
  • First area, 2016: 4.6%
  • First area, 2021: 6.1%
Participation in Cuein Reedy
36.3% 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 39.9%
  • First area, 2016: 43.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.3%
Full-time in Cuein Reedy
68.2% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.7%
  • First area, 2016: 59.1%
  • First area, 2021: 68.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Cuein Reedy +1.8 higher in Cue
2.0 66th pct 0.2 44th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cuein Reedy +2.2 more in Cue
2.3 68th pct 0.1 42nd pct
15-min city in Cuein Reedy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Cuein Reedy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Cuein Reedy +50.9 pts higher in Cue
62.7% 77th pct 11.8% 61st pct
Walk to school in Cuein Reedy +75.7 pts higher in Cue
75.7% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Cuein Reedy +77.8 pts higher in Cue
77.8% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Cuein Reedy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Cuein Reedy +464.3 more in Reedy
35.7 75th pct 500.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Cuein Reedy +1 higher in Cue
1 45th pct 0 1st pct
Mean slope in Cuein Reedy +0.2 pts higher in Reedy
3.1% 14th pct 3.3% 18th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cue vs Reedy [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50359/cue/vs/SAL51291/reedy