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Dewars Pool vs Wattening

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Dewars Pool profile · Wattening profile

Dewars Pool Wattening

Dewars Pool and Wattening are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. They differ sharply in age and income; Dewars Pool is much older, with a typical resident aged 54 compared to 36 in Wattening. Typical family income is also far higher in Wattening at $3,250 a week, while it is $1,406 in Dewars Pool. Additionally, people born overseas make up a much larger share of the population in Dewars Pool at 29.3%, compared to just 8.2% in Wattening.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in their reliance on cars, as both remain completely car-dependent. They also share a lack of public transport and an identical absence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents. While Wattening has more children and a higher share of people working from home, both areas sit well below the national figure for the use of other languages at home.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 18 yrs older in Dewars Pool Year 12: 33.2 pts higher in Wattening Family income: $1,844 higher in Wattening Participation: 30.7 pts higher in Wattening Personal income: $590 higher in Wattening

Demographics & Identity

Population in Dewars Poolin Wattening +21 larger in Dewars Pool gap widening
82 36th pct 61 31st pct
Median age in Dewars Poolin Wattening +18 yrs older in Dewars Pool gap steady
54 yrs 83rd pct 36 yrs 17th pct
First Nations in Dewars Poolin Wattening even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Dewars Poolin Wattening +8.0 pts higher in Dewars Pool gap narrowing
24.4% 73rd pct 16.4% 39th pct
Under 15 in Dewars Poolin Wattening +12.8 pts higher in Wattening gap widening
13.4% 28th pct 26.2% 90th pct
De facto in Dewars Poolin Wattening +6.9 pts higher in Dewars Pool gap narrowing
6.9% 16th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

35.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +7.5 pts 27.9%
13.4% Children (0–14) +12.8 pts ▸ 26.2%
24.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +8.0 pts 16.4%
13.4% Young adults (25–44) +6.3 pts ▸ 19.7%
6.1% Youth (15–24) +7.0 pts ▸ 13.1%

Marital status

59.2% Married +14.2 pts ▸ 73.3%
23.9% Never married ◂ +15.1 pts 8.9%
8.5% Divorced +9.3 pts ▸ 17.8%
5.6% Separated ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Dewars Pool Wattening

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Dewars Poolin Wattening +21.1 pts higher in Dewars Pool gap widening
29.3% 88th pct 8.2% 35th pct

Country of birth

58.5% Australia +26.7 pts ▸ 85.2%
13.4% England ◂ +8.5 pts 4.9%
8.5% New Zealand ◂ +8.5 pts 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

47.6% English ◂ +9.9 pts 37.7%
34.1% Australian +13.4 pts ▸ 47.5%
12.2% German ◂ +2.4 pts 9.8%
7.3% Scottish +2.5 pts ▸ 9.8%
8.5% Irish ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Dewars Poolin Wattening even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Dewars Poolin Wattening even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

86.6% English only +0.3 pts ▸ 86.9%
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 Dewars Poolin Wattening +14.4 pts higher in Dewars Pool gap widening
48.8% 76th pct 34.4% 33rd pct

Religious affiliation

48.8% No religion ◂ +14.4 pts 34.4%
39.0% Christianity +8.5 pts ▸ 47.5%
13.4% Not stated ◂ +5.2 pts 8.2%
6.1% Other religions ◂ +6.1 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%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Dewars Poolin Wattening +33.2 pts higher in Wattening gap widening
34.3% 22nd pct 67.4% 88th pct
Bachelor+ in Dewars Poolin Wattening +2.4 pts higher in Wattening gap narrowing
4.2% 10th pct 6.7% 17th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Dewars Poolin Wattening +1 more in Wattening
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Dewars Poolin Wattening
— 23 6th pct
ICSEA in Dewars Poolin Wattening
— 986 47th pct

Highest year of school

34.3% Year 12 +33.2 pts ▸ 67.4%
35.7% Year 10 ◂ +21.8 pts 14.0%
7.1% Year 11 ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

37.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.8 pts 36.7%
10.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +16.3 pts ▸ 26.7%
6.3% Bachelor degree +3.8 pts ▸ 10.0%
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

8.3% Society & culture +18.3 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +23.3 pts ▸ 23.3%
12.5% Engineering & related +7.5 pts ▸ 20.0%
18.8% Health ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
6.3% Education +7.1 pts ▸ 13.3%
12.5% Management & commerce ◂ +2.5 pts 10.0%
10.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
6.3% Creative arts ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Dewars Poolin Wattening +$590 higher in Wattening gap narrowing
$628 29th pct $1,218 91st pct
Household income in Dewars Poolin Wattening +$884 higher in Wattening gap narrowing
$1,449 44th pct $2,333 87th pct
Family income in Dewars Poolin Wattening +$1,844 higher in Wattening gap widening
$1,406 21st pct $3,250 94th pct
High earners in Dewars Poolin Wattening +8.8 pts higher in Dewars Pool gap narrowing
15.5% 81st pct 6.7% 42nd pct
High-income homes in Dewars Poolin Wattening
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

34.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
23.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.3 pts 15.8%
0.0% $4,000 or more +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%

Personal income distribution

42.3% Under $650 ◂ +24.5 pts 17.8%
33.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.9 pts 8.9%
9.9% $1,500–$2,999 +10.1 pts ▸ 20.0%
9.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.2 pts 6.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Dewars Poolin Wattening +4.6 pts higher in Dewars Pool
34.1% 75th pct 29.5% 53rd pct
Mental health in Dewars Poolin Wattening +2.8 pts higher in Dewars Pool
11.0% 76th pct 8.2% 51st pct
Needs assistance in Dewars Poolin Wattening +3.7 pts higher in Dewars Pool gap narrowing
3.7% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.0% Asthma +3.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
12.2% Arthritis ◂ +2.4 pts 9.8%
12.2% Other condition ◂ +0.7 pts 11.5%
11.0% Mental health ◂ +2.8 pts 8.2%
3.7% Cancer ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Diabetes ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Heart disease ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Lung condition ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.7% None +8.6 pts ▸ 62.3%
23.2% One condition ◂ +3.5 pts 19.7%
9.8% Two conditions ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
3.7% Three or more ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Dewars Poolin Wattening +1.3 pts higher in Wattening gap narrowing
25.4% 76th pct 26.7% 79th pct
Unpaid carers in Dewars Poolin Wattening +2.3 pts higher in Wattening gap narrowing
15.5% 76th pct 17.8% 86th pct
Unpaid child care in Dewars Poolin Wattening +16.7 pts higher in Wattening gap steady
21.1% 30th pct 37.8% 91st pct
Defence service in Dewars Poolin Wattening +8.7 pts higher in Dewars Pool
8.7% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Dewars Poolin Wattening +7.7 pts higher in Dewars Pool gap narrowing
36.6% 91st pct 28.9% 74th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Dewars Poolin Wattening even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Dewars Poolin Wattening +0.6 larger in Wattening gap widening
2.6 57th pct 3.2 89th pct
One-parent in Dewars Poolin Wattening +9.5 pts higher in Dewars Pool gap widening
17.2% 80th pct 7.7% 31st pct
Living alone in Dewars Poolin Wattening
38.5% 89th pct —

Family composition

48.3% Couples with children +17.1 pts ▸ 65.4%
36.2% Couples without children ◂ +20.8 pts 15.4%
17.2% One-parent families ◂ +9.5 pts 7.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

38.5% 1 person ◂ +22.7 pts 15.8%
30.8% 2 people +0.8 pts ▸ 31.6%
0.0% 5 people +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
19.2% 4 people ◂ +3.4 pts 15.8%
11.5% 3 people +4.3 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% 6 or more +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Dewars Poolin Wattening +$100 higher in Wattening
$350 71st pct $450 88th pct
Mortgage in Dewars Poolin Wattening +$655 higher in Wattening
$1,342 31st pct $1,997 72nd pct
People / bedroom in Dewars Poolin Wattening +0.20 higher in Wattening gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Dewars Poolin Wattening
11.5% 32nd pct —
Owned outright in Dewars Poolin Wattening
65.4% 95th pct —
Separate houses in Dewars Poolin Wattening
96.2% 49th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Dewars Poolin Wattening
92.3% 84th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

65.4% Owned outright ◂ +18.0 pts 47.4%
23.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +7.3 pts 15.8%
0.0% Not stated +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
11.5% Rented ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

96.2% Separate house +3.8 pts ▸ 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% 3 bedrooms ◂ +28.9 pts 21.1%
30.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +4.5 pts 26.3%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
11.5% 5 or more +4.3 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

83.3% $1,800–$2,999 +50.0 pts ▸ 133.3%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Dewars Poolin Wattening
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Dewars Poolin Wattening +14.2 pts higher in Wattening
10.8% 30th pct 25.0% 72nd pct
PT commute in Dewars Poolin Wattening even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Dewars Poolin Wattening even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Dewars Poolin Wattening even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Dewars Poolin Wattening even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Dewars Poolin Wattening even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Dewars Poolin Wattening +18 longer in Wattening
74 53rd pct 92 64th pct

How people get to work

62.2% Car (driver) ◂ +26.1 pts 36.1%
10.8% Worked at home +14.2 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Walked +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
8.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.5% 3 vehicles +6.0 pts ▸ 44.4%
23.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
19.2% 2 vehicles +3.0 pts ▸ 22.2%
19.2% 4 or more +3.0 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Dewars Poolin Wattening +12.7 pts higher in Dewars Pool gap widening
38.7% 75th pct 25.9% 31st pct
Recent arrivals in Dewars Poolin Wattening
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Dewars Poolin Wattening even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Dewars Poolin Wattening +30.7 pts higher in Wattening gap narrowing
49.3% 20th pct 80.0% 94th pct
Full-time in Dewars Poolin Wattening +1.1 pts higher in Dewars Pool
62.2% 70th pct 61.1% 65th pct

Industries people work in

8.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +33.6 pts ▸ 41.7%
13.5% Mining ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
8.1% Education & training +3.0 pts ▸ 11.1%
10.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.5 pts 8.3%
0.0% Wholesale trade +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
8.1% Construction ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
8.1% Retail trade ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
8.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

8.1% Managers +22.4 pts ▸ 30.6%
24.3% Professionals ◂ +2.1 pts 22.2%
24.3% Community & personal service ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
16.2% Labourers ◂ +5.1 pts 11.1%
8.1% Technicians & trades +0.2 pts ▸ 8.3%
8.1% Sales workers +0.2 pts ▸ 8.3%
8.1% Machinery operators & drivers +0.2 pts ▸ 8.3%
8.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Dewars Poolin Wattening even
0.0 32nd pct 0.0 16th pct
Types ≤15 min in Dewars Poolin Wattening +0.1 more in Dewars Pool
0.1 35th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Dewars Poolin Wattening even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Dewars Poolin Wattening even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Dewars Poolin Wattening even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Dewars Poolin Wattening even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Dewars Poolin Wattening +6.3 pts higher in Dewars Pool
6.3% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Dewars Poolin Wattening even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Dewars Poolin Wattening +12.6 more in Wattening
36.6 75th pct 49.2 81st pct
Intersections/km² in Dewars Poolin Wattening even
0 20th pct 0 18th pct
Mean slope in Dewars Poolin Wattening +2.0 pts higher in Dewars Pool
9.3% 77th pct 7.3% 65th pct

Compare Dewars Pool with nearby areas

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Compare Wattening with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Dewars Pool vs Wattening [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50407/dewars-pool/vs/SAL51548/wattening