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East Augusta vs Hamelin Bay

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · East Augusta profile · Hamelin Bay profile

East Augusta Hamelin Bay

Hamelin Bay and East Augusta are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. There are clear differences in their demographics; East Augusta has a much older population, with 48.8% aged 65 and over compared to 24.1% in Hamelin Bay. Hamelin Bay is more qualified, with 14.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, whereas East Augusta has 0.0%. Income is also higher in Hamelin Bay, where the typical personal weekly income is $714, compared to $474 in East Augusta.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of adults who are working or looking for work, though this is far higher in Hamelin Bay at 59.2% than in East Augusta at 42.9%. They are effectively alike in their reliance on cars, with both being car-dependent. They also share similar levels of school advantage and have the same number of schools within 3 km. In both places, no residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +17 larger in Hamelin Bay gap steady
41 24th pct 58 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27
  • First area, 2021: 41
  • Second area, 2016: 45
  • Second area, 2021: 58
Median age in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +1 yrs older in East Augusta gap narrowing
52 yrs 77th pct 51 yrs 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 51 yrs
First Nations in East Augustain Hamelin Bay 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 East Augustain Hamelin Bay +24.6 pts higher in East Augusta gap widening
48.8% 100th pct 24.1% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 48.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.1%
Under 15 in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +5.3 pts higher in East Augusta gap narrowing
12.2% 23rd pct 6.9% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%
De facto in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +4.7 pts higher in East Augusta
37.0% 100th pct 32.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.4%

Age structure

48.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +24.6 pts 24.1%
22.0% Older adults (45–64) +16.0 pts ▸ 37.9%
24.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +17.5 pts 6.9%
12.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.3 pts 6.9%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%

Marital status

34.3% Married +10.6 pts ▸ 44.9%
31.4% Never married +7.3 pts ▸ 38.8%
8.6% Divorced +5.7 pts ▸ 14.3%
14.3% Widowed ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

East Augusta Hamelin Bay

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

  • 85+ in East Augusta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Hamelin Bay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in East Augusta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Hamelin Bay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in East Augusta: 0.0% males, 7.3% females; 75–79 in Hamelin Bay: 7.1% males, 7.1% females
  • 70–74 in East Augusta: 9.8% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Hamelin Bay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in East Augusta: 9.8% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Hamelin Bay: 7.1% males, 7.1% females
  • 60–64 in East Augusta: 0.0% males, 9.8% females; 60–64 in Hamelin Bay: 9.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in East Augusta: 12.2% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Hamelin Bay: 0.0% males, 7.1% females
  • 50–54 in East Augusta: 0.0% males, 7.3% females; 50–54 in Hamelin Bay: 21.4% males, 9.5% females
  • 45–49 in East Augusta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Hamelin Bay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in East Augusta: 7.3% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Hamelin Bay: 0.0% males, 7.1% females
  • 35–39 in East Augusta: 14.6% males, 9.8% females; 35–39 in Hamelin Bay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in East Augusta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Hamelin Bay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in East Augusta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Hamelin Bay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in East Augusta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Hamelin Bay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in East Augusta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Hamelin Bay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in East Augusta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Hamelin Bay: 0.0% males, 9.5% females
  • 5–9 in East Augusta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Hamelin Bay: 0.0% males, 7.1% females
  • 0–4 in East Augusta: 12.2% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Hamelin Bay: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +9.6 pts higher in East Augusta gap narrowing
26.8% 87th pct 17.2% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 48.1%
  • First area, 2021: 26.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.2%

Country of birth

70.7% Australia even 70.7%
14.6% England ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
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

43.9% English ◂ +9.4 pts 34.5%
39.0% Australian ◂ +4.5 pts 34.5%
0.0% Irish +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Scottish +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% German +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
7.3% Italian ◂ +2.1 pts 5.2%
7.3% Dutch ◂ +7.3 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 East Augustain Hamelin Bay +8.6 pts higher in Hamelin Bay gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.6% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.6%
Limited English in East Augustain Hamelin Bay 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

92.7% English only ◂ +8.2 pts 84.5%
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 East Augustain Hamelin Bay +22.3 pts higher in East Augusta gap widening
58.5% 92nd pct 36.2% 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.6%
  • First area, 2021: 58.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.2%

Religious affiliation

58.5% No religion ◂ +22.3 pts 36.2%
17.1% Christianity +17.4 pts ▸ 34.5%
12.2% Not stated +13.7 pts ▸ 25.9%
14.6% Buddhism ◂ +14.6 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 East Augustain Hamelin Bay +19.0 pts higher in Hamelin Bay
25.7% 8th pct 44.7% 49th pct
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.7%
Bachelor+ in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +14.3 pts higher in Hamelin Bay gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 14.3% 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%
Schools ≤3 km in East Augustain Hamelin Bay even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +55 larger in East Augusta
110 27th pct 55 17th pct
ICSEA in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +12 higher in Hamelin Bay
981 44th pct 993 52nd pct

Highest year of school

25.7% Year 12 +19.0 pts ▸ 44.7%
37.1% Year 10 ◂ +9.5 pts 27.7%
0.0% Year 11 +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

50.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +18.6 pts 31.4%
0.0% Bachelor degree +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +31.4 pts ▸ 31.4%
0.0% Education +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Management & commerce +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Society & culture +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Creative arts +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
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% Health even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +$240 higher in Hamelin Bay gap widening
$474 10th pct $714 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $450
  • First area, 2021: $474
  • Second area, 2016: $469
  • Second area, 2021: $714
Household income in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +$462 higher in Hamelin Bay gap widening
$850 8th pct $1,312 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $762
  • First area, 2021: $850
  • Second area, 2016: $966
  • Second area, 2021: $1,312
Family income in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +$437 higher in Hamelin Bay gap widening
$1,125 10th pct $1,562 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2016: $966
  • Second area, 2021: $1,562
High earners in East Augustain Hamelin Bay even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in East Augustain Hamelin Bay
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

36.4% $650–$1,499 +17.0 pts ▸ 53.3%
13.6% $1,500–$2,999 +13.0 pts ▸ 26.7%
13.6% Under $650 ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

17.1% $650–$1,499 +35.9 pts ▸ 53.1%
45.7% Under $650 ◂ +27.3 pts 18.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +3.1 pts higher in East Augusta
34.1% 75th pct 31.0% 61st pct
Mental health in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +4.0 pts higher in Hamelin Bay
9.8% 66th pct 13.8% 89th pct
Needs assistance in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +6.9 pts higher in Hamelin Bay gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 6.9% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

9.8% Mental health +4.0 pts ▸ 13.8%
12.2% Cancer ◂ +5.3 pts 6.9%
9.8% Other condition +2.3 pts ▸ 12.1%
9.8% Asthma ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.8% Heart disease ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
7.3% Arthritis +1.3 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Diabetes +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.1% None ◂ +6.1 pts 50.0%
26.8% One condition ◂ +4.4 pts 22.4%
7.3% Three or more ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +6.1 pts higher in East Augusta gap widening
28.6% 83rd pct 22.4% 68th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.9%
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.4%
Unpaid carers in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +7.8 pts higher in Hamelin Bay gap widening
8.6% 18th pct 16.3% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.4%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.3%
Unpaid child care in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +14.7 pts higher in East Augusta gap widening
22.9% 38th pct 8.2% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%
Defence service in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +1.5 pts higher in East Augusta
7.9% 91st pct 6.4% 88th pct
Housework 15h+ in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +3.3 pts higher in Hamelin Bay gap narrowing
31.4% 83rd pct 34.7% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.8%
  • First area, 2021: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in East Augustain Hamelin Bay even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
— 50 yrs 87th pct
— $1,375 89th pct
— $1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +0.2 larger in Hamelin Bay gap narrowing
2.1 19th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +13.3 pts higher in East Augusta
13.3% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
31.8% 76th pct —

Family composition

26.7% Couples without children +32.2 pts ▸ 58.8%
50.0% Couples with children even 50.0%
13.3% One-parent families ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

36.4% 2 people +57.0 pts ▸ 93.3%
36.4% 3 people ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
31.8% 1 person +1.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% 5 people +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +$150 higher in Hamelin Bay
$150 14th pct $300 57th pct
Mortgage in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +$222 higher in East Augusta gap narrowing
$1,154 22nd pct $932 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: $769
  • First area, 2021: $1,154
  • Second area, 2016: $1,300
  • Second area, 2021: $932
People / bedroom in East Augustain Hamelin Bay even gap narrowing
1.00 89th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 1.10
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
0.0% 0th pct —
45.5% 63rd pct —
100.0% 100th pct —
36.4% 2nd pct —

How homes are owned or rented

45.5% Owned outright ◂ +5.5 pts 40.0%
18.2% Owned with a mortgage +1.8 pts ▸ 20.0%
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 ◂ +6.7 pts 93.3%
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

59.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +19.1 pts 40.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +53.3 pts ▸ 53.3%
36.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

100.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in East Augustain Hamelin Bay even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

54.5% Car (driver) ◂ +2.8 pts 51.7%
27.3% Walked ◂ +16.9 pts 10.3%
0.0% Car (passenger) +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.3% 2 vehicles +27.9 pts ▸ 63.2%
29.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +8.4 pts 21.1%
17.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +5.4 pts higher in East Augusta gap widening
28.2% 40th pct 22.8% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.8%

Jobs & Industry

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +16.3 pts higher in Hamelin Bay gap narrowing
42.9% 12th pct 59.2% 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.5%
  • First area, 2021: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.2%
— 34.5% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 57.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.5%

Industries people work in

0.0% Accommodation & food +31.0 pts ▸ 31.0%
0.0% Mining +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Manufacturing +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Construction +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Retail trade +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing 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

54.5% Labourers ◂ +44.2 pts 10.3%
27.3% Professionals ◂ +16.9 pts 10.3%
27.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +16.9 pts 10.3%
0.0% Managers +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% Community & personal service +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Sales workers +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +0.2 higher in East Augusta
0.3 46th pct 0.1 34th pct
Types ≤15 min in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +0.1 more in East Augusta
0.2 44th pct 0.1 36th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in East Augustain Hamelin Bay even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in East Augustain Hamelin Bay even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in East Augustain Hamelin Bay even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +20.1 pts higher in East Augusta
20.1% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in East Augustain Hamelin Bay even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +120.7 more in Hamelin Bay
0.0 0th pct 120.7 88th pct
Intersections/km² in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +3 higher in Hamelin Bay
2 59th pct 6 68th pct
Mean slope in East Augustain Hamelin Bay +3.3 pts higher in Hamelin Bay
3.7% 23rd pct 7.0% 62nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). East Augusta vs Hamelin Bay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50448/east-augusta/vs/SAL50605/hamelin-bay