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East Bowes vs Nolba

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · East Bowes profile · Nolba profile

East Bowes Nolba

East Bowes and Nolba are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. East Bowes is notably older, with a typical resident aged 42 compared to 34 in Nolba. This is reflected in the age structure, as 19.6% of East Bowes residents are seniors, while Nolba has none. Consequently, East Bowes has a far higher share of people needing help with daily activities (19.6%). Income is well higher in Nolba, where the typical household earns $2,250 a week compared to $1,792 in East Bowes.

Both areas have tracked similarly over time, remaining very small and car-dependent. They share a lack of public transport and no residents who speak a language other than English at home. While East Bowes has more schools within 3 km and a slightly higher share of children, both areas sit well below the national figure for overseas births.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in East Bowesin Nolba +24 larger in East Bowes gap narrowing
46 26th pct 22 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 57
  • First area, 2021: 46
  • Second area, 2016: 18
  • Second area, 2021: 22
Median age in East Bowesin Nolba +8 yrs older in East Bowes gap narrowing
42 yrs 38th pct 34 yrs 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 32 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 34 yrs
First Nations in East Bowesin Nolba even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in East Bowesin Nolba +19.6 pts higher in East Bowes
19.6% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in East Bowesin Nolba +3.6 pts higher in East Bowes
21.7% 78th pct 18.2% 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.5%
  • First area, 2021: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

23.9% Young adults (25–44) +12.5 pts ▸ 36.4%
21.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.6 pts 18.2%
19.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
17.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

78.8% Married ◂ +12.1 pts 66.7%
0.0% Never married +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
9.1% Divorced ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

East Bowes Nolba

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

  • 85+ in East Bowes: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Nolba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in East Bowes: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Nolba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in East Bowes: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Nolba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in East Bowes: 0.0% males, 7.3% females; 70–74 in Nolba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in East Bowes: 7.3% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Nolba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in East Bowes: 0.0% males, 7.3% females; 60–64 in Nolba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in East Bowes: 12.2% males, 14.6% females; 55–59 in Nolba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in East Bowes: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Nolba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in East Bowes: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Nolba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in East Bowes: 0.0% males, 7.3% females; 40–44 in Nolba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in East Bowes: 0.0% males, 7.3% females; 35–39 in Nolba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in East Bowes: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Nolba: 0.0% males, 50.0% females
  • 25–29 in East Bowes: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Nolba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in East Bowes: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Nolba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in East Bowes: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Nolba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in East Bowes: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Nolba: 0.0% males, 50.0% females
  • 5–9 in East Bowes: 0.0% males, 7.3% females; 5–9 in Nolba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in East Bowes: 7.3% males, 22.0% females; 0–4 in Nolba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in East Bowesin Nolba +6.5 pts higher in East Bowes
6.5% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

82.6% Australia +17.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

56.5% English +2.6 pts ▸ 59.1%
34.8% Australian ◂ +21.1 pts 13.6%
8.7% Scottish ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
6.5% Italian ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% Indian ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 East Bowesin Nolba even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in East Bowesin Nolba even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

78.3% English only +21.7 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 East Bowesin Nolba +1.2 pts higher in Nolba
26.1% 16th pct 27.3% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.5%
  • First area, 2021: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.3%

Religious affiliation

60.9% Christianity +2.8 pts ▸ 63.6%
26.1% No religion +1.2 pts ▸ 27.3%
21.7% Not stated ◂ +21.7 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

43.8% 47th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.4%
  • First area, 2021: 43.8%
21.2% 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 21.2%
Schools ≤3 km in East Bowesin Nolba +2 more in East Bowes
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
97 25th pct
911 14th pct

Highest year of school

43.8% Year 12 +22.9 pts ▸ 66.7%
37.5% Year 10 ◂ +12.5 pts 25.0%
0.0% Year 11 +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

15.0% Certificate III / IV +35.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
35.0% Bachelor degree +2.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
15.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
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

20.0% Education +17.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
15.0% Health ◂ +15.0 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% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in East Bowesin Nolba +$331 higher in Nolba gap narrowing
$825 62nd pct $1,156 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: $537
  • First area, 2021: $825
  • Second area, 2016: $933
  • Second area, 2021: $1,156
Household income in East Bowesin Nolba +$458 higher in Nolba gap narrowing
$1,792 65th pct $2,250 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,375
  • First area, 2021: $1,792
  • Second area, 2016: $1,875
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in East Bowesin Nolba +$562 higher in Nolba gap widening
$1,812 45th pct $2,374 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,624
  • First area, 2021: $1,812
  • Second area, 2016: $1,875
  • Second area, 2021: $2,374
High earners in East Bowesin Nolba
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

50.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +50.0 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

9.1% $1,500–$2,999 +74.2 pts ▸ 83.3%
18.2% $650–$1,499 +15.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
21.2% Under $650 ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in East Bowesin Nolba +7.9 pts higher in Nolba
23.9% 26th pct 31.8% 65th pct
Mental health in East Bowesin Nolba even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in East Bowesin Nolba +19.6 pts higher in East Bowes
19.6% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 19.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Asthma +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
13.0% Arthritis ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
10.9% Other condition ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
6.5% Diabetes ◂ +6.5 pts 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%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.9% None +25.5 pts ▸ 86.4%
17.4% One condition +14.4 pts ▸ 31.8%
10.9% Two conditions ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in East Bowesin Nolba
48.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 35.6%
  • First area, 2021: 48.5%
Unpaid carers in East Bowesin Nolba
33.3% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
Unpaid child care in East Bowesin Nolba
30.3% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.8%
  • First area, 2021: 30.3%
Defence service in East Bowesin Nolba
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in East Bowesin Nolba
27.3% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.4%
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in East Bowesin Nolba even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in East Bowesin Nolba +0.2 larger in Nolba gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.7
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

56.3% Couples with children +17.4 pts ▸ 73.7%
59.4% Couples without children ◂ +33.1 pts 26.3%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

43.8% 2 people +31.3 pts ▸ 75.0%
0.0% 4 people +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
18.8% 5 people ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$300 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: $250
  • First area, 2021: $300
People / bedroom in East Bowesin Nolba +0.20 higher in Nolba gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00

How homes are owned or rented

37.5% Owned outright +12.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
18.8% Other tenure +18.8 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
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

25.0% 3 bedrooms +12.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
37.5% 4 bedrooms even 37.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in East Bowesin Nolba
42.9% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.6%
  • First area, 2021: 42.9%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in East Bowesin Nolba even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in East Bowesin Nolba even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in East Bowesin Nolba even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in East Bowesin Nolba even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

42.9% Worked at home +12.7 pts ▸ 55.6%
47.6% Car (driver) ◂ +14.3 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

56.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +18.8 pts 37.5%
0.0% 4 or more +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
18.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in East Bowesin Nolba
16.7% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.8%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in East Bowesin Nolba
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in East Bowesin Nolba
63.6% 61st pct
  • First area, 2016: 64.4%
  • First area, 2021: 63.6%
95.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 58.6%
  • First area, 2021: 95.2%

Industries people work in

52.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +14.3 pts ▸ 66.7%
23.8% Education & training ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
19.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
14.3% Retail trade ◂ +14.3 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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

42.9% Managers +12.7 pts ▸ 55.6%
23.8% Professionals ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
19.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Labourers +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
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%

Walkability

Walk score in East Bowesin Nolba +0.1 higher in East Bowes
0.1 37th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in East Bowesin Nolba +0.1 more in East Bowes
0.1 34th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in East Bowesin Nolba even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in East Bowesin Nolba even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in East Bowesin Nolba even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in East Bowesin Nolba +5.7 pts higher in East Bowes
5.7% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in East Bowesin Nolba even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in East Bowesin Nolba even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in East Bowesin Nolba +23.7 more in Nolba
21.7 64th pct 45.5 79th pct
Intersections/km² in East Bowesin Nolba even
0 17th pct 0 4th pct
Mean slope in East Bowesin Nolba +3.4 pts higher in East Bowes
7.3% 65th pct 3.9% 27th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). East Bowes vs Nolba [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50451/east-bowes/vs/SAL51121/nolba