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East Pingelly vs Townsendale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 23 km apart · East Pingelly profile · Townsendale profile

East Pingelly Townsendale

East Pingelly and Townsendale are two small, rural Western Australian areas with very different populations. East Pingelly is far older, with a typical resident aged 47 compared to just 20 in Townsendale. This age gap is reflected in the families; children under 15 make up 27.3% of Townsendale's population, which is well higher than the 17.5% in East Pingelly. There is also a stark difference in wealth, with the typical weekly family income in Townsendale being far higher at $4,999, compared to $1,937 in East Pingelly.

Both areas are equally car-dependent and take the same amount of time to drive to the city. They also share a similar typical personal weekly income, around $873 to $900. While East Pingelly has more people born overseas and a higher share of residents with no religion, both areas are sparsely populated. The gap in typical age remains a standout feature, as Townsendale is far younger than the national figure, while East Pingelly is far older.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in East Pingellyin Townsendale +189 larger in East Pingelly gap narrowing
211 55th pct 22 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 328
  • First area, 2016: 221
  • First area, 2021: 211
  • Second area, 2016: 6
  • Second area, 2021: 22
Median age in East Pingellyin Townsendale +27 yrs older in East Pingelly gap widening
47 yrs 57th pct 20 yrs 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 47 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 31 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 20 yrs
First Nations in East Pingellyin Townsendale +2.8 pts higher in East Pingelly
2.8% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 1.4%
  • First area, 2021: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in East Pingellyin Townsendale +11.8 pts higher in East Pingelly
11.8% 22nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.7%
  • First area, 2016: 9.5%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in East Pingellyin Townsendale +9.7 pts higher in Townsendale
17.5% 53rd pct 27.3% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.5%
  • First area, 2016: 18.6%
  • First area, 2021: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.3%
13.9% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.1%
  • First area, 2016: 15.4%
  • First area, 2021: 13.9%

Age structure

38.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +38.4 pts 0.0%
12.3% Youth (15–24) +19.5 pts ▸ 31.8%
17.5% Children (0–14) +9.7 pts ▸ 27.3%
21.8% Young adults (25–44) +0.9 pts ▸ 22.7%
11.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

62.3% Married ◂ +7.7 pts 54.5%
1.7% Widowed +43.7 pts ▸ 45.5%
26.9% Never married +0.4 pts ▸ 27.3%
6.3% Divorced ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

East Pingelly Townsendale

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

  • 85+ in East Pingelly: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Townsendale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in East Pingelly: 2.3% males, 1.4% females; 80–84 in Townsendale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in East Pingelly: 1.4% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Townsendale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in East Pingelly: 1.9% males, 3.3% females; 70–74 in Townsendale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in East Pingelly: 4.7% males, 2.3% females; 65–69 in Townsendale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in East Pingelly: 2.3% males, 5.6% females; 60–64 in Townsendale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in East Pingelly: 8.4% males, 5.1% females; 55–59 in Townsendale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in East Pingelly: 3.3% males, 4.7% females; 50–54 in Townsendale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in East Pingelly: 2.8% males, 4.7% females; 45–49 in Townsendale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in East Pingelly: 2.3% males, 1.4% females; 40–44 in Townsendale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in East Pingelly: 4.2% males, 3.7% females; 35–39 in Townsendale: 0.0% males, 38.5% females
  • 30–34 in East Pingelly: 1.4% males, 3.7% females; 30–34 in Townsendale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in East Pingelly: 0.0% males, 3.3% females; 25–29 in Townsendale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in East Pingelly: 2.3% males, 1.4% females; 20–24 in Townsendale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in East Pingelly: 1.4% males, 1.4% females; 15–19 in Townsendale: 0.0% males, 30.8% females
  • 10–14 in East Pingelly: 3.3% males, 1.9% females; 10–14 in Townsendale: 30.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in East Pingelly: 4.2% males, 4.2% females; 5–9 in Townsendale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in East Pingelly: 2.8% males, 2.8% females; 0–4 in Townsendale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in East Pingellyin Townsendale +10.4 pts higher in East Pingelly
10.4% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.3%
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

85.3% Australia ◂ +17.1 pts 68.2%
3.8% England ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
1.4% South Africa ◂ +1.4 pts 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%

Ancestry

53.6% English ◂ +17.2 pts 36.4%
46.9% Australian ◂ +33.3 pts 13.6%
10.4% Scottish +3.2 pts ▸ 13.6%
10.4% Irish ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
3.3% German ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.4% Italian ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.9% Dutch ◂ +1.9 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 East Pingellyin Townsendale +2.8 pts higher in East Pingelly
2.8% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 1.8%
  • First area, 2021: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in East Pingellyin Townsendale 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

92.9% English only ◂ +15.6 pts 77.3%
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 Pingellyin Townsendale +12.2 pts higher in East Pingelly
53.1% 86th pct 40.9% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.6%
  • First area, 2016: 22.2%
  • First area, 2021: 53.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.9%

Religious affiliation

53.1% No religion ◂ +12.2 pts 40.9%
44.5% Christianity ◂ +21.8 pts 22.7%
1.4% Not stated +25.9 pts ▸ 27.3%
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

55.3% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 47.1%
  • First area, 2016: 47.2%
  • First area, 2021: 55.3%
15.4% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.8%
  • First area, 2016: 6.1%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
Schools ≤3 km in East Pingellyin Townsendale +1 more in East Pingelly
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
97 25th pct
906 13th pct

Highest year of school

55.3% Year 12 +8.3 pts ▸ 63.6%
28.2% Year 10 ◂ +28.2 pts 0.0%
10.6% Year 11 ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
4.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

39.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +39.5 pts 0.0%
28.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +28.4 pts 0.0%
17.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
4.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.0% Engineering & related ◂ +21.0 pts 0.0%
17.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
16.0% Management & commerce ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
13.6% Education ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
7.4% Health ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
6.2% Architecture & building ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
6.2% Creative arts ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
4.9% Society & culture ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% Information technology ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in East Pingellyin Townsendale +$27 higher in Townsendale
$873 69th pct $900 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $535
  • First area, 2016: $857
  • First area, 2021: $873
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Household income in East Pingellyin Townsendale +$157 higher in Townsendale
$1,718 61st pct $1,875 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,047
  • First area, 2016: $1,562
  • First area, 2021: $1,718
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
Family income in East Pingellyin Townsendale +$3,062 higher in Townsendale
$1,937 53rd pct $4,999 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,386
  • First area, 2016: $1,781
  • First area, 2021: $1,937
  • Second area, 2021: $4,999
12.0% 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.1%
  • First area, 2016: 7.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%
High-income homes in East Pingellyin Townsendale
17.5% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.3%
  • First area, 2016: 12.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.5%

Household income distribution

22.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +22.5 pts 0.0%
21.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +21.3 pts 0.0%
15.0% Under $650 ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
13.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

39.4% Under $650 ◂ +39.4 pts 0.0%
30.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.9 pts 0.0%
21.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
4.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in East Pingellyin Townsendale +6.5 pts higher in East Pingelly
24.6% 29th pct 18.2% 11th pct
Mental health in East Pingellyin Townsendale +8.5 pts higher in East Pingelly
8.5% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in East Pingellyin Townsendale +2.4 pts higher in East Pingelly
2.4% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.3%
  • First area, 2016: 1.4%
  • First area, 2021: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.5% Arthritis ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
8.5% Mental health ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
7.1% Asthma ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
6.2% Cancer ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
4.3% Heart disease ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Diabetes ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.8% Other condition ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
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

65.4% None +2.8 pts ▸ 68.2%
17.1% One condition ◂ +3.4 pts 13.6%
5.7% Two conditions ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
3.3% Three or more ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

45.1% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 43.0%
  • First area, 2016: 44.2%
  • First area, 2021: 45.1%
15.4% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.3%
  • First area, 2016: 9.9%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
Unpaid child care in East Pingellyin Townsendale
32.6% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 45.9%
  • First area, 2016: 29.3%
  • First area, 2021: 32.6%
4.5% 76th pct
25.1% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.1%
  • First area, 2016: 25.4%
  • First area, 2021: 25.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in East Pingellyin Townsendale +6 larger in East Pingelly
6 51st pct 0 0th pct
17 yrs 14th pct
$325 10th pct
$2,250 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in East Pingellyin Townsendale +0.7 larger in Townsendale gap narrowing
2.6 57th pct 3.3 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3
2.9% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 2.9%
20.0% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.1%
  • First area, 2016: 9.8%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%

Family composition

53.2% Couples with children +5.1 pts ▸ 58.3%
37.4% Couples without children ◂ +12.4 pts 25.0%
2.9% One-parent families ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

45.0% 2 people ◂ +45.0 pts 0.0%
21.3% 3 people ◂ +21.3 pts 0.0%
20.0% 1 person ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% 4 people ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% 5 people ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in East Pingellyin Townsendale +$225 higher in Townsendale
$175 19th pct $400 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $130
  • First area, 2021: $175
  • Second area, 2021: $400
$1,950 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: $900
  • First area, 2016: $1,517
  • First area, 2021: $1,950
People / bedroom in East Pingellyin Townsendale +0.20 higher in Townsendale
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.00
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
10.0% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.7%
  • First area, 2016: 11.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
68.8% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.1%
  • First area, 2016: 63.4%
  • First area, 2021: 68.8%
98.8% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 100.0%
  • First area, 2016: 98.8%
  • First area, 2021: 98.8%
83.8% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 87.4%
  • First area, 2016: 79.3%
  • First area, 2021: 83.8%

How homes are owned or rented

10.0% Other tenure +190.0 pts ▸ 200.0%
68.8% Owned outright ◂ +68.8 pts 0.0%
13.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
10.0% Rented ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

98.8% Separate house +1.3 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

38.8% 4 bedrooms +161.3 pts ▸ 200.0%
32.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +32.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% 5 or more ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
6.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
30.9% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.4%
  • First area, 2016: 32.6%
  • First area, 2021: 30.9%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in East Pingellyin Townsendale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in East Pingellyin Townsendale even
123 82nd pct 123 82nd pct

How people get to work

43.9% Car (driver) +39.4 pts ▸ 83.3%
30.9% Worked at home ◂ +30.9 pts 0.0%
13.8% Walked ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
3.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.3 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

14.8% 1 vehicle +85.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
34.6% 4 or more ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
25.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +25.9 pts 0.0%
17.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in East Pingellyin Townsendale +5.1 pts higher in Townsendale
24.9% 28th pct 30.0% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.0%
  • First area, 2016: 18.0%
  • First area, 2021: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

2.3% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2%
  • First area, 2016: 2.2%
  • First area, 2021: 2.3%
73.1% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 75.1%
  • First area, 2016: 75.7%
  • First area, 2021: 73.1%
67.5% 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.1%
  • First area, 2016: 69.6%
  • First area, 2021: 67.5%

Industries people work in

65.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +101.6 pts ▸ 166.7%
8.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
7.3% Education & training ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
5.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.9% Retail trade ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.3% Mining ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.4% Other services ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

52.0% Managers ◂ +52.0 pts 0.0%
11.4% Labourers +38.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
8.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
8.1% Professionals ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
5.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.3% Community & personal service ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.4% Sales workers ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Walkability

0.0 25th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in East Pingellyin Townsendale even
0.0 29th pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in East Pingellyin Townsendale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in East Pingellyin Townsendale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in East Pingellyin Townsendale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in East Pingellyin Townsendale +0.5 pts higher in East Pingelly
0.5% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in East Pingellyin Townsendale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in East Pingellyin Townsendale +66.4 more in East Pingelly
66.4 86th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in East Pingellyin Townsendale even
0 22nd pct 0 26th pct
Mean slope in East Pingellyin Townsendale +2.6 pts higher in East Pingelly
5.6% 49th pct 3.1% 14th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). East Pingelly vs Townsendale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50465/east-pingelly/vs/SAL51464/townsendale