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Emu Flat vs Widgiemooltha

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 66 km apart · Emu Flat profile · Widgiemooltha profile

Emu Flat Widgiemooltha

Widgiemooltha and Emu Flat (WA) are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Widgiemooltha has a typical resident aged 48, which is far older than the typical 40-year-old in Emu Flat (WA). In terms of transport, Widgiemooltha is far more connected, with three public transport stops and a single route, while Emu Flat (WA) has none. The typical weekly personal income is well higher in Emu Flat (WA) at $1,125, compared to $900 in Widgiemooltha.

Both areas are almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, grocery store or health service. This shared lack of local amenities is a defining feature for both places. While Widgiemooltha has slightly more walkable amenities, it is still considered car-dependent, just like Emu Flat (WA).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha +20 larger in Widgiemooltha gap widening
8 6th pct 28 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25
  • First area, 2021: 8
  • Second area, 2016: 16
  • Second area, 2021: 28
Median age in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha +8 yrs older in Widgiemooltha gap widening
40 yrs 29th pct 48 yrs 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 48 yrs
— 0.0% 0th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

62.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +26.8 pts 35.7%
37.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +26.8 pts 10.7%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) even 0.0%

Marital status

75.0% Never married ◂ +42.9 pts 32.1%
37.5% Married ◂ +8.9 pts 28.6%
0.0% Divorced +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Emu Flat Widgiemooltha

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

  • 85+ in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Widgiemooltha: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Widgiemooltha: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Widgiemooltha: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Widgiemooltha: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Widgiemooltha: 0.0% males, 13.0% females
  • 60–64 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Widgiemooltha: 0.0% males, 17.4% females
  • 55–59 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Widgiemooltha: 13.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Widgiemooltha: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Widgiemooltha: 17.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Widgiemooltha: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Widgiemooltha: 21.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Widgiemooltha: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 100.0% females; 25–29 in Widgiemooltha: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Widgiemooltha: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Widgiemooltha: 17.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Widgiemooltha: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Widgiemooltha: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Emu Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Widgiemooltha: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

— 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

62.5% South Africa ◂ +62.5 pts 0.0%
50.0% Australia ◂ +17.9 pts 32.1%
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%

Ancestry

62.5% English ◂ +51.8 pts 10.7%
50.0% Australian ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
50.0% Irish ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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

— 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha
— 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

125.0% English only ◂ +85.7 pts 39.3%
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

— 10.7% 1st pct

Religious affiliation

37.5% Not stated +33.9 pts ▸ 71.4%
50.0% Christianity ◂ +17.9 pts 32.1%
0.0% No religion +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
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

— 0.0% 0th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

62.5% Year 12 ◂ +62.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 10 +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

83.3% Bachelor degree ◂ +83.3 pts 0.0%
83.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +83.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

66.7% Engineering & related ◂ +66.7 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% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education 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 Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha +$225 higher in Emu Flat gap narrowing
$1,125 88th pct $900 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,625
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2016: $409
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Household income in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha
— $1,124 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,875
  • Second area, 2016: $687
  • Second area, 2021: $1,124
— $4,750 100th pct
— 25.0% 95th pct

Personal income distribution

75.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +50.0 pts 25.0%
0.0% Under $650 +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha
— 10.7% 2nd pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha
— 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

50.0% Mental health ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
37.5% Asthma ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.5% None ◂ +37.5 pts 25.0%
62.5% One condition ◂ +51.8 pts 10.7%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

— 0.0% 0th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha
— 0.0% 0th pct
Defence service in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha
— 9.4% 94th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

— 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0

Housing & Dwellings

— $180 20th pct
People / bedroom in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha
— 0.60 7th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha +3 more in Widgiemooltha
0 0th pct 3 72nd pct
Stops/1k in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha +107.14 more in Widgiemooltha
0.00 0th pct 107.14 100th pct
Departures/1k in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha +500.0 more in Widgiemooltha
0.0 0th pct 500.0 78th pct
PT routes in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha +1 more in Widgiemooltha
0 0th pct 1 71st pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (passenger) +87.5 pts ▸ 87.5%
72.7% Car (driver) ◂ +72.7 pts 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%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

— 17.9% 12th pct

Jobs & Industry

— 35.7% 6th pct

Industries people work in

81.8% Mining ◂ +44.3 pts 37.5%
45.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +45.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing 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% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food 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

27.3% Technicians & trades +10.2 pts ▸ 37.5%
27.3% Managers ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha +1.3 higher in Widgiemooltha
0.0 0th pct 1.3 61st pct
Types ≤15 min in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha +1.7 more in Widgiemooltha
0.0 0th pct 1.7 64th pct
15-min city in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha +42.3 pts higher in Widgiemooltha
0.0% 0th pct 42.3% 71st pct
Walk to school in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha +160.7 more in Emu Flat
375.0 99th pct 214.3 92nd pct
Intersections/km² in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha even
0 3rd pct 0 3rd pct
Mean slope in Emu Flatin Widgiemooltha +4.1 pts higher in Emu Flat
8.4% 73rd pct 4.4% 34th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Emu Flat vs Widgiemooltha [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50485/emu-flat/vs/SAL51602/widgiemooltha