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Hamelin Pool vs Wooramel

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 98 km apart · Hamelin Pool profile · Wooramel profile

Hamelin Pool Wooramel

Wooramel and Hamelin Pool are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. They differ sharply in their demographics; residents in Wooramel are far older, with a typical age of 52 compared to 31 in Hamelin Pool. Hamelin Pool has a much larger proportion of children under 15 (34.8%) and a far higher share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (13.0%). In contrast, Wooramel has a higher proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week (12.9%) and a typical weekly rent that is far higher at $827, compared to $269 in Hamelin Pool.

Daily life in both places is very similar in terms of accessibility and health, as neither area has any public transport stops or homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store. Both areas also have similar shares of people with long-term health conditions, sitting around 12% to 13%. While they share these same challenges, Wooramel has seen a much larger recent influx of new residents, with 64.5% moving in during the last five years.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 21 yrs older in Wooramel Under 15: 34.8 pts higher in Hamelin Pool Rent: $558 higher in Wooramel Recent movers: 38.4 pts higher in Wooramel First Nations: 13.0 pts higher in Hamelin Pool

Demographics & Identity

Population in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +10 larger in Wooramel gap widening
23 16th pct 33 20th pct
Median age in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +21 yrs older in Wooramel gap widening
31 yrs 7th pct 52 yrs 77th pct
First Nations in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +13.0 pts higher in Hamelin Pool
13.0% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +15.2 pts higher in Wooramel
0.0% 0th pct 15.2% 34th pct
Under 15 in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +34.8 pts higher in Hamelin Pool
34.8% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

52.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +18.8 pts 33.3%
34.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +34.8 pts 0.0%
26.1% Young adults (25–44) +7.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

40.9% Married ◂ +5.4 pts 35.5%
40.9% Never married ◂ +2.2 pts 38.7%
18.2% Divorced ◂ +8.5 pts 9.7%
0.0% Widowed +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +9.7 pts higher in Hamelin Pool
52.2% 100th pct 42.4% 97th pct

Country of birth

30.4% Australia +36.2 pts ▸ 66.7%
30.4% Italy ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%
21.7% England ◂ +3.6 pts 18.2%
0.0% South Africa +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
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%

Ancestry

0.0% English +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
26.1% Australian +1.2 pts ▸ 27.3%
21.7% Italian ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
17.4% Irish ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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

Other language in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +21.7 pts higher in Hamelin Pool
21.7% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

52.2% English only +41.8 pts ▸ 93.9%
13.0% Italian ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +9.4 pts higher in Hamelin Pool
60.9% 95th pct 51.5% 82nd pct

Religious affiliation

60.9% No religion ◂ +9.4 pts 51.5%
13.0% Christianity +29.4 pts ▸ 42.4%
34.8% Not stated ◂ +19.6 pts 15.2%
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

Year 12 in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +8.8 pts higher in Hamelin Pool
63.6% 85th pct 54.8% 72nd pct
Bachelor+ in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +2.1 pts higher in Hamelin Pool
18.2% 62nd pct 16.1% 56th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

63.6% Year 12 ◂ +8.8 pts 54.8%
0.0% Year 10 +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% Year 9 or below +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
28.6% Bachelor degree +2.7 pts ▸ 31.3%
21.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +21.4 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

21.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
21.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Society & culture +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +$132 higher in Hamelin Pool gap narrowing
$1,031 85th pct $899 73rd pct
Household income in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +$392 higher in Wooramel gap widening
$900 10th pct $1,292 32nd pct
Family income in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +$459 higher in Hamelin Pool
$1,875 49th pct $1,416 22nd pct
High earners in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +12.9 pts higher in Wooramel
0.0% 0th pct 12.9% 73rd pct

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +51.6 pts ▸ 51.6%
0.0% Under $650 +22.6 pts ▸ 22.6%
18.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.3 pts 12.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +0.9 pts higher in Hamelin Pool
13.0% 5th pct 12.1% 4th pct
Mental health in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Other condition +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Asthma 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% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.2% None +16.6 pts ▸ 81.8%
13.0% One condition ◂ +0.9 pts 12.1%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +12.9 pts higher in Wooramel
0.0% 0th pct 12.9% 24th pct
Unpaid carers in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +5.3 pts higher in Hamelin Pool
18.2% 20th pct 12.9% 10th pct
Defence service in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +6.3 pts higher in Wooramel
22.7% 41st pct 29.0% 75th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +3 larger in Hamelin Pool
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +5 yrs older in Hamelin Pool
22 yrs 33rd pct 17 yrs 14th pct
Median income in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel
— $725 58th pct
Household income in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel
— $3,250 89th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +0.1 larger in Hamelin Pool gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 1.9 11th pct

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +64.7 pts 35.3%
0.0% Couples without children +76.5 pts ▸ 76.5%
0.0% One-parent families +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +53.8 pts ▸ 53.8%
0.0% 1 person +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +$558 higher in Wooramel
$269 46th pct $827 100th pct
People / bedroom in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +0.60 higher in Hamelin Pool gap widening
1.30 100th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +76.9 pts ▸ 76.9%
0.0% Other tenure +61.5 pts ▸ 61.5%
0.0% Rented +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

0.0% Separate house +53.8 pts ▸ 53.8%
0.0% Other dwelling +53.8 pts ▸ 53.8%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 2 bedrooms +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 3 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel
— 39.1% 90th pct
PT commute in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

38.5% Walked +9.4 pts ▸ 47.8%
0.0% Worked at home +39.1 pts ▸ 39.1%
0.0% Car (driver) +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +61.5 pts ▸ 61.5%
0.0% 1 vehicle +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% 4 or more +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +38.4 pts higher in Wooramel
26.1% 32nd pct 64.5% 100th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +15.1 pts higher in Wooramel
59.1% 44th pct 74.2% 88th pct
Full-time in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel
— 95.7% 100th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Accommodation & food +47.8 pts ▸ 47.8%
38.5% Retail trade ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% Professional & technical +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

30.8% Labourers ◂ +9.0 pts 21.7%
0.0% Community & personal service +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% Managers +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades 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%

Walkability

Walk score in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +0.1 higher in Hamelin Pool
0.3 48th pct 0.2 44th pct
Types ≤15 min in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +0.1 more in Hamelin Pool
0.3 47th pct 0.2 43rd pct
15-min city in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +4.0 more in Wooramel
87.0 87th pct 90.9 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel even
0 3rd pct 0 5th pct
Mean slope in Hamelin Poolin Wooramel +0.3 pts higher in Wooramel
3.0% 13th pct 3.3% 17th pct

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Compare Wooramel with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hamelin Pool vs Wooramel [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50606/hamelin-pool/vs/SAL51645/wooramel