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Lake Ninan vs Wongan Hills

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Lake Ninan profile · Wongan Hills profile

Lake Ninan Wongan Hills

Wongan Hills and Lake Ninan are nearby areas in Western Australia with very different profiles. Wongan Hills has a population of 896, while Lake Ninan is sparsely populated with just 17 people. There are major gaps in income and age; the typical resident in Lake Ninan is far older at 58 compared to 43 in Wongan Hills. Lake Ninan also has much higher typical weekly household and personal incomes, with the usual household earning $2,624 compared to $1,174 in Wongan Hills. Wongan Hills is far more connected, with many more homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, groceries, and health services, while Lake Ninan is car-dependent.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in terms of their basic housing and education, as they share the same school size and a similar number of people per home. They both sit in an environment with a similar terrain slope. While Wongan Hills is more walkable, both are largely car-dependent by national standards. Lake Ninan's typical household income remains well above the national figure, whereas Wongan Hills is well below it.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +879 larger in Wongan Hills gap steady
17 12th pct 896 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 19
  • First area, 2021: 17
  • Second area, 2011: 1,127
  • Second area, 2016: 898
  • Second area, 2021: 896
Median age in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +15 yrs older in Lake Ninan gap widening
58 yrs 90th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 47 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 58 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
7.0% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.0%
25.1% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.1%
18.5% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.5%
12.6% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.6%

Age structure

41.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +16.1 pts 25.1%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +24.4 pts ▸ 24.4%
23.5% Young adults (25–44) +0.8 pts ▸ 24.3%
0.0% Children (0–14) +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%

Marital status

28.6% Married +16.8 pts ▸ 45.4%
42.9% Widowed ◂ +36.6 pts 6.3%
21.4% Never married +12.5 pts ▸ 33.9%
0.0% Divorced +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Separated +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Age & sex structure

Lake Ninan Wongan Hills

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

  • 85+ in Lake Ninan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wongan Hills: 0.8% males, 1.6% females
  • 80–84 in Lake Ninan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Wongan Hills: 1.0% males, 1.7% females
  • 75–79 in Lake Ninan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Wongan Hills: 2.7% males, 1.2% females
  • 70–74 in Lake Ninan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Wongan Hills: 3.3% males, 3.4% females
  • 65–69 in Lake Ninan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Wongan Hills: 5.2% males, 4.4% females
  • 60–64 in Lake Ninan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Wongan Hills: 4.7% males, 3.5% females
  • 55–59 in Lake Ninan: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Wongan Hills: 2.8% males, 2.8% females
  • 50–54 in Lake Ninan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Wongan Hills: 2.8% males, 2.6% females
  • 45–49 in Lake Ninan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Wongan Hills: 2.7% males, 1.8% females
  • 40–44 in Lake Ninan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Wongan Hills: 2.7% males, 3.0% females
  • 35–39 in Lake Ninan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Wongan Hills: 3.3% males, 3.5% females
  • 30–34 in Lake Ninan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wongan Hills: 2.8% males, 2.9% females
  • 25–29 in Lake Ninan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Wongan Hills: 3.5% males, 2.5% females
  • 20–24 in Lake Ninan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Wongan Hills: 2.3% males, 2.6% females
  • 15–19 in Lake Ninan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Wongan Hills: 2.1% males, 1.5% females
  • 10–14 in Lake Ninan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Wongan Hills: 2.8% males, 2.9% females
  • 5–9 in Lake Ninan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Wongan Hills: 3.3% males, 3.4% females
  • 0–4 in Lake Ninan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wongan Hills: 3.7% males, 2.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

13.4% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.4%

Country of birth

64.7% Australia +13.1 pts ▸ 77.8%
23.5% England ◂ +19.4 pts 4.1%
0.0% New Zealand +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Philippines +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% South Africa +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% India +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% China +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

52.9% English ◂ +10.1 pts 42.9%
29.4% Australian +14.1 pts ▸ 43.5%
17.6% Irish ◂ +8.6 pts 9.0%
0.0% Scottish +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% German +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Dutch +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Filipino +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Indian +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Italian +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Chinese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

4.6% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%
0.6% 71st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.6%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +12.2 pts 87.8%
0.0% Tagalog +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
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%

Religion

44.1% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.1%

Religious affiliation

41.2% No religion +2.9 pts ▸ 44.1%
23.5% Christianity +18.2 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% Not stated +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Other religions +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Buddhism +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Islam +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

40.7% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.7%
9.7% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%
6.02 63rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
208 38th pct 208 38th pct
920 14th pct 920 14th pct

Highest year of school

85.7% Year 12 ◂ +45.0 pts 40.7%
21.4% Year 10 +10.8 pts ▸ 32.3%
0.0% Year 11 +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Year 9 or below +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%

Highest qualification level

75.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +62.0 pts 13.0%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +42.6 pts ▸ 42.6%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Certificate I / II +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Field of qualification

100.0% Management & commerce ◂ +89.1 pts 10.9%
0.0% Engineering & related +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Education +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% Health +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Society & culture +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Creative arts +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +$617 higher in Lake Ninan gap widening
$1,343 94th pct $726 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,208
  • First area, 2021: $1,343
  • Second area, 2011: $639
  • Second area, 2016: $683
  • Second area, 2021: $726
Household income in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +$1,450 higher in Lake Ninan gap widening
$2,624 91st pct $1,174 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,624
  • First area, 2021: $2,624
  • Second area, 2011: $1,165
  • Second area, 2016: $1,228
  • Second area, 2021: $1,174
Family income in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +$827 higher in Lake Ninan gap widening
$2,374 76th pct $1,547 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,874
  • First area, 2021: $2,374
  • Second area, 2011: $1,379
  • Second area, 2016: $1,515
  • Second area, 2021: $1,547
9.8% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%
High-income homes in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills
12.5% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%

Household income distribution

72.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +50.0 pts 22.8%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +32.5 pts ▸ 32.5%
0.0% Under $650 +20.1 pts ▸ 20.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +41.3 pts ▸ 41.3%
21.4% $650–$1,499 +7.4 pts ▸ 28.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills
32.9% 70th pct
8.1% 50th pct
Needs assistance in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills
6.4% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

23.5% Diabetes ◂ +17.1 pts 6.5%
23.5% Mental health ◂ +15.4 pts 8.1%
17.6% Arthritis ◂ +7.2 pts 10.5%
0.0% Asthma +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Other condition +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Cancer +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Heart disease +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Lung condition +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Stroke +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Dementia +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

29.4% None +28.1 pts ▸ 57.5%
23.5% One condition ◂ +1.8 pts 21.8%
23.5% Two conditions ◂ +16.6 pts 6.9%
0.0% Three or more +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

Community Participation

32.7% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 37.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.7%
9.3% 22nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.3%
Unpaid child care in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills
25.2% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 33.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.2%
Defence service in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +3.7 pts higher in Wongan Hills
0.0% 0th pct 3.7% 67th pct
22.0% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +60 larger in Wongan Hills
3 43rd pct 63 80th pct
Median age in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +13 yrs older in Wongan Hills
12 yrs 7th pct 25 yrs 46th pct
34.2% 35th pct
0.0% 0th pct
Median income in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +$100 higher in Wongan Hills
$450 25th pct $550 39th pct
Household income in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +$938 higher in Lake Ninan
$2,250 71st pct $1,312 32nd pct
Indigenous language in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills
0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +0.1 larger in Lake Ninan gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.2 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2
17.7% 81st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.7%
37.1% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 31.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.1%

Family composition

50.0% Couples without children ◂ +14.0 pts 36.0%
35.7% Couples with children +8.9 pts ▸ 44.6%
28.6% Other families ◂ +27.2 pts 1.3%
0.0% One-parent families +17.7 pts ▸ 17.7%

Household size

0.0% 1 person +37.1 pts ▸ 37.1%
36.4% 2 people +0.5 pts ▸ 36.9%
0.0% 3 people +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% 4 people +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% 5 people +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% 6 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Housing & Dwellings

$180 20th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $120
  • Second area, 2016: $150
  • Second area, 2021: $180
Mortgage in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +$1,084 higher in Lake Ninan
$2,167 80th pct $1,083 18th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,167
  • Second area, 2011: $934
  • Second area, 2016: $1,090
  • Second area, 2021: $1,083
People / bedroom in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +0.10 higher in Wongan Hills gap narrowing
0.60 7th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.40
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
34.4% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 34.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.4%
35.8% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 32.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.8%
91.3% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 87.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 94.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 91.3%
78.0% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 79.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.0%

How homes are owned or rented

45.5% Owned outright ◂ +9.7 pts 35.8%
0.0% Rented +34.4 pts ▸ 34.4%
27.3% Other tenure ◂ +25.1 pts 2.2%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +25.2 pts ▸ 25.2%
0.0% Not stated +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +8.7 pts 91.3%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.5% 3 bedrooms +2.8 pts ▸ 48.2%
27.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.2 pts 24.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% 1 bedroom +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% 5 or more +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

3.0% 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0%
4.5% 10th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
0.9% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.9%
PT stops in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +1 more in Wongan Hills
0 0th pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +1.12 more in Wongan Hills
0.00 0th pct 1.12 62nd pct
Departures/1k in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +4.5 more in Wongan Hills
0.0 0th pct 4.5 58th pct
PT routes in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +1 more in Wongan Hills
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
Drive to city in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +139 longer in Wongan Hills
103 71st pct 242 100th pct

How people get to work

18.8% Car (driver) +47.2 pts ▸ 66.0%
0.0% Walked +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Worked at home +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Bus +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +42.0 pts ▸ 42.0%
36.4% 4 or more ◂ +32.8 pts 3.6%
0.0% 1 vehicle +33.1 pts ▸ 33.1%
0.0% 3 vehicles +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% No vehicle +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Migration & Movement

38.1% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 39.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.1%
5.8% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 22.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%

Jobs & Industry

4.1% 57th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%
60.5% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 65.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.5%
61.5% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 67.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 62.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.5%

Industries people work in

25.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +19.4 pts 5.6%
18.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +7.2 pts 11.5%
18.8% Education & training ◂ +10.3 pts 8.5%
0.0% Wholesale trade +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Retail trade +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Accommodation & food +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Administrative & support +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Other services +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Finance & insurance +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Mining +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Occupations people work in

25.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +13.0 pts 12.0%
18.8% Managers ◂ +4.4 pts 14.3%
0.0% Technicians & trades +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%
0.0% Labourers +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Professionals +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Community & personal service +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Sales workers +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%

Walkability

Walk score in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +3.8 higher in Wongan Hills
0.1 38th pct 3.9 77th pct
Types ≤15 min in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +4.5 more in Wongan Hills
0.1 38th pct 4.5 80th pct
15-min city in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +72.2 pts higher in Wongan Hills
0.0% 0th pct 72.2% 85th pct
Walk to shops in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +75.6 pts higher in Wongan Hills
0.0% 0th pct 75.6% 87th pct
Walk to transit in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +41.3 pts higher in Wongan Hills
0.0% 0th pct 41.3% 70th pct
Walk to school in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +78.6 pts higher in Wongan Hills
0.0% 0th pct 78.6% 85th pct
Walk to a park in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +71.5 pts higher in Wongan Hills
9.5% 47th pct 81.0% 75th pct
Walk to health in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +72.0 pts higher in Wongan Hills
0.0% 0th pct 72.0% 91st pct
Amenities/1k in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +97.6 more in Lake Ninan
117.6 88th pct 20.1 62nd pct
Intersections/km² in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +2 higher in Wongan Hills
0 10th pct 2 59th pct
Mean slope in Lake Ninanin Wongan Hills +2.6 pts higher in Lake Ninan
7.7% 68th pct 5.1% 43rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Lake Ninan vs Wongan Hills [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50825/lake-ninan/vs/SAL51632/wongan-hills