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Meeking vs Williams

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 27 km apart · Meeking profile · Williams profile

Meeking Williams

Williams and Meeking are nearby Western Australian areas with very different scales. Williams has a larger population of 996 people and offers more local services, including a school and a few public transport routes. It is also more walkable, with about 33.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, compared to 0% in Meeking. In contrast, Meeking is sparsely populated with only 10 residents and has a much younger typical age of 30, while the typical resident in Williams is 41.

Everyday life in both places shares a similar typical weekly household income, with Williams at $1,733 and Meeking at $1,625. While both are considered car-dependent, Meeking has a well higher typical weekly personal income of $1,437 compared to $1,012 in Williams. This gap in personal income is well higher in Meeking, even as both areas remain quite far from the city.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Meekingin Williams +986 larger in Williams gap steady
10 7th pct 996 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 8
  • First area, 2021: 10
  • Second area, 2011: 914
  • Second area, 2016: 948
  • Second area, 2021: 996
Median age in Meekingin Williams +11 yrs older in Williams gap widening
30 yrs 5th pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 41 yrs
First Nations in Meekingin Williams
— 1.8% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.8%
— 19.8% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.8%
— 22.2% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.2%
— 14.6% 68th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.6%

Age structure

90.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +67.8 pts 22.2%
30.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.4 pts 25.6%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +26.8 pts ▸ 26.8%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +19.8 pts ▸ 19.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

Marital status

50.0% Married +9.2 pts ▸ 59.2%
0.0% Never married +27.1 pts ▸ 27.1%
0.0% Divorced +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Widowed +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Separated +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Age & sex structure

Meeking Williams

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

  • 85+ in Meeking: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Williams: 0.7% males, 1.1% females
  • 80–84 in Meeking: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Williams: 1.1% males, 1.2% females
  • 75–79 in Meeking: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Williams: 2.0% males, 2.3% females
  • 70–74 in Meeking: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Williams: 1.9% males, 2.6% females
  • 65–69 in Meeking: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Williams: 3.4% males, 3.3% females
  • 60–64 in Meeking: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Williams: 4.4% males, 5.2% females
  • 55–59 in Meeking: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Williams: 2.1% males, 3.4% females
  • 50–54 in Meeking: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Williams: 3.2% males, 2.1% females
  • 45–49 in Meeking: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Williams: 2.9% males, 3.2% females
  • 40–44 in Meeking: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Williams: 3.5% males, 2.3% females
  • 35–39 in Meeking: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Williams: 4.9% males, 4.2% females
  • 30–34 in Meeking: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Williams: 2.8% males, 3.2% females
  • 25–29 in Meeking: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Williams: 2.0% males, 2.3% females
  • 20–24 in Meeking: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Williams: 2.3% males, 1.2% females
  • 15–19 in Meeking: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Williams: 1.7% males, 1.3% females
  • 10–14 in Meeking: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Williams: 3.6% males, 3.7% females
  • 5–9 in Meeking: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Williams: 4.9% males, 3.5% females
  • 0–4 in Meeking: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Williams: 2.7% males, 3.9% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Meekingin Williams
— 11.3% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.3%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +22.9 pts 77.1%
0.0% England +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% New Zealand +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% South Africa +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

80.0% Australian ◂ +35.3 pts 44.7%
40.0% English +5.0 pts ▸ 45.0%
0.0% Scottish +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Irish +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% German +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Italian +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Chinese +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Dutch +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Greek +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Filipino +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Meekingin Williams
— 3.4% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.4%
Limited English in Meekingin Williams
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +14.2 pts 85.8%
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 Meekingin Williams
— 44.6% 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.6%

Religious affiliation

90.0% No religion ◂ +45.4 pts 44.6%
0.0% Christianity +43.0 pts ▸ 43.0%
0.0% Not stated +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
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

— 52.0% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 48.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.0%
— 15.3% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.3%
Schools/1k kids in Meekingin Williams
— 4.52 56th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Meekingin Williams +1 more in Williams
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
— 136 31st pct
— 1,013 63rd pct

Highest year of school

50.0% Year 12 +2.0 pts ▸ 52.0%
0.0% Year 10 +19.9 pts ▸ 19.9%
0.0% Year 11 +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +29.7 pts ▸ 29.7%
0.0% Bachelor degree +20.6 pts ▸ 20.6%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Field of qualification

0.0% Agriculture & environment +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Engineering & related +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Management & commerce +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Education +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Health +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Society & culture +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Architecture & building +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Creative arts +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Meekingin Williams +$425 higher in Meeking gap widening
$1,437 97th pct $1,012 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,437
  • Second area, 2011: $611
  • Second area, 2016: $829
  • Second area, 2021: $1,012
Household income in Meekingin Williams +$108 higher in Williams gap widening
$1,625 56th pct $1,733 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,375
  • First area, 2021: $1,625
  • Second area, 2011: $1,087
  • Second area, 2016: $1,450
  • Second area, 2021: $1,733
Family income in Meekingin Williams +$368 higher in Meeking
$2,624 86th pct $2,256 72nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,624
  • Second area, 2011: $1,301
  • Second area, 2016: $1,848
  • Second area, 2021: $2,256
High earners in Meekingin Williams
— 12.3% 71st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.3%
High-income homes in Meekingin Williams
— 21.2% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.2%

Personal income distribution

50.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +28.5 pts 21.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +33.0 pts ▸ 33.0%
0.0% Under $650 +26.5 pts ▸ 26.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Meekingin Williams
— 24.8% 30th pct
Mental health in Meekingin Williams
— 6.3% 33rd pct
Needs assistance in Meekingin Williams
— 3.3% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Asthma +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Mental health +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Other condition +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Cancer +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Heart disease +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Diabetes +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Lung condition +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Stroke +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Dementia +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

110.0% None ◂ +46.4 pts 63.6%
0.0% One condition +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Two conditions +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Three or more +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Meekingin Williams
— 34.0% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.0%
Unpaid carers in Meekingin Williams
— 9.8% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%
Unpaid child care in Meekingin Williams
— 30.8% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 32.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.8%
Defence service in Meekingin Williams
— 1.5% 37th pct
Housework 15h+ in Meekingin Williams
— 24.2% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Meekingin Williams +18 larger in Williams
0 0th pct 18 66th pct
— 17 yrs 14th pct
Median income in Meekingin Williams
— $1,093 84th pct
Household income in Meekingin Williams
— $1,625 47th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Meekingin Williams +0.5 larger in Meeking gap narrowing
3.0 86th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.5
  • First area, 2021: 3.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
— 7.7% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%
Living alone in Meekingin Williams
— 26.0% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.0%

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +44.2 pts 55.8%
0.0% Couples without children +36.8 pts ▸ 36.8%
0.0% One-parent families +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Other families +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Housing & Dwellings

— $200 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $115
  • Second area, 2016: $128
  • Second area, 2021: $200
— $1,300 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,083
  • Second area, 2016: $1,212
  • Second area, 2021: $1,300
People / bedroom in Meekingin Williams +0.10 higher in Meeking gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.20
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
— 22.6% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.6%
Owned outright in Meekingin Williams
— 42.7% 54th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 41.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.7%
Separate houses in Meekingin Williams
— 94.1% 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 95.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 96.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 94.1%
3+ bedrooms in Meekingin Williams
— 81.6% 56th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 81.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 83.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.6%

Transport & Vehicles

— 2.6% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6%
Work from home in Meekingin Williams
— 16.7% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Meekingin Williams +1 more in Williams
0 0th pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Meekingin Williams +1.00 more in Williams
0.00 0th pct 1.00 61st pct
Departures/1k in Meekingin Williams +23.1 more in Williams
0.0 0th pct 23.1 60th pct
PT routes in Meekingin Williams +2 more in Williams
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
Drive to city in Meekingin Williams +23 longer in Meeking
135 87th pct 112 76th pct

How people get to work

100.0% Car (driver) ◂ +44.7 pts 55.3%
0.0% Worked at home +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Walked +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Bicycle +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Meekingin Williams
— 27.2% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.2%
Recent arrivals in Meekingin Williams
— 10.6% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Meekingin Williams
— 0.7% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.7%
Participation in Meekingin Williams
— 68.5% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 75.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 68.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.5%
— 64.4% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 62.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.4%

Industries people work in

100.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +54.0 pts 46.0%
0.0% Education & training +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Mining +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Accommodation & food +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Manufacturing +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Retail trade +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Construction +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Wholesale trade +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Arts & recreation +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Managers ◂ +63.8 pts 36.2%
0.0% Labourers +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Professionals +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Technicians & trades +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Community & personal service +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Sales workers +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Meekingin Williams +1.9 higher in Williams
0.0 0th pct 1.9 65th pct
Types ≤15 min in Meekingin Williams +2.2 more in Williams
0.0 0th pct 2.2 67th pct
15-min city in Meekingin Williams +29.8 pts higher in Williams
0.0% 0th pct 29.8% 74th pct
Walk to shops in Meekingin Williams +33.5 pts higher in Williams
0.0% 0th pct 33.5% 75th pct
Walk to transit in Meekingin Williams +6.4 pts higher in Williams
0.0% 0th pct 6.4% 59th pct
Walk to school in Meekingin Williams +31.1 pts higher in Williams
0.0% 0th pct 31.1% 69th pct
Walk to a park in Meekingin Williams +13.2 pts higher in Williams
0.0% 0th pct 13.2% 49th pct
Walk to health in Meekingin Williams +29.0 pts higher in Williams
0.0% 0th pct 29.0% 79th pct
Amenities/1k in Meekingin Williams +19.1 more in Williams
0.0 0th pct 19.1 60th pct
Intersections/km² in Meekingin Williams even
0 19th pct 0 29th pct
Mean slope in Meekingin Williams +3.8 pts higher in Meeking
10.1% 81st pct 6.3% 57th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Meeking vs Williams [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50927/meeking/vs/SAL51614/williams