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North Greenbushes vs Wilga West

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · North Greenbushes profile · Wilga West profile

North Greenbushes Wilga West

North Greenbushes and Wilga West are both rural Western Australian areas, but they differ significantly in size and wealth. North Greenbushes has a population of 174 people, while Wilga West is sparsely populated with only 18 residents. The typical weekly personal income is far higher in North Greenbushes at $780, compared to $366 in Wilga West. Residents in Wilga West are also far older, with a typical age of 58 compared to 49 in North Greenbushes.

Both areas are completely car-dependent, with no amenities or public transport within a 15-minute walk of any home. This shared isolation is reflected in their similarly steep terrain and lack of walkability. While North Greenbushes has a school within 3km and a higher number of street intersections, both places remain far removed from the national figures for accessibility.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in North Greenbushesin Wilga West +156 larger in North Greenbushes gap widening
174 50th pct 18 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 259
  • First area, 2016: 115
  • First area, 2021: 174
  • Second area, 2016: 4
  • Second area, 2021: 18
Median age in North Greenbushesin Wilga West +9 yrs older in Wilga West gap narrowing
49 yrs 67th pct 58 yrs 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 45 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 64 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 58 yrs
2.3% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 2.6%
  • First area, 2021: 2.3%
15.5% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.3%
  • First area, 2016: 22.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.5%
11.5% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.9%
  • First area, 2016: 19.1%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
20.2% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.6%
  • First area, 2016: 10.8%
  • First area, 2021: 20.2%

Age structure

46.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +24.3 pts 22.2%
15.5% Seniors (65+) +28.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
23.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +23.6 pts 0.0%
11.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
4.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

46.1% Married +20.6 pts ▸ 66.7%
36.4% Never married ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
10.4% Separated ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
6.5% Divorced ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
3.2% Widowed ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

North Greenbushes Wilga West

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

  • 85+ in North Greenbushes: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wilga West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in North Greenbushes: 0.0% males, 1.7% females; 80–84 in Wilga West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in North Greenbushes: 2.3% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Wilga West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in North Greenbushes: 1.7% males, 1.7% females; 70–74 in Wilga West: 55.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in North Greenbushes: 2.3% males, 2.3% females; 65–69 in Wilga West: 0.0% males, 44.4% females
  • 60–64 in North Greenbushes: 4.6% males, 4.6% females; 60–64 in Wilga West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in North Greenbushes: 7.5% males, 4.6% females; 55–59 in Wilga West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in North Greenbushes: 5.2% males, 4.6% females; 50–54 in Wilga West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in North Greenbushes: 9.2% males, 5.7% females; 45–49 in Wilga West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in North Greenbushes: 7.5% males, 1.7% females; 40–44 in Wilga West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in North Greenbushes: 2.9% males, 2.9% females; 35–39 in Wilga West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in North Greenbushes: 1.7% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wilga West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in North Greenbushes: 5.7% males, 2.3% females; 25–29 in Wilga West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in North Greenbushes: 2.3% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Wilga West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in North Greenbushes: 1.7% males, 2.9% females; 15–19 in Wilga West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in North Greenbushes: 4.0% males, 4.6% females; 10–14 in Wilga West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in North Greenbushes: 1.7% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Wilga West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in North Greenbushes: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wilga West: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

16.7% 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.8%
  • First area, 2016: 29.6%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%

Country of birth

66.7% Australia ◂ +27.8 pts 38.9%
10.3% England ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
3.4% New Zealand ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

38.5% Australian +5.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
39.7% English ◂ +23.0 pts 16.7%
8.0% Irish +19.7 pts ▸ 27.8%
6.3% Scottish ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.6% Dutch ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
2.3% Chinese ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
2.3% Italian ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.7% German ◂ +1.7 pts 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

6.3% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.5%
  • First area, 2016: 2.6%
  • First area, 2021: 6.3%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

78.2% English only +21.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

52.9% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.6%
  • First area, 2016: 38.3%
  • First area, 2021: 52.9%

Religious affiliation

28.2% Christianity +27.4 pts ▸ 55.6%
52.9% No religion ◂ +25.1 pts 27.8%
18.4% Not stated ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
4.0% Other religions ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

27.5% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.9%
  • First area, 2016: 38.9%
  • First area, 2021: 27.5%
6.5% 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.3%
  • First area, 2016: 8.1%
  • First area, 2021: 6.5%
Schools ≤3 km in North Greenbushesin Wilga West +1 more in North Greenbushes
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
35 12th pct
913 14th pct

Highest year of school

33.3% Year 10 +20.0 pts ▸ 53.3%
27.5% Year 12 ◂ +7.5 pts 20.0%
15.0% Year 11 ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
9.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

42.0% Certificate III / IV +13.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
10.0% Bachelor degree +23.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
11.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
4.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

4.0% Education +29.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
29.0% Engineering & related ◂ +29.0 pts 0.0%
9.0% Health ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Architecture & building ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% Management & commerce ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Society & culture ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Creative arts ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in North Greenbushesin Wilga West +$414 higher in North Greenbushes gap widening
$780 56th pct $366 1st pct
  • First area, 2011: $484
  • First area, 2016: $455
  • First area, 2021: $780
  • Second area, 2016: $425
  • Second area, 2021: $366
Household income in North Greenbushesin Wilga West +$608 higher in Wilga West
$1,541 50th pct $2,149 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,057
  • First area, 2016: $1,156
  • First area, 2021: $1,541
  • Second area, 2021: $2,149
Family income in North Greenbushesin Wilga West +$499 higher in North Greenbushes
$1,624 34th pct $1,125 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,516
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,624
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
12.3% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.7%
  • First area, 2016: 3.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.3%
7.7% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%

Household income distribution

34.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
30.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
26.9% Under $650 ◂ +26.9 pts 0.0%
7.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

40.9% Under $650 +19.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
18.2% $650–$1,499 +8.5 pts ▸ 26.7%
22.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +22.1 pts 0.0%
1.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

31.6% 64th pct
8.0% 49th pct
6.3% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.5%
  • First area, 2016: 9.6%
  • First area, 2021: 6.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

5.2% Diabetes +17.0 pts ▸ 22.2%
2.9% Heart disease +19.3 pts ▸ 22.2%
8.0% Mental health +14.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
13.2% Other condition ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
9.2% Arthritis ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
9.2% Asthma ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
5.2% Cancer ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
3.4% Lung condition ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Stroke ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.1% None ◂ +6.7 pts 44.4%
23.0% One condition ◂ +23.0 pts 0.0%
4.6% Two conditions +17.6 pts ▸ 22.2%
1.7% Three or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

13.0% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.3%
  • First area, 2016: 23.2%
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
16.9% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.4%
  • First area, 2016: 20.2%
  • First area, 2021: 16.9%
22.1% 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.4%
  • First area, 2016: 24.2%
  • First area, 2021: 22.1%
1.9% 40th pct
24.7% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.9%
  • First area, 2016: 40.4%
  • First area, 2021: 24.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in North Greenbushesin Wilga West +4 larger in North Greenbushes
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
34 yrs 72nd pct
$350 12th pct
$1,749 52nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in North Greenbushesin Wilga West +1.1 larger in Wilga West gap widening
2.4 43rd pct 3.5 95th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.7
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.5
12.5% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 23.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
21.2% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.2%
  • First area, 2016: 20.8%
  • First area, 2021: 21.2%

Family composition

47.9% Couples with children ◂ +3.5 pts 44.4%
44.8% Couples without children ◂ +22.6 pts 22.2%
12.5% One-parent families ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

55.8% 2 people +84.2 pts ▸ 140.0%
21.2% 1 person ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
9.6% 4 people ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
5.8% 3 people ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
5.8% 5 people ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$244 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: $175
  • First area, 2021: $244
Mortgage in North Greenbushesin Wilga West +$1,115 higher in North Greenbushes
$1,165 22nd pct $50 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,603
  • First area, 2016: $1,355
  • First area, 2021: $1,165
  • Second area, 2021: $50
People / bedroom in North Greenbushesin Wilga West even
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
5.8% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.4%
  • First area, 2016: 10.4%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
51.9% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 48.6%
  • First area, 2016: 39.6%
  • First area, 2021: 51.9%
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 97.1%
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
80.8% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 78.1%
  • First area, 2016: 72.9%
  • First area, 2021: 80.8%

How homes are owned or rented

51.9% Owned outright +8.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
42.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +42.3 pts 0.0%
5.8% Rented ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 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

40.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +40.4 pts 0.0%
32.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +32.7 pts 0.0%
21.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
9.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
7.7% 5 or more ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
3.4% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.4%
13.8% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.1%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.8%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
48 78th pct

How people get to work

3.4% Worked at home +116.6 pts ▸ 120.0%
58.6% Car (driver) ◂ +58.6 pts 0.0%
13.8% Bus ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
11.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
4.6% Walked ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.3% 2 vehicles +57.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
21.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
19.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
11.5% 4 or more ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

20.9% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.5%
  • First area, 2016: 31.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.9%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
55.2% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 63.0%
  • First area, 2016: 47.5%
  • First area, 2021: 55.2%
64.4% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 54.9%
  • First area, 2016: 72.1%
  • First area, 2021: 64.4%

Industries people work in

25.3% Mining ◂ +25.3 pts 0.0%
19.5% Construction ◂ +19.5 pts 0.0%
9.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
8.0% Manufacturing ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
5.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Professional & technical ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.6% Administrative & support ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
4.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
3.4% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

13.8% Professionals +66.2 pts ▸ 80.0%
8.0% Managers +52.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
29.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +29.9 pts 0.0%
23.0% Labourers ◂ +23.0 pts 0.0%
16.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
3.4% Community & personal service ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

0.0 16th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in North Greenbushesin Wilga West even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in North Greenbushesin Wilga West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in North Greenbushesin Wilga West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in North Greenbushesin Wilga West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in North Greenbushesin Wilga West even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in North Greenbushesin Wilga West +1 higher in North Greenbushes
2 60th pct 1 51st pct
Mean slope in North Greenbushesin Wilga West +0.4 pts higher in Wilga West
8.9% 75th pct 9.3% 77th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). North Greenbushes vs Wilga West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51139/north-greenbushes/vs/SAL51607/wilga-west