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Orchid Valley vs Qualeup

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Orchid Valley profile · Qualeup profile

Orchid Valley Qualeup

Qualeup and Orchid Valley are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Qualeup is more family-oriented, with 20.8% of people being children under 15 and a higher share of one-parent families. In contrast, Orchid Valley is far older, with a typical resident aged 58 and 25.9% of people aged 65 and over. Orchid Valley also has a more diverse population, with a far higher share of people born overseas (22.2%) and those using another language at home (14.8%).

Both areas sit close to the national figure for the proportion of people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. They are also very similar in terms of money and work, with typical weekly household incomes around $2,300 and identical full-time employment rates of 63.6%. While Qualeup has more people doing unpaid housework, Orchid Valley has a higher share of residents with a long-term health condition.

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Where they differ most

Population: 45 larger in Qualeup Housework 15h+: 33.3 pts higher in Qualeup Unpaid child care: 22.2 pts higher in Qualeup Under 15: 20.8 pts higher in Qualeup Other language: 14.8 pts higher in Orchid Valley

Demographics & Identity

Population in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +45 larger in Qualeup gap widening
27 18th pct 72 34th pct
Median age in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +10 yrs older in Orchid Valley gap narrowing
58 yrs 90th pct 48 yrs 62nd pct
First Nations in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +5.6 pts higher in Qualeup gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.6% 76th pct
Aged 65+ in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +13.4 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap widening
25.9% 77th pct 12.5% 24th pct
Under 15 in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +20.8 pts higher in Qualeup gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 20.8% 74th pct
De facto in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +5.3 pts higher in Qualeup gap widening
10.3% 35th pct 15.7% 74th pct

Age structure

74.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +35.2 pts 38.9%
25.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.4 pts 12.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
18.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.6 pts 13.9%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%

Marital status

70.4% Married ◂ +18.0 pts 52.4%
14.8% Never married +18.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Widowed +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Separated +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Orchid Valley Qualeup

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +16.7 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap widening
22.2% 80th pct 5.6% 23rd pct

Country of birth

63.0% Australia +21.8 pts ▸ 84.7%
11.1% New Zealand ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% England +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
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

66.7% Australian ◂ +26.4 pts 40.3%
48.1% English ◂ +16.2 pts 31.9%
0.0% Greek +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
11.1% Scottish ◂ +1.4 pts 9.7%
0.0% Irish +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Italian +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian 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 Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +14.8 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap widening
14.8% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

81.5% English only +6.0 pts ▸ 87.5%
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 Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +1.9 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap narrowing
40.7% 50th pct 38.9% 45th pct

Religious affiliation

59.3% Christianity ◂ +10.6 pts 48.6%
40.7% No religion ◂ +1.9 pts 38.9%
0.0% Not stated +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
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

Year 12 in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +16.9 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap widening
63.0% 84th pct 46.0% 53rd pct
Bachelor+ in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +2.6 pts higher in Qualeup gap steady
14.8% 51st pct 17.5% 60th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

63.0% Year 12 ◂ +16.9 pts 46.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
11.1% Year 11 ◂ +1.6 pts 9.5%
11.1% Year 10 ◂ +1.6 pts 9.5%

Highest qualification level

30.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +15.7 pts 14.3%
20.0% Bachelor degree +6.2 pts ▸ 26.2%
25.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +17.9 pts 7.1%
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

25.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.0 pts 19.0%
20.0% Engineering & related ◂ +12.9 pts 7.1%
20.0% Health ◂ +12.9 pts 7.1%
20.0% Management & commerce ◂ +10.5 pts 9.5%
20.0% Society & culture ◂ +20.0 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% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +$63 higher in Qualeup gap widening
$1,062 86th pct $1,125 88th pct
Household income in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +$41 higher in Qualeup gap narrowing
$2,333 87th pct $2,374 87th pct
Family income in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +$437 higher in Orchid Valley gap widening
$2,999 91st pct $2,562 84th pct
High earners in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +0.5 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap narrowing
14.8% 79th pct 14.3% 77th pct
High-income homes in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup
— 11.1% 34th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +37.0 pts ▸ 37.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

48.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.9 pts 41.3%
18.5% $1,500–$2,999 +10.1 pts ▸ 28.6%
11.1% Under $650 +6.3 pts ▸ 17.5%
14.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +18.1 pts higher in Orchid Valley
44.4% 95th pct 26.4% 38th pct
Mental health in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +14.8 pts higher in Orchid Valley
14.8% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

18.5% Other condition ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
14.8% Mental health ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Diabetes +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Cancer +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Heart disease +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.9% None +7.9 pts ▸ 59.7%
25.9% One condition ◂ +13.4 pts 12.5%
11.1% Two conditions ◂ +4.2 pts 6.9%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +4.8 pts higher in Qualeup gap narrowing
44.4% 97th pct 49.2% 100th pct
Unpaid carers in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +5.3 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap widening
14.8% 72nd pct 9.5% 23rd pct
Unpaid child care in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +22.2 pts higher in Qualeup gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 22.2% 35th pct
Defence service in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +4.9 pts higher in Qualeup
0.0% 0th pct 4.9% 80th pct
Housework 15h+ in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +33.3 pts higher in Qualeup gap widening
11.1% 8th pct 44.4% 100th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +4 larger in Qualeup
0 0th pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup
— 21 yrs 29th pct
Median income in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup
— $1,125 86th pct
Household income in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup
— $3,250 89th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +0.4 larger in Qualeup gap narrowing
2.2 24th pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +16.9 pts higher in Qualeup gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 16.9% 79th pct
Living alone in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup
— 11.1% 10th pct

Family composition

95.0% Couples without children ◂ +62.8 pts 32.2%
40.0% Couples with children +7.5 pts ▸ 47.5%
0.0% One-parent families +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

69.2% 2 people ◂ +21.1 pts 48.1%
38.5% 1 person ◂ +27.4 pts 11.1%
0.0% 3 people +25.9 pts ▸ 25.9%
0.0% 5 people +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +$150 higher in Orchid Valley
$230 34th pct $80 3rd pct
People / bedroom in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +0.10 higher in Qualeup gap narrowing
0.60 7th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup
— 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup
— 55.6% 86th pct
Separate houses in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup
— 74.1% 36th pct

How homes are owned or rented

46.2% Owned outright +9.4 pts ▸ 55.6%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Other tenure +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Rented 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

76.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +76.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +59.3 pts ▸ 59.3%
30.8% 5 or more ◂ +16.0 pts 14.8%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +4.5 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap narrowing
59.1% 100th pct 54.5% 100th pct
PT commute in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

59.1% Worked at home ◂ +4.5 pts 54.5%
22.7% Car (driver) +15.9 pts ▸ 38.6%
22.7% Walked ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
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

69.2% 4 or more ◂ +54.4 pts 14.8%
38.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.4 pts 37.0%
23.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +12.0 pts 11.1%
0.0% 1 vehicle +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +2.0 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap narrowing
14.8% 9th pct 12.9% 7th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +11.6 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap steady
81.5% 96th pct 69.8% 81st pct
Full-time in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup even gap narrowing
63.6% 75th pct 63.6% 75th pct

Industries people work in

77.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +6.8 pts ▸ 84.1%
18.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% Education & training ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
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% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

81.8% Managers ◂ +36.4 pts 45.5%
0.0% Labourers +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
13.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.3 pts 11.4%
0.0% Sales workers +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup even
0.0 26th pct 0.0 30th pct
Types ≤15 min in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup even
0.0 31st pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +1.9 pts higher in Orchid Valley
1.9% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +60.2 more in Orchid Valley
74.1 86th pct 13.9 51st pct
Intersections/km² in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup even
0 17th pct 0 21st pct
Mean slope in Orchid Valleyin Qualeup +2.8 pts higher in Orchid Valley
8.9% 75th pct 6.0% 54th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Orchid Valley vs Qualeup [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51187/orchid-valley/vs/SAL51269/qualeup