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Orchid Valley vs Ryansbrook

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 30 km apart · Orchid Valley profile · Ryansbrook profile

Orchid Valley Ryansbrook

Ryansbrook and Orchid Valley are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Ryansbrook is a young place where the typical resident is just 22, and 44.6% of people are children under 15. In contrast, Orchid Valley is far older, with a typical age of 58 and 25.9% of people aged 65 and over. Ryansbrook has a far higher share of adults with bachelor degrees (41.4% compared to 14.8%) and a higher typical weekly personal income of $1,375, while Orchid Valley earns $1,062.

Both areas have a similar share of people who have completed Year 12, which sits close to the national figure. They are also alike in that neither has any residents who speak little or no English. While both are very small, Orchid Valley has a far higher share of people born overseas (22.2% versus 8.9%) and more people who use another language at home. Ryansbrook has seen more people move in over the last five years, and its residents are far more likely to be caring for children unpaid.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +29 larger in Ryansbrook gap narrowing
27 18th pct 56 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29
  • First area, 2021: 27
  • Second area, 2016: 67
  • Second area, 2021: 56
Median age in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +36 yrs older in Orchid Valley gap widening
58 yrs 90th pct 22 yrs 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 58 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 30 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 22 yrs
First Nations in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +25.9 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap widening
25.9% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +44.6 pts higher in Ryansbrook gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 44.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.6%
De facto in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +10.3 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap widening
10.3% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

74.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +68.7 pts 5.4%
0.0% Children (0–14) +44.6 pts ▸ 44.6%
18.5% Young adults (25–44) +20.8 pts ▸ 39.3%
25.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +25.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%

Marital status

70.4% Married +15.8 pts ▸ 86.2%
14.8% Never married ◂ +4.5 pts 10.3%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Orchid Valley Ryansbrook

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

  • 85+ in Orchid Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Ryansbrook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Orchid Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Ryansbrook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Orchid Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Ryansbrook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Orchid Valley: 0.0% males, 21.1% females; 70–74 in Ryansbrook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Orchid Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Ryansbrook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Orchid Valley: 21.1% males, 21.1% females; 60–64 in Ryansbrook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Orchid Valley: 36.8% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Ryansbrook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Orchid Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Ryansbrook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Orchid Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Ryansbrook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Orchid Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Ryansbrook: 18.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Orchid Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Ryansbrook: 0.0% males, 26.3% females
  • 30–34 in Orchid Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Ryansbrook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Orchid Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Ryansbrook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Orchid Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Ryansbrook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Orchid Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Ryansbrook: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Orchid Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Ryansbrook: 7.9% males, 10.5% females
  • 5–9 in Orchid Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Ryansbrook: 0.0% males, 21.1% females
  • 0–4 in Orchid Valley: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Ryansbrook: 7.9% males, 7.9% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +13.3 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap narrowing
22.2% 80th pct 8.9% 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%

Country of birth

63.0% Australia +24.5 pts ▸ 87.5%
11.1% New Zealand ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 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

66.7% Australian ◂ +22.0 pts 44.6%
48.1% English ◂ +1.7 pts 46.4%
11.1% Scottish +5.0 pts ▸ 16.1%
0.0% Irish +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Italian +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
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 Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +14.8 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap widening
14.8% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

81.5% English only +7.8 pts ▸ 89.3%
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 Ryansbrook +5.7 pts higher in Ryansbrook gap widening
40.7% 50th pct 46.4% 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 40.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.4%

Religious affiliation

59.3% Christianity ◂ +20.0 pts 39.3%
40.7% No religion +5.7 pts ▸ 46.4%
0.0% Not stated +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
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 Ryansbrook +0.9 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap narrowing
63.0% 84th pct 62.1% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 41.9%
  • First area, 2021: 63.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 68.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.1%
Bachelor+ in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +26.6 pts higher in Ryansbrook gap widening
14.8% 51st pct 41.4% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.4%
Schools ≤3 km in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

63.0% Year 12 ◂ +0.9 pts 62.1%
11.1% Year 11 ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% Year 10 ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

20.0% Bachelor degree +32.9 pts ▸ 52.9%
30.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +12.4 pts 17.6%
25.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +7.4 pts 17.6%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

20.0% Engineering & related +27.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
25.0% Agriculture & environment +10.3 pts ▸ 35.3%
20.0% Management & commerce +3.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
20.0% Health ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
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 Ryansbrook +$313 higher in Ryansbrook gap widening
$1,062 86th pct $1,375 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: $674
  • First area, 2021: $1,062
  • Second area, 2016: $899
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
Household income in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +$83 higher in Orchid Valley gap narrowing
$2,333 87th pct $2,250 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,208
  • First area, 2021: $2,333
  • Second area, 2016: $1,874
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +$374 higher in Orchid Valley gap widening
$2,999 91st pct $2,625 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,749
  • First area, 2021: $2,999
  • Second area, 2016: $1,874
  • Second area, 2021: $2,625
High earners in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +16.2 pts higher in Ryansbrook gap narrowing
14.8% 79th pct 31.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% $4,000 or more +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

48.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.3 pts 44.8%
18.5% $1,500–$2,999 +16.0 pts ▸ 34.5%
14.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 10.3%
11.1% Under $650 ◂ +0.8 pts 10.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +24.8 pts higher in Orchid Valley
44.4% 95th pct 19.6% 13th pct
Mental health in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +5.9 pts higher in Orchid Valley
14.8% 91st pct 8.9% 58th pct
Needs assistance in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

18.5% Other condition ◂ +11.4 pts 7.1%
0.0% Asthma +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%
14.8% Mental health ◂ +5.9 pts 8.9%
0.0% Arthritis 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% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.9% None +8.9 pts ▸ 60.7%
25.9% One condition ◂ +11.6 pts 14.3%
11.1% Two conditions ◂ +5.8 pts 5.4%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +14.2 pts higher in Ryansbrook gap narrowing
44.4% 97th pct 58.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 55.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.6%
Unpaid carers in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +4.5 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap steady
14.8% 72nd pct 10.3% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%
Unpaid child care in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +72.4 pts higher in Ryansbrook gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 72.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 65.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.4%
Defence service in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +23.4 pts higher in Ryansbrook gap widening
11.1% 8th pct 34.5% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.4%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +1.4 larger in Ryansbrook gap widening
2.2 24th pct 3.6 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5
  • Second area, 2021: 3.6
One-parent in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

40.0% Couples with children +71.4 pts ▸ 111.4%
95.0% Couples without children ◂ +95.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

69.2% 2 people ◂ +69.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people +41.2 pts ▸ 41.2%
38.5% 1 person ◂ +14.9 pts 23.5%
0.0% 6 or more +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +$50 higher in Ryansbrook
$230 34th pct $280 50th pct
— $1,555 45th pct
People / bedroom in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +0.30 higher in Ryansbrook gap steady
0.60 7th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.50
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90

How homes are owned or rented

46.2% Owned outright ◂ +22.6 pts 23.5%
0.0% Other tenure +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
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

0.0% 4 bedrooms +88.2 pts ▸ 88.2%
76.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +59.3 pts 17.6%
30.8% 5 or more ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +18.2 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap widening
59.1% 100th pct 40.9% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.0%
  • First area, 2021: 59.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.9%
PT commute in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

22.7% Car (driver) +36.4 pts ▸ 59.1%
59.1% Worked at home ◂ +18.2 pts 40.9%
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 ◂ +28.1 pts 41.2%
23.1% 3 vehicles +29.9 pts ▸ 52.9%
38.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +20.8 pts 17.6%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +12.8 pts higher in Ryansbrook gap widening
14.8% 9th pct 27.7% 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +5.6 pts higher in Orchid Valley gap narrowing
81.5% 96th pct 75.9% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 80.6%
  • First area, 2021: 81.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.9%
Full-time in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +27.3 pts higher in Ryansbrook gap widening
63.6% 75th pct 90.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 88.0%
  • First area, 2021: 63.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 77.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 90.9%

Industries people work in

77.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +4.5 pts ▸ 81.8%
18.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.5 pts 13.6%
0.0% Professional & technical +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
13.6% Education & training even 13.6%
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% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

81.8% Managers ◂ +31.8 pts 50.0%
0.0% Labourers +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Professionals +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
13.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

0.0 26th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook even
0.0 31st pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +1.9 pts higher in Orchid Valley
1.9% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +74.1 more in Orchid Valley
74.1 86th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook even
0 17th pct 0 15th pct
Mean slope in Orchid Valleyin Ryansbrook +3.6 pts higher in Orchid Valley
8.9% 75th pct 5.3% 46th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Orchid Valley vs Ryansbrook [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51187/orchid-valley/vs/SAL51317/ryansbrook