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Peak Hill vs Reedy

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 218 km apart · Peak Hill profile · Reedy profile

Peak Hill Reedy

Peak Hill (WA) and Reedy are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Peak Hill (WA) has a population of 121 and is far younger, with a typical resident aged 37, compared to Reedy, where the population is just 4 people and the typical resident is far older at 66. Income is also far higher in Peak Hill (WA), where typical weekly personal income is $916, while it is $450 in Reedy. Peak Hill (WA) is also home to far more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with 33 residents compared to none in Reedy.

Both areas are car-dependent, with almost no homes within walking distance of parks, schools, or shops. This lack of walkable infrastructure is a shared trait, although the gap in public transport access is far higher in Reedy, which has two stops and one route compared to none in Peak Hill (WA). The typical household income in Peak Hill (WA) remains far higher than in Reedy, with a gap of $416 per week.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Peak Hillin Reedy +117 larger in Peak Hill gap narrowing
121 44th pct 4 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 567
  • First area, 2016: 168
  • First area, 2021: 121
  • Second area, 2016: 3
  • Second area, 2021: 4
Median age in Peak Hillin Reedy +29 yrs older in Reedy
37 yrs 20th pct 66 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 31 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 66 yrs
First Nations in Peak Hillin Reedy
27.3% 96th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.0%
  • First area, 2016: 36.3%
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%
5.0% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.8%
  • First area, 2016: 1.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.0%
3.3% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.8%
  • First area, 2016: 22.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.3%
19.1% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.6%
  • First area, 2016: 23.3%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%

Age structure

5.0% Seniors (65+) +170.0 pts ▸ 175.0%
43.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +43.8 pts 0.0%
28.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +28.9 pts 0.0%
16.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%
3.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

61.0% Never married ◂ +61.0 pts 0.0%
32.2% Married ◂ +32.2 pts 0.0%
5.1% Separated ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Peak Hillin Reedy
13.2% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.3%
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%

Country of birth

47.1% Australia ◂ +47.1 pts 0.0%
5.0% England ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
2.5% New Zealand ◂ +2.5 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

15.7% English +59.3 pts ▸ 75.0%
22.3% Australian ◂ +22.3 pts 0.0%
9.1% Scottish ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
2.5% Irish ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Peak Hillin Reedy
9.9% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 19.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%
Limited English in Peak Hillin Reedy
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

47.9% English only +52.1 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

No religion in Peak Hillin Reedy
27.3% 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.3%
  • First area, 2016: 33.9%
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%

Religious affiliation

23.1% Christianity +76.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
50.4% Not stated ◂ +50.4 pts 0.0%
27.3% No religion ◂ +27.3 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%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

22.0% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.9%
  • First area, 2016: 32.3%
  • First area, 2021: 22.0%
7.6% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.0%
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 7.6%
Schools ≤3 km in Peak Hillin Reedy +1 more in Peak Hill
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
9 0th pct
568 0th pct

Highest year of school

22.0% Year 12 +53.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
16.9% Year 10 ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
6.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

17.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
5.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.6% Engineering & related ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
6.9% Management & commerce ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
3.4% Education ◂ +3.4 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% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Peak Hillin Reedy +$466 higher in Peak Hill
$916 74th pct $450 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,532
  • First area, 2016: $1,985
  • First area, 2021: $916
  • Second area, 2021: $450
Household income in Peak Hillin Reedy +$416 higher in Peak Hill
$866 8th pct $450 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $587
  • First area, 2016: $749
  • First area, 2021: $866
  • Second area, 2021: $450
Family income in Peak Hillin Reedy
$1,062 8th pct
  • First area, 2011: $637
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $1,062
High earners in Peak Hillin Reedy
13.6% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.5%
  • First area, 2016: 39.4%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
High-income homes in Peak Hillin Reedy
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

24.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
17.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

17.8% Under $650 +57.2 pts ▸ 75.0%
16.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
12.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
7.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Peak Hillin Reedy
11.6% 3rd pct
Mental health in Peak Hillin Reedy
0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Peak Hillin Reedy
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.5%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

5.0% Cancer ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.1% Asthma ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
2.5% Lung condition ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

46.3% None +53.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
5.8% One condition ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Peak Hillin Reedy
2.5% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.3%
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 2.5%
Unpaid carers in Peak Hillin Reedy
2.5% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.8%
  • First area, 2021: 2.5%
Unpaid child care in Peak Hillin Reedy
8.5% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.5%
  • First area, 2016: 37.9%
  • First area, 2021: 8.5%
Defence service in Peak Hillin Reedy
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Peak Hillin Reedy
5.1% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.0%
  • First area, 2016: 18.2%
  • First area, 2021: 5.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Peak Hillin Reedy +33 larger in Peak Hill
33 73rd pct 0 0th pct
26 yrs 50th pct
25.0% 16th pct
Median income in Peak Hillin Reedy
$349 11th pct
Household income in Peak Hillin Reedy
$1,125 23rd pct
Indigenous language in Peak Hillin Reedy
18.2% 87th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Peak Hillin Reedy +0.6 larger in Peak Hill
2.1 19th pct 1.5 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9
  • First area, 2016: 4.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.8%
  • First area, 2016: 32.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Living alone in Peak Hillin Reedy
41.4% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.4%
  • First area, 2021: 41.4%

Household size

41.4% 1 person ◂ +41.4 pts 0.0%
20.7% 2 people ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$108 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: $75
  • First area, 2016: $75
  • First area, 2021: $108
People / bedroom in Peak Hillin Reedy +0.20 higher in Reedy
0.80 43rd pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.30
  • First area, 2016: 1.50
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
27.6% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 46.2%
  • First area, 2021: 27.6%
Owned outright in Peak Hillin Reedy
27.6% 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.8%
  • First area, 2021: 27.6%
Separate houses in Peak Hillin Reedy
62.1% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 82.7%
  • First area, 2021: 62.1%
3+ bedrooms in Peak Hillin Reedy
86.2% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 77.1%
  • First area, 2021: 86.2%

How homes are owned or rented

37.9% Not stated ◂ +37.9 pts 0.0%
27.6% Owned outright ◂ +27.6 pts 0.0%
27.6% Rented ◂ +27.6 pts 0.0%
10.3% Other tenure ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%

Types of homes

62.1% Separate house +37.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
13.8% Other dwelling ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

34.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +34.5 pts 0.0%
31.0% 5 or more ◂ +31.0 pts 0.0%
20.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
17.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
13.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Peak Hillin Reedy
15.4% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.1%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
15.4% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.2%
  • First area, 2016: 11.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
PT stops in Peak Hillin Reedy +2 more in Reedy
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Peak Hillin Reedy +500.00 more in Reedy
0.00 0th pct 500.00 100th pct
Departures/1k in Peak Hillin Reedy +1,000.0 more in Reedy
0.0 0th pct 1,000.0 86th pct
PT routes in Peak Hillin Reedy +1 more in Reedy
0 0th pct 1 71st pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Peak Hillin Reedy
16.5% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 52.0%
  • First area, 2016: 48.1%
  • First area, 2021: 16.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Peak Hillin Reedy
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Peak Hillin Reedy
41.5% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 72.4%
  • First area, 2016: 66.7%
  • First area, 2021: 41.5%
71.2% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 81.7%
  • First area, 2016: 73.2%
  • First area, 2021: 71.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Peak Hillin Reedy +0.2 higher in Reedy
0.0 0th pct 0.2 44th pct
Types ≤15 min in Peak Hillin Reedy +0.1 more in Reedy
0.0 0th pct 0.1 42nd pct
15-min city in Peak Hillin Reedy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Peak Hillin Reedy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Peak Hillin Reedy +11.8 pts higher in Reedy
0.0% 0th pct 11.8% 61st pct
Walk to school in Peak Hillin Reedy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Peak Hillin Reedy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Peak Hillin Reedy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Peak Hillin Reedy +450.4 more in Reedy
49.6 81st pct 500.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Peak Hillin Reedy even
0 1st pct 0 1st pct
Mean slope in Peak Hillin Reedy +0.1 pts higher in Peak Hill
3.4% 19th pct 3.3% 18th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Peak Hill vs Reedy [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51218/peak-hill/vs/SAL51291/reedy