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Piawaning vs Waddington

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Piawaning profile · Waddington profile

Piawaning Waddington

Piawaning and Waddington are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Piawaning is a family-oriented place where 37.7% of people are children under 15, and 18.0% are seniors. It has more high earners, with 17.8% making $2,000 or more a week. In contrast, Waddington is far more diverse; 19.2% of its residents were born overseas, and 15.4% use a language other than English at home. Waddington also has a better-educated workforce, with 46.2% completing Year 12 compared to 20.5% in Piawaning.

While these two nearby areas differ in their demographics, they share almost identical typical weekly rents of $170 and very similar typical family incomes. The gaps between them have shifted over time, most clearly seen in the volunteering rates, where Waddington is now far higher in its share of volunteers. Both areas remain very isolated, with no public transport and no homes within a 10-minute walk of a school.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 25.7 pts higher in Waddington Housework 15h+: 26.7 pts higher in Piawaning Under 15: 22.3 pts higher in Piawaning First Nations: 8.2 pts higher in Piawaning Other language: 15.4 pts higher in Waddington

Demographics & Identity

Population in Piawaningin Waddington +35 larger in Piawaning gap widening
61 31st pct 26 17th pct
Median age in Piawaningin Waddington +3 yrs older in Waddington gap narrowing
41 yrs 33rd pct 44 yrs 46th pct
First Nations in Piawaningin Waddington +8.2 pts higher in Piawaning gap narrowing
8.2% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Piawaningin Waddington +18.0 pts higher in Piawaning gap widening
18.0% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Piawaningin Waddington +22.3 pts higher in Piawaning gap widening
37.7% 100th pct 15.4% 38th pct
De facto in Piawaningin Waddington +15.2 pts higher in Waddington
9.8% 31st pct 25.0% 94th pct

Age structure

24.6% Older adults (45–64) +29.3 pts ▸ 53.8%
37.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +22.3 pts 15.4%
21.3% Young adults (25–44) +13.3 pts ▸ 34.6%
18.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%
4.9% Youth (15–24) +6.6 pts ▸ 11.5%

Marital status

55.6% Married ◂ +9.4 pts 46.2%
11.1% Never married +38.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
17.8% Divorced ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Piawaning Waddington

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Piawaningin Waddington +11.0 pts higher in Waddington gap widening
8.2% 35th pct 19.2% 75th pct

Country of birth

77.0% Australia +15.3 pts ▸ 92.3%
0.0% South Africa +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
4.9% England ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

37.7% English +16.1 pts ▸ 53.8%
42.6% Australian ◂ +11.9 pts 30.8%
11.5% Irish +7.8 pts ▸ 19.2%
11.5% Scottish +0.1 pts ▸ 11.5%
11.5% Italian ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
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 Piawaningin Waddington +15.4 pts higher in Waddington gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 15.4% 84th pct
Limited English in Piawaningin Waddington even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

83.6% English only +4.9 pts ▸ 88.5%
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 Piawaningin Waddington +4.7 pts higher in Waddington gap narrowing
49.2% 77th pct 53.8% 87th pct

Religious affiliation

49.2% No religion +4.7 pts ▸ 53.8%
36.1% Christianity +6.2 pts ▸ 42.3%
18.0% Not stated ◂ +18.0 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%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Piawaningin Waddington +25.7 pts higher in Waddington
20.5% 3rd pct 46.2% 53rd pct
Bachelor+ in Piawaningin Waddington +4.9 pts higher in Waddington
6.7% 17th pct 11.5% 37th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Piawaningin Waddington even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

20.5% Year 12 +25.7 pts ▸ 46.2%
45.5% Year 10 ◂ +26.2 pts 19.2%
15.9% Year 11 ◂ +4.4 pts 11.5%
6.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
33.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +8.3 pts 25.0%
16.7% Bachelor degree +2.1 pts ▸ 18.8%
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

0.0% Health +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
27.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
22.2% Education ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Piawaningin Waddington +$151 higher in Waddington gap narrowing
$1,199 90th pct $1,350 94th pct
Household income in Piawaningin Waddington +$374 higher in Waddington gap narrowing
$1,875 69th pct $2,249 86th pct
Family income in Piawaningin Waddington even gap narrowing
$2,249 71st pct $2,250 71st pct
High earners in Piawaningin Waddington +17.8 pts higher in Piawaning
17.8% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

66.7% $4,000 or more even 66.7%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

13.3% $650–$1,499 +25.1 pts ▸ 38.5%
20.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.6 pts 15.4%
15.6% Under $650 ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
11.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Piawaningin Waddington +5.9 pts higher in Piawaning
32.8% 69th pct 26.9% 40th pct
Mental health in Piawaningin Waddington +6.6 pts higher in Piawaning
6.6% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Piawaningin Waddington even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.5% Arthritis +3.9 pts ▸ 15.4%
14.8% Diabetes ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
4.9% Asthma +6.6 pts ▸ 11.5%
8.2% Lung condition ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
6.6% Mental health ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
4.9% Heart disease ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Other condition ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

45.9% None +11.8 pts ▸ 57.7%
16.4% One condition +10.5 pts ▸ 26.9%
9.8% Two conditions ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
6.6% Three or more ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Piawaningin Waddington +11.8 pts higher in Waddington
26.7% 79th pct 38.5% 92nd pct
Unpaid carers in Piawaningin Waddington +6.5 pts higher in Waddington
8.9% 19th pct 15.4% 75th pct
Unpaid child care in Piawaningin Waddington +0.3 pts higher in Piawaning
31.1% 77th pct 30.8% 76th pct
Defence service in Piawaningin Waddington even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Piawaningin Waddington +26.7 pts higher in Piawaning
26.7% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Piawaningin Waddington +5 larger in Piawaning
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Piawaningin Waddington
29 yrs 60th pct —
Median income in Piawaningin Waddington
$1,374 89th pct —
Household income in Piawaningin Waddington
$3,749 93rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Piawaningin Waddington +0.2 larger in Piawaning gap narrowing
2.9 81st pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Piawaningin Waddington +17.4 pts higher in Waddington gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 17.4% 80th pct

Family composition

73.9% Couples with children even 73.9%
23.9% Couples without children ◂ +2.2 pts 21.7%
0.0% One-parent families +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

80.0% 2 people ◂ +80.0 pts 0.0%
33.3% 4 people +33.3 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% 3 people +55.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
33.3% 1 person ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Piawaningin Waddington even
$170 18th pct $170 18th pct
Mortgage in Piawaningin Waddington
$542 3rd pct —
People / bedroom in Piawaningin Waddington even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Other tenure +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
53.3% Owned outright ◂ +20.0 pts 33.3%
33.3% Rented ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
26.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

133.3% Separate house ◂ +33.3 pts 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

80.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +35.6 pts 44.4%
20.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Piawaningin Waddington
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Piawaningin Waddington
37.0% 88th pct —
PT commute in Piawaningin Waddington
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Piawaningin Waddington even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Piawaningin Waddington even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Piawaningin Waddington even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Piawaningin Waddington even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Piawaningin Waddington +6 longer in Piawaning
96 66th pct 90 63rd pct

How people get to work

59.3% Car (driver) +1.9 pts ▸ 61.1%
37.0% Worked at home +18.5 pts ▸ 55.6%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

23.8% 4 or more +26.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
28.6% 2 vehicles +8.9 pts ▸ 37.5%
23.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
14.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Piawaningin Waddington +4.8 pts higher in Piawaning gap narrowing
17.7% 12th pct 12.9% 7th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Piawaningin Waddington
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Piawaningin Waddington +9.2 pts higher in Waddington
60.0% 47th pct 69.2% 79th pct
Full-time in Piawaningin Waddington
77.8% 95th pct —

Industries people work in

59.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +1.9 pts ▸ 61.1%
0.0% Public administration & safety +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Arts & recreation +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
14.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
14.8% Education & training ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
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%

Occupations people work in

40.7% Managers +14.8 pts ▸ 55.6%
11.1% Technicians & trades +22.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
14.8% Professionals +13.0 pts ▸ 27.8%
11.1% Community & personal service +16.7 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% Labourers +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
14.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Piawaningin Waddington +0.3 higher in Piawaning
0.3 46th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Piawaningin Waddington +0.4 more in Piawaning
0.4 50th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Piawaningin Waddington even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Piawaningin Waddington even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Piawaningin Waddington even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Piawaningin Waddington even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Piawaningin Waddington +44.9 pts higher in Piawaning
44.9% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Piawaningin Waddington even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Piawaningin Waddington +22.1 more in Waddington
16.4 57th pct 38.5 76th pct
Intersections/km² in Piawaningin Waddington even
0 29th pct 0 5th pct
Mean slope in Piawaningin Waddington +1.1 pts higher in Waddington
3.3% 18th pct 4.4% 34th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Piawaning vs Waddington [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51235/piawaning/vs/SAL51496/waddington