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Plumridge Lakes vs Rawlinna

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 144 km apart · Plumridge Lakes profile · Rawlinna profile

Plumridge Lakes Rawlinna

Plumridge Lakes and Rawlinna are both sparsely populated areas of Western Australia. Plumridge Lakes is more diverse, with 17.2% of people born overseas and 22.3% using another language at home, while Rawlinna has no overseas-born residents. The two areas have very different economic profiles; the typical weekly personal income in Plumridge Lakes is $1,970, which is far higher than the $850 usually earned in Rawlinna. This is consistent with the jobs found there, as 62.2% of the Plumridge Lakes workforce is in mining, whereas 85% of people in Rawlinna work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Both areas have similar typical weekly household incomes, though they differ in age and family structure. Rawlinna is far younger, with a typical resident aged 27 compared to 35 in Plumridge Lakes. This younger population helps explain why children under 15 are far more common in Rawlinna (21.2% compared to 4.8% in Plumridge Lakes). This gap in age structure is widening, with the difference between the two areas now sitting at 8 years.

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Where they differ most

PT commute: 17.8 pts higher in Plumridge Lakes Year 12: 23.7 pts higher in Rawlinna Other language: 22.3 pts higher in Plumridge Lakes Population: 240 larger in Plumridge Lakes People / bedroom: 0.50 higher in Plumridge Lakes

Demographics & Identity

Population in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +240 larger in Plumridge Lakes gap narrowing
273 58th pct 33 20th pct
Median age in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +8 yrs older in Plumridge Lakes gap widening
35 yrs 14th pct 27 yrs 0th pct
First Nations in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +8.0 pts higher in Plumridge Lakes gap narrowing
20.1% 92nd pct 12.1% 88th pct
Aged 65+ in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +1.5 pts higher in Plumridge Lakes gap narrowing
1.5% 2nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +16.5 pts higher in Rawlinna gap widening
4.8% 7th pct 21.2% 76th pct
De facto in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
23.5% 92nd pct —

Age structure

50.9% Young adults (25–44) +6.7 pts ▸ 57.6%
25.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +25.6 pts 0.0%
4.8% Children (0–14) +16.5 pts ▸ 21.2%
15.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.6 pts 12.1%
1.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

54.1% Never married ◂ +5.8 pts 48.3%
37.5% Married +3.9 pts ▸ 41.4%
4.6% Divorced ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
1.5% Widowed ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.2% Separated ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Plumridge Lakes Rawlinna

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +17.2 pts higher in Plumridge Lakes gap widening
17.2% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

50.2% Australia +22.5 pts ▸ 72.7%
5.5% New Zealand ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
3.7% Philippines ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
2.9% England ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
1.5% South Africa ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

16.1% Australian +32.4 pts ▸ 48.5%
22.3% English +14.0 pts ▸ 36.4%
7.3% Scottish +7.8 pts ▸ 15.2%
4.8% Irish +7.4 pts ▸ 12.1%
3.7% Filipino ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.3% German ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.2% Italian ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.1% Dutch ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +22.3 pts higher in Plumridge Lakes gap narrowing
22.3% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +1.1 pts higher in Plumridge Lakes gap narrowing
1.1% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

46.2% English only +35.7 pts ▸ 81.8%
2.6% Tagalog ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
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%

Religion

No religion in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +11.1 pts higher in Rawlinna gap narrowing
37.4% 40th pct 48.5% 75th pct

Religious affiliation

37.4% No religion +11.1 pts ▸ 48.5%
25.3% Christianity +11.1 pts ▸ 36.4%
34.1% Not stated ◂ +9.8 pts 24.2%
1.8% Other religions ◂ +1.8 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

Year 12 in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +23.7 pts higher in Rawlinna gap widening
32.8% 18th pct 56.5% 74th pct
Bachelor+ in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +14.5 pts higher in Rawlinna gap widening
6.2% 15th pct 20.7% 69th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +1 more in Plumridge Lakes
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
19 4th pct —

Highest year of school

32.8% Year 12 +23.7 pts ▸ 56.5%
14.7% Year 10 +20.1 pts ▸ 34.8%
11.6% Year 11 +5.8 pts ▸ 17.4%
4.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

6.4% Bachelor degree +33.6 pts ▸ 40.0%
32.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +12.1 pts 20.0%
5.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
2.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Agriculture & environment +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
23.5% Engineering & related ◂ +3.5 pts 20.0%
7.5% Education ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
5.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.8% Architecture & building ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.3% Management & commerce ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% Society & culture ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.6% Health ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +$1,120 higher in Plumridge Lakes gap widening
$1,970 100th pct $850 66th pct
Household income in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +$124 higher in Rawlinna gap narrowing
$1,375 38th pct $1,499 47th pct
Family income in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
$784 1st pct —
High earners in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +30.9 pts higher in Plumridge Lakes gap widening
30.9% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

60.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.0 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

9.7% $650–$1,499 +52.4 pts ▸ 62.1%
25.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%
15.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
12.4% Under $650 +1.4 pts ▸ 13.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +5.4 pts higher in Rawlinna
12.8% 4th pct 18.2% 11th pct
Mental health in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +2.6 pts higher in Plumridge Lakes
2.6% 14th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +1.1 pts higher in Plumridge Lakes gap narrowing
1.1% 20th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

4.0% Asthma +8.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
4.8% Other condition ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.0% Diabetes ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.7% Arthritis ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
2.6% Mental health ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.8% Heart disease ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer 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

54.6% None even 54.5%
11.7% One condition +6.5 pts ▸ 18.2%
2.2% Two conditions ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +9.2 pts higher in Rawlinna gap narrowing
4.6% 4th pct 13.8% 28th pct
Unpaid carers in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +9.7 pts higher in Plumridge Lakes gap narrowing
9.7% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +7.9 pts higher in Rawlinna gap narrowing
16.2% 14th pct 24.1% 44th pct
Defence service in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +6.5 pts higher in Rawlinna
3.5% 63rd pct 10.0% 96th pct
Housework 15h+ in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +5.7 pts higher in Rawlinna gap narrowing
4.6% 2nd pct 10.3% 7th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +51 larger in Plumridge Lakes
55 78th pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +14 yrs older in Plumridge Lakes
31 yrs 66th pct 17 yrs 14th pct
Year 12 in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
20.5% 11th pct —
Median income in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +$496 higher in Rawlinna
$370 13th pct $866 71st pct
Household income in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +$475 higher in Rawlinna
$1,024 19th pct $1,499 42nd pct
Indigenous language in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
81.8% 99th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +1.2 larger in Rawlinna gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 3.5 95th pct
One-parent in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
12.5% 60th pct —
Living alone in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
25.0% 55th pct —

Family composition

25.0% Couples with children +75.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
56.3% Couples without children ◂ +56.3 pts 0.0%
12.5% One-parent families ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

25.0% 1 person ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% 2 people ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% 4 people ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
$13 0th pct —
People / bedroom in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +0.50 higher in Plumridge Lakes gap widening
0.90 86th pct 0.40 0th pct
Renting in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
60.0% 97th pct —
Owned outright in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
0.0% 0th pct —
Separate houses in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
0.0% 0th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
30.0% 0th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
60.0% Rented ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
25.0% Other tenure ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

15.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separate house even 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 5 or more +166.7 pts ▸ 166.7%
30.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
25.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +15.0 pts higher in Rawlinna gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 15.0% 45th pct
PT commute in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +17.8 pts higher in Plumridge Lakes gap narrowing
17.8% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

13.3% Walked +31.7 pts ▸ 45.0%
17.8% Bus ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
13.3% Car (driver) +1.7 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Worked at home +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
14.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 4 or more +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
53.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +53.3 pts 0.0%
46.7% No vehicle ◂ +46.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 2 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +9.7 pts higher in Rawlinna gap narrowing
34.5% 62nd pct 44.1% 86th pct
Recent arrivals in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
25.5% 91st pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +2.2 pts higher in Plumridge Lakes gap narrowing
2.2% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +15.7 pts higher in Rawlinna gap narrowing
53.3% 28th pct 69.0% 78th pct
Full-time in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +2.6 pts higher in Rawlinna gap narrowing
87.4% 100th pct 90.0% 100th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +85.0 pts ▸ 85.0%
62.2% Mining ◂ +62.2 pts 0.0%
9.6% Administrative & support ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
5.9% Construction ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Education & training ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Other services ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

11.9% Labourers +58.1 pts ▸ 70.0%
8.9% Managers +36.1 pts ▸ 45.0%
30.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%
28.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +28.9 pts 0.0%
12.6% Professionals +2.4 pts ▸ 15.0%
3.0% Community & personal service ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
3.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
— 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
— 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
— 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
— 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna +18.3 more in Plumridge Lakes
18.3 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna even
0 0th pct 0 1st pct
Mean slope in Plumridge Lakesin Rawlinna
— 5.8% 51st pct

Compare Plumridge Lakes with nearby areas

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Compare Rawlinna with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Plumridge Lakes vs Rawlinna [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51253/plumridge-lakes/vs/SAL51283/rawlinna