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Point Samson vs Whim Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 74 km apart · Point Samson profile · Whim Creek profile

Point Samson Whim Creek

Point Samson and Whim Creek are two very different coastal areas of Western Australia. Point Samson has a population of 249 and is far more walkable, with 99.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and a walkability score of 3.4 (mostly car-dependent). It is also a much wealthier area, where the typical weekly family income is $3,708, far above the national figure. Whim Creek is sparsely populated with only 5 residents and is car-dependent. The typical resident there is 52, making the population noticeably older than in Point Samson, where the typical age is 45.

Both areas are almost identical in that no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, groceries, or health services. They also share the same typical number of people per bedroom at 0.8. While Point Samson has more public transport options, including two routes and a higher number of stops, both areas remain largely reliant on vehicles for their daily needs.

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Where they differ most

Population: 244 larger in Point Samson Median age: 7 yrs older in Whim Creek Family income: $1,584 higher in Point Samson Personal income: $645 higher in Point Samson Household size: 0.2 larger in Whim Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Point Samsonin Whim Creek +244 larger in Point Samson gap widening
249 58th pct 5 4th pct
Median age in Point Samsonin Whim Creek +7 yrs older in Whim Creek gap widening
45 yrs 50th pct 52 yrs 77th pct
First Nations in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
1.6% 47th pct —
Aged 65+ in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
13.7% 27th pct —
Under 15 in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
16.1% 42nd pct —
De facto in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
17.1% 79th pct —

Age structure

34.9% Older adults (45–64) +45.1 pts ▸ 80.0%
28.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +28.5 pts 0.0%
16.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
13.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
2.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

47.1% Married +12.9 pts ▸ 60.0%
33.5% Never married ◂ +33.5 pts 0.0%
14.6% Divorced ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
2.4% Separated ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Point Samson Whim Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
22.1% 80th pct —

Country of birth

65.5% Australia +34.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
6.8% England ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
4.0% New Zealand ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
1.2% South Africa ◂ +1.2 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%

Ancestry

34.1% Australian +65.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
36.1% English ◂ +36.1 pts 0.0%
10.0% Scottish ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Irish ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
3.6% Italian ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.2% German ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Dutch ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
5.2% 61st pct —
Limited English in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

81.9% English only +18.1 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 Point Samsonin Whim Creek
57.0% 90th pct —

Religious affiliation

28.1% Christianity +31.9 pts ▸ 60.0%
57.0% No religion ◂ +57.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Not stated ◂ +12.0 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 Point Samsonin Whim Creek
41.9% 42nd pct —
Bachelor+ in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
16.0% 55th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Point Samsonin Whim Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

28.3% Year 10 +31.7 pts ▸ 60.0%
41.9% Year 12 ◂ +41.9 pts 0.0%
8.6% Year 11 ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
6.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

37.2% Certificate III / IV +62.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
17.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
15.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
3.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
2.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

24.8% Engineering & related ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%
10.3% Management & commerce ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
9.7% Health ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
9.0% Architecture & building ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
8.3% Education ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
6.2% Society & culture ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
2.8% Creative arts ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Point Samsonin Whim Creek +$645 higher in Point Samson gap widening
$1,545 100th pct $900 73rd pct
Household income in Point Samsonin Whim Creek +$271 higher in Whim Creek
$2,478 89th pct $2,749 93rd pct
Family income in Point Samsonin Whim Creek +$1,584 higher in Point Samson
$3,708 99th pct $2,124 64th pct
High earners in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
28.6% 99th pct —
High-income homes in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
46.3% 99th pct —

Household income distribution

28.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +28.4 pts 0.0%
27.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +27.4 pts 0.0%
18.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
9.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
3.2% Under $650 ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

31.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +31.1 pts 0.0%
22.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.3 pts 0.0%
15.5% Under $650 ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
11.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
19.7% 13th pct —
Mental health in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
4.4% 22nd pct —
Needs assistance in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
1.2% 21st pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

8.8% Arthritis ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
4.4% Mental health ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Other condition ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.6% Diabetes ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.2% Lung condition ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.8% Asthma ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.4% Cancer ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.2% Heart disease ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.2% Stroke ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

64.7% None +95.3 pts ▸ 160.0%
14.5% One condition ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
2.0% Two conditions ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
2.0% Three or more ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
18.9% 54th pct —
Unpaid carers in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
1.9% 3rd pct —
Unpaid child care in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
19.9% 26th pct —
Defence service in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
4.0% 71st pct —
Housework 15h+ in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
24.3% 51st pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Point Samsonin Whim Creek +4 larger in Point Samson
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
32 yrs 69th pct —
Median income in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
$725 58th pct —
Household income in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
$400 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Point Samsonin Whim Creek +0.2 larger in Whim Creek gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
3.1% 18th pct —
Living alone in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
25.3% 56th pct —

Family composition

41.3% Couples without children +58.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
57.5% Couples with children ◂ +57.5 pts 0.0%
3.1% One-parent families ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.9% Other families ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Household size

38.9% 2 people ◂ +38.9 pts 0.0%
25.3% 1 person ◂ +25.3 pts 0.0%
11.6% 3 people ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
9.5% 4 people ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
9.5% 5 people ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
$500 92nd pct —
Mortgage in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
$1,950 69th pct —
People / bedroom in Point Samsonin Whim Creek even
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
32.6% 82nd pct —
Owned outright in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
20.0% 10th pct —
Separate houses in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
77.9% 18th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
67.4% 23rd pct —

How homes are owned or rented

32.6% Rented ◂ +32.6 pts 0.0%
28.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +28.4 pts 0.0%
20.0% Owned outright ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
9.5% Other tenure ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
4.2% Not stated ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

77.9% Separate house ◂ +77.9 pts 0.0%
14.7% Other dwelling ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
4.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

42.1% 3 bedrooms +57.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
25.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +25.3 pts 0.0%
12.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
11.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
4.2% 9th pct —
PT commute in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
3.5% 87th pct —
PT stops in Point Samsonin Whim Creek +1 more in Point Samson
1 64th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Point Samsonin Whim Creek +4.02 more in Point Samson
4.02 73rd pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Point Samsonin Whim Creek +84.3 more in Point Samson
84.3 67th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Point Samsonin Whim Creek +2 more in Point Samson
2 75th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

63.4% Car (driver) ◂ +63.4 pts 0.0%
4.2% Walked ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Worked at home ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.5% Bus ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

51.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +51.8 pts 0.0%
27.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +27.1 pts 0.0%
10.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
8.2% 4 or more ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
43.3% 85th pct —
Recent arrivals in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
2.8% 42nd pct —
Participation in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
68.4% 77th pct —
Full-time in Point Samsonin Whim Creek
71.1% 89th pct —

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
26.1% Mining ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%
14.8% Administrative & support ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
10.6% Transport & warehousing ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
9.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
8.5% Education & training ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
7.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
7.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.6% Construction ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
2.8% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

14.8% Labourers +85.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
17.6% Managers ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
14.8% Community & personal service ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
14.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
14.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
12.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
12.0% Professionals ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Point Samsonin Whim Creek +2.6 higher in Point Samson
3.4 74th pct 0.8 58th pct
Types ≤15 min in Point Samsonin Whim Creek +2.1 more in Point Samson
2.9 72nd pct 0.8 57th pct
15-min city in Point Samsonin Whim Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Point Samsonin Whim Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Point Samsonin Whim Creek +92.6 pts higher in Point Samson
92.6% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Point Samsonin Whim Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Point Samsonin Whim Creek +61.9 pts higher in Point Samson
99.4% 86th pct 37.5% 60th pct
Walk to health in Point Samsonin Whim Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Point Samsonin Whim Creek +303.6 more in Whim Creek
96.4 87th pct 400.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Point Samsonin Whim Creek +2 higher in Point Samson
3 61st pct 1 53rd pct
Mean slope in Point Samsonin Whim Creek +2.1 pts higher in Whim Creek
3.1% 14th pct 5.2% 45th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Point Samson vs Whim Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51254/point-samson/vs/SAL51591/whim-creek