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Ranford vs Springs

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 24 km apart · Ranford profile · Springs profile

Ranford Springs

Ranford and Springs are two small Western Australian areas located about 24 km apart. Ranford is more populated, with 201 people and one school, while Springs is sparsely populated with only 12 residents. There are significant gaps in wealth and age; the typical resident in Springs is far older at 60 compared to 45 in Ranford. Typical weekly family income is also far higher in Springs at $4,750, compared to $2,050 in Ranford.

Both areas are very similar in that they are car-dependent, with almost no homes within walking distance of shops, health services, or public transport. This shared lack of accessibility is consistent across both locations. While both have very few amenities, Ranford has slightly more street connectivity and a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Ranfordin Springs +189 larger in Ranford gap widening
201 54th pct 12 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 184
  • First area, 2016: 180
  • First area, 2021: 201
  • Second area, 2016: 12
  • Second area, 2021: 12
Median age in Ranfordin Springs +15 yrs older in Springs gap widening
45 yrs 50th pct 60 yrs 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 36 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 32 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 60 yrs
First Nations in Ranfordin Springs
7.0% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.6%
  • First area, 2016: 10.6%
  • First area, 2021: 7.0%
17.9% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 16.1%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%
20.4% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.8%
  • First area, 2016: 17.8%
  • First area, 2021: 20.4%
10.5% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.7%
  • First area, 2016: 9.4%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%

Age structure

33.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +33.8 pts 0.0%
22.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +22.9 pts 0.0%
20.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
17.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
9.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

44.3% Married ◂ +2.6 pts 41.7%
33.5% Never married ◂ +33.5 pts 0.0%
14.6% Divorced ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
4.4% Widowed ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Separated ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Ranford Springs

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

  • 85+ in Ranford: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Ranford: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Ranford: 2.5% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Ranford: 4.5% males, 1.5% females; 70–74 in Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Ranford: 6.6% males, 4.5% females; 65–69 in Springs: 0.0% males, 100.0% females
  • 60–64 in Ranford: 6.6% males, 3.0% females; 60–64 in Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Ranford: 3.0% males, 4.0% females; 55–59 in Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Ranford: 5.6% males, 5.1% females; 50–54 in Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Ranford: 4.0% males, 2.0% females; 45–49 in Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Ranford: 4.0% males, 1.5% females; 40–44 in Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Ranford: 2.0% males, 4.0% females; 35–39 in Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Ranford: 4.0% males, 1.5% females; 30–34 in Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Ranford: 1.5% males, 5.1% females; 25–29 in Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Ranford: 3.0% males, 2.0% females; 20–24 in Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Ranford: 0.0% males, 3.0% females; 15–19 in Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Ranford: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Ranford: 3.0% males, 3.0% females; 5–9 in Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Ranford: 5.1% males, 4.0% females; 0–4 in Springs: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Ranfordin Springs
14.4% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.5%
  • First area, 2016: 12.8%
  • First area, 2021: 14.4%

Country of birth

70.1% Australia ◂ +20.1 pts 50.0%
3.5% England ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.0% New Zealand ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
2.0% Philippines ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
2.0% South Africa ◂ +2.0 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

46.3% Australian ◂ +46.3 pts 0.0%
35.8% English ◂ +10.8 pts 25.0%
13.4% Scottish ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
9.5% Irish ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
2.5% Italian ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.5% German ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.0% Filipino ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Ranfordin Springs
5.0% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.6%
  • First area, 2016: 2.8%
  • First area, 2021: 5.0%
Limited English in Ranfordin Springs
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

82.6% English only ◂ +32.6 pts 50.0%
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 Ranfordin Springs
53.7% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.4%
  • First area, 2016: 42.2%
  • First area, 2021: 53.7%

Religious affiliation

53.7% No religion ◂ +53.7 pts 0.0%
30.8% Christianity ◂ +5.8 pts 25.0%
13.4% Not stated ◂ +13.4 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

31.6% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.3%
  • First area, 2016: 30.2%
  • First area, 2021: 31.6%
8.2% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.0%
  • First area, 2016: 5.4%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
Schools ≤3 km in Ranfordin Springs +1 more in Ranford
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
290 47th pct
955 29th pct

Highest year of school

31.6% Year 12 +18.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
25.8% Year 10 ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
11.6% Year 11 ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

33.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +33.7 pts 0.0%
12.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
10.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
4.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

19.8% Engineering & related ◂ +19.8 pts 0.0%
12.8% Society & culture ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
7.0% Education ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Management & commerce ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
5.8% Health ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
4.7% Architecture & building ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Ranfordin Springs +$1,100 higher in Springs gap widening
$712 42nd pct $1,812 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $687
  • First area, 2016: $508
  • First area, 2021: $712
  • Second area, 2016: $762
  • Second area, 2021: $1,812
Household income in Ranfordin Springs +$1,812 higher in Springs gap widening
$1,562 51st pct $3,374 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,791
  • First area, 2016: $1,910
  • First area, 2021: $1,562
  • Second area, 2016: $1,499
  • Second area, 2021: $3,374
Family income in Ranfordin Springs +$2,700 higher in Springs
$2,050 60th pct $4,750 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,139
  • First area, 2016: $1,895
  • First area, 2021: $2,050
  • Second area, 2021: $4,750
High earners in Ranfordin Springs
13.3% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.2%
  • First area, 2016: 14.1%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
High-income homes in Ranfordin Springs
25.7% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.2%
  • First area, 2016: 24.7%
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%

Personal income distribution

48.1% Under $650 ◂ +48.1 pts 0.0%
19.6% $1,500–$2,999 +13.7 pts ▸ 33.3%
17.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Ranfordin Springs
35.3% 79th pct
Mental health in Ranfordin Springs
12.9% 87th pct
Needs assistance in Ranfordin Springs
5.5% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.9%
  • First area, 2016: 6.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

12.9% Mental health ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
11.9% Asthma ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
11.4% Arthritis ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
6.5% Diabetes ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% Heart disease ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
4.0% Other condition ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
2.5% Cancer ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.5% Lung condition ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.7% None ◂ +50.7 pts 0.0%
26.9% One condition ◂ +26.9 pts 0.0%
6.0% Three or more ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
1.5% Two conditions ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Ranfordin Springs
20.9% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.0%
  • First area, 2016: 24.8%
  • First area, 2021: 20.9%
Unpaid carers in Ranfordin Springs
8.2% 16th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.3%
  • First area, 2016: 12.8%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
Unpaid child care in Ranfordin Springs
21.5% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.7%
  • First area, 2016: 19.5%
  • First area, 2021: 21.5%
Defence service in Ranfordin Springs
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Ranfordin Springs
19.0% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.3%
  • First area, 2016: 24.8%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Ranfordin Springs +14 larger in Ranford
14 63rd pct 0 0th pct
26 yrs 50th pct
Median income in Ranfordin Springs
$450 25th pct
Household income in Ranfordin Springs
$1,437 39th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Ranfordin Springs +0.4 larger in Ranford gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
17.7% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.4%
  • First area, 2016: 22.4%
  • First area, 2021: 17.7%
Living alone in Ranfordin Springs
25.7% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.8%
  • First area, 2016: 26.0%
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%

Family composition

30.6% Couples without children +69.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
49.0% Couples with children ◂ +49.0 pts 0.0%
17.7% One-parent families ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% Other families ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$270 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: $335
  • First area, 2016: $285
  • First area, 2021: $270
$1,476 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,192
  • First area, 2016: $1,733
  • First area, 2021: $1,476
People / bedroom in Ranfordin Springs +0.10 higher in Ranford
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.00
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
25.7% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.7%
  • First area, 2016: 22.1%
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%
Owned outright in Ranfordin Springs
40.0% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.9%
  • First area, 2016: 36.4%
  • First area, 2021: 40.0%
Separate houses in Ranfordin Springs
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 100.0%
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Ranfordin Springs
90.0% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 79.4%
  • First area, 2016: 81.8%
  • First area, 2021: 90.0%

Transport & Vehicles

4.3% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
Work from home in Ranfordin Springs
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Ranfordin Springs even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Ranfordin Springs even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Ranfordin Springs even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Ranfordin Springs even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Ranfordin Springs +11 longer in Ranford
83 58th pct 72 52nd pct

How people get to work

75.0% Car (driver) ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Worked at home +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Ranfordin Springs
30.8% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.8%
  • First area, 2016: 44.1%
  • First area, 2021: 30.8%
Recent arrivals in Ranfordin Springs
13.8% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Ranfordin Springs
6.0% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 6.0%
Participation in Ranfordin Springs
52.5% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 61.7%
  • First area, 2016: 58.4%
  • First area, 2021: 52.5%
63.2% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.3%
  • First area, 2016: 70.5%
  • First area, 2021: 63.2%

Industries people work in

5.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +94.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
36.8% Mining ◂ +36.8 pts 0.0%
11.8% Manufacturing ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
10.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
7.9% Administrative & support ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Education & training ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
6.6% Other services ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
5.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
3.9% Construction ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% Retail trade ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

7.9% Managers +142.1 pts ▸ 150.0%
35.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +35.5 pts 0.0%
14.5% Community & personal service ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
11.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
11.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
11.8% Labourers ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
5.3% Sales workers ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Ranfordin Springs +0.2 higher in Ranford
0.2 45th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Ranfordin Springs +0.1 more in Ranford
0.1 35th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Ranfordin Springs +0.9 pts higher in Ranford
0.9% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Ranfordin Springs +0.9 pts higher in Ranford
0.9% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Ranfordin Springs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Ranfordin Springs even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Ranfordin Springs +1.8 pts higher in Ranford
1.8% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Ranfordin Springs +0.9 pts higher in Ranford
0.9% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Ranfordin Springs even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Ranfordin Springs +8 higher in Ranford
8 72nd pct 0 21st pct
Mean slope in Ranfordin Springs +4.4 pts higher in Springs
6.0% 53rd pct 10.4% 82nd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ranford vs Springs [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51279/ranford/vs/SAL51400/springs