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Redbank vs South Hedland

Name: Redbank vs South Hedland — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.3 km apart · Redbank profile · South Hedland profile

Redbank South Hedland

South Hedland and Redbank (WA) are neighbouring areas with very different scales. South Hedland is a large residential centre where 22.2% of people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and children under 15 make up 25.2% of the population. In contrast, Redbank (WA) is sparsely populated and has a much older population, with a typical resident aged 50 compared to 32 in South Hedland. Pay is also far higher in South Hedland, where the typical weekly household income is $2,586, while in Redbank (WA) it is $1,562.

Both areas share a similar typical monthly home-loan payment of around $1,400. Beyond this, they differ in almost every way. South Hedland is a hub with a higher rate of adults working or looking for work and a high share of people who have moved recently. Redbank (WA) is car-dependent, whereas South Hedland is somewhat walkable and has far more public transport and amenities. The gap in typical personal income remains large, though First Nations residents in Redbank (WA) earn far more than those in South Hedland.

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Where they differ most

Population: 10,998 larger in South Hedland Median age: 18 yrs older in Redbank Unpaid child care: 29.0 pts higher in South Hedland Participation: 26.2 pts higher in South Hedland Personal income: $690 higher in South Hedland

Demographics & Identity

Population in Redbank in South Hedland +10,998 larger in South Hedland gap widening

48 27th pct 11,046 87th pct

Median age in Redbank in South Hedland +18 yrs older in Redbank gap widening

50 yrs 71st pct 32 yrs 9th pct

Age structure

54.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +31.5 pts 22.7%

10.4% Young adults (25–44) +26.5 pts ▸ 36.9%

14.6% Children (0–14) +10.6 pts ▸ 25.2%

12.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.9 pts 11.6%

8.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.6 pts 3.8%

Marital status

54.1% Married ◂ +16.5 pts 37.6%

45.9% Never married +3.1 pts ▸ 49.1%

0.0% Divorced +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

0.0% Separated +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

0.0% Widowed +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Age & sex structure

Redbank South Hedland

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

35.4% Australia +28.1 pts ▸ 63.5%

6.3% New Zealand ◂ +0.9 pts 5.4%

0.0% Philippines +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

0.0% England +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

0.0% India +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.0% South Africa +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.0% China +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Vietnam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

0.0% Australian +27.2 pts ▸ 27.2%

27.1% English ◂ +1.1 pts 26.0%

6.3% Scottish ◂ +0.5 pts 5.7%

0.0% Irish +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

0.0% Filipino +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

0.0% German +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

0.0% Italian +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

0.0% Indian +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.0% Chinese +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.0% Dutch +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.0% Greek +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.0% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Language

Language used at home

47.9% English only +19.5 pts ▸ 67.4%

0.0% Tagalog +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

0.0% Mandarin +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Vietnamese +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.0% Hindi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% Arabic +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Religion

Religious affiliation

29.2% No religion +13.7 pts ▸ 42.8%

35.4% Not stated ◂ +18.2 pts 17.3%

6.3% Christianity +26.3 pts ▸ 32.6%

0.0% Islam +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

0.0% Hinduism +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.0% Buddhism +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.0% Other religions +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Redbank in South Hedland

— 1.80 25th pct

Schools ≤3 km in Redbank in South Hedland +2 more in South Hedland

3 67th pct 5 73rd pct

Avg size in Redbank in South Hedland +275 larger in South Hedland

221 40th pct 496 72nd pct

ICSEA in Redbank in South Hedland +94 higher in Redbank

971 38th pct 878 11th pct

Highest year of school

28.1% Year 12 +15.5 pts ▸ 43.6%

25.0% Year 10 ◂ +5.2 pts 19.8%

18.8% Year 11 ◂ +6.9 pts 11.9%

9.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.6 pts 6.8%

Highest qualification level

14.3% Certificate III / IV +23.1 pts ▸ 37.3%

0.0% Bachelor degree +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%

0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%

0.0% Certificate I / II +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Field of qualification

14.3% Engineering & related +9.3 pts ▸ 23.6%

0.0% Management & commerce +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%

10.7% Health ◂ +4.3 pts 6.4%

0.0% Society & culture +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%

0.0% Education +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

0.0% Architecture & building +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.0% Creative arts +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.0% Information technology +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Income

Personal income in Redbank in South Hedland +$690 higher in South Hedland gap widening

$725 45th pct $1,415 96th pct

Household income in Redbank in South Hedland +$1,024 higher in South Hedland gap widening

$1,562 51st pct $2,586 91st pct

Family income in Redbank in South Hedland +$1,399 higher in South Hedland gap widening

$1,625 34th pct $3,024 91st pct

Household income distribution

41.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.7 pts 31.9%

0.0% $4,000 or more +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%

0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%

0.0% $650–$1,499 +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%

0.0% Under $650 +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%

Personal income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +28.5 pts ▸ 28.5%

10.8% Under $650 +11.9 pts ▸ 22.7%

0.0% $650–$1,499 +20.5 pts ▸ 20.5%

10.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 10.3%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

8.3% Asthma ◂ +1.9 pts 6.4%

0.0% Other condition +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

0.0% Mental health +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

0.0% Diabetes +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

0.0% Arthritis +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

0.0% Heart disease +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

0.0% Cancer +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

0.0% Lung condition +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.0% Stroke +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

27.1% None +37.8 pts ▸ 64.8%

18.8% One condition ◂ +5.6 pts 13.2%

0.0% Two conditions +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

0.0% Three or more +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Redbank in South Hedland +2,454 larger in South Hedland

0 0th pct 2,454 91st pct

Median age in Redbank in South Hedland +32 yrs older in Redbank

57 yrs 92nd pct 25 yrs 46th pct

Median income in Redbank in South Hedland +$2,869 higher in Redbank

$3,500 100th pct $631 49th pct

Household income in Redbank in South Hedland

— $2,021 63rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Redbank in South Hedland +0.2 larger in South Hedland gap narrowing

2.5 50th pct 2.7 71st pct

Family composition

36.8% Couples with children +25.8 pts ▸ 62.6%

31.6% Couples without children ◂ +11.1 pts 20.5%

0.0% One-parent families +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%

0.0% Other families +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Household size

25.0% 2 people +4.3 pts ▸ 29.3%

0.0% 1 person +25.3 pts ▸ 25.3%

0.0% 3 people +16.5 pts ▸ 16.5%

0.0% 4 people +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%

0.0% 5 people +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%

0.0% 6 or more +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Redbank in South Hedland +$40 higher in South Hedland

$200 25th pct $240 37th pct

Mortgage in Redbank in South Hedland +$103 higher in Redbank gap narrowing

$1,490 41st pct $1,387 34th pct

People / bedroom in Redbank in South Hedland +0.30 higher in Redbank gap steady

1.20 96th pct 0.90 86th pct

How homes are owned or rented

25.0% Rented +42.3 pts ▸ 67.3%

33.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +14.4 pts 18.9%

0.0% Owned outright +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%

0.0% Other tenure +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

0.0% Not stated +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Types of homes

66.7% Separate house +4.9 pts ▸ 71.6%

25.0% Other dwelling ◂ +24.2 pts 0.8%

0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +21.3 pts ▸ 21.3%

0.0% Flat or apartment +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%

Bedrooms per home

25.0% 3 bedrooms +23.1 pts ▸ 48.1%

0.0% 4 bedrooms +26.4 pts ▸ 26.4%

25.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +16.8 pts 8.2%

0.0% 2 bedrooms +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%

0.0% 5 or more +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

0.0% Studio / none +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 +39.1 pts ▸ 39.1%

0.0% $200–$349 +22.6 pts ▸ 22.6%

0.0% $350–$549 +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%

0.0% $550–$749 +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%

0.0% $750 or more +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +33.4 pts ▸ 33.4%

0.0% Under $1,000 +28.4 pts ▸ 28.4%

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%

0.0% $3,000 or more +14.4 pts ▸ 14.4%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Redbank in South Hedland +80 more in South Hedland

0 0th pct 80 89th pct

Stops/1k in Redbank in South Hedland +7.24 more in South Hedland

0.00 0th pct 7.24 86th pct

Departures/1k in Redbank in South Hedland +228.6 more in South Hedland

0.0 0th pct 228.6 73rd pct

PT routes in Redbank in South Hedland +3 more in South Hedland

0 0th pct 3 79th pct

Stop walk in Redbank in South Hedland

— 1 0th pct

How people get to work

57.1% Car (driver) +14.8 pts ▸ 72.0%

0.0% Car (passenger) +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%

0.0% Worked at home +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

0.0% Walked +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

0.0% Bus +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.0% Bicycle +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

50.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +8.6 pts 41.4%

0.0% 1 vehicle +30.4 pts ▸ 30.4%

0.0% 3 vehicles +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%

0.0% No vehicle +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

0.0% 4 or more +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

28.6% Construction ◂ +22.4 pts 6.2%

28.6% Administrative & support ◂ +25.6 pts 2.9%

0.0% Mining +25.7 pts ▸ 25.7%

0.0% Transport & warehousing +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%

0.0% Health care & social assistance +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%

0.0% Education & training +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%

0.0% Retail trade +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

0.0% Public administration & safety +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%

0.0% Manufacturing +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

0.0% Accommodation & food +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

0.0% Other services +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

0.0% Wholesale trade +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Occupations people work in

35.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +10.6 pts 25.1%

35.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +25.5 pts 10.2%

21.4% Labourers ◂ +10.4 pts 11.0%

0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%

0.0% Professionals +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%

0.0% Community & personal service +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%

0.0% Managers +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%

0.0% Sales workers +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Redbank in South Hedland +4.6 higher in South Hedland

0.0 0th pct 4.6 81st pct

Types ≤15 min in Redbank in South Hedland +4.5 more in South Hedland

0.0 0th pct 4.5 80th pct

15-min city in Redbank in South Hedland +38.5 pts higher in South Hedland

0.0% 0th pct 38.5% 77th pct

Walk to shops in Redbank in South Hedland +34.1 pts higher in South Hedland

0.0% 0th pct 34.1% 75th pct

Walk to transit in Redbank in South Hedland +99.7 pts higher in South Hedland

0.0% 0th pct 99.7% 99th pct

Walk to school in Redbank in South Hedland +68.2 pts higher in South Hedland

0.0% 0th pct 68.2% 81st pct

Walk to a park in Redbank in South Hedland +99.8 pts higher in South Hedland

0.0% 0th pct 99.8% 94th pct

Walk to health in Redbank in South Hedland +6.9 pts higher in South Hedland

0.0% 0th pct 6.9% 73rd pct

Amenities/1k in Redbank in South Hedland +12.0 more in South Hedland

0.0 0th pct 12.0 46th pct

Intersections/km² in Redbank in South Hedland +40 higher in South Hedland

4 63rd pct 43 77th pct

Mean slope in Redbank in South Hedland +0.7 pts higher in Redbank

3.4% 19th pct 2.7% 8th pct

Compare Redbank with nearby areas

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Compare South Hedland with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Redbank vs South Hedland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51286/redbank/vs/SAL51372/south-hedland