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Walmsley vs Willyung

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.5 km apart · Walmsley profile · Willyung profile

Walmsley Willyung

Willyung and Walmsley are neighbouring areas in Western Australia. Willyung is the larger of the two, with a typical weekly family income that is well higher than in Walmsley ($2,299 compared to $1,812). There are also notable differences in the population; Willyung has a far higher share of people born overseas (17.2% versus 6.4%) and those in de facto relationships (15.5% versus 0.0%). In contrast, Walmsley has a far higher share of people with a long-term health condition (42.6% versus 25.7%).

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, and they remain very alike in several ways. They have the same typical weekly rent of $250 and a similar share of children under 15. They also both have almost no residents who speak little or no English. While they share these traits, Walmsley is far more accessible on foot, with a few homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services, whereas Willyung has no such amenities within that distance.

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Where they differ most

Population: 588 larger in Willyung Mortgage: $916 higher in Willyung De facto: 15.5 pts higher in Willyung Year 12: 18.2 pts higher in Willyung Housework 15h+: 16.9 pts higher in Willyung

Demographics & Identity

Population in Walmsleyin Willyung +588 larger in Willyung gap widening
47 27th pct 635 68th pct
Median age in Walmsleyin Willyung +1 yrs older in Walmsley gap narrowing
44 yrs 46th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
First Nations in Walmsleyin Willyung +1.7 pts higher in Willyung gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 1.7% 48th pct
Aged 65+ in Walmsleyin Willyung +5.3 pts higher in Walmsley gap narrowing
23.4% 70th pct 18.1% 47th pct
Under 15 in Walmsleyin Willyung +0.5 pts higher in Walmsley gap narrowing
21.3% 76th pct 20.8% 74th pct
De facto in Walmsleyin Willyung +15.5 pts higher in Willyung gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.5% 73rd pct

Age structure

6.4% Older adults (45–64) +24.3 pts ▸ 30.7%
23.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.3 pts 18.1%
21.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.5 pts 20.8%
14.9% Young adults (25–44) +5.7 pts ▸ 20.6%
19.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.3 pts 10.9%

Marital status

70.0% Married ◂ +10.9 pts 59.1%
12.5% Never married +16.5 pts ▸ 29.0%
7.5% Widowed ◂ +4.5 pts 3.0%
7.5% Separated ◂ +5.7 pts 1.8%
0.0% Divorced +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Age & sex structure

Walmsley Willyung

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Walmsleyin Willyung +10.8 pts higher in Willyung gap widening
6.4% 26th pct 17.2% 71st pct

Country of birth

78.7% Australia +1.0 pts ▸ 79.7%
6.4% England +0.9 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% South Africa +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% New Zealand +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Philippines +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Vietnam +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

72.3% Australian ◂ +25.1 pts 47.2%
36.2% English +10.8 pts ▸ 46.9%
0.0% Scottish +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
10.6% Italian ◂ +7.8 pts 2.8%
0.0% Dutch +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Irish +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% German +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Chinese +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Filipino +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Walmsleyin Willyung +2.8 pts higher in Willyung gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 2.8% 45th pct
Limited English in Walmsleyin Willyung even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.5% English only +2.2 pts ▸ 93.7%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Cantonese +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic 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 Walmsleyin Willyung +13.0 pts higher in Willyung gap widening
29.8% 23rd pct 42.8% 57th pct

Religious affiliation

53.2% Christianity ◂ +2.2 pts 51.0%
29.8% No religion +13.0 pts ▸ 42.8%
0.0% Not stated +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Buddhism +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Walmsleyin Willyung +18.2 pts higher in Willyung gap narrowing
25.0% 8th pct 43.2% 45th pct
Bachelor+ in Walmsleyin Willyung +3.4 pts higher in Willyung gap widening
7.5% 20th pct 10.9% 34th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Walmsleyin Willyung +9 more in Walmsley
12 82nd pct 3 67th pct
Avg size in Walmsleyin Willyung +103 larger in Willyung
411 60th pct 513 74th pct
ICSEA in Walmsleyin Willyung +41 higher in Walmsley
987 48th pct 946 25th pct

Highest year of school

25.0% Year 12 +18.2 pts ▸ 43.2%
42.5% Year 10 ◂ +12.1 pts 30.4%
0.0% Year 11 +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Year 9 or below +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%

Highest qualification level

46.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.9 pts 43.8%
20.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +5.0 pts 15.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Field of qualification

33.3% Engineering & related ◂ +14.4 pts 19.0%
26.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +21.6 pts 5.1%
20.0% Health ◂ +7.6 pts 12.4%
20.0% Education ◂ +10.5 pts 9.5%
0.0% Management & commerce +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Society & culture +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Creative arts +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Walmsleyin Willyung +$107 higher in Willyung gap narrowing
$749 50th pct $856 67th pct
Household income in Walmsleyin Willyung +$210 higher in Willyung gap widening
$1,812 66th pct $2,022 76th pct
Family income in Walmsleyin Willyung +$487 higher in Willyung gap narrowing
$1,812 45th pct $2,299 73rd pct
High earners in Walmsleyin Willyung +2.3 pts higher in Willyung gap narrowing
10.0% 60th pct 12.3% 71st pct
High-income homes in Walmsleyin Willyung
— 26.6% 76th pct

Household income distribution

60.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +31.0 pts 29.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +21.3 pts ▸ 21.3%
0.0% $4,000 or more +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% Under $650 +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%

Personal income distribution

45.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +15.6 pts 29.4%
22.5% Under $650 +16.4 pts ▸ 38.9%
10.0% $1,500–$2,999 +11.0 pts ▸ 21.0%
10.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.4 pts 4.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Walmsleyin Willyung +16.9 pts higher in Walmsley
42.6% 93rd pct 25.7% 34th pct
Mental health in Walmsleyin Willyung +1.3 pts higher in Walmsley
8.5% 54th pct 7.2% 41st pct
Needs assistance in Walmsleyin Willyung +4.6 pts higher in Willyung gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 4.6% 49th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

17.0% Asthma ◂ +8.5 pts 8.5%
12.8% Arthritis ◂ +2.7 pts 10.1%
12.8% Other condition ◂ +5.5 pts 7.2%
8.5% Cancer ◂ +5.7 pts 2.8%
8.5% Mental health ◂ +1.3 pts 7.2%
6.4% Heart disease ◂ +3.5 pts 2.8%
0.0% Diabetes +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Lung condition +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Stroke +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

40.4% None +27.0 pts ▸ 67.4%
34.0% One condition ◂ +16.7 pts 17.3%
0.0% Two conditions +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Three or more +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Walmsleyin Willyung +2.8 pts higher in Willyung gap steady
20.0% 59th pct 22.8% 70th pct
Unpaid carers in Walmsleyin Willyung +1.5 pts higher in Walmsley gap narrowing
15.0% 73rd pct 13.5% 58th pct
Unpaid child care in Walmsleyin Willyung even gap narrowing
30.0% 73rd pct 30.0% 73rd pct
Defence service in Walmsleyin Willyung +8.2 pts higher in Walmsley
10.5% 97th pct 2.4% 45th pct
Housework 15h+ in Walmsleyin Willyung +16.9 pts higher in Willyung gap widening
7.5% 4th pct 24.4% 51st pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Walmsleyin Willyung +11 larger in Willyung
0 0th pct 11 60th pct
Median age in Walmsleyin Willyung
— 31 yrs 66th pct
Median income in Walmsleyin Willyung
— $850 69th pct
Household income in Walmsleyin Willyung
— $1,749 52nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Walmsleyin Willyung +0.1 larger in Walmsley gap narrowing
2.9 81st pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Walmsleyin Willyung +2.3 pts higher in Willyung gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 2.3% 16th pct
Living alone in Walmsleyin Willyung
— 17.4% 27th pct

Family composition

62.5% Couples with children +0.8 pts ▸ 63.3%
43.8% Couples without children ◂ +10.7 pts 33.1%
0.0% One-parent families +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

46.7% 2 people ◂ +10.0 pts 36.7%
0.0% 1 person +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% 4 people +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% 3 people +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% 5 people +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
0.0% 6 or more +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Walmsleyin Willyung even gap narrowing
$250 40th pct $250 40th pct
Mortgage in Walmsleyin Willyung +$916 higher in Willyung
$1,227 25th pct $2,143 78th pct
People / bedroom in Walmsleyin Willyung +0.10 higher in Walmsley gap steady
1.00 89th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Walmsleyin Willyung
— 14.5% 43rd pct
Owned outright in Walmsleyin Willyung
— 36.2% 36th pct
Separate houses in Walmsleyin Willyung
— 87.9% 28th pct
3+ bedrooms in Walmsleyin Willyung
— 83.6% 61st pct

How homes are owned or rented

60.0% Owned outright ◂ +23.8 pts 36.2%
20.0% Owned with a mortgage +26.9 pts ▸ 46.9%
20.0% Rented ◂ +5.5 pts 14.5%
0.0% Other tenure +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +12.1 pts 87.9%
0.0% Other dwelling +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

40.0% 4 bedrooms +8.8 pts ▸ 48.8%
40.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +19.2 pts 20.8%
0.0% 5 or more +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom +10.1 pts ▸ 10.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Studio / none +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +53.3 pts ▸ 53.3%
0.0% Under $200 +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% $350–$549 +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +47.4 pts ▸ 47.4%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +24.7 pts ▸ 24.7%
0.0% Under $1,000 +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Walmsleyin Willyung
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Walmsleyin Willyung +7.9 pts higher in Willyung
0.0% 0th pct 7.9% 19th pct
PT commute in Walmsleyin Willyung even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Walmsleyin Willyung +1 more in Walmsley
1 64th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Walmsleyin Willyung +21.28 more in Walmsley
21.28 93rd pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Walmsleyin Willyung +425.5 more in Walmsley
425.5 77th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Walmsleyin Willyung +1 more in Walmsley
1 71st pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

78.3% Car (driver) ◂ +9.2 pts 69.1%
17.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +12.7 pts 4.7%
0.0% Worked at home +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
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

66.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +27.9 pts 38.8%
46.7% 4 or more ◂ +27.8 pts 18.9%
0.0% 3 vehicles +22.4 pts ▸ 22.4%
0.0% 1 vehicle +18.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Walmsleyin Willyung +5.9 pts higher in Walmsley gap narrowing
39.0% 76th pct 33.1% 58th pct
Recent arrivals in Walmsleyin Willyung
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Walmsleyin Willyung +0.9 pts higher in Willyung
0.0% 0th pct 0.9% 33rd pct
Participation in Walmsleyin Willyung +5.8 pts higher in Willyung gap widening
62.5% 57th pct 68.3% 76th pct
Full-time in Walmsleyin Willyung +7.6 pts higher in Willyung
47.8% 12th pct 55.4% 36th pct

Industries people work in

26.1% Retail trade ◂ +15.9 pts 10.2%
13.0% Education & training ◂ +3.4 pts 9.6%
0.0% Construction +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Accommodation & food +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Other services +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Professional & technical +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Manufacturing +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Wholesale trade +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Occupations people work in

17.4% Community & personal service ◂ +7.2 pts 10.2%
0.0% Managers +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
13.0% Professionals +0.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
13.0% Labourers ◂ +2.0 pts 11.1%
0.0% Sales workers +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Walmsleyin Willyung +1.2 higher in Walmsley
1.2 60th pct 0.0 32nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Walmsleyin Willyung +1.4 more in Walmsley
1.4 62nd pct 0.0 30th pct
15-min city in Walmsleyin Willyung +21.6 pts higher in Walmsley
21.6% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Walmsleyin Willyung +25.5 pts higher in Walmsley
25.5% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Walmsleyin Willyung +27.5 pts higher in Walmsley
27.5% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Walmsleyin Willyung even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Walmsleyin Willyung +8.0 pts higher in Walmsley
9.8% 47th pct 1.8% 37th pct
Walk to health in Walmsleyin Willyung +21.6 pts higher in Walmsley
21.6% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Walmsleyin Willyung +62.3 more in Walmsley
63.8 86th pct 1.6 19th pct
Intersections/km² in Walmsleyin Willyung +2 higher in Walmsley
2 60th pct 1 47th pct
Mean slope in Walmsleyin Willyung +1.6 pts higher in Willyung
4.2% 32nd pct 5.8% 51st pct

Compare Walmsley with nearby areas

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Compare Willyung with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Walmsley vs Willyung [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL51509/walmsley/vs/SAL51616/willyung