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Uriarra Village vs Whitlam

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 10 km apart · Uriarra Village profile · Whitlam profile

Uriarra Village Whitlam

Uriarra Village and Whitlam are two nearby areas in the Australian Capital Territory with very different profiles. Uriarra Village has a population of 309 people, while Whitlam is sparsely populated with only 7 residents. There is a stark contrast in wealth, with typical weekly household incomes far higher in Uriarra Village at $3,704 compared to $900 in Whitlam. Uriarra Village is also older, with a typical resident aged 35, whereas the typical person in Whitlam is just 27.

These two areas are both entirely without a 15-minute walkshed for groceries, health services, or schools. However, they differ greatly in how they are built; Whitlam is mostly car-dependent and has far more public transport stops and street connectivity, while Uriarra Village is car-dependent and has no public transport routes. The gap in typical household income is a particularly striking divide, as Uriarra Village sits far above the national figure while Whitlam is far below.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +302 larger in Uriarra Village
309 59th pct 7 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 349
  • First area, 2021: 309
  • Second area, 2021: 7
Median age in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +8 yrs older in Uriarra Village
35 yrs 14th pct 27 yrs 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 27 yrs
1.3% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.9%
  • First area, 2021: 1.3%
2.9% 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.7%
  • First area, 2021: 2.9%
26.5% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.2%
  • First area, 2021: 26.5%
16.2% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.2%

Age structure

26.5% Children (0–14) +30.6 pts ▸ 57.1%
31.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +31.7 pts 0.0%
24.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
10.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
2.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Marital status

57.6% Married +67.4 pts ▸ 125.0%
30.1% Never married ◂ +30.1 pts 0.0%
5.7% Divorced ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
2.2% Widowed ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.7% Separated ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Uriarra Village Whitlam

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

  • 85+ in Uriarra Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Whitlam: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Uriarra Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Whitlam: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Uriarra Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Whitlam: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Uriarra Village: 1.6% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Whitlam: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Uriarra Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Whitlam: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Uriarra Village: 3.2% males, 2.9% females; 60–64 in Whitlam: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Uriarra Village: 1.9% males, 1.0% females; 55–59 in Whitlam: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Uriarra Village: 2.9% males, 1.6% females; 50–54 in Whitlam: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Uriarra Village: 5.1% males, 5.8% females; 45–49 in Whitlam: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Uriarra Village: 6.8% males, 6.1% females; 40–44 in Whitlam: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Uriarra Village: 4.2% males, 6.8% females; 35–39 in Whitlam: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Uriarra Village: 1.9% males, 4.8% females; 30–34 in Whitlam: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Uriarra Village: 3.5% males, 2.9% females; 25–29 in Whitlam: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Uriarra Village: 2.6% males, 1.3% females; 20–24 in Whitlam: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Uriarra Village: 4.5% males, 2.9% females; 15–19 in Whitlam: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Uriarra Village: 3.2% males, 5.1% females; 10–14 in Whitlam: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Uriarra Village: 8.4% males, 3.9% females; 5–9 in Whitlam: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Uriarra Village: 2.3% males, 2.9% females; 0–4 in Whitlam: 0.0% males, 100.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

8.1% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%

Country of birth

87.7% Australia ◂ +30.6 pts 57.1%
0.0% India +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
1.3% England ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

48.9% Australian ◂ +48.9 pts 0.0%
43.0% English ◂ +43.0 pts 0.0%
12.6% Irish ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
12.6% Scottish ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% German ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
1.9% Chinese ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.9% Indian ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.3% Italian ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.3% Dutch ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

0.0% Punjabi +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
93.5% English only ◂ +93.5 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% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

59.5% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 54.2%
  • First area, 2021: 59.5%

Religious affiliation

2.9% Other religions +97.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
59.5% No religion ◂ +59.5 pts 0.0%
32.0% Christianity ◂ +32.0 pts 0.0%
6.8% Not stated ◂ +6.8 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

67.6% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 63.5%
  • First area, 2021: 67.6%
30.6% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.3%
  • First area, 2021: 30.6%
Schools ≤3 km in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +10 more in Whitlam
0 0th pct 10 79th pct
493 71st pct
1,101 92nd pct

Highest year of school

67.6% Year 12 +32.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
22.1% Year 10 ◂ +22.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
2.7% Year 11 ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

17.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +132.5 pts ▸ 150.0%
24.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +24.7 pts 0.0%
24.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +24.7 pts 0.0%
10.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
6.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

9.6% Engineering & related +90.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
24.7% Management & commerce ◂ +24.7 pts 0.0%
14.5% Society & culture ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
7.8% Architecture & building ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
7.8% Health ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
6.0% Education ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.8% Information technology ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Creative arts ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +$1,505 higher in Uriarra Village
$1,580 100th pct $75 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,197
  • First area, 2021: $1,580
  • Second area, 2021: $75
Household income in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +$2,804 higher in Uriarra Village
$3,704 100th pct $900 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $3,055
  • First area, 2021: $3,704
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Family income in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +$2,787 higher in Uriarra Village
$3,687 99th pct $900 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: $3,117
  • First area, 2021: $3,687
  • Second area, 2021: $900
28.4% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.8%
  • First area, 2021: 28.4%
High-income homes in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam
57.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 45.2%
  • First area, 2021: 57.6%

Personal income distribution

21.4% Under $650 +128.6 pts ▸ 150.0%
40.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +40.6 pts 0.0%
23.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.6 pts 0.0%
7.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam
23.3% 24th pct
10.0% 68th pct
Needs assistance in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam
1.0% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.4%
  • First area, 2021: 1.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.0% Mental health ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
7.1% Other condition ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
6.8% Asthma ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.5% Arthritis ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
4.9% Diabetes ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
2.6% Heart disease ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.3% Cancer ◂ +1.3 pts 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

68.6% None +31.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
17.8% One condition ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
4.9% Two conditions ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
1.9% Three or more ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

16.2% 40th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.8%
  • First area, 2021: 16.2%
7.4% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 7.4%
Unpaid child care in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam
38.9% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • First area, 2021: 38.9%
4.4% 75th pct
20.1% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.2%
  • First area, 2021: 20.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +4 larger in Uriarra Village
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
8 yrs 1st pct
$1,625 91st pct
Household income in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam
$3,749 93rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +2.7 larger in Whitlam
3.3 91st pct 6.0 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.4
  • First area, 2021: 3.3
  • Second area, 2021: 6.0
11.8% 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
6.5% 1st pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 6.5%

Family composition

67.9% Couples with children +32.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
24.3% Couples without children ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
11.8% One-parent families ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$410 84th pct
  • First area, 2016: $240
  • First area, 2021: $410
Mortgage in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +$417 higher in Whitlam
$2,333 86th pct $2,750 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,600
  • First area, 2021: $2,333
  • Second area, 2021: $2,750
People / bedroom in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +0.60 higher in Whitlam
0.90 86th pct 1.50 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 1.50
4.3% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
16.3% 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.4%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
98.9% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 98.9%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
9.7% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.7%
  • First area, 2021: 9.7%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +9 more in Whitlam
0 0th pct 9 79th pct
Stops/1k in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +1,285.71 more in Whitlam
0.00 0th pct 1,285.71 100th pct
Departures/1k in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +154,285.7 more in Whitlam
0.0 0th pct 154,285.7 100th pct
PT routes in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +1 more in Whitlam
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
4 29th pct
Drive to city in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +15 longer in Uriarra Village
25 21st pct 10 5th pct
Reach 30 min in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +7 more in Whitlam
0 0th pct 7 43rd pct
Reach 45 min in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +2,766 more in Whitlam
0 0th pct 2,766 32nd pct
63 62nd pct

Migration & Movement

25.7% 31st pct
  • First area, 2016: 46.2%
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

2.1% 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.2%
  • First area, 2021: 2.1%
82.1% 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 75.1%
  • First area, 2021: 82.1%
65.6% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 63.3%
  • First area, 2021: 65.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +2.0 higher in Whitlam
1.2 60th pct 3.2 73rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +1.4 more in Whitlam
1.0 59th pct 2.4 68th pct
15-min city in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +84.6 pts higher in Whitlam
0.0% 0th pct 84.6% 83rd pct
Walk to school in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +8.0 pts higher in Uriarra Village
100.0% 100th pct 92.0% 81st pct
Walk to health in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +8,811.8 more in Whitlam
45.3 79th pct 8,857.1 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +325 higher in Whitlam
34 76th pct 359 98th pct
Mean slope in Uriarra Villagein Whitlam +3.5 pts higher in Whitlam
4.7% 38th pct 8.2% 72nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Uriarra Village vs Whitlam [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL80128/uriarra-village/vs/SAL80134/whitlam