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Werris Creek vs Wallabadah

Name: Werris Creek vs Wallabadah — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 26 km apart · Werris Creek profile · Wallabadah profile

Werris Creek Wallabadah

Werris Creek and Wallabadah (L) are nearby New South Wales areas with very different layouts and social makeups. Werris Creek is a very walkable hub where 88% of homes are near public transport and 82.5% are close to groceries. In contrast, Wallabadah (L) is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within a short walk of groceries or transport. Werris Creek has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 23.5%, compared to 10.2% in Wallabadah (L), and far more one-parent families (26.9% versus 10.8%).

Typical weekly incomes are almost identical in both places, sitting around $492 to $504. While both are older than most Australian areas, residents are far older in Wallabadah (L), where the typical age is 58. This correlates with a higher share of homes owned outright, at 68.1% compared to 48.3% in Werris Creek. Since 2011, the gap in the typical age of residents has narrowed, while the difference in home ownership has widened.

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Where they differ most

No car: 9.1 pts higher in Werris Creek Population: 1,133 larger in Werris Creek Owned outright: 19.8 pts higher in Wallabadah PT commute: 1.0 pts higher in Werris Creek One-parent: 16.2 pts higher in Werris Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +1,133 larger in Werris Creek gap narrowing

1,349 62nd pct 216 11th pct

Median age in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +8 yrs older in Wallabadah gap narrowing

50 yrs 68th pct 58 yrs 90th pct

Age structure

26.2% Older adults (45–64) +15.0 pts ▸ 41.2%

30.5% Seniors (65+) +1.5 pts ▸ 31.9%

18.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.2 pts 13.0%

16.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +6.9 pts 9.7%

9.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.3 pts 1.9%

Marital status

37.3% Married +11.6 pts ▸ 49.0%

38.1% Never married ◂ +17.2 pts 20.8%

11.8% Divorced +4.4 pts ▸ 16.1%

9.4% Widowed ◂ +1.6 pts 7.8%

3.4% Separated +3.4 pts ▸ 6.8%

Age & sex structure

Werris Creek Wallabadah

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

87.8% Australia ◂ +9.1 pts 78.7%

1.0% England +4.1 pts ▸ 5.1%

1.0% New Zealand +1.4 pts ▸ 2.3%

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%

0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

38.7% English +12.2 pts ▸ 50.9%

44.3% Australian ◂ +9.1 pts 35.2%

9.3% Scottish +3.2 pts ▸ 12.5%

11.0% Irish +0.6 pts ▸ 11.6%

3.2% German ◂ +0.4 pts 2.8%

1.0% Chinese ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.9% Italian ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.4% Dutch ◂ +0.4 pts 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

Language used at home

90.1% English only ◂ +7.7 pts 82.4%

0.2% Mandarin ◂ +0.2 pts 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

Religious affiliation

58.4% Christianity ◂ +4.2 pts 54.2%

31.7% No religion ◂ +5.8 pts 25.9%

9.3% Not stated +7.4 pts ▸ 16.7%

0.2% Other religions +2.6 pts ▸ 2.8%

0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

37.0% Year 10 +0.7 pts ▸ 37.6%

25.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.1 pts 18.0%

22.3% Year 12 ◂ +2.2 pts 20.1%

6.1% Year 11 ◂ +4.5 pts 1.5%

Highest qualification level

43.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.2 pts 39.4%

8.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.4 pts ▸ 10.6%

8.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.3 pts 3.8%

2.2% Certificate I / II +5.5 pts ▸ 7.7%

2.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

0.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.1% Engineering & related +2.1 pts ▸ 20.2%

13.0% Management & commerce +1.4 pts ▸ 14.4%

9.8% Society & culture ◂ +5.9 pts 3.8%

9.2% Health ◂ +1.5 pts 7.7%

5.9% Architecture & building ◂ +3.0 pts 2.9%

5.5% Education ◂ +0.7 pts 4.8%

4.7% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.1 pts ▸ 4.8%

2.4% Agriculture & environment +0.4 pts ▸ 2.9%

1.6% Creative arts ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.0% Information technology ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +$12 higher in Wallabadah gap narrowing

$492 15th pct $504 17th pct

Household income in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +$2 higher in Wallabadah gap narrowing

$917 15th pct $919 15th pct

Family income in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +$97 higher in Wallabadah gap narrowing

$1,177 16th pct $1,274 23rd pct

Household income distribution

38.3% $650–$1,499 +2.4 pts ▸ 40.7%

27.8% Under $650 ◂ +3.7 pts 24.2%

16.7% $1,500–$2,999 +4.2 pts ▸ 20.9%

4.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

2.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

57.1% Under $650 ◂ +6.6 pts 50.5%

25.2% $650–$1,499 +0.3 pts ▸ 25.5%

7.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.9 pts 4.7%

1.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

17.2% Arthritis +0.4 pts ▸ 17.6%

12.7% Asthma ◂ +1.6 pts 11.1%

12.5% Mental health ◂ +3.7 pts 8.8%

10.2% Diabetes +0.5 pts ▸ 10.6%

10.1% Other condition ◂ +5.5 pts 4.6%

7.9% Heart disease ◂ +0.5 pts 7.4%

3.6% Lung condition +1.5 pts ▸ 5.1%

4.0% Cancer ◂ +0.3 pts 3.7%

1.9% Stroke ◂ +0.1 pts 1.9%

0.9% Dementia +0.5 pts ▸ 1.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.1% None ◂ +7.7 pts 39.4%

24.9% One condition ◂ +0.4 pts 24.5%

9.9% Two conditions +2.6 pts ▸ 12.5%

7.9% Three or more ◂ +1.8 pts 6.0%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +0.2 larger in Werris Creek gap narrowing

2.1 29th pct 1.9 7th pct

Family composition

31.2% Couples without children +21.9 pts ▸ 53.1%

38.0% Couples with children ◂ +3.3 pts 34.6%

26.9% One-parent families ◂ +16.2 pts 10.8%

3.9% Other families ◂ +0.8 pts 3.1%

Household size

36.9% 2 people +10.4 pts ▸ 47.3%

36.3% 1 person +3.2 pts ▸ 39.6%

13.0% 3 people ◂ +4.3 pts 8.8%

7.5% 4 people ◂ +4.2 pts 3.3%

4.3% 5 people ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

2.4% 6 or more ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +$16 higher in Werris Creek gap narrowing

$220 29th pct $204 24th pct

Mortgage in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +$33 higher in Wallabadah gap narrowing

$867 14th pct $900 16th pct

People / bedroom in Werris Creek in Wallabadah even gap narrowing

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

48.3% Owned outright +19.8 pts ▸ 68.1%

23.7% Rented ◂ +8.3 pts 15.4%

23.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +9.2 pts 14.3%

4.2% Not stated +2.4 pts ▸ 6.6%

0.9% Other tenure +4.6 pts ▸ 5.5%

Types of homes

96.2% Separate house +3.8 pts ▸ 100.0%

2.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.5% Other dwelling ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

52.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +2.3 pts 50.5%

22.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +9.2 pts 13.2%

14.6% 4 bedrooms +6.3 pts ▸ 20.9%

4.2% 1 bedroom +4.6 pts ▸ 8.8%

2.1% 5 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

62.5% $200–$349 ◂ +41.1 pts 21.4%

27.2% Under $200 ◂ +27.2 pts 0.0%

3.7% $350–$549 ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

54.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +0.2 pts 53.8%

31.9% $1,000–$1,799 +14.3 pts ▸ 46.2%

2.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

62.4% Car (driver) ◂ +10.8 pts 51.6%

9.2% Worked at home +4.9 pts ▸ 14.1%

5.5% Walked +0.7 pts ▸ 6.3%

2.4% Car (passenger) +2.3 pts ▸ 4.7%

1.0% Bus ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

44.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +9.0 pts 35.6%

29.7% 2 vehicles +13.6 pts ▸ 43.3%

10.7% 3 vehicles +7.1 pts ▸ 17.8%

9.1% No vehicle ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

5.3% 4 or more +0.3 pts ▸ 5.6%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

15.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +9.2 pts 6.3%

13.7% Health care & social assistance +0.3 pts ▸ 14.1%

2.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +9.8 pts ▸ 12.5%

10.1% Retail trade ◂ +2.3 pts 7.8%

5.3% Mining +4.1 pts ▸ 9.4%

4.1% Public administration & safety +3.7 pts ▸ 7.8%

4.3% Other services +3.5 pts ▸ 7.8%

7.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.8 pts 4.7%

7.0% Construction ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

5.3% Education & training ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

4.8% Administrative & support ◂ +0.1 pts 4.7%

3.1% Wholesale trade +1.6 pts ▸ 4.7%

Occupations people work in

21.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.7 pts 18.8%

16.9% Community & personal service ◂ +1.2 pts 15.6%

15.7% Labourers ◂ +3.2 pts 12.5%

8.7% Professionals +5.4 pts ▸ 14.1%

14.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +7.7 pts 6.3%

9.9% Clerical & administrative +2.6 pts ▸ 12.5%

8.9% Sales workers +3.6 pts ▸ 12.5%

4.1% Managers +3.7 pts ▸ 7.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +3.9 higher in Werris Creek

6.4 91st pct 2.5 25th pct

Types ≤15 min in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +3.4 more in Werris Creek

6.9 89th pct 3.5 34th pct

15-min city in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +57.3 pts higher in Werris Creek

86.0% 77th pct 28.7% 37th pct

Walk to shops in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +82.5 pts higher in Werris Creek

82.5% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +88.0 pts higher in Werris Creek

88.0% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +4.8 pts higher in Werris Creek

83.5% 68th pct 78.7% 61st pct

Walk to a park in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +8.6 pts higher in Werris Creek

87.0% 39th pct 78.4% 28th pct

Walk to health in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +79.5 pts higher in Werris Creek

79.5% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +2.3 more in Werris Creek

39.3 82nd pct 37.0 80th pct

Intersections/km² in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +17 higher in Werris Creek

22 34th pct 5 7th pct

Mean slope in Werris Creek in Wallabadah +0.6 pts higher in Werris Creek

5.4% 60th pct 4.8% 53rd pct

Compare Werris Creek with nearby areas

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Compare Wallabadah with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Werris Creek vs Wallabadah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL115157/werris-creek/vs/UCL122148/wallabadah