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Waterview Heights vs Clarenza

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Waterview Heights profile · Clarenza profile

Waterview Heights Clarenza

Waterview Heights (L) and Clarenza (L) are nearby residential areas with very different financial profiles. Clarenza (L) is much wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $2,591 compared to $1,583 in Waterview Heights (L). This is reflected in the share of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far higher in Clarenza (L) at 46.6% against 10.1% in Waterview Heights (L). While Waterview Heights (L) has more homes within walking distance of a park (26.7%) or public transport (17.8%), Clarenza (L) is far more likely to have a school within a 15-minute walk (52.3%).

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people in de facto relationships, with Waterview Heights (L) at 11.9% and Clarenza (L) at 7.3%. They are also alike in that every home is a separate house and no one commutes by public transport. Since 2011, the gap in typical household income has widened, and Clarenza (L) has seen its lead grow in the share of adults who are working or looking for work.

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Where they differ most

Population: 643 larger in Waterview Heights Household income: $1,008 higher in Clarenza Limited English: 0.5 pts higher in Waterview Heights Family income: $918 higher in Clarenza Participation: 13.4 pts higher in Clarenza

Demographics & Identity

Population in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +643 larger in Waterview Heights gap widening
872 51st pct 229 12th pct
Median age in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +1 yrs older in Waterview Heights gap narrowing
49 yrs 64th pct 48 yrs 61st pct
First Nations in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +2.8 pts higher in Waterview Heights gap narrowing
5.4% 58th pct 2.6% 31st pct
Aged 65+ in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +3.0 pts higher in Waterview Heights gap narrowing
23.5% 54th pct 20.5% 44th pct
Under 15 in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +3.6 pts higher in Waterview Heights gap steady
16.7% 42nd pct 13.1% 19th pct
De facto in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +4.6 pts higher in Waterview Heights gap widening
11.9% 37th pct 7.3% 8th pct

Age structure

31.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.0 pts 29.7%
23.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.0 pts 20.5%
18.2% Young adults (25–44) +0.5 pts ▸ 18.8%
16.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.6 pts 13.1%
10.4% Youth (15–24) +3.5 pts ▸ 14.0%

Marital status

56.5% Married +6.1 pts ▸ 62.6%
28.1% Never married +0.9 pts ▸ 28.9%
7.2% Divorced +2.8 pts ▸ 10.0%
6.2% Widowed ◂ +3.0 pts 3.2%
2.1% Separated even 2.1%

Age & sex structure

Waterview Heights Clarenza

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +3.1 pts higher in Waterview Heights gap widening
6.2% 17th pct 3.1% 6th pct

Country of birth

90.3% Australia +4.1 pts ▸ 94.3%
1.3% England even 1.3%
1.3% Philippines ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.6% India ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.3% New Zealand ◂ +0.3 pts 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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.2% Australian +10.4 pts ▸ 54.6%
45.6% English ◂ +2.0 pts 43.7%
9.7% Irish +5.5 pts ▸ 15.3%
11.7% Scottish ◂ +0.8 pts 10.9%
5.2% German +0.5 pts ▸ 5.7%
2.5% Dutch ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.4% Filipino ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.7% Chinese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.7% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +2.9 pts higher in Waterview Heights gap widening
2.9% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +0.5 pts higher in Waterview Heights gap steady
0.5% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

92.8% English only +2.9 pts ▸ 95.6%
0.5% Punjabi ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.5% Tagalog ◂ +0.5 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%

Religion

No religion in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +3.2 pts higher in Waterview Heights gap narrowing
34.2% 23rd pct 31.0% 16th pct

Religious affiliation

58.1% Christianity +5.2 pts ▸ 63.3%
34.2% No religion ◂ +3.2 pts 31.0%
6.8% Not stated ◂ +4.1 pts 2.6%
1.1% Other religions ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.3% Buddhism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +3.7 pts higher in Clarenza gap narrowing
38.1% 49th pct 41.8% 60th pct
Bachelor+ in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +4.7 pts higher in Clarenza gap steady
12.7% 58th pct 17.4% 75th pct

Highest year of school

38.1% Year 12 +3.7 pts ▸ 41.8%
36.5% Year 10 ◂ +0.4 pts 36.2%
15.4% Year 9 or below +0.4 pts ▸ 15.8%
4.8% Year 11 +2.0 pts ▸ 6.8%

Highest qualification level

45.5% Certificate III / IV +1.0 pts ▸ 46.6%
15.3% Bachelor degree +5.4 pts ▸ 20.7%
13.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.4 pts ▸ 19.0%
2.6% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.7 pts ▸ 4.3%
3.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.3 pts 3.4%
3.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

19.2% Engineering & related +5.8 pts ▸ 25.0%
17.8% Management & commerce +1.1 pts ▸ 19.0%
9.6% Education +5.9 pts ▸ 15.5%
12.2% Society & culture +3.3 pts ▸ 15.5%
10.6% Health ◂ +1.9 pts 8.6%
3.8% Agriculture & environment +4.0 pts ▸ 7.8%
7.0% Architecture & building ◂ +0.1 pts 6.9%
5.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.2 pts 5.2%
1.2% Information technology ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% Creative arts ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +$256 higher in Clarenza gap widening
$614 40th pct $870 86th pct
Household income in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +$1,008 higher in Clarenza gap widening
$1,583 71st pct $2,591 97th pct
Family income in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +$918 higher in Clarenza gap widening
$1,693 58th pct $2,611 92nd pct
High earners in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +6.2 pts higher in Clarenza gap steady
5.9% 46th pct 12.1% 86th pct
High-income homes in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +36.5 pts higher in Clarenza gap widening
10.1% 47th pct 46.6% 100th pct

Household income distribution

34.7% $1,500–$2,999 +0.9 pts ▸ 35.6%
7.5% $3,000–$3,999 +26.8 pts ▸ 34.2%
30.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.6 pts 20.5%
15.3% Under $650 ◂ +5.7 pts 9.6%
2.6% $4,000 or more +9.7 pts ▸ 12.3%

Personal income distribution

51.4% Under $650 ◂ +6.2 pts 45.3%
31.2% $650–$1,499 +1.4 pts ▸ 32.6%
11.4% $1,500–$2,999 +15.4 pts ▸ 26.8%
2.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +1.9 pts higher in Clarenza
33.0% 50th pct 34.9% 60th pct
Mental health in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +1.1 pts higher in Clarenza
10.2% 55th pct 11.4% 70th pct
Needs assistance in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +0.4 pts higher in Waterview Heights gap steady
8.3% 73rd pct 7.9% 69th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.2% Arthritis +0.3 pts ▸ 13.5%
10.2% Mental health +1.1 pts ▸ 11.4%
10.2% Other condition ◂ +0.2 pts 10.0%
7.9% Asthma +0.4 pts ▸ 8.3%
5.6% Diabetes +1.4 pts ▸ 7.0%
4.7% Heart disease ◂ +2.1 pts 2.6%
3.2% Cancer ◂ +0.2 pts 3.1%
2.1% Lung condition ◂ +0.3 pts 1.7%
2.1% Stroke ◂ +0.8 pts 1.3%
1.0% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.8% None +2.7 pts ▸ 61.6%
21.4% One condition even 21.4%
7.7% Two conditions +1.5 pts ▸ 9.2%
4.4% Three or more +0.9 pts ▸ 5.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +4.3 pts higher in Clarenza gap widening
16.8% 48th pct 21.1% 74th pct
Unpaid carers in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +0.6 pts higher in Clarenza gap steady
16.8% 89th pct 17.4% 91st pct
Unpaid child care in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +2.6 pts higher in Clarenza gap widening
25.3% 55th pct 27.9% 68th pct
Defence service in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +1.1 pts higher in Waterview Heights
4.7% 74th pct 3.6% 50th pct
Housework 15h+ in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +1.1 pts higher in Waterview Heights gap narrowing
29.0% 87th pct 27.9% 81st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +0.2 larger in Clarenza gap widening
2.7 76th pct 2.9 86th pct
One-parent in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +3.1 pts higher in Waterview Heights gap narrowing
10.7% 24th pct 7.7% 10th pct
Living alone in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +4.0 pts higher in Waterview Heights gap widening
13.6% 9th pct 9.6% 2nd pct

Family composition

52.6% Couples with children +0.5 pts ▸ 53.1%
36.4% Couples without children ◂ +3.4 pts 33.0%
10.7% One-parent families ◂ +3.1 pts 7.7%
0.0% Other families +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Household size

47.7% 2 people ◂ +1.2 pts 46.6%
11.7% 4 people +10.2 pts ▸ 21.9%
16.2% 3 people +2.9 pts ▸ 19.2%
13.6% 1 person ◂ +4.0 pts 9.6%
7.1% 5 people +2.4 pts ▸ 9.6%
6.2% 6 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 6.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +$2 higher in Waterview Heights gap narrowing
$375 82nd pct $373 81st pct
Mortgage in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +$277 higher in Clarenza gap widening
$1,508 62nd pct $1,785 80th pct
People / bedroom in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +0.4 pts higher in Waterview Heights gap narrowing
5.8% 4th pct 5.5% 3rd pct
Owned outright in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +3.6 pts higher in Waterview Heights gap narrowing
47.4% 75th pct 43.8% 64th pct
Separate houses in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +6.8 pts higher in Clarenza gap steady
93.2% 93rd pct 100.0% 100th pct

How homes are owned or rented

44.2% Owned with a mortgage +12.0 pts ▸ 56.2%
47.4% Owned outright ◂ +3.6 pts 43.8%
5.8% Rented ◂ +0.4 pts 5.5%
1.0% Not stated ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house +5.5 pts ▸ 105.5%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

37.7% 4 bedrooms +25.4 pts ▸ 63.0%
41.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +15.5 pts 26.0%
14.0% 5 or more +10.7 pts ▸ 24.7%
1.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

22.2% $350–$549 +52.8 pts ▸ 75.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

25.7% $1,800–$2,999 +27.9 pts ▸ 53.7%
44.9% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +18.0 pts 26.8%
17.6% Under $1,000 +4.3 pts ▸ 22.0%
5.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +1.0 pts higher in Waterview Heights gap narrowing
7.4% 46th pct 6.5% 39th pct
PT commute in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

72.0% Car (driver) +7.9 pts ▸ 79.8%
7.4% Worked at home ◂ +1.0 pts 6.5%
3.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.3 pts 2.4%
1.3% Walked ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.2% 2 vehicles +7.1 pts ▸ 49.3%
24.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +15.2 pts 9.6%
19.5% 3 vehicles +2.4 pts ▸ 21.9%
14.2% 4 or more +5.0 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +5.4 pts higher in Clarenza gap widening
27.8% 19th pct 33.2% 41st pct
Recent arrivals in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +1.9 pts higher in Waterview Heights gap narrowing
5.1% 56th pct 3.1% 24th pct
Participation in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +13.4 pts higher in Clarenza gap widening
54.5% 54th pct 67.9% 89th pct
Full-time in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +2.8 pts higher in Clarenza gap steady
56.9% 54th pct 59.7% 69th pct

Industries people work in

12.4% Public administration & safety +4.5 pts ▸ 16.9%
10.8% Education & training +5.3 pts ▸ 16.1%
12.4% Health care & social assistance +3.7 pts ▸ 16.1%
9.8% Retail trade ◂ +1.7 pts 8.1%
8.5% Other services ◂ +6.0 pts 2.4%
6.3% Construction +1.7 pts ▸ 8.1%
7.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.6 pts 4.0%
0.8% Finance & insurance +6.5 pts ▸ 7.3%
4.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +2.0 pts ▸ 6.5%
2.9% Wholesale trade +3.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
5.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.4 pts 2.4%
4.0% Manufacturing ◂ +0.7 pts 3.2%

Occupations people work in

14.3% Community & personal service +5.1 pts ▸ 19.4%
17.2% Clerical & administrative +0.5 pts ▸ 17.7%
11.1% Professionals +5.8 pts ▸ 16.9%
12.2% Managers +2.3 pts ▸ 14.5%
12.7% Technicians & trades +0.2 pts ▸ 12.9%
11.9% Labourers ◂ +2.2 pts 9.7%
9.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.9 pts 5.6%
8.7% Sales workers ◂ +3.1 pts 5.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +0.3 higher in Waterview Heights
0.6 6th pct 0.3 3rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza even
0.5 5th pct 0.5 5th pct
15-min city in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +17.8 pts higher in Waterview Heights
17.8% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +52.3 pts higher in Clarenza
0.0% 0th pct 52.3% 38th pct
Walk to a park in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +26.7 pts higher in Waterview Heights
26.7% 9th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +5.7 more in Waterview Heights
5.7 12th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +15 higher in Clarenza
3 3rd pct 18 27th pct
Mean slope in Waterview Heightsin Clarenza +0.2 pts higher in Clarenza
6.3% 71st pct 6.5% 73rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Waterview Heights vs Clarenza [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL121119/waterview-heights/vs/UCL122034/clarenza