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Bruce Rock vs Kulin

Name: Bruce Rock vs Kulin — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 88 km apart · Bruce Rock profile · Kulin profile

Bruce Rock Kulin

Bruce Rock (L) and Kulin (L) are small Western Australian towns with distinct social profiles. Residents in Bruce Rock (L) are far older, with a typical age of 52 and 33.9% aged 65 and over. In contrast, Kulin (L) has a younger feel, with a typical age of 44 and a higher share of children under 15 (22.4%). There are also stark differences in local access: almost every home in Bruce Rock (L) is within a 15-minute walk of health services, while no homes in Kulin (L) have this access. However, 92.4% of Kulin (L) homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, compared to 0.0% in Bruce Rock (L).

Daily life in both places shares many common features, such as having about the same number of people per home and a similar proportion of residents born overseas. They also both have roughly the same share of people with long-term health conditions. While they share these basics, some gaps are shifting. The difference in typical age has widened since 2011, and the gap in typical weekly family income has grown, with Kulin (L) now well higher at $2,022 compared to $1,525 in Bruce Rock (L).

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Where they differ most

PT commute: 1.5 pts higher in Bruce Rock Limited English: 1.1 pts higher in Bruce Rock Recent arrivals: 11.4 pts higher in Kulin De facto: 9.3 pts higher in Kulin Full-time: 17.0 pts higher in Bruce Rock

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bruce Rock in Kulin +270 larger in Bruce Rock gap widening

564 37th pct 294 16th pct

Median age in Bruce Rock in Kulin +8 yrs older in Bruce Rock gap widening

52 yrs 74th pct 44 yrs 46th pct

Age structure

33.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.1 pts 22.8%

23.4% Older adults (45–64) +0.4 pts ▸ 23.8%

18.4% Young adults (25–44) +5.0 pts ▸ 23.5%

16.7% Children (0–14) +5.8 pts ▸ 22.4%

8.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.5 pts 6.5%

Marital status

51.6% Married ◂ +0.7 pts 50.9%

26.0% Never married +5.6 pts ▸ 31.6%

10.9% Divorced +1.5 pts ▸ 12.4%

7.9% Widowed ◂ +3.6 pts 4.3%

3.4% Separated even 3.4%

Age & sex structure

Bruce Rock Kulin

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

76.8% Australia ◂ +2.3 pts 74.5%

4.1% England +2.7 pts ▸ 6.8%

2.1% New Zealand ◂ +1.1 pts 1.0%

1.2% Philippines ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.9% South Africa ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 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%

Ancestry

42.9% English +2.7 pts ▸ 45.6%

39.2% Australian +4.7 pts ▸ 43.9%

4.8% Irish +6.1 pts ▸ 10.9%

9.2% Scottish +0.6 pts ▸ 9.9%

4.6% German ◂ +1.2 pts 3.4%

3.9% Italian ◂ +0.8 pts 3.1%

2.3% Filipino ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Greek +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

1.8% Dutch ◂ +0.8 pts 1.0%

1.1% Indian ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.7% Chinese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

81.7% English only +5.3 pts ▸ 87.1%

0.9% Arabic ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.0% Mandarin 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

40.1% No religion +8.2 pts ▸ 48.3%

44.7% Christianity ◂ +5.9 pts 38.8%

15.2% Not stated ◂ +3.3 pts 11.9%

0.7% Other religions ◂ +0.7 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

Highest year of school

30.9% Year 12 +9.1 pts ▸ 39.9%

30.6% Year 10 ◂ +6.5 pts 24.1%

10.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.5 pts 9.2%

8.5% Year 11 ◂ +0.2 pts 8.3%

Highest qualification level

33.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.5 pts 30.2%

8.7% Bachelor degree +8.7 pts ▸ 17.5%

10.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.2 pts 8.7%

3.1% Certificate I / II +4.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

4.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.2% Engineering & related ◂ +1.1 pts 15.1%

9.2% Education +5.9 pts ▸ 15.1%

3.9% Agriculture & environment +6.4 pts ▸ 10.3%

10.0% Management & commerce +0.3 pts ▸ 10.3%

9.2% Health ◂ +3.6 pts 5.6%

8.7% Society & culture ◂ +6.4 pts 2.4%

4.8% Architecture & building +0.8 pts ▸ 5.6%

3.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.3 pts 3.2%

1.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.3% Information technology ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

1.3% Creative arts ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bruce Rock in Kulin +$64 higher in Kulin gap widening

$655 48th pct $719 61st pct

Household income in Bruce Rock in Kulin +$222 higher in Kulin gap widening

$1,046 29th pct $1,268 50th pct

Family income in Bruce Rock in Kulin +$497 higher in Kulin gap widening

$1,525 46th pct $2,022 76th pct

Household income distribution

34.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.0 pts 28.2%

26.0% Under $650 +4.0 pts ▸ 30.0%

22.1% $1,500–$2,999 +7.0 pts ▸ 29.1%

6.3% $3,000–$3,999 +4.7 pts ▸ 10.9%

5.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 3.6%

Personal income distribution

42.0% Under $650 ◂ +2.3 pts 39.7%

27.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.0 pts 26.1%

13.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.3 pts 11.5%

1.9% $3,000 or more +2.4 pts ▸ 4.3%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

14.4% Arthritis +1.3 pts ▸ 15.6%

9.6% Asthma ◂ +1.4 pts 8.2%

9.4% Mental health ◂ +0.2 pts 9.2%

7.6% Other condition ◂ +0.5 pts 7.1%

7.1% Diabetes ◂ +0.3 pts 6.8%

6.2% Heart disease ◂ +3.8 pts 2.4%

2.5% Cancer +1.3 pts ▸ 3.7%

3.0% Lung condition ◂ +1.0 pts 2.0%

1.2% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.7% Stroke ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

48.9% None +2.1 pts ▸ 51.0%

22.3% One condition ◂ +1.3 pts 21.1%

7.4% Two conditions +1.7 pts ▸ 9.2%

5.3% Three or more ◂ +1.2 pts 4.1%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Bruce Rock in Kulin even gap narrowing

2.2 36th pct 2.2 36th pct

Family composition

49.2% Couples with children +3.0 pts ▸ 52.1%

34.7% Couples without children +3.6 pts ▸ 38.3%

14.7% One-parent families ◂ +5.1 pts 9.6%

1.1% Other families ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Household size

36.5% 2 people +2.6 pts ▸ 39.1%

38.5% 1 person ◂ +3.9 pts 34.5%

9.6% 4 people +1.3 pts ▸ 10.9%

7.7% 3 people ◂ +1.3 pts 6.4%

6.7% 5 people ◂ +0.4 pts 6.4%

3.4% 6 or more ◂ +0.6 pts 2.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bruce Rock in Kulin +$13 higher in Kulin gap narrowing

$160 13th pct $173 15th pct

Mortgage in Bruce Rock in Kulin +$198 higher in Bruce Rock gap narrowing

$748 9th pct $550 0th pct

People / bedroom in Bruce Rock in Kulin +0.10 higher in Kulin gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

42.3% Owned outright +5.0 pts ▸ 47.3%

26.9% Rented +7.6 pts ▸ 34.5%

20.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +1.6 pts 19.1%

5.8% Other tenure ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

2.4% Not stated ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

85.6% Separate house +9.9 pts ▸ 95.5%

6.7% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.1 pts 3.6%

3.8% Other dwelling ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

41.8% 3 bedrooms +9.1 pts ▸ 50.9%

20.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +5.2 pts 15.5%

20.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +0.7 pts 20.0%

4.8% 1 bedroom +5.2 pts ▸ 10.0%

5.3% 5 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 3.6%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

60.7% Under $200 +7.7 pts ▸ 68.4%

28.6% $200–$349 ◂ +4.9 pts 23.7%

0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

93.0% Under $1,000 +16.5 pts ▸ 109.5%

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

63.8% Car (driver) ◂ +10.6 pts 53.2%

10.2% Walked +3.3 pts ▸ 13.5%

4.6% Worked at home +2.6 pts ▸ 7.1%

3.1% Car (passenger) +0.1 pts ▸ 3.2%

2.0% Bicycle ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

1.5% Bus ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.4% 2 vehicles +4.1 pts ▸ 40.5%

39.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +6.2 pts 33.6%

8.3% 3 vehicles +5.5 pts ▸ 13.8%

8.7% 4 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 6.0%

4.4% No vehicle ◂ +0.9 pts 3.4%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

13.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +6.9 pts ▸ 20.6%

16.3% Construction ◂ +12.4 pts 4.0%

9.7% Education & training +5.4 pts ▸ 15.1%

11.2% Public administration & safety +3.1 pts ▸ 14.3%

11.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.5 pts 4.8%

3.1% Retail trade +7.3 pts ▸ 10.3%

3.1% Wholesale trade +4.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

3.1% Transport & warehousing +3.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

5.1% Mining ◂ +0.3 pts 4.8%

5.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.1 pts 4.0%

5.1% Other services ◂ +2.7 pts 2.4%

3.6% Manufacturing ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

15.8% Labourers +1.6 pts ▸ 17.5%

17.3% Managers ◂ +5.4 pts 11.9%

17.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.5 pts 15.9%

16.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.8 pts 15.1%

13.3% Community & personal service ◂ +3.7 pts 9.5%

11.7% Professionals +0.2 pts ▸ 11.9%

9.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.8 pts 7.9%

3.6% Sales workers +2.8 pts ▸ 6.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Bruce Rock in Kulin +0.4 higher in Bruce Rock

6.5 92nd pct 6.1 87th pct

Types ≤15 min in Bruce Rock in Kulin +0.1 more in Bruce Rock

6.9 90th pct 6.8 89th pct

15-min city in Bruce Rock in Kulin +0.3 pts higher in Kulin

99.2% 99th pct 99.5% 99th pct

Walk to shops in Bruce Rock in Kulin +0.4 pts higher in Kulin

99.1% 98th pct 99.5% 99th pct

Walk to transit in Bruce Rock in Kulin +92.4 pts higher in Kulin

0.0% 0th pct 92.4% 86th pct

Walk to school in Bruce Rock in Kulin +2.1 pts higher in Kulin

97.4% 92nd pct 99.5% 99th pct

Walk to a park in Bruce Rock in Kulin +16.5 pts higher in Bruce Rock

99.5% 85th pct 83.1% 33rd pct

Walk to health in Bruce Rock in Kulin +99.7 pts higher in Bruce Rock

99.7% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Bruce Rock in Kulin +7.6 more in Bruce Rock

62.1 92nd pct 54.4 90th pct

Intersections/km² in Bruce Rock in Kulin +34 higher in Bruce Rock

63 82nd pct 29 45th pct

Mean slope in Bruce Rock in Kulin +1.2 pts higher in Kulin

2.7% 13th pct 3.8% 38th pct

Compare Bruce Rock with nearby areas

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Compare Kulin with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bruce Rock vs Kulin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL521009/bruce-rock/vs/UCL522037/kulin