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Lake Grace vs Wickepin

Name: Lake Grace vs Wickepin — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 97 km apart · Lake Grace profile · Wickepin profile

Lake Grace Wickepin

Lake Grace (L) and Wickepin (L) are two small Western Australian towns with different demographic profiles. Lake Grace (L) is much younger, with a typical resident aged 36 compared to 47 in Wickepin (L). It is also more diverse and better qualified, with 15.5% of people born overseas and 51.7% completing Year 12, while Wickepin (L) has 3.4% born overseas and 31.4% finishing Year 12. This is reflected in the typical weekly household income, which is well higher in Lake Grace (L) at $1,663, compared to $1,125 in Wickepin (L).

Both towns are somewhat walkable and have similar rates of people working from home. However, the gaps between them are often widening; for instance, the difference in typical age has grown from 3 years in 2011 to 11 years today. While both areas fall below the national figure for people born overseas, Lake Grace (L) has seen its lead in this area grow since 2011.

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Where they differ most

Unemployment: 8.9 pts higher in Wickepin Other language: 8.6 pts higher in Lake Grace Year 12: 20.2 pts higher in Lake Grace Participation: 18.9 pts higher in Lake Grace Median age: 11 yrs older in Wickepin

Demographics & Identity

Population in Lake Grace in Wickepin +211 larger in Lake Grace gap steady

477 32nd pct 266 14th pct

Median age in Lake Grace in Wickepin +11 yrs older in Wickepin gap widening

36 yrs 18th pct 47 yrs 57th pct

Age structure

21.6% Older adults (45–64) +7.4 pts ▸ 28.9%

25.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.2 pts 18.4%

17.8% Seniors (65+) +5.9 pts ▸ 23.7%

22.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.8 pts 18.8%

12.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.0 pts 6.8%

Marital status

51.2% Married ◂ +12.0 pts 39.2%

33.0% Never married ◂ +0.4 pts 32.5%

7.7% Divorced +5.6 pts ▸ 13.2%

5.5% Widowed +1.5 pts ▸ 7.1%

3.2% Separated +0.6 pts ▸ 3.8%

Age & sex structure

Lake Grace Wickepin

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

79.5% Australia ◂ +7.3 pts 72.2%

4.2% England ◂ +3.1 pts 1.1%

3.1% New Zealand ◂ +2.0 pts 1.1%

2.3% Philippines ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

1.5% China ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.8% South Africa ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.6% India ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.1% Australian ◂ +1.0 pts 45.1%

40.9% English +0.1 pts ▸ 41.0%

11.3% Irish ◂ +2.7 pts 8.6%

9.2% Scottish +0.2 pts ▸ 9.4%

3.6% German +0.6 pts ▸ 4.1%

2.3% Italian +1.1 pts ▸ 3.4%

2.1% Filipino ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.9% Indian ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.5% Chinese ◂ +0.3 pts 1.1%

1.3% Dutch ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

86.6% English only ◂ +10.6 pts 75.9%

1.5% Mandarin ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.0% Tagalog ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.8% Arabic ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.6% Italian ◂ +0.6 pts 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% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

47.8% Christianity ◂ +17.7 pts 30.1%

42.8% No religion +1.2 pts ▸ 44.0%

7.8% Not stated +15.2 pts ▸ 22.9%

0.8% Islam ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.6% Hinduism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.6% Buddhism ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.6% Other religions ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

51.7% Year 12 ◂ +20.2 pts 31.4%

25.7% Year 10 +3.4 pts ▸ 29.0%

7.7% Year 9 or below +2.7 pts ▸ 10.5%

9.7% Year 11 ◂ +1.6 pts 8.1%

Highest qualification level

41.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +10.2 pts 31.5%

22.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +12.5 pts 9.9%

12.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.9 pts 9.9%

0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

1.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

22.5% Engineering & related ◂ +7.1 pts 15.3%

10.2% Management & commerce ◂ +3.0 pts 7.2%

9.1% Health ◂ +3.7 pts 5.4%

8.6% Education ◂ +2.2 pts 6.3%

8.6% Society & culture ◂ +4.1 pts 4.5%

7.5% Architecture & building ◂ +3.9 pts 3.6%

5.3% Agriculture & environment +1.0 pts ▸ 6.3%

5.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.2 pts 2.7%

0.0% Information technology +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

4.3% Creative arts ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

3.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.5 pts 2.7%

Income

Personal income in Lake Grace in Wickepin +$310 higher in Lake Grace gap widening

$987 90th pct $677 53rd pct

Household income in Lake Grace in Wickepin +$538 higher in Lake Grace gap widening

$1,663 74th pct $1,125 37th pct

Family income in Lake Grace in Wickepin +$812 higher in Lake Grace gap widening

$2,171 84th pct $1,359 30th pct

Household income distribution

27.6% $650–$1,499 +23.0 pts ▸ 50.6%

30.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.0 pts 16.9%

9.7% Under $650 +12.7 pts ▸ 22.5%

9.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.1 pts 5.6%

8.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.0 pts 5.6%

Personal income distribution

31.9% Under $650 +7.2 pts ▸ 39.2%

38.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.3 pts 33.5%

20.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.0 pts 8.0%

4.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 1.4%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

8.0% Arthritis +5.2 pts ▸ 13.2%

4.0% Other condition +4.3 pts ▸ 8.3%

7.3% Asthma ◂ +1.3 pts 6.0%

4.4% Mental health +2.7 pts ▸ 7.1%

5.7% Diabetes ◂ +1.5 pts 4.1%

3.6% Heart disease ◂ +0.2 pts 3.4%

2.7% Cancer ◂ +1.2 pts 1.5%

0.0% Lung condition +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.8% Stroke +0.3 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.6% Dementia ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.0% None ◂ +22.0 pts 47.0%

20.5% One condition ◂ +2.9 pts 17.7%

5.0% Two conditions +0.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

0.8% Three or more +1.4 pts ▸ 2.3%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Lake Grace in Wickepin +0.2 larger in Lake Grace gap narrowing

2.3 43rd pct 2.1 29th pct

Family composition

60.6% Couples with children ◂ +22.3 pts 38.4%

29.7% Couples without children +8.6 pts ▸ 38.4%

8.7% One-parent families +12.5 pts ▸ 21.2%

0.0% Other families +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Household size

33.0% 2 people +7.5 pts ▸ 40.4%

34.1% 1 person +4.1 pts ▸ 38.2%

14.6% 4 people ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%

9.7% 3 people ◂ +1.9 pts 7.9%

8.1% 5 people ◂ +2.5 pts 5.6%

0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Lake Grace in Wickepin +$41 higher in Lake Grace

$180 17th pct $139 10th pct

Mortgage in Lake Grace in Wickepin +$173 higher in Lake Grace

$1,083 29th pct $910 17th pct

People / bedroom in Lake Grace in Wickepin even gap narrowing

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

29.7% Owned outright +17.5 pts ▸ 47.2%

30.8% Rented ◂ +2.7 pts 28.1%

29.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +6.1 pts 23.6%

7.6% Other tenure ◂ +3.1 pts 4.5%

3.8% Not stated ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

89.7% Separate house +4.7 pts ▸ 94.4%

7.0% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.4 pts 5.6%

1.6% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

53.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +6.9 pts 46.1%

23.8% 4 bedrooms +2.1 pts ▸ 25.8%

14.6% 2 bedrooms +7.9 pts ▸ 22.5%

5.4% 5 or more +2.5 pts ▸ 7.9%

3.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

68.4% Under $200 +7.6 pts ▸ 76.0%

45.6% $200–$349 ◂ +1.6 pts 44.0%

5.3% $350–$549 ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

54.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +26.0 pts 28.6%

41.8% Under $1,000 +5.8 pts ▸ 47.6%

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

56.6% Car (driver) +3.2 pts ▸ 59.8%

13.2% Walked ◂ +5.4 pts 7.8%

3.3% Car (passenger) +4.5 pts ▸ 7.8%

2.9% Bicycle ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

2.6% Worked at home +0.4 pts ▸ 2.9%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

44.8% 2 vehicles +8.1 pts ▸ 52.8%

34.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +2.8 pts 31.5%

9.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +3.2 pts 6.7%

3.3% 4 or more +4.6 pts ▸ 7.9%

4.4% No vehicle +2.3 pts ▸ 6.7%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

15.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +6.7 pts ▸ 22.5%

6.6% Public administration & safety +9.1 pts ▸ 15.7%

12.1% Retail trade ◂ +3.3 pts 8.8%

11.8% Wholesale trade ◂ +5.9 pts 5.9%

8.1% Health care & social assistance +3.7 pts ▸ 11.8%

7.0% Education & training +3.8 pts ▸ 10.8%

7.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.5 pts 6.9%

5.9% Construction ◂ +2.0 pts 3.9%

0.0% Administrative & support +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

1.1% Mining +3.8 pts ▸ 4.9%

1.5% Manufacturing +3.4 pts ▸ 4.9%

4.8% Other services ◂ +0.9 pts 3.9%

Occupations people work in

19.1% Managers +2.5 pts ▸ 21.6%

9.9% Labourers +10.7 pts ▸ 20.6%

18.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.1 pts 16.7%

10.3% Machinery operators & drivers +4.4 pts ▸ 14.7%

11.8% Professionals +2.0 pts ▸ 13.7%

9.2% Community & personal service +1.6 pts ▸ 10.8%

10.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.5 pts 9.8%

8.1% Sales workers ◂ +4.2 pts 3.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Lake Grace in Wickepin +0.4 higher in Lake Grace

5.5 74th pct 5.1 66th pct

Types ≤15 min in Lake Grace in Wickepin +0.5 more in Lake Grace

6.4 84th pct 5.9 74th pct

15-min city in Lake Grace in Wickepin +19.8 pts higher in Wickepin

79.2% 69th pct 99.0% 98th pct

Walk to shops in Lake Grace in Wickepin +23.4 pts higher in Wickepin

76.0% 66th pct 99.4% 99th pct

Walk to transit in Lake Grace in Wickepin +59.9 pts higher in Lake Grace

59.9% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Lake Grace in Wickepin +23.5 pts higher in Wickepin

75.6% 56th pct 99.0% 97th pct

Walk to a park in Lake Grace in Wickepin +24.4 pts higher in Wickepin

74.3% 26th pct 98.7% 78th pct

Walk to health in Lake Grace in Wickepin +79.6 pts higher in Lake Grace

79.6% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Lake Grace in Wickepin +14.9 more in Wickepin

37.7 81st pct 52.6 89th pct

Intersections/km² in Lake Grace in Wickepin +8 higher in Lake Grace

59 79th pct 51 73rd pct

Mean slope in Lake Grace in Wickepin +1.4 pts higher in Wickepin

2.6% 13th pct 4.1% 43rd pct

Compare Lake Grace with nearby areas

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Compare Wickepin with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Lake Grace vs Wickepin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL522038/lake-grace/vs/UCL522065/wickepin