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Mid-Western Regional vs Muswellbrook

Council (LGA) comparison ≈ 73 km apart · Mid-Western Regional profile · Muswellbrook profile

Mid-Western Regional Muswellbrook

Mid-Western Regional and Muswellbrook are two New South Wales areas with contrasting social profiles. Mid-Western Regional is a more affluent and older area, with a typical resident aged 42 and 38.9% of homes owned outright. In contrast, Muswellbrook has a younger population with a typical age of 37 and a much higher proportion of renters. Muswellbrook also has far more public transport stops and a higher share of homes within walking distance of schools, groceries and health services, while Mid-Western Regional has a higher share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (13.4% compared to 8.8%).

Everyday life is similar in both places when it comes to typical weekly family incomes, which sit around $2,000. Both areas also have similar shares of people born overseas and those who speak a language other than English at home. Over time, some of the gaps between them have shifted; the difference in the share of people who own their homes outright has narrowed since 2011, and the gap in typical resident age has also shrunk.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +9,356 larger in Mid-Western Regional gap widening
25,713 63rd pct 16,357 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22,318
  • First area, 2016: 24,076
  • First area, 2021: 25,713
  • Second area, 2011: 15,791
  • Second area, 2016: 16,086
  • Second area, 2021: 16,357
Median age in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +5 yrs older in Mid-Western Regional gap narrowing
42 yrs 50th pct 37 yrs 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
First Nations in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +4.9 pts higher in Muswellbrook gap widening
6.8% 67th pct 11.7% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.9%
  • First area, 2016: 5.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.7%
Aged 65+ in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +5.7 pts higher in Mid-Western Regional gap narrowing
20.7% 56th pct 14.9% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.2%
  • First area, 2016: 19.7%
  • First area, 2021: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.9%
Under 15 in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +1.3 pts higher in Muswellbrook gap narrowing
19.9% 73rd pct 21.1% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.3%
  • First area, 2016: 20.3%
  • First area, 2021: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.1%
De facto in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +1.3 pts higher in Muswellbrook gap steady
13.8% 65th pct 15.2% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.2%
  • First area, 2016: 12.6%
  • First area, 2021: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%

Age structure

23.1% Young adults (25–44) +3.9 pts ▸ 27.0%
26.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.5 pts 25.1%
19.9% Children (0–14) +1.3 pts ▸ 21.1%
20.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.7 pts 14.9%
9.8% Youth (15–24) +1.9 pts ▸ 11.8%

Marital status

46.9% Married ◂ +5.2 pts 41.7%
33.0% Never married +6.4 pts ▸ 39.3%
9.6% Divorced ◂ +0.2 pts 9.4%
6.5% Widowed ◂ +1.3 pts 5.2%
3.9% Separated +0.5 pts ▸ 4.4%

Age & sex structure

Mid-Western Regional Muswellbrook

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

  • 85+ in Mid-Western Regional: 0.9% males, 1.5% females; 85+ in Muswellbrook: 0.5% males, 1.0% females
  • 80–84 in Mid-Western Regional: 1.3% males, 1.4% females; 80–84 in Muswellbrook: 0.8% males, 0.9% females
  • 75–79 in Mid-Western Regional: 2.1% males, 2.2% females; 75–79 in Muswellbrook: 1.4% males, 1.4% females
  • 70–74 in Mid-Western Regional: 2.9% males, 2.7% females; 70–74 in Muswellbrook: 2.0% males, 2.1% females
  • 65–69 in Mid-Western Regional: 3.0% males, 2.8% females; 65–69 in Muswellbrook: 2.4% males, 2.4% females
  • 60–64 in Mid-Western Regional: 3.4% males, 3.3% females; 60–64 in Muswellbrook: 2.7% males, 2.6% females
  • 55–59 in Mid-Western Regional: 3.5% males, 3.5% females; 55–59 in Muswellbrook: 3.5% males, 3.3% females
  • 50–54 in Mid-Western Regional: 3.5% males, 3.4% females; 50–54 in Muswellbrook: 3.4% males, 3.3% females
  • 45–49 in Mid-Western Regional: 2.9% males, 3.1% females; 45–49 in Muswellbrook: 3.2% males, 3.1% females
  • 40–44 in Mid-Western Regional: 2.7% males, 2.9% females; 40–44 in Muswellbrook: 3.4% males, 3.0% females
  • 35–39 in Mid-Western Regional: 3.1% males, 2.9% females; 35–39 in Muswellbrook: 3.4% males, 3.3% females
  • 30–34 in Mid-Western Regional: 3.0% males, 3.0% females; 30–34 in Muswellbrook: 3.8% males, 3.4% females
  • 25–29 in Mid-Western Regional: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 25–29 in Muswellbrook: 3.4% males, 3.5% females
  • 20–24 in Mid-Western Regional: 2.3% males, 2.0% females; 20–24 in Muswellbrook: 2.8% males, 2.5% females
  • 15–19 in Mid-Western Regional: 3.0% males, 2.5% females; 15–19 in Muswellbrook: 3.4% males, 3.0% females
  • 10–14 in Mid-Western Regional: 3.6% males, 3.2% females; 10–14 in Muswellbrook: 3.8% males, 3.5% females
  • 5–9 in Mid-Western Regional: 3.7% males, 3.5% females; 5–9 in Muswellbrook: 4.0% males, 3.6% females
  • 0–4 in Mid-Western Regional: 3.0% males, 2.9% females; 0–4 in Muswellbrook: 3.4% males, 2.9% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +0.3 pts higher in Muswellbrook gap steady
8.1% 24th pct 8.5% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.1%
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%

Country of birth

83.9% Australia +0.9 pts ▸ 84.8%
2.4% England ◂ +1.2 pts 1.2%
0.9% New Zealand +0.5 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.4% Philippines +0.4 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.3% India +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.3% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.1% Vietnam even 0.1%
0.1% Italy even 0.1%

Ancestry

43.9% Australian +1.2 pts ▸ 45.1%
42.9% English ◂ +3.5 pts 39.4%
12.0% Irish ◂ +2.4 pts 9.6%
9.8% Scottish ◂ +1.0 pts 8.8%
3.9% German ◂ +0.3 pts 3.6%
1.6% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 1.2%
1.5% Dutch ◂ +0.4 pts 1.0%
0.6% Filipino +0.5 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.5% Chinese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.3% Indian +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.4% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +0.7 pts higher in Muswellbrook gap steady
3.3% 25th pct 4.1% 34th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7%
  • First area, 2016: 2.7%
  • First area, 2021: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%
Limited English in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook even gap steady
0.3% 33rd pct 0.3% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%

Language used at home

89.1% English only ◂ +1.1 pts 88.0%
0.2% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.2% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Mandarin +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.2% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.1% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Arabic even 0.1%
0.0% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +0.9 pts higher in Mid-Western Regional gap steady
34.7% 27th pct 33.8% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.7%
  • First area, 2016: 22.4%
  • First area, 2021: 34.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.8%

Religious affiliation

54.8% Christianity +0.5 pts ▸ 55.3%
34.7% No religion ◂ +0.9 pts 33.8%
8.9% Not stated even 8.9%
0.5% Buddhism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.5% Other religions even 0.4%
0.3% Hinduism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% Islam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +6.3 pts higher in Mid-Western Regional gap widening
39.4% 41st pct 33.1% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 31.8%
  • First area, 2016: 33.9%
  • First area, 2021: 39.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.1%
Bachelor+ in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +4.6 pts higher in Mid-Western Regional gap widening
13.4% 53rd pct 8.8% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.8%
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
Schools in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +5 more in Mid-Western Regional
15 64th pct 10 50th pct
Schools/1k kids in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +0.04 more in Mid-Western Regional
2.94 39th pct 2.89 38th pct
Students in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +1,945 more in Mid-Western Regional
4,149 62nd pct 2,204 51st pct
Avg size in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +76 larger in Mid-Western Regional
296 60th pct 220 49th pct
ICSEA in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +57 higher in Mid-Western Regional
951 37th pct 894 16th pct

Highest year of school

39.4% Year 12 ◂ +6.3 pts 33.1%
32.4% Year 10 +2.2 pts ▸ 34.6%
12.6% Year 9 or below +1.6 pts ▸ 14.2%
6.8% Year 11 +1.6 pts ▸ 8.4%

Highest qualification level

40.6% Certificate III / IV +4.7 pts ▸ 45.3%
16.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.8 pts 11.5%
12.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.7 pts 12.1%
3.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.3 pts 2.4%
2.6% Certificate I / II +0.4 pts ▸ 3.0%
2.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.3 pts 1.8%

Field of qualification

20.3% Engineering & related +5.1 pts ▸ 25.4%
14.3% Management & commerce +1.1 pts ▸ 15.3%
9.1% Health ◂ +1.2 pts 7.9%
8.8% Society & culture ◂ +1.0 pts 7.7%
8.7% Education ◂ +2.2 pts 6.5%
6.2% Architecture & building ◂ +2.7 pts 3.4%
5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.3 pts 5.3%
4.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.5 pts 3.8%
2.1% Creative arts ◂ +0.9 pts 1.2%
1.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.4 pts 1.2%
0.8% Information technology even 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +$66 higher in Muswellbrook gap narrowing
$703 40th pct $769 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: $449
  • First area, 2016: $547
  • First area, 2021: $703
  • Second area, 2011: $619
  • Second area, 2016: $640
  • Second area, 2021: $769
Household income in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +$142 higher in Muswellbrook gap narrowing
$1,486 58th pct $1,628 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: $929
  • First area, 2016: $1,131
  • First area, 2021: $1,486
  • Second area, 2011: $1,399
  • Second area, 2016: $1,346
  • Second area, 2021: $1,628
Family income in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +$53 higher in Muswellbrook gap narrowing
$1,966 64th pct $2,019 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,204
  • First area, 2016: $1,433
  • First area, 2021: $1,966
  • Second area, 2011: $1,697
  • Second area, 2016: $1,665
  • Second area, 2021: $2,019
High earners in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +2.1 pts higher in Muswellbrook gap narrowing
11.7% 71st pct 13.8% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.6%
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%
High-income homes in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +1.9 pts higher in Muswellbrook gap narrowing
17.9% 66th pct 19.7% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.7%

Household income distribution

27.6% $1,500–$2,999 +1.2 pts ▸ 28.8%
26.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.8 pts 25.8%
19.7% Under $650 ◂ +2.2 pts 17.5%
8.8% $3,000–$3,999 +1.5 pts ▸ 10.3%
9.1% $4,000 or more +0.3 pts ▸ 9.4%

Personal income distribution

42.6% Under $650 ◂ +2.7 pts 39.9%
28.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.5 pts 27.5%
15.4% $1,500–$2,999 +3.2 pts ▸ 18.7%
4.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 4.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +0.6 pts higher in Muswellbrook
31.0% 60th pct 31.6% 64th pct
Mental health in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +1.5 pts higher in Muswellbrook
9.2% 60th pct 10.7% 81st pct
Needs assistance in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +0.5 pts higher in Mid-Western Regional gap narrowing
6.0% 60th pct 5.6% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.6%
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

9.2% Asthma +1.6 pts ▸ 10.8%
9.2% Mental health +1.5 pts ▸ 10.7%
10.3% Arthritis ◂ +0.6 pts 9.7%
7.3% Other condition ◂ +0.1 pts 7.2%
4.9% Diabetes +0.7 pts ▸ 5.6%
4.7% Heart disease ◂ +0.7 pts 4.0%
3.0% Cancer ◂ +0.3 pts 2.7%
2.8% Lung condition ◂ +0.5 pts 2.3%
1.1% Stroke ◂ +0.2 pts 0.9%
0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.7% None ◂ +1.4 pts 57.3%
20.5% One condition +0.3 pts ▸ 20.7%
6.9% Two conditions even 6.9%
3.6% Three or more +0.4 pts ▸ 4.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +4.0 pts higher in Mid-Western Regional gap steady
16.1% 40th pct 12.1% 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.1%
  • First area, 2016: 21.7%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%
Unpaid carers in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +0.8 pts higher in Mid-Western Regional gap steady
11.9% 47th pct 11.2% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.3%
  • First area, 2016: 11.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.2%
Unpaid child care in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +1.2 pts higher in Muswellbrook gap narrowing
26.5% 64th pct 27.7% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.8%
  • First area, 2016: 26.8%
  • First area, 2021: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.7%
Defence service in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +0.5 pts higher in Mid-Western Regional
3.2% 56th pct 2.6% 38th pct
Housework 15h+ in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +3.0 pts higher in Mid-Western Regional gap steady
24.5% 74th pct 21.6% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.0%
  • First area, 2016: 25.4%
  • First area, 2021: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +157 larger in Muswellbrook
1,751 76th pct 1,908 77th pct
Median age in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +1 yrs older in Mid-Western Regional
22 yrs 21st pct 21 yrs 14th pct
Year 12 in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +5.8 pts higher in Mid-Western Regional
32.6% 48th pct 26.8% 27th pct
Unemployment in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +2.5 pts higher in Muswellbrook
8.1% 27th pct 10.7% 44th pct
Median income in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +$31 higher in Muswellbrook
$567 54th pct $598 62nd pct
Household income in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +$32 higher in Mid-Western Regional
$1,668 73rd pct $1,636 71st pct
Indigenous language in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +0.4 pts higher in Mid-Western Regional
2.8% 27th pct 2.4% 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +0.1 larger in Muswellbrook gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.5 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4
  • First area, 2016: 2.4
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +3.9 pts higher in Muswellbrook gap widening
13.9% 54th pct 17.8% 80th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.7%
  • First area, 2016: 14.1%
  • First area, 2021: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.8%
Living alone in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +0.3 pts higher in Muswellbrook gap narrowing
28.3% 45th pct 28.5% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.2%
  • First area, 2016: 28.9%
  • First area, 2021: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.5%

Family composition

54.2% Couples with children +0.5 pts ▸ 54.7%
30.9% Couples without children ◂ +4.4 pts 26.5%
13.9% One-parent families +3.9 pts ▸ 17.8%
0.9% Other families even 1.0%

Household size

36.0% 2 people ◂ +3.1 pts 32.8%
28.3% 1 person +0.3 pts ▸ 28.5%
13.5% 3 people +1.2 pts ▸ 14.7%
12.7% 4 people +1.1 pts ▸ 13.7%
6.7% 5 people ◂ +0.1 pts 6.6%
3.0% 6 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 3.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +$30 higher in Mid-Western Regional gap steady
$330 71st pct $300 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $200
  • First area, 2016: $270
  • First area, 2021: $330
  • Second area, 2011: $230
  • Second area, 2016: $250
  • Second area, 2021: $300
Mortgage in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +$216 higher in Mid-Western Regional gap widening
$1,733 71st pct $1,517 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,551
  • First area, 2016: $1,690
  • First area, 2021: $1,733
  • Second area, 2011: $1,733
  • Second area, 2016: $1,733
  • Second area, 2021: $1,517
People / bedroom in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +0.10 higher in Mid-Western Regional gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +9.8 pts higher in Muswellbrook gap steady
24.4% 45th pct 34.2% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.5%
  • First area, 2016: 27.4%
  • First area, 2021: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.2%
Owned outright in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +10.3 pts higher in Mid-Western Regional gap narrowing
38.9% 54th pct 28.6% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 40.5%
  • First area, 2016: 38.0%
  • First area, 2021: 38.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.6%
Separate houses in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +3.2 pts higher in Mid-Western Regional gap widening
91.4% 60th pct 88.2% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 91.1%
  • First area, 2016: 91.3%
  • First area, 2021: 91.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 89.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 87.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 88.2%
3+ bedrooms in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +4.6 pts higher in Muswellbrook gap steady
78.7% 60th pct 83.4% 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: 76.5%
  • First area, 2016: 77.0%
  • First area, 2021: 78.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 80.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 82.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 83.4%

How homes are owned or rented

38.9% Owned outright ◂ +10.3 pts 28.6%
24.4% Rented +9.8 pts ▸ 34.2%
32.2% Owned with a mortgage +0.9 pts ▸ 33.1%
2.2% Other tenure +0.5 pts ▸ 2.7%
2.2% Not stated ◂ +0.7 pts 1.5%

Types of homes

91.4% Separate house ◂ +3.2 pts 88.2%
6.3% Townhouse / semi-detached +3.6 pts ▸ 9.9%
1.1% Other dwelling ◂ +0.6 pts 0.5%
0.9% Flat or apartment +0.1 pts ▸ 1.0%

Bedrooms per home

40.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +0.1 pts 40.1%
30.5% 4 bedrooms +4.8 pts ▸ 35.3%
15.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +3.4 pts 11.6%
8.0% 5 or more ◂ +0.1 pts 8.0%
3.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.4 pts 3.0%
0.5% Studio / none ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

38.1% $200–$349 +6.7 pts ▸ 44.9%
41.7% $350–$549 ◂ +7.4 pts 34.3%
12.7% Under $200 +2.5 pts ▸ 15.2%
3.4% $550–$749 ◂ +2.3 pts 1.0%
0.6% $750 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

34.3% $1,000–$1,799 +8.9 pts ▸ 43.2%
30.4% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +5.0 pts 25.5%
18.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +1.5 pts 17.3%
10.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 8.4%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +1.3 pts higher in Muswellbrook gap steady
4.4% 40th pct 5.7% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%
Work from home in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +1.2 pts higher in Mid-Western Regional gap narrowing
10.5% 39th pct 9.3% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.8%
  • First area, 2016: 7.4%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.3%
PT commute in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +0.1 pts higher in Mid-Western Regional gap steady
0.3% 25th pct 0.2% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.4%
  • First area, 2016: 0.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.2%
PT stops in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +17 more in Muswellbrook
60 57th pct 77 59th pct
Stops/1k in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +2.37 more in Muswellbrook
2.33 40th pct 4.71 69th pct
Departures/1k in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +60.2 more in Muswellbrook
52.7 47th pct 113.0 56th pct
PT routes in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +4 more in Mid-Western Regional
17 66th pct 13 61st pct

How people get to work

64.6% Car (driver) +1.8 pts ▸ 66.4%
10.5% Worked at home ◂ +1.2 pts 9.3%
4.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.4 pts 4.5%
3.8% Walked ◂ +0.9 pts 2.9%
0.2% Bus ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.2% Bicycle even 0.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.6% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.5 pts 37.1%
30.6% 1 vehicle +4.6 pts ▸ 35.2%
16.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.3 pts 13.8%
10.2% 4 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 8.1%
4.4% No vehicle +1.3 pts ▸ 5.7%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +0.4 pts higher in Muswellbrook gap narrowing
39.7% 73rd pct 40.2% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.9%
  • First area, 2016: 37.2%
  • First area, 2021: 39.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 40.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.2%
Recent arrivals in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +6.5 pts higher in Muswellbrook gap narrowing
9.3% 40th pct 15.8% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.9%
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +1.2 pts higher in Muswellbrook gap steady
4.0% 38th pct 5.1% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.7%
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.1%
Participation in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +2.4 pts higher in Muswellbrook gap narrowing
57.8% 48th pct 60.1% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 55.8%
  • First area, 2016: 54.1%
  • First area, 2021: 57.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.1%
Full-time in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +4.1 pts higher in Muswellbrook gap narrowing
59.4% 49th pct 63.5% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 61.5%
  • First area, 2016: 60.3%
  • First area, 2021: 59.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 66.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.5%

Industries people work in

15.9% Mining +5.6 pts ▸ 21.5%
11.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.1 pts 9.0%
9.2% Retail trade ◂ +1.3 pts 7.9%
8.3% Construction ◂ +2.7 pts 5.7%
7.9% Education & training ◂ +1.6 pts 6.3%
7.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.1 pts 6.8%
7.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +0.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
3.4% Administrative & support +1.6 pts ▸ 5.0%
4.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +0.4 pts 3.9%
4.3% Manufacturing ◂ +0.5 pts 3.8%
4.0% Other services +0.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
1.0% Electricity, gas & water +2.9 pts ▸ 3.8%

Occupations people work in

17.5% Technicians & trades +2.0 pts ▸ 19.4%
12.9% Machinery operators & drivers +5.1 pts ▸ 18.0%
14.1% Professionals ◂ +3.9 pts 10.1%
13.9% Managers ◂ +4.8 pts 9.1%
11.4% Labourers +2.4 pts ▸ 13.8%
11.0% Community & personal service ◂ +0.8 pts 10.3%
9.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.3 pts 9.4%
7.8% Sales workers even 7.8%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +3 higher in Mid-Western Regional
5 43rd pct 2 14th pct
IRSD decile in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +2 higher in Mid-Western Regional
5 43rd pct 3 29th pct
IER decile in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +3 higher in Mid-Western Regional
7 64th pct 4 36th pct
IEO decile in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +3 higher in Mid-Western Regional
4 36th pct 1 0th pct
IRSAD score in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +41 higher in Mid-Western Regional
949 46th pct 908 20th pct
ERP in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +9,613 higher in Mid-Western Regional
26,472 62nd pct 16,859 54th pct
Growth in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +0.6 pts higher in Mid-Western Regional
2.9% 43rd pct 2.4% 37th pct
Businesses in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +1,909 higher in Mid-Western Regional
3,054 64th pct 1,145 46th pct
Approvals in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +131 higher in Mid-Western Regional
182 68th pct 51 49th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +23 higher in Muswellbrook
739 60th pct 762 62nd pct
Max temp in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +0.7 higher in Muswellbrook
22.6 33rd pct 23.3 40th pct
Min temp in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +1.1 higher in Muswellbrook
7.7 8th pct 8.8 15th pct

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +5,984 higher in Muswellbrook
7,105 39th pct 13,089 76th pct
Assault/100k in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +688 higher in Muswellbrook
999 52nd pct 1,687 77th pct
Sexual/100k in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +125 higher in Muswellbrook
443 86th pct 569 90th pct
Robbery/100k in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +25 higher in Muswellbrook
12 21st pct 37 69th pct
Burglary/100k in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +474 higher in Muswellbrook
272 20th pct 746 73rd pct
Theft/100k in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +1,004 higher in Muswellbrook
665 19th pct 1,669 65th pct
Vehicle theft/100k in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +416 higher in Muswellbrook
226 28th pct 642 78th pct
Property damage/100k in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +448 higher in Muswellbrook
836 58th pct 1,284 79th pct
Drugs/100k in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +120 higher in Mid-Western Regional
560 57th pct 440 47th pct
5-yr change in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +25.8 pts higher in Muswellbrook
-16.6% 13th pct 9.2% 51st pct

Walkability

Walk score in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +1.0 higher in Muswellbrook
3.0 30th pct 4.0 57th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +1.0 more in Muswellbrook
3.0 24th pct 4.0 52nd pct
15-min city in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +9.0 pts higher in Muswellbrook
34.2% 25th pct 43.2% 41st pct
Walk to shops in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +11.8 pts higher in Muswellbrook
31.9% 23rd pct 43.7% 42nd pct
Walk to transit in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +27.7 pts higher in Muswellbrook
44.5% 50th pct 72.2% 71st pct
Walk to school in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +23.5 pts higher in Muswellbrook
40.5% 27th pct 64.0% 65th pct
Walk to a park in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +10.0 pts higher in Muswellbrook
54.4% 26th pct 64.4% 42nd pct
Walk to health in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +15.0 pts higher in Muswellbrook
16.7% 14th pct 31.8% 38th pct
Amenities/1k in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +2.9 more in Mid-Western Regional
14.6 32nd pct 11.7 14th pct
Intersections/km² in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +0 higher in Muswellbrook
0 41st pct 1 44th pct
Mean slope in Mid-Western Regionalin Muswellbrook +0.1 pts higher in Mid-Western Regional
6.5% 75th pct 6.3% 73rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mid-Western Regional vs Muswellbrook [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/lga/LGA15270/mid-western-regional/vs/LGA15650/muswellbrook