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Narara vs Point Clare - Koolewong

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 5.4 km apart · Narara profile · Point Clare - Koolewong profile

Narara Point Clare - Koolewong

Narara and Point Clare - Koolewong are neighbouring areas on the Central Coast with different family and transport profiles. Narara is a younger area where 20.8% of people are children, and it has a far higher number of schools and larger homes, with 90.5% having three or more bedrooms. In contrast, Point Clare - Koolewong is noticeably older, with a typical resident aged 46 and a higher share of seniors at 23.4%. While Narara has more homes within walking distance of a school, Point Clare - Koolewong is far more walkable for shopping, with 43.7% of homes near groceries compared to just 15.4% in Narara.

Daily life is similar in both places regarding typical family incomes, which sit around $2,200 a week, and the share of people who speak a language other than English at home. These commonalities exist alongside a widening gap in working habits, as the share of people working from home has grown much faster in Point Clare - Koolewong. This trend mirrors a shift in housing as well, with the gap in outright home ownership narrowing since 2011.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +586 larger in Narara gap widening
7,157 36th pct 6,571 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 6,492
  • First area, 2016: 6,642
  • First area, 2021: 7,157
  • Second area, 2011: 6,314
  • Second area, 2016: 6,206
  • Second area, 2021: 6,571
Median age in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +7 yrs older in Point Clare - Koolewong gap steady
39 yrs 48th pct 46 yrs 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 46 yrs
First Nations in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +2.0 pts higher in Narara gap steady
4.5% 73rd pct 2.5% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 3.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5%
Aged 65+ in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +8.5 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap narrowing
14.9% 36th pct 23.4% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.1%
  • First area, 2016: 13.7%
  • First area, 2021: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.4%
Under 15 in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +3.5 pts higher in Narara gap widening
20.8% 78th pct 17.3% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.6%
  • First area, 2016: 19.7%
  • First area, 2021: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.3%
De facto in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.6 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap steady
11.2% 39th pct 11.8% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.6%
  • First area, 2016: 10.5%
  • First area, 2021: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.8%

Age structure

26.8% Older adults (45–64) +1.4 pts ▸ 28.1%
26.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.8 pts 21.2%
14.9% Seniors (65+) +8.5 pts ▸ 23.4%
20.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.5 pts 17.3%
11.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.3 pts 10.0%

Marital status

49.6% Married ◂ +2.3 pts 47.3%
33.5% Never married ◂ +2.1 pts 31.4%
9.6% Divorced +1.9 pts ▸ 11.5%
3.7% Widowed +2.9 pts ▸ 6.6%
3.5% Separated ◂ +0.2 pts 3.3%

Age & sex structure

Narara Point Clare - Koolewong

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

  • 85+ in Narara: 0.3% males, 0.6% females; 85+ in Point Clare - Koolewong: 1.3% males, 2.4% females
  • 80–84 in Narara: 0.6% males, 0.8% females; 80–84 in Point Clare - Koolewong: 1.9% males, 1.9% females
  • 75–79 in Narara: 1.5% males, 1.3% females; 75–79 in Point Clare - Koolewong: 2.3% males, 2.5% females
  • 70–74 in Narara: 1.9% males, 2.6% females; 70–74 in Point Clare - Koolewong: 2.6% males, 3.0% females
  • 65–69 in Narara: 2.3% males, 3.0% females; 65–69 in Point Clare - Koolewong: 2.6% males, 2.7% females
  • 60–64 in Narara: 3.2% males, 3.2% females; 60–64 in Point Clare - Koolewong: 3.4% males, 3.4% females
  • 55–59 in Narara: 3.0% males, 3.5% females; 55–59 in Point Clare - Koolewong: 3.4% males, 3.9% females
  • 50–54 in Narara: 3.1% males, 3.6% females; 50–54 in Point Clare - Koolewong: 3.4% males, 3.2% females
  • 45–49 in Narara: 3.6% males, 3.5% females; 45–49 in Point Clare - Koolewong: 3.5% males, 4.0% females
  • 40–44 in Narara: 3.5% males, 3.4% females; 40–44 in Point Clare - Koolewong: 3.0% males, 3.0% females
  • 35–39 in Narara: 3.2% males, 3.9% females; 35–39 in Point Clare - Koolewong: 3.0% males, 3.3% females
  • 30–34 in Narara: 3.0% males, 3.1% females; 30–34 in Point Clare - Koolewong: 2.7% males, 2.7% females
  • 25–29 in Narara: 2.8% males, 3.0% females; 25–29 in Point Clare - Koolewong: 1.9% males, 1.7% females
  • 20–24 in Narara: 2.7% males, 2.5% females; 20–24 in Point Clare - Koolewong: 2.2% males, 2.2% females
  • 15–19 in Narara: 3.4% males, 2.9% females; 15–19 in Point Clare - Koolewong: 2.9% males, 2.5% females
  • 10–14 in Narara: 3.9% males, 3.5% females; 10–14 in Point Clare - Koolewong: 2.8% males, 3.0% females
  • 5–9 in Narara: 3.6% males, 3.6% females; 5–9 in Point Clare - Koolewong: 2.9% males, 3.4% females
  • 0–4 in Narara: 3.2% males, 3.2% females; 0–4 in Point Clare - Koolewong: 2.8% males, 2.5% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +2.7 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap steady
19.4% 43rd pct 22.1% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.6%
  • First area, 2016: 16.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.1%

Country of birth

78.2% Australia ◂ +3.8 pts 74.4%
5.0% England +1.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
1.6% New Zealand +0.1 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.5% India ◂ +0.9 pts 0.6%
1.1% China +0.2 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.8% South Africa +0.4 pts ▸ 1.2%
1.1% Philippines ◂ +0.2 pts 0.8%
0.2% Vietnam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.1% Italy +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.3% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%

Ancestry

42.0% English +2.1 pts ▸ 44.1%
41.1% Australian ◂ +6.1 pts 34.9%
11.5% Irish +1.7 pts ▸ 13.2%
10.3% Scottish +2.4 pts ▸ 12.8%
3.5% German +0.6 pts ▸ 4.1%
2.4% Italian +0.4 pts ▸ 2.8%
2.5% Chinese +0.2 pts ▸ 2.7%
1.9% Indian ◂ +1.2 pts 0.7%
1.6% Dutch +0.1 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.6% Filipino ◂ +0.2 pts 1.4%
0.8% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%
0.4% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%

Language

Other language in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.8 pts higher in Narara gap steady
11.3% 47th pct 10.5% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.9%
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.5%
Limited English in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.1 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap steady
1.3% 48th pct 1.4% 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.1%
  • First area, 2021: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.4%

Language used at home

86.1% English only ◂ +0.5 pts 85.6%
1.0% Mandarin +0.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.6% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.2% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.5% Tagalog ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%
0.1% Arabic +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.3% Greek even 0.3%
0.3% Hindi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%
0.2% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +1.3 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap steady
42.4% 55th pct 43.7% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.3%
  • First area, 2016: 30.5%
  • First area, 2021: 42.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.7%

Religious affiliation

50.1% Christianity ◂ +1.6 pts 48.5%
42.4% No religion +1.3 pts ▸ 43.7%
3.9% Not stated +1.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
1.6% Buddhism ◂ +0.2 pts 1.4%
0.8% Hinduism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.6%
0.6% Islam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.3%
0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.3%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.5 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap steady
55.9% 49th pct 56.3% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 44.5%
  • First area, 2016: 49.5%
  • First area, 2021: 55.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 44.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.3%
Bachelor+ in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +2.5 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap steady
23.0% 55th pct 25.5% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.5%
  • First area, 2016: 16.9%
  • First area, 2021: 23.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.5%
Schools in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +2 more in Narara
3 43rd pct 1 0th pct
Schools/1k kids in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +1.13 more in Narara
2.01 48th pct 0.88 11th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +1 more in Point Clare - Koolewong
20 51st pct 21 53rd pct
Students in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +1,003 more in Narara
1,482 50th pct 479 16th pct
Avg size in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +15 larger in Narara
494 60th pct 479 58th pct
ICSEA in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +29 higher in Point Clare - Koolewong
1,029 56th pct 1,058 68th pct

Highest year of school

55.9% Year 12 +0.5 pts ▸ 56.3%
26.0% Year 10 ◂ +2.1 pts 24.0%
8.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.8 pts 7.8%
6.2% Year 11 ◂ +0.4 pts 5.8%

Highest qualification level

33.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +7.0 pts 26.2%
26.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +1.4 pts 24.6%
16.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.8 pts ▸ 17.0%
6.9% Postgraduate degree +2.1 pts ▸ 8.9%
3.6% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.1 pts ▸ 4.6%
2.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.8 pts 1.8%

Field of qualification

21.8% Management & commerce ◂ +1.7 pts 20.2%
13.6% Engineering & related ◂ +0.8 pts 12.9%
13.6% Society & culture ◂ +0.9 pts 12.7%
12.9% Health ◂ +2.1 pts 10.8%
8.2% Education +0.6 pts ▸ 8.7%
5.7% Architecture & building +0.5 pts ▸ 6.2%
4.3% Creative arts +0.9 pts ▸ 5.2%
4.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.1 pts 3.7%
3.7% Information technology ◂ +0.9 pts 2.8%
2.5% Natural & physical sciences +0.4 pts ▸ 2.8%
1.6% Agriculture & environment even 1.6%

Income

Personal income in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +$49 higher in Narara gap widening
$814 52nd pct $765 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $557
  • First area, 2016: $665
  • First area, 2021: $814
  • Second area, 2011: $530
  • Second area, 2016: $645
  • Second area, 2021: $765
Household income in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +$233 higher in Narara gap widening
$1,950 63rd pct $1,717 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,307
  • First area, 2016: $1,559
  • First area, 2021: $1,950
  • Second area, 2011: $1,136
  • Second area, 2016: $1,407
  • Second area, 2021: $1,717
Family income in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +$79 higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap widening
$2,185 57th pct $2,264 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,489
  • First area, 2016: $1,734
  • First area, 2021: $2,185
  • Second area, 2011: $1,470
  • Second area, 2016: $1,767
  • Second area, 2021: $2,264
High earners in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +1.8 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap steady
10.9% 52nd pct 12.8% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.8%
High-income homes in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.2 pts higher in Narara gap steady
23.6% 59th pct 23.4% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.2%
  • First area, 2016: 14.1%
  • First area, 2021: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.4%

Household income distribution

34.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.0 pts 29.3%
24.3% $650–$1,499 +0.8 pts ▸ 25.1%
12.5% Under $650 +6.0 pts ▸ 18.5%
13.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +1.9 pts 11.1%
10.6% $4,000 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 12.3%

Personal income distribution

40.0% Under $650 +1.1 pts ▸ 41.1%
34.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.4 pts 28.9%
19.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.3 pts 19.4%
2.8% $3,000 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 4.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +2.0 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong
31.8% 72nd pct 33.7% 81st pct
Mental health in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.2 pts higher in Narara
10.8% 76th pct 10.6% 74th pct
Needs assistance in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.6 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap narrowing
6.3% 65th pct 6.9% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.9%
  • First area, 2016: 5.1%
  • First area, 2021: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

9.1% Arthritis +2.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
10.8% Mental health ◂ +0.2 pts 10.6%
10.6% Asthma ◂ +1.6 pts 9.1%
9.6% Other condition +0.4 pts ▸ 10.1%
5.0% Diabetes +0.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.7% Heart disease +1.8 pts ▸ 5.5%
3.4% Cancer +0.9 pts ▸ 4.2%
1.7% Lung condition +0.9 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.4% Dementia +1.3 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.0% Stroke +0.5 pts ▸ 1.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.9% None ◂ +2.8 pts 60.1%
21.8% One condition ◂ +0.1 pts 21.7%
6.5% Two conditions +0.7 pts ▸ 7.2%
3.4% Three or more +1.5 pts ▸ 4.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.6 pts higher in Narara gap steady
15.6% 58th pct 15.0% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.2%
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.0%
Unpaid carers in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.9 pts higher in Narara gap steady
13.6% 75th pct 12.7% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.0%
  • First area, 2016: 12.6%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
Unpaid child care in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +5.9 pts higher in Narara gap widening
31.4% 82nd pct 25.5% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.4%
  • First area, 2016: 32.6%
  • First area, 2021: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.5%
Defence service in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.5 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong
2.8% 47th pct 3.3% 62nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +1.0 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap steady
24.6% 79th pct 25.6% 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.8%
  • First area, 2016: 23.0%
  • First area, 2021: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +160 larger in Narara
322 68th pct 162 47th pct
Median age in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +4 yrs older in Point Clare - Koolewong
23 yrs 36th pct 27 yrs 71st pct
Year 12 in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +3.4 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong
41.6% 46th pct 45.0% 53rd pct
Unemployment in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +2.7 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong
8.6% 41st pct 11.3% 58th pct
Median income in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +$104 higher in Narara
$654 54th pct $550 31st pct
Household income in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +$486 higher in Narara
$2,048 70th pct $1,562 42nd pct
Indigenous language in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.6 pts higher in Narara
5.0% 47th pct 4.3% 41st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.3 larger in Narara gap steady
2.8 79th pct 2.5 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8
  • First area, 2016: 2.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +1.8 pts higher in Narara gap steady
14.6% 62nd pct 12.8% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.5%
  • First area, 2016: 16.4%
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.8%
Living alone in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +7.7 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap steady
19.1% 25th pct 26.8% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.7%
  • First area, 2016: 17.3%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.8%

Family composition

61.6% Couples with children ◂ +2.6 pts 59.0%
23.4% Couples without children +3.8 pts ▸ 27.3%
14.6% One-parent families ◂ +1.8 pts 12.8%
0.4% Other families +0.4 pts ▸ 0.8%

Household size

32.6% 2 people +1.9 pts ▸ 34.5%
19.1% 1 person +7.7 pts ▸ 26.8%
19.0% 4 people ◂ +3.0 pts 16.0%
17.5% 3 people ◂ +3.1 pts 14.4%
7.9% 5 people ◂ +1.9 pts 6.0%
4.1% 6 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +$20 higher in Narara gap widening
$420 71st pct $400 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $290
  • First area, 2016: $360
  • First area, 2021: $420
  • Second area, 2011: $295
  • Second area, 2016: $375
  • Second area, 2021: $400
Mortgage in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +$7 higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap narrowing
$1,993 61st pct $2,000 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,733
  • First area, 2016: $1,733
  • First area, 2021: $1,993
  • Second area, 2011: $2,000
  • Second area, 2016: $1,820
  • Second area, 2021: $2,000
People / bedroom in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong even gap steady
0.80 29th pct 0.80 29th 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: 0.80
Renting in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +3.9 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap widening
20.0% 28th pct 24.0% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.3%
  • First area, 2016: 19.4%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.0%
Owned outright in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +5.2 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap narrowing
32.0% 49th pct 37.3% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.0%
  • First area, 2016: 32.1%
  • First area, 2021: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.3%
Separate houses in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.7 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap narrowing
88.5% 60th pct 89.2% 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 87.4%
  • First area, 2016: 88.6%
  • First area, 2021: 88.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 89.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 87.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 89.2%
3+ bedrooms in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +11.6 pts higher in Narara gap narrowing
90.5% 83rd pct 78.9% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 91.5%
  • First area, 2016: 91.3%
  • First area, 2021: 90.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 78.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 79.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.9%

How homes are owned or rented

46.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +9.3 pts 36.9%
32.0% Owned outright +5.2 pts ▸ 37.3%
20.0% Rented +3.9 pts ▸ 24.0%
1.2% Not stated even 1.1%
0.4% Other tenure +0.4 pts ▸ 0.9%

Types of homes

88.5% Separate house +0.7 pts ▸ 89.2%
10.6% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.7 pts 5.9%
0.6% Flat or apartment +3.8 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Other dwelling +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Bedrooms per home

43.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +2.4 pts 40.6%
36.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +5.9 pts 30.7%
7.2% 2 bedrooms +7.3 pts ▸ 14.5%
10.9% 5 or more ◂ +3.3 pts 7.6%
1.0% 1 bedroom +3.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.1% Studio / none +0.8 pts ▸ 0.9%

Weekly rent distribution

60.8% $350–$549 ◂ +15.9 pts 44.9%
15.9% $200–$349 +3.8 pts ▸ 19.8%
11.8% $550–$749 +5.0 pts ▸ 16.8%
9.6% Under $200 +3.9 pts ▸ 13.5%
1.2% $750 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 3.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

39.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +0.1 pts 39.7%
27.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +3.1 pts 24.5%
15.3% $3,000 or more +1.5 pts ▸ 16.8%
12.8% Under $1,000 +1.1 pts ▸ 13.9%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +2.8 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap steady
4.0% 42nd pct 6.8% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.9%
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.8%
Work from home in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +8.6 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap widening
26.7% 77th pct 35.2% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.8%
  • First area, 2016: 4.1%
  • First area, 2021: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.2%
PT commute in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +1.5 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap narrowing
1.3% 39th pct 2.8% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.5%
  • First area, 2016: 8.5%
  • First area, 2021: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%
PT stops in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +29 more in Point Clare - Koolewong
53 61st pct 82 81st pct
Stops/1k in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +5.07 more in Point Clare - Koolewong
7.41 86th pct 12.48 89th pct
Departures/1k in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +599.6 more in Point Clare - Koolewong
935.4 55th pct 1,535.1 74th pct
PT routes in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +2 more in Narara
5 36th pct 3 21st pct
Stop walk in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +21 longer in Point Clare - Koolewong
5 50th pct 26 84th pct
Drive to city in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +45 longer in Point Clare - Koolewong
58 76th pct 103 89th pct
Reach 30 min in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +586 more in Narara
7,157 17th pct 6,571 15th pct
Reach 45 min in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +5,524 more in Narara
18,580 27th pct 13,056 20th pct

How people get to work

48.0% Car (driver) ◂ +8.1 pts 39.9%
26.7% Worked at home +8.6 pts ▸ 35.2%
3.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.1 pts 2.8%
1.1% Train +1.1 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.6% Walked +0.1 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.2% Bus +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.2% Bicycle even 0.2%

Motor vehicles per home

41.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +5.2 pts 36.6%
32.1% 1 vehicle +8.1 pts ▸ 40.2%
14.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +3.5 pts 11.1%
7.6% 4 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 5.5%
4.0% No vehicle +2.8 pts ▸ 6.8%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +2.5 pts higher in Narara gap widening
34.3% 35th pct 31.9% 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.2%
  • First area, 2016: 32.3%
  • First area, 2021: 34.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.9%
Recent arrivals in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +2.0 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap widening
3.8% 8th pct 5.8% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.8%
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.5 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong gap steady
4.3% 44th pct 4.8% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.9%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%
Participation in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +7.5 pts higher in Narara gap narrowing
65.1% 66th pct 57.6% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 66.0%
  • First area, 2016: 65.5%
  • First area, 2021: 65.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 54.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.6%
Full-time in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.6 pts higher in Narara gap steady
53.0% 13th pct 52.4% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 59.0%
  • First area, 2016: 60.0%
  • First area, 2021: 53.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 58.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.4%

Industries people work in

19.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.1 pts 17.8%
10.5% Retail trade ◂ +0.3 pts 10.2%
6.1% Professional & technical +3.1 pts ▸ 9.2%
9.2% Construction ◂ +0.3 pts 8.9%
7.7% Education & training +1.5 pts ▸ 9.1%
6.6% Public administration & safety even 6.6%
6.4% Manufacturing ◂ +1.6 pts 4.7%
5.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.4 pts 5.5%
4.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.9 pts 3.4%
4.1% Finance & insurance ◂ +0.2 pts 4.0%
4.1% Other services ◂ +0.8 pts 3.3%
2.7% Administrative & support +1.1 pts ▸ 3.8%

Occupations people work in

23.5% Professionals +4.4 pts ▸ 27.8%
14.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.6 pts 11.8%
14.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.5 pts 13.7%
10.9% Managers +2.5 pts ▸ 13.3%
11.2% Community & personal service ◂ +0.2 pts 11.0%
9.5% Labourers ◂ +1.9 pts 7.7%
9.0% Sales workers +0.3 pts ▸ 9.2%
6.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +1.6 pts 4.4%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +1 higher in Point Clare - Koolewong
6 57th pct 7 64th pct
IRSD decile in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +1 higher in Point Clare - Koolewong
6 57th pct 7 64th pct
IER decile in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +2 higher in Narara
8 71st pct 6 57th pct
IEO decile in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +1 higher in Point Clare - Koolewong
6 57th pct 7 64th pct
IRSAD score in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +19 higher in Point Clare - Koolewong
1,006 54th pct 1,025 62nd pct
ERP in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +728 higher in Narara
7,425 34th pct 6,697 30th pct
Growth in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +1.4 pts higher in Narara
3.3% 38th pct 1.8% 26th pct
Businesses in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +58 higher in Point Clare - Koolewong
336 15th pct 394 18th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +78 higher in Narara
1,499 89th pct 1,421 87th pct
Max temp in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.3 higher in Narara
23.4 46th pct 23.1 43rd pct
Min temp in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.2 higher in Narara
12.3 57th pct 12.1 54th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.0 higher in Narara
4.6 37th pct 4.5 37th pct
Types ≤15 min in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +0.5 more in Narara
4.4 38th pct 4.0 31st pct
15-min city in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +2.6 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong
41.2% 30th pct 43.8% 32nd pct
Walk to shops in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +28.3 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong
15.4% 10th pct 43.7% 33rd pct
Walk to transit in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +4.1 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong
91.8% 51st pct 95.9% 58th pct
Walk to school in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +49.5 pts higher in Narara
76.0% 52nd pct 26.4% 14th pct
Walk to a park in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +1.1 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong
97.4% 51st pct 98.6% 54th pct
Walk to health in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +9.6 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong
39.2% 44th pct 48.8% 53rd pct
Amenities/1k in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +19.6 more in Point Clare - Koolewong
15.0 55th pct 34.5 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +13 higher in Narara
66 44th pct 53 41st pct
Mean slope in Nararain Point Clare - Koolewong +5.2 pts higher in Point Clare - Koolewong
9.5% 88th pct 14.7% 100th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Narara vs Point Clare - Koolewong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/102011035/narara/vs/102011037/point-clare-koolewong