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Blackheath - Megalong Valley vs Wentworth Falls

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Blackheath - Megalong Valley profile · Wentworth Falls profile

Blackheath - Megalong Valley Wentworth Falls

Wentworth Falls and Blackheath - Megalong Valley are nearby Blue Mountains areas with several distinct differences. Wentworth Falls has a far higher share of homes with three or more bedrooms at 85.0%, compared to 73.5% in Blackheath - Megalong Valley. It also has more people earning $3,000 or more a week (20.6% versus 14.1%) and a far higher average school size of 332 students. In contrast, Blackheath - Megalong Valley has more people living alone (35.8% versus 28.3%) and a far larger number of public transport routes, with 18 compared to 7 in Wentworth Falls.

Both areas sit around the national figure for the share of people in de facto relationships. They are also very similar in other ways, such as the typical weekly personal income of around $730 and the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree. Since 2011, the gap in home sizes has widened, and the difference in high weekly earnings has also grown. Meanwhile, the gap in full-time employment has narrowed slightly.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +664 larger in Wentworth Falls gap widening
5,764 27th pct 6,428 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 5,461
  • First area, 2016: 5,561
  • First area, 2021: 5,764
  • Second area, 2011: 5,934
  • Second area, 2016: 6,076
  • Second area, 2021: 6,428
Median age in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +2 yrs older in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap widening
52 yrs 93rd pct 50 yrs 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 47 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 50 yrs
First Nations in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.3 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap steady
2.5% 55th pct 2.2% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.6%
  • First area, 2016: 2.2%
  • First area, 2021: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2%
Aged 65+ in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.5 pts higher in Wentworth Falls gap narrowing
28.7% 92nd pct 29.2% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.8%
  • First area, 2016: 24.5%
  • First area, 2021: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.2%
Under 15 in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +2.8 pts higher in Wentworth Falls gap widening
13.9% 14th pct 16.7% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.4%
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
De facto in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +4.6 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap widening
17.0% 88th pct 12.4% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.0%
  • First area, 2016: 15.1%
  • First area, 2021: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.4%

Age structure

31.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.9 pts 27.6%
28.7% Seniors (65+) +0.5 pts ▸ 29.2%
19.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.7 pts 18.2%
13.9% Children (0–14) +2.8 pts ▸ 16.7%
6.7% Youth (15–24) +1.7 pts ▸ 8.4%

Marital status

39.7% Married +9.5 pts ▸ 49.3%
35.7% Never married ◂ +5.8 pts 30.0%
15.1% Divorced ◂ +3.2 pts 12.0%
5.5% Widowed +0.7 pts ▸ 6.1%
3.8% Separated ◂ +1.2 pts 2.6%

Age & sex structure

Blackheath - Megalong Valley Wentworth Falls

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

  • 85+ in Blackheath - Megalong Valley: 0.8% males, 1.4% females; 85+ in Wentworth Falls: 1.3% males, 2.2% females
  • 80–84 in Blackheath - Megalong Valley: 1.6% males, 1.9% females; 80–84 in Wentworth Falls: 1.2% males, 1.8% females
  • 75–79 in Blackheath - Megalong Valley: 2.6% males, 3.4% females; 75–79 in Wentworth Falls: 2.5% males, 3.3% females
  • 70–74 in Blackheath - Megalong Valley: 3.8% males, 4.7% females; 70–74 in Wentworth Falls: 4.1% males, 4.4% females
  • 65–69 in Blackheath - Megalong Valley: 4.2% males, 4.4% females; 65–69 in Wentworth Falls: 3.8% males, 4.7% females
  • 60–64 in Blackheath - Megalong Valley: 4.2% males, 4.6% females; 60–64 in Wentworth Falls: 3.7% males, 4.2% females
  • 55–59 in Blackheath - Megalong Valley: 4.6% males, 4.5% females; 55–59 in Wentworth Falls: 3.2% males, 3.7% females
  • 50–54 in Blackheath - Megalong Valley: 3.5% males, 3.6% females; 50–54 in Wentworth Falls: 2.9% males, 3.4% females
  • 45–49 in Blackheath - Megalong Valley: 2.9% males, 3.8% females; 45–49 in Wentworth Falls: 3.0% males, 3.5% females
  • 40–44 in Blackheath - Megalong Valley: 2.6% males, 3.0% females; 40–44 in Wentworth Falls: 2.5% males, 3.0% females
  • 35–39 in Blackheath - Megalong Valley: 2.7% males, 2.6% females; 35–39 in Wentworth Falls: 2.4% males, 2.7% females
  • 30–34 in Blackheath - Megalong Valley: 2.5% males, 2.3% females; 30–34 in Wentworth Falls: 1.8% males, 2.5% females
  • 25–29 in Blackheath - Megalong Valley: 1.6% males, 1.7% females; 25–29 in Wentworth Falls: 1.6% males, 1.5% females
  • 20–24 in Blackheath - Megalong Valley: 1.3% males, 1.2% females; 20–24 in Wentworth Falls: 1.7% males, 1.6% females
  • 15–19 in Blackheath - Megalong Valley: 2.3% males, 2.1% females; 15–19 in Wentworth Falls: 2.7% males, 2.3% females
  • 10–14 in Blackheath - Megalong Valley: 2.9% males, 2.5% females; 10–14 in Wentworth Falls: 3.4% males, 3.0% females
  • 5–9 in Blackheath - Megalong Valley: 2.6% males, 2.4% females; 5–9 in Wentworth Falls: 2.7% males, 2.8% females
  • 0–4 in Blackheath - Megalong Valley: 1.7% males, 1.7% females; 0–4 in Wentworth Falls: 2.6% males, 2.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +1.0 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap narrowing
21.1% 47th pct 20.1% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.2%
  • First area, 2016: 18.9%
  • First area, 2021: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.1%

Country of birth

72.9% Australia +1.6 pts ▸ 74.5%
7.0% England ◂ +0.7 pts 6.3%
2.2% New Zealand ◂ +0.4 pts 1.9%
0.5% South Africa ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.5% Philippines even 0.5%
0.3% India +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.2% Italy +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.3% China even 0.3%
0.1% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.1% English even 44.1%
32.6% Australian +1.2 pts ▸ 33.9%
17.7% Irish ◂ +0.7 pts 17.0%
15.3% Scottish ◂ +1.3 pts 13.9%
5.4% German ◂ +0.6 pts 4.8%
2.2% Italian +1.0 pts ▸ 3.2%
2.0% Dutch ◂ +0.1 pts 1.8%
1.4% Chinese +0.4 pts ▸ 1.8%
1.1% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.9%
0.4% Indian +0.4 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.6% Filipino ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%

Language

Other language in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.2 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap narrowing
7.1% 33rd pct 6.8% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.6%
  • First area, 2016: 6.2%
  • First area, 2021: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.8%
Limited English in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.3 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap steady
0.7% 32nd pct 0.3% 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%

Language used at home

87.2% English only +0.5 pts ▸ 87.7%
0.3% Mandarin +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.3% Italian even 0.4%
0.3% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.2% Arabic even 0.3%
0.1% Cantonese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.2% Greek even 0.2%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +3.7 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap steady
53.3% 92nd pct 49.5% 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.7%
  • First area, 2016: 42.8%
  • First area, 2021: 53.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.5%

Religious affiliation

53.3% No religion ◂ +3.7 pts 49.5%
34.0% Christianity +5.4 pts ▸ 39.4%
8.5% Not stated ◂ +0.6 pts 7.9%
2.3% Buddhism ◂ +0.5 pts 1.8%
1.1% Other religions ◂ +0.6 pts 0.5%
0.5% Judaism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%
0.3% Hinduism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Islam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.7 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap narrowing
62.7% 63rd pct 62.1% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 47.7%
  • First area, 2016: 55.2%
  • First area, 2021: 62.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 50.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.1%
Bachelor+ in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.6 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap steady
35.8% 77th pct 35.2% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.1%
  • First area, 2016: 28.4%
  • First area, 2021: 35.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.2%
Schools in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +2 more in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
5 64th pct 3 43rd pct
Schools/1k kids in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +3.45 more in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
6.24 89th pct 2.79 65th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +4 more in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
9 21st pct 5 10th pct
Students in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +427 more in Wentworth Falls
569 20th pct 996 37th pct
Avg size in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +218 larger in Wentworth Falls
114 10th pct 332 37th pct
ICSEA in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +74 higher in Wentworth Falls
1,035 59th pct 1,108 86th pct

Highest year of school

62.7% Year 12 ◂ +0.7 pts 62.1%
20.0% Year 10 ◂ +0.3 pts 19.7%
5.9% Year 9 or below +0.6 pts ▸ 6.4%
5.2% Year 11 ◂ +0.3 pts 5.0%

Highest qualification level

29.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.6 pts 28.8%
19.9% Certificate III / IV +0.5 pts ▸ 20.4%
15.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.2 pts 15.5%
14.4% Postgraduate degree +0.2 pts ▸ 14.6%
5.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.3 pts ▸ 5.2%
1.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.7 pts 1.0%

Field of qualification

17.0% Society & culture ◂ +0.5 pts 16.5%
13.5% Management & commerce +0.4 pts ▸ 13.8%
10.9% Education +1.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
10.7% Health ◂ +0.1 pts 10.6%
9.2% Engineering & related +0.3 pts ▸ 9.6%
8.6% Creative arts ◂ +1.2 pts 7.4%
4.6% Architecture & building +0.1 pts ▸ 4.7%
4.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.3 pts 4.2%
4.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.7 pts 3.3%
3.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.9 pts 2.8%
1.9% Information technology +0.4 pts ▸ 2.3%

Income

Personal income in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +$13 higher in Wentworth Falls gap steady
$727 34th pct $740 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: $517
  • First area, 2016: $593
  • First area, 2021: $727
  • Second area, 2011: $534
  • Second area, 2016: $631
  • Second area, 2021: $740
Household income in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +$211 higher in Wentworth Falls gap widening
$1,317 22nd pct $1,528 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: $909
  • First area, 2016: $1,074
  • First area, 2021: $1,317
  • Second area, 2011: $998
  • Second area, 2016: $1,239
  • Second area, 2021: $1,528
Family income in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +$164 higher in Wentworth Falls gap widening
$1,814 32nd pct $1,978 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,169
  • First area, 2016: $1,383
  • First area, 2021: $1,814
  • Second area, 2011: $1,307
  • Second area, 2016: $1,570
  • Second area, 2021: $1,978
High earners in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +1.4 pts higher in Wentworth Falls gap steady
11.1% 53rd pct 12.6% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.9%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.6%
High-income homes in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +6.4 pts higher in Wentworth Falls gap widening
14.1% 29th pct 20.6% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.6%
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.6%

Household income distribution

32.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.2 pts 29.0%
27.2% $1,500–$2,999 +0.6 pts ▸ 27.7%
21.4% Under $650 ◂ +2.9 pts 18.5%
7.4% $4,000 or more +3.3 pts ▸ 10.7%
6.8% $3,000–$3,999 +3.1 pts ▸ 9.9%

Personal income distribution

42.8% Under $650 ◂ +1.4 pts 41.4%
30.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.6 pts 28.3%
15.9% $1,500–$2,999 +1.4 pts ▸ 17.3%
4.1% $3,000 or more +1.0 pts ▸ 5.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.6 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
35.8% 89th pct 35.2% 87th pct
Mental health in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.9 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
11.2% 80th pct 10.3% 70th pct
Needs assistance in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.3 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap steady
6.5% 69th pct 6.2% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.4%
  • First area, 2016: 5.8%
  • First area, 2021: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

12.0% Arthritis +0.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
11.2% Mental health ◂ +0.9 pts 10.3%
10.8% Other condition ◂ +0.5 pts 10.3%
9.3% Asthma ◂ +0.5 pts 8.9%
6.2% Heart disease ◂ +0.3 pts 6.0%
5.0% Diabetes ◂ +0.5 pts 4.5%
4.7% Cancer ◂ +0.2 pts 4.5%
2.4% Lung condition +0.1 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.6% Dementia +0.8 pts ▸ 1.3%
1.2% Stroke +0.1 pts ▸ 1.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.0% None +1.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
23.9% One condition ◂ +0.5 pts 23.3%
7.8% Two conditions ◂ +0.3 pts 7.5%
4.0% Three or more +0.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +2.8 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap widening
22.0% 88th pct 19.2% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.3%
  • First area, 2016: 26.3%
  • First area, 2021: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.2%
Unpaid carers in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.2 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap steady
13.2% 67th pct 13.0% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.0%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%
Unpaid child care in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +3.6 pts higher in Wentworth Falls gap widening
21.3% 18th pct 24.9% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.2%
  • First area, 2016: 25.6%
  • First area, 2021: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.9%
Defence service in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.3 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
3.6% 71st pct 3.4% 65th pct
Housework 15h+ in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +2.0 pts higher in Wentworth Falls gap widening
28.1% 96th pct 30.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.4%
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.1%

First Nations

142 43rd pct 142 43rd pct
Median age in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +2 yrs older in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
25 yrs 57th pct 23 yrs 36th pct
Year 12 in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +5.4 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
44.7% 53rd pct 39.3% 40th pct
Unemployment in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +5.0 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
5.0% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Median income in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +$75 higher in Wentworth Falls
$557 33rd pct $632 49th pct
Household income in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +$192 higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
$1,770 54th pct $1,578 43rd pct
Indigenous language in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +9.2 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
16.9% 89th pct 7.7% 69th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.2 larger in Wentworth Falls gap steady
2.1 11th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.1
  • First area, 2016: 2.1
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +4.9 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap widening
16.8% 75th pct 11.9% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.3%
  • First area, 2016: 16.8%
  • First area, 2021: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.9%
Living alone in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +7.5 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap widening
35.8% 89th pct 28.3% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.5%
  • First area, 2016: 34.4%
  • First area, 2021: 35.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%

Family composition

43.0% Couples with children +8.6 pts ▸ 51.6%
39.3% Couples without children ◂ +3.7 pts 35.6%
16.8% One-parent families ◂ +4.9 pts 11.9%
1.0% Other families even 1.0%

Household size

39.4% 2 people +0.8 pts ▸ 40.3%
35.8% 1 person ◂ +7.5 pts 28.3%
12.9% 3 people +0.2 pts ▸ 13.1%
8.0% 4 people +3.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
2.9% 5 people +1.8 pts ▸ 4.7%
1.0% 6 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +$50 higher in Wentworth Falls gap narrowing
$380 54th pct $430 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: $240
  • First area, 2016: $320
  • First area, 2021: $380
  • Second area, 2011: $300
  • Second area, 2016: $370
  • Second area, 2021: $430
Mortgage in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +$347 higher in Wentworth Falls gap narrowing
$1,733 43rd pct $2,080 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,517
  • First area, 2016: $1,575
  • First area, 2021: $1,733
  • Second area, 2011: $1,950
  • Second area, 2016: $1,733
  • Second area, 2021: $2,080
People / bedroom in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls even gap steady
0.70 0th pct 0.70 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +2.7 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap steady
20.1% 29th pct 17.4% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.1%
  • First area, 2016: 23.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.4%
Owned outright in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.2 pts higher in Wentworth Falls gap narrowing
46.8% 90th pct 47.0% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 42.0%
  • First area, 2016: 42.5%
  • First area, 2021: 46.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 45.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.0%
Separate houses in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.7 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap steady
96.4% 88th pct 95.6% 85th pct
  • First area, 2011: 96.5%
  • First area, 2016: 96.4%
  • First area, 2021: 96.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 95.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 94.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 95.6%
3+ bedrooms in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +11.4 pts higher in Wentworth Falls gap widening
73.5% 34th pct 85.0% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 72.2%
  • First area, 2016: 72.7%
  • First area, 2021: 73.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 81.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 81.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 85.0%

How homes are owned or rented

46.8% Owned outright +0.2 pts ▸ 47.0%
30.1% Owned with a mortgage +3.7 pts ▸ 33.8%
20.1% Rented ◂ +2.7 pts 17.4%
1.7% Other tenure ◂ +0.5 pts 1.1%
1.2% Not stated ◂ +0.4 pts 0.8%

Types of homes

96.4% Separate house ◂ +0.7 pts 95.6%
1.8% Townhouse / semi-detached +1.6 pts ▸ 3.3%
1.2% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.3 pts 0.9%
0.5% Other dwelling ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

47.2% 3 bedrooms even 47.2%
21.7% 4 bedrooms +8.0 pts ▸ 29.7%
20.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +8.3 pts 12.3%
4.7% 5 or more +3.4 pts ▸ 8.1%
3.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.9 pts 2.0%
0.3% Studio / none ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

58.2% $350–$549 +2.3 pts ▸ 60.5%
25.5% $200–$349 ◂ +11.0 pts 14.5%
4.6% $550–$749 +6.8 pts ▸ 11.4%
6.7% Under $200 ◂ +0.9 pts 5.8%
0.0% $750 or more +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

32.8% $1,800–$2,999 +8.3 pts ▸ 41.1%
29.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +6.4 pts 23.1%
22.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +6.6 pts 15.5%
11.2% $3,000 or more +6.0 pts ▸ 17.2%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +3.1 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap steady
7.6% 72nd pct 4.5% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.5%
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.5%
Work from home in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +1.9 pts higher in Wentworth Falls gap widening
36.1% 88th pct 38.0% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.3%
  • First area, 2016: 12.8%
  • First area, 2021: 36.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.0%
1.2% 38th pct 1.2% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.2%
PT stops in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +28 more in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
90 86th pct 62 68th pct
Stops/1k in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +5.97 more in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
15.61 91st pct 9.65 87th pct
Departures/1k in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +362.2 more in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
939.8 55th pct 577.6 41st pct
PT routes in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +11 more in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
18 84th pct 7 48th pct
7 61st pct
Drive to city in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +33 longer in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
100 89th pct 67 79th pct
Reach 30 min in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +664 more in Wentworth Falls
5,764 13th pct 6,428 14th pct
Reach 45 min in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +664 more in Wentworth Falls
5,764 9th pct 6,428 10th pct

How people get to work

38.0% Car (driver) +0.1 pts ▸ 38.1%
36.1% Worked at home +1.9 pts ▸ 38.0%
2.7% Walked ◂ +1.7 pts 1.0%
1.7% Car (passenger) +0.6 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.1% Train ◂ +0.2 pts 0.8%
0.8% Bicycle ◂ +0.5 pts 0.3%
0.2% Bus +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Motor vehicles per home

47.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +6.0 pts 41.7%
33.0% 2 vehicles +5.8 pts ▸ 38.8%
8.1% 3 vehicles +2.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
7.6% No vehicle ◂ +3.1 pts 4.5%
3.6% 4 or more +1.0 pts ▸ 4.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +2.1 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap widening
36.7% 45th pct 34.6% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.6%
  • First area, 2016: 38.9%
  • First area, 2021: 36.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.6%
Recent arrivals in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +2.4 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley gap widening
3.9% 9th pct 1.5% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9%
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.0 pts higher in Wentworth Falls gap steady
4.2% 41st pct 4.3% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.0%
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%
Participation in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls even gap narrowing
50.5% 14th pct 50.4% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.6%
  • First area, 2016: 52.2%
  • First area, 2021: 50.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 52.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.4%
Full-time in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +3.1 pts higher in Wentworth Falls gap narrowing
45.4% 0th pct 48.5% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 51.6%
  • First area, 2016: 51.6%
  • First area, 2021: 45.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 55.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 55.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.5%

Industries people work in

15.9% Health care & social assistance +0.5 pts ▸ 16.5%
12.9% Education & training +1.6 pts ▸ 14.5%
9.7% Professional & technical ◂ +0.8 pts 9.0%
8.0% Public administration & safety +1.2 pts ▸ 9.1%
7.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.0 pts 5.9%
7.4% Retail trade +0.4 pts ▸ 7.8%
6.7% Construction +0.1 pts ▸ 6.8%
3.9% Arts & recreation ◂ +1.0 pts 2.9%
2.8% Other services +1.0 pts ▸ 3.8%
3.5% Administrative & support ◂ +0.1 pts 3.4%
3.2% Transport & warehousing +0.2 pts ▸ 3.4%
3.2% Manufacturing ◂ +0.4 pts 2.8%

Occupations people work in

31.8% Professionals +0.5 pts ▸ 32.3%
13.7% Managers +0.2 pts ▸ 13.8%
13.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.7 pts 11.3%
12.2% Community & personal service ◂ +0.1 pts 12.1%
10.9% Clerical & administrative +0.9 pts ▸ 11.8%
5.9% Sales workers +1.9 pts ▸ 7.8%
7.1% Labourers ◂ +1.2 pts 5.9%
3.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.7 pts 3.1%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +1 higher in Wentworth Falls
6 57th pct 7 64th pct
IRSD decile in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +1 higher in Wentworth Falls
6 57th pct 7 64th pct
IER decile in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +2 higher in Wentworth Falls
5 43rd pct 7 64th pct
8 71st pct 8 71st pct
IRSAD score in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +26 higher in Wentworth Falls
1,010 55th pct 1,036 66th pct
ERP in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +631 higher in Wentworth Falls
5,872 25th pct 6,503 29th pct
Growth in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.9 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
1.9% 27th pct 1.0% 19th pct
Businesses in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +1 higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
455 22nd pct 454 22nd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +239 higher in Wentworth Falls
1,326 82nd pct 1,565 91st pct
Max temp in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.3 higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
20.8 27th pct 20.5 22nd pct
Min temp in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.3 higher in Wentworth Falls
7.8 8th pct 8.1 10th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.4 higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
4.9 42nd pct 4.6 37th pct
Types ≤15 min in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.4 more in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
4.7 42nd pct 4.3 36th pct
15-min city in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +5.8 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
49.7% 37th pct 43.9% 32nd pct
Walk to shops in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +9.9 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
46.6% 35th pct 36.7% 26th pct
Walk to transit in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +3.5 pts higher in Wentworth Falls
86.8% 43rd pct 90.3% 49th pct
Walk to school in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +5.7 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
51.9% 32nd pct 46.2% 27th pct
Walk to a park in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +6.5 pts higher in Wentworth Falls
81.9% 29th pct 88.4% 36th pct
Walk to health in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.3 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
32.7% 37th pct 32.4% 37th pct
Amenities/1k in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +18.4 more in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
40.8 86th pct 22.4 77th pct
Intersections/km² in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +35 higher in Wentworth Falls
12 27th pct 48 39th pct
Mean slope in Blackheath - Megalong Valleyin Wentworth Falls +0.5 pts higher in Blackheath - Megalong Valley
11.1% 93rd pct 10.6% 91st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Blackheath - Megalong Valley vs Wentworth Falls [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/124011449/blackheath-megalong-valley/vs/124011455/wentworth-falls