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Broken Hill and Far West vs Murray and Mallee

Sub-region (SA3) comparison ≈ 498 km apart · Broken Hill and Far West profile · Murray and Mallee profile

Broken Hill and Far West Murray and Mallee

Broken Hill and Far West and Murray and Mallee are both large regional areas, but they differ sharply in how people get around. Broken Hill and Far West is (somewhat walkable), where 83.2% of homes are in a 15-minute-city walkshed and 82.2% are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. In contrast, Murray and Mallee is (mostly car-dependent), with only 36.6% of homes in a 15-minute walkshed and 39.1% near public transport. There is also a notable difference in the population; 12.1% of people in Broken Hill and Far West are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, compared to 4.2% in Murray and Mallee.

These two areas share very similar typical weekly personal incomes, with $640 in Broken Hill and Far West and $615 in Murray and Mallee. They also have nearly identical numbers of people per home and people per bedroom. While they are similar in these ways, other gaps have changed over time. Residents are now noticeably older in Murray and Mallee, a trend that has flipped since 2011. Meanwhile, the gap in Year 12 completion has widened, with 36.0% of people in Murray and Mallee finishing school compared to 28.9% in Broken Hill and Far West.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +51,383 larger in Murray and Mallee gap steady
19,876 14th pct 71,259 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21,203
  • First area, 2016: 20,217
  • First area, 2021: 19,876
  • Second area, 2011: 67,698
  • Second area, 2016: 69,554
  • Second area, 2021: 71,259
Median age in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +3 yrs older in Murray and Mallee gap widening
44 yrs 75th pct 47 yrs 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 43 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 47 yrs
First Nations in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +7.9 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West gap widening
12.1% 88th pct 4.2% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.3%
  • First area, 2016: 11.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.2%
Aged 65+ in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +2.0 pts higher in Murray and Mallee gap widening
22.8% 81st pct 24.8% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.9%
  • First area, 2016: 21.0%
  • First area, 2021: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.8%
Under 15 in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +1.0 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West gap steady
17.2% 41st pct 16.1% 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.3%
  • First area, 2016: 17.0%
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.1%
De facto in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +1.7 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West gap steady
13.7% 73rd pct 12.1% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.3%
  • First area, 2016: 11.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%

Age structure

26.3% Older adults (45–64) +1.2 pts ▸ 27.4%
22.8% Seniors (65+) +2.0 pts ▸ 24.8%
23.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.7 pts 21.4%
17.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.0 pts 16.1%
10.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.4 pts 10.2%

Marital status

37.7% Married +8.7 pts ▸ 46.5%
39.8% Never married ◂ +7.5 pts 32.3%
10.6% Divorced ◂ +0.2 pts 10.4%
7.8% Widowed ◂ +0.9 pts 6.9%
4.1% Separated ◂ +0.2 pts 3.9%

Age & sex structure

Broken Hill and Far West Murray and Mallee

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

  • 85+ in Broken Hill and Far West: 1.1% males, 2.0% females; 85+ in Murray and Mallee: 1.2% males, 1.7% females
  • 80–84 in Broken Hill and Far West: 1.2% males, 1.7% females; 80–84 in Murray and Mallee: 1.5% males, 1.7% females
  • 75–79 in Broken Hill and Far West: 1.9% males, 2.3% females; 75–79 in Murray and Mallee: 2.4% males, 2.3% females
  • 70–74 in Broken Hill and Far West: 2.9% males, 2.9% females; 70–74 in Murray and Mallee: 3.4% males, 3.2% females
  • 65–69 in Broken Hill and Far West: 3.6% males, 3.3% females; 65–69 in Murray and Mallee: 3.8% males, 3.5% females
  • 60–64 in Broken Hill and Far West: 3.7% males, 3.9% females; 60–64 in Murray and Mallee: 3.8% males, 3.7% females
  • 55–59 in Broken Hill and Far West: 3.4% males, 3.6% females; 55–59 in Murray and Mallee: 3.6% males, 3.6% females
  • 50–54 in Broken Hill and Far West: 3.1% males, 3.0% females; 50–54 in Murray and Mallee: 3.4% males, 3.3% females
  • 45–49 in Broken Hill and Far West: 2.8% males, 2.8% females; 45–49 in Murray and Mallee: 2.9% males, 2.9% females
  • 40–44 in Broken Hill and Far West: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 40–44 in Murray and Mallee: 2.6% males, 2.5% females
  • 35–39 in Broken Hill and Far West: 2.7% males, 2.9% females; 35–39 in Murray and Mallee: 2.8% males, 2.5% females
  • 30–34 in Broken Hill and Far West: 2.9% males, 3.2% females; 30–34 in Murray and Mallee: 2.8% males, 2.7% females
  • 25–29 in Broken Hill and Far West: 3.0% males, 3.2% females; 25–29 in Murray and Mallee: 2.9% males, 2.6% females
  • 20–24 in Broken Hill and Far West: 2.7% males, 2.4% females; 20–24 in Murray and Mallee: 2.6% males, 2.2% females
  • 15–19 in Broken Hill and Far West: 2.9% males, 2.6% females; 15–19 in Murray and Mallee: 2.9% males, 2.5% females
  • 10–14 in Broken Hill and Far West: 2.9% males, 3.0% females; 10–14 in Murray and Mallee: 3.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 5–9 in Broken Hill and Far West: 3.0% males, 2.8% females; 5–9 in Murray and Mallee: 2.8% males, 2.7% females
  • 0–4 in Broken Hill and Far West: 2.8% males, 2.7% females; 0–4 in Murray and Mallee: 2.5% males, 2.4% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +6.5 pts higher in Murray and Mallee gap steady
5.0% 0th pct 11.5% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.6%
  • First area, 2016: 4.5%
  • First area, 2021: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.5%

Country of birth

85.0% Australia ◂ +4.1 pts 80.9%
0.8% England +2.1 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.4% India +0.7 pts ▸ 1.0%
1.0% Philippines even 1.0%
0.4% New Zealand +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.1% China +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Italy +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Vietnam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Nepal even 0.1%

Ancestry

41.7% Australian ◂ +2.6 pts 39.1%
36.5% English +3.2 pts ▸ 39.8%
4.5% German +9.6 pts ▸ 14.1%
8.9% Irish ◂ +2.9 pts 6.0%
8.4% Scottish ◂ +0.9 pts 7.6%
2.8% Italian ◂ +0.3 pts 2.5%
0.4% Greek +1.3 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.6% Dutch +0.8 pts ▸ 1.4%
1.3% Filipino even 1.2%
0.6% Indian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.4% Chinese +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%

Language

Other language in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +4.2 pts higher in Murray and Mallee gap steady
3.2% 4th pct 7.4% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3%
  • First area, 2016: 2.5%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.4%
Limited English in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +1.0 pts higher in Murray and Mallee gap steady
0.4% 10th pct 1.4% 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.4%

Language used at home

87.2% English only ◂ +2.2 pts 85.0%
0.1% Greek +1.0 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Punjabi +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.1% Mandarin +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.3% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.3% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.1% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Arabic even 0.1%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.1%
0.0% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +2.1 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West gap widening
47.9% 82nd pct 45.8% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.7%
  • First area, 2016: 34.1%
  • First area, 2021: 47.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.8%

Religious affiliation

47.9% No religion ◂ +2.1 pts 45.8%
39.7% Christianity +1.7 pts ▸ 41.4%
11.1% Not stated ◂ +1.4 pts 9.7%
0.3% Other religions +1.0 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.4% Buddhism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.3% Islam +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.4% Hinduism even 0.3%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +7.1 pts higher in Murray and Mallee gap widening
28.9% 0th pct 36.0% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.3%
  • First area, 2016: 25.6%
  • First area, 2021: 28.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.0%
Bachelor+ in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +1.3 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West gap steady
10.3% 9th pct 9.0% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.1%
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.0%
Schools in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +36 more in Murray and Mallee
16 26th pct 52 88th pct
Schools/1k kids in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +0.16 more in Broken Hill and Far West
4.68 86th pct 4.52 86th pct
Students in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +7,398 more in Murray and Mallee
2,742 10th pct 10,140 50th pct
Avg size in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +24 larger in Murray and Mallee
171 12th pct 195 16th pct
ICSEA in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +59 higher in Murray and Mallee
893 9th pct 951 16th pct

Highest year of school

28.9% Year 12 +7.1 pts ▸ 36.0%
32.3% Year 10 ◂ +11.5 pts 20.8%
7.8% Year 11 +11.9 pts ▸ 19.7%
19.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.8 pts 14.9%

Highest qualification level

37.8% Certificate III / IV +3.4 pts ▸ 41.3%
13.5% Bachelor degree +0.1 pts ▸ 13.5%
11.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.5 pts ▸ 13.0%
2.8% Certificate I / II +0.8 pts ▸ 3.6%
3.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +0.9 pts 2.4%
2.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +0.8 pts 2.2%

Field of qualification

17.4% Engineering & related ◂ +1.8 pts 15.7%
12.0% Management & commerce +0.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
9.8% Society & culture +2.4 pts ▸ 12.2%
12.0% Health ◂ +1.9 pts 10.1%
7.8% Education ◂ +0.2 pts 7.6%
5.2% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.3 pts ▸ 6.5%
2.3% Agriculture & environment +3.6 pts ▸ 5.8%
4.3% Architecture & building ◂ +0.1 pts 4.1%
1.7% Information technology ◂ +0.6 pts 1.0%
1.1% Creative arts +0.4 pts ▸ 1.5%
1.0% Natural & physical sciences +0.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Income

Personal income in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +$25 higher in Broken Hill and Far West gap steady
$640 14th pct $615 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: $417
  • First area, 2016: $524
  • First area, 2021: $640
  • Second area, 2011: $445
  • Second area, 2016: $523
  • Second area, 2021: $615
Household income in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +$52 higher in Broken Hill and Far West gap widening
$1,166 8th pct $1,114 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: $792
  • First area, 2016: $965
  • First area, 2021: $1,166
  • Second area, 2011: $814
  • Second area, 2016: $965
  • Second area, 2021: $1,114
Family income in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +$158 higher in Broken Hill and Far West gap widening
$1,583 14th pct $1,425 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: $988
  • First area, 2016: $1,260
  • First area, 2021: $1,583
  • Second area, 2011: $1,009
  • Second area, 2016: $1,222
  • Second area, 2021: $1,425
High earners in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +4.2 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West gap widening
8.5% 40th pct 4.3% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9%
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%
High-income homes in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +3.9 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West gap widening
12.1% 16th pct 8.2% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%

Household income distribution

30.5% $650–$1,499 +5.2 pts ▸ 35.7%
24.7% Under $650 ◂ +1.0 pts 23.7%
23.8% $1,500–$2,999 +0.6 pts ▸ 24.4%
6.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.3 pts 4.7%
5.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 3.5%

Personal income distribution

44.6% Under $650 +2.8 pts ▸ 47.4%
26.5% $650–$1,499 +6.1 pts ▸ 32.6%
14.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.7 pts 9.1%
2.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 1.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +2.2 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West
36.6% 94th pct 34.4% 86th pct
Mental health in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +0.8 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West
11.2% 83rd pct 10.3% 72nd pct
Needs assistance in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee even gap steady
7.8% 88th pct 7.8% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.0%
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.5% Arthritis ◂ +0.9 pts 12.6%
11.6% Asthma ◂ +1.9 pts 9.7%
11.2% Mental health ◂ +0.8 pts 10.3%
7.9% Other condition +0.6 pts ▸ 8.5%
7.9% Diabetes ◂ +0.9 pts 7.0%
5.9% Heart disease ◂ +0.4 pts 5.5%
3.3% Cancer +0.3 pts ▸ 3.6%
3.2% Lung condition ◂ +0.3 pts 2.9%
1.3% Stroke ◂ +0.1 pts 1.3%
0.9% Dementia +0.1 pts ▸ 1.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.4% None +5.3 pts ▸ 55.7%
22.0% One condition ◂ +0.6 pts 21.4%
8.8% Two conditions ◂ +0.8 pts 8.0%
5.7% Three or more ◂ +0.8 pts 5.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +6.3 pts higher in Murray and Mallee gap steady
14.0% 39th pct 20.2% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.5%
  • First area, 2016: 18.7%
  • First area, 2021: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.2%
Unpaid carers in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +0.8 pts higher in Murray and Mallee gap steady
12.4% 54th pct 13.2% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.1%
  • First area, 2016: 12.4%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%
Unpaid child care in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +0.8 pts higher in Murray and Mallee gap steady
21.9% 15th pct 22.7% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.0%
  • First area, 2016: 23.7%
  • First area, 2021: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.7%
Defence service in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +0.4 pts higher in Murray and Mallee
3.0% 54th pct 3.5% 67th pct
Housework 15h+ in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +3.5 pts higher in Murray and Mallee gap widening
19.9% 37th pct 23.4% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.9%
  • First area, 2016: 21.9%
  • First area, 2021: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +616 larger in Murray and Mallee
2,410 67th pct 3,026 74th pct
24 yrs 43rd pct 24 yrs 43rd pct
Year 12 in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +9.4 pts higher in Murray and Mallee
21.0% 5th pct 30.4% 21st pct
Unemployment in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +3.2 pts higher in Murray and Mallee
11.5% 59th pct 14.7% 79th pct
Median income in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +$41 higher in Broken Hill and Far West
$505 19th pct $464 12th pct
Household income in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +$138 higher in Broken Hill and Far West
$1,181 10th pct $1,043 2nd pct
Indigenous language in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +5.7 pts higher in Murray and Mallee
3.9% 28th pct 9.5% 83rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +0.1 larger in Murray and Mallee gap widening
2.2 11th pct 2.3 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +7.4 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West gap widening
23.2% 100th pct 15.8% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.9%
  • First area, 2016: 22.8%
  • First area, 2021: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.8%
Living alone in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +5.2 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West gap steady
37.0% 97th pct 31.8% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.7%
  • First area, 2016: 35.2%
  • First area, 2021: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.8%

Family composition

43.7% Couples with children +4.0 pts ▸ 47.6%
31.5% Couples without children +3.9 pts ▸ 35.5%
23.2% One-parent families ◂ +7.4 pts 15.8%
1.6% Other families ◂ +0.5 pts 1.1%

Household size

34.0% 2 people +4.4 pts ▸ 38.4%
37.0% 1 person ◂ +5.2 pts 31.8%
12.7% 3 people ◂ +0.6 pts 12.1%
10.0% 4 people +0.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
4.1% 5 people +0.9 pts ▸ 5.0%
2.2% 6 or more +0.1 pts ▸ 2.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +$15 higher in Murray and Mallee gap steady
$205 7th pct $220 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: $140
  • First area, 2016: $180
  • First area, 2021: $205
  • Second area, 2011: $150
  • Second area, 2016: $184
  • Second area, 2021: $220
Mortgage in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +$216 higher in Murray and Mallee gap widening
$867 0th pct $1,083 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $920
  • First area, 2016: $932
  • First area, 2021: $867
  • Second area, 2011: $1,083
  • Second area, 2016: $1,083
  • Second area, 2021: $1,083
People / bedroom in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee 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: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +1.3 pts higher in Murray and Mallee gap narrowing
24.5% 35th pct 25.8% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.0%
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.8%
Owned outright in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +3.6 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West gap narrowing
42.0% 85th pct 38.4% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 44.4%
  • First area, 2016: 42.0%
  • First area, 2021: 42.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.4%
Separate houses in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +3.7 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West gap steady
93.3% 87th pct 89.6% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 93.3%
  • First area, 2016: 94.2%
  • First area, 2021: 93.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 89.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 89.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 89.6%
3+ bedrooms in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +4.4 pts higher in Murray and Mallee gap steady
73.5% 34th pct 77.9% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 72.3%
  • First area, 2016: 72.2%
  • First area, 2021: 73.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 76.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 76.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 77.9%

How homes are owned or rented

42.0% Owned outright ◂ +3.6 pts 38.4%
28.1% Owned with a mortgage +1.7 pts ▸ 29.8%
24.5% Rented +1.3 pts ▸ 25.8%
2.8% Other tenure +1.0 pts ▸ 3.8%
2.4% Not stated ◂ +0.2 pts 2.2%

Types of homes

93.3% Separate house ◂ +3.7 pts 89.6%
2.5% Townhouse / semi-detached +5.4 pts ▸ 7.8%
2.3% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.4 pts 1.0%
0.2% Other dwelling +1.0 pts ▸ 1.2%

Bedrooms per home

52.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +0.1 pts 52.2%
16.9% 4 bedrooms +5.1 pts ▸ 22.0%
19.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +3.1 pts 16.2%
4.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.8 pts 3.6%
4.3% 5 or more ◂ +0.6 pts 3.7%
0.4% Studio / none even 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

48.4% $200–$349 +5.5 pts ▸ 53.9%
38.2% Under $200 ◂ +2.5 pts 35.7%
7.1% $350–$549 ◂ +2.6 pts 4.5%
0.5% $550–$749 ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.0% $750 or more +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

52.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +10.4 pts 41.7%
31.4% $1,000–$1,799 +8.2 pts ▸ 39.6%
6.6% $1,800–$2,999 +3.5 pts ▸ 10.1%
2.8% $3,000 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 3.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +4.4 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West gap steady
10.1% 86th pct 5.6% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.8%
  • First area, 2016: 10.6%
  • First area, 2021: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
Work from home in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +1.7 pts higher in Murray and Mallee gap steady
6.9% 13th pct 8.5% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.6%
  • First area, 2016: 4.9%
  • First area, 2021: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%
PT commute in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +0.6 pts higher in Murray and Mallee gap steady
0.2% 3rd pct 0.8% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.8%
PT stops in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +132 more in Murray and Mallee
84 19th pct 216 42nd pct
Stops/1k in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +1.20 more in Broken Hill and Far West
4.23 45th pct 3.03 26th pct
Departures/1k in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +115.5 more in Broken Hill and Far West
151.2 24th pct 35.8 11th pct
PT routes in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +35 more in Murray and Mallee
12 24th pct 47 77th pct
99 86th pct

How people get to work

66.7% Car (driver) +1.2 pts ▸ 68.0%
6.9% Worked at home +1.7 pts ▸ 8.5%
6.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.2 pts 5.1%
5.1% Walked ◂ +0.6 pts 4.5%
0.1% Bus +0.6 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.4% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +8.9 pts 33.3%
32.3% 2 vehicles +3.3 pts ▸ 35.7%
10.3% 3 vehicles +4.9 pts ▸ 15.1%
5.1% 4 or more +5.1 pts ▸ 10.2%
10.1% No vehicle ◂ +4.4 pts 5.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +4.4 pts higher in Murray and Mallee gap narrowing
28.0% 4th pct 32.3% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.2%
  • First area, 2016: 26.8%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.3%
Recent arrivals in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +5.2 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West gap widening
19.9% 82nd pct 14.7% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 15.9%
  • First area, 2016: 14.5%
  • First area, 2021: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +0.3 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West gap narrowing
5.4% 68th pct 5.1% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.2%
  • First area, 2016: 8.7%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.1%
Participation in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +1.8 pts higher in Murray and Mallee gap narrowing
51.4% 13th pct 53.2% 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: 51.7%
  • First area, 2016: 51.1%
  • First area, 2021: 51.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 55.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 53.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.2%
Full-time in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +5.5 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West gap steady
62.9% 80th pct 57.4% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 64.2%
  • First area, 2016: 63.1%
  • First area, 2021: 62.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.4%

Industries people work in

20.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.3 pts 13.0%
5.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +13.5 pts ▸ 18.9%
10.0% Retail trade ◂ +0.8 pts 9.3%
10.0% Mining ◂ +9.0 pts 1.0%
2.0% Manufacturing +7.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
8.8% Education & training ◂ +2.0 pts 6.8%
8.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.0 pts 6.3%
5.9% Construction +1.1 pts ▸ 6.9%
6.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.1 pts 4.6%
3.1% Administrative & support +1.0 pts ▸ 4.1%
3.8% Transport & warehousing even 3.8%
3.7% Other services even 3.7%

Occupations people work in

11.0% Labourers +8.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
12.5% Managers +4.8 pts ▸ 17.3%
16.1% Professionals ◂ +5.5 pts 10.6%
15.8% Community & personal service ◂ +3.2 pts 12.6%
14.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.4 pts 12.9%
10.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.7 pts 9.5%
9.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.2 pts 7.5%
8.3% Sales workers ◂ +0.1 pts 8.2%

Economy & Advantage

ERP in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +55,145 higher in Murray and Mallee
19,817 10th pct 74,962 57th pct
Growth in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +3.5 pts higher in Murray and Mallee
-0.9% 1st pct 2.6% 20th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +57 higher in Murray and Mallee
232 0th pct 290 0th pct
Max temp in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +3.2 higher in Broken Hill and Far West
27.0 81st pct 23.8 50th pct
Min temp in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +3.8 higher in Broken Hill and Far West
13.0 64th pct 9.2 19th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +3.0 higher in Broken Hill and Far West
6.0 63rd pct 3.0 15th pct
Types ≤15 min in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +3.2 more in Broken Hill and Far West
6.3 70th pct 3.2 15th pct
15-min city in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +46.6 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West
83.2% 71st pct 36.6% 18th pct
Walk to shops in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +39.1 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West
77.4% 68th pct 38.3% 20th pct
Walk to transit in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +43.1 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West
82.2% 51st pct 39.1% 20th pct
Walk to school in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +41.0 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West
78.3% 64th pct 37.3% 14th pct
Walk to a park in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +34.7 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West
87.5% 46th pct 52.8% 10th pct
Walk to health in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +34.5 pts higher in Broken Hill and Far West
64.6% 72nd pct 30.0% 25th pct
Amenities/1k in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +3.1 more in Murray and Mallee
20.9 77th pct 24.0 86th pct
0 0th pct 0 11th pct
Mean slope in Broken Hill and Far Westin Murray and Mallee +0.8 pts higher in Murray and Mallee
3.2% 8th pct 4.0% 22nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Broken Hill and Far West vs Murray and Mallee [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa3/10502/broken-hill-and-far-west/vs/40703/murray-and-mallee