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Abercrombie River vs Bald Ridge

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.6 km apart · Abercrombie River profile · Bald Ridge profile

Abercrombie River Bald Ridge

Abercrombie River and Bald Ridge are both sparsely populated, non-residential areas in New South Wales. They differ sharply in age and wealth; the typical resident in Abercrombie River is 58, while the typical person in Bald Ridge is just 25. Typical weekly personal income is far higher in Bald Ridge at $991, compared to $550 in Abercrombie River. This gap is also seen in home-loan payments, which are far higher in Bald Ridge at $1,600 per month against $758 in Abercrombie River.

Both areas have a similar number of people per home to the national figure, with Bald Ridge at 2.5 and Abercrombie River slightly lower at 1.8. They are also equally car-dependent, with no homes within a short walk of public transport, parks, or groceries. These neighbours are alike in their lack of urban infrastructure, although Abercrombie River has one school within 3 km.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge +4 larger in Abercrombie River gap narrowing
21 15th pct 17 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22
  • First area, 2021: 21
  • Second area, 2016: 9
  • Second area, 2021: 17
Median age in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge +33 yrs older in Abercrombie River gap widening
58 yrs 90th pct 25 yrs 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 55 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 58 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 62 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 25 yrs
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
33.3% 89th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

81.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +81.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +41.2 pts ▸ 41.2%
33.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.9 pts 29.4%
0.0% Children (0–14) +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

31.8% Never married +37.4 pts ▸ 69.2%
50.0% Married ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Abercrombie River Bald Ridge

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

  • 85+ in Abercrombie River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Bald Ridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Abercrombie River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Bald Ridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Abercrombie River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Bald Ridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Abercrombie River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Bald Ridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Abercrombie River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Bald Ridge: 29.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Abercrombie River: 0.0% males, 41.7% females; 60–64 in Bald Ridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Abercrombie River: 25.0% males, 33.3% females; 55–59 in Bald Ridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Abercrombie River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Bald Ridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Abercrombie River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Bald Ridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Abercrombie River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Bald Ridge: 17.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Abercrombie River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Bald Ridge: 0.0% males, 23.5% females
  • 30–34 in Abercrombie River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Bald Ridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Abercrombie River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Bald Ridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Abercrombie River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Bald Ridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Abercrombie River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Bald Ridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Abercrombie River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Bald Ridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Abercrombie River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Bald Ridge: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Abercrombie River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Bald Ridge: 29.4% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

19.0% 75th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%

Country of birth

61.9% Australia ◂ +9.0 pts 52.9%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

52.4% English ◂ +5.3 pts 47.1%
47.6% Australian ◂ +47.6 pts 0.0%
19.0% Irish ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Scottish +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% German +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
14.3% Dutch ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

90.5% English only ◂ +37.5 pts 52.9%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

47.6% 73rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 68.2%
  • First area, 2021: 47.6%

Religious affiliation

66.7% Christianity ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
47.6% No religion +11.2 pts ▸ 58.8%
19.0% Not stated +33.9 pts ▸ 52.9%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

36.4% 27th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 31.8%
  • First area, 2021: 36.4%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge +1 more in Abercrombie River
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
14 2nd pct —
980 43rd pct —

Highest year of school

36.4% Year 12 +2.1 pts ▸ 38.5%
31.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +31.8 pts 0.0%
18.2% Year 10 ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

75.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

50.0% Education ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge +$441 higher in Bald Ridge gap widening
$550 18th pct $991 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: $449
  • First area, 2021: $550
  • Second area, 2016: $424
  • Second area, 2021: $991
Household income in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge +$550 higher in Bald Ridge
$1,024 14th pct $1,574 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $833
  • First area, 2021: $1,024
  • Second area, 2021: $1,574
Family income in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge +$375 higher in Abercrombie River
$1,624 34th pct $1,249 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $1,624
  • Second area, 2021: $1,249
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

63.6% Under $650 ◂ +63.6 pts 0.0%
13.6% $650–$1,499 +17.1 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

47.6% 100th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 18.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

28.6% Other condition ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
14.3% Lung condition ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.7% None ◂ +37.3 pts 29.4%
19.0% One condition ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 36.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
36.4% 91st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 36.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
— 27 yrs 54th pct
— $1,875 94th pct
— $2,250 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge +0.7 larger in Bald Ridge gap widening
1.8 9th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.6
  • First area, 2021: 1.8
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5

Family composition

53.3% Couples without children ◂ +17.0 pts 36.4%
0.0% One-parent families +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Couples with children even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

30.0% 2 people +36.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge +$100 higher in Abercrombie River
$300 57th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge +$842 higher in Bald Ridge
$758 8th pct $1,600 48th pct
People / bedroom in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge +0.20 higher in Bald Ridge gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.50
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90

How homes are owned or rented

80.0% Owned outright ◂ +80.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

40.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
30.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

70.0% Car (driver) +30.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

23.8% 25th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 22.7%
  • First area, 2021: 23.8%

Jobs & Industry

45.5% 14th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 63.6%
  • First area, 2021: 45.5%

Industries people work in

30.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
30.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

40.0% Community & personal service ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
30.0% Managers ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge +47.6 more in Abercrombie River
47.6 80th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge even
0 39th pct 0 2nd pct
Mean slope in Abercrombie Riverin Bald Ridge +0.5 pts higher in Bald Ridge
14.6% 91st pct 15.1% 92nd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Abercrombie River vs Bald Ridge [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10005/abercrombie-river/vs/SAL10150/bald-ridge