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Aberfoyle vs Oban

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Aberfoyle profile · Oban profile

Aberfoyle Oban

Aberfoyle and Oban are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Aberfoyle has 121 residents, while Oban is among the smallest areas at this level with only 7 people. The two differ most in income and age; Aberfoyle's typical weekly personal income is well higher at $1,041, compared to $725 in Oban. Residents in Oban are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 41 compared to 37 in Aberfoyle.

Everyday life in both places is heavily car-dependent, with no walkable amenities, parks, or schools nearby. Both areas lack public transport stops and routes, and neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries. While Aberfoyle's typical weekly rent is a little lower at $210 compared to $250 in Oban, both areas share a similar lack of infrastructure that makes them depend on vehicles for all daily needs.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Aberfoylein Oban +114 larger in Aberfoyle gap widening
121 44th pct 7 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 233
  • First area, 2016: 102
  • First area, 2021: 121
  • Second area, 2016: 7
  • Second area, 2021: 7
Median age in Aberfoylein Oban +4 yrs older in Oban gap narrowing
37 yrs 20th pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 43 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 27 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 41 yrs
First Nations in Aberfoylein Oban
2.5% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.3%
  • First area, 2016: 9.8%
  • First area, 2021: 2.5%
14.0% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.9%
  • First area, 2016: 13.7%
  • First area, 2021: 14.0%
20.7% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.4%
  • First area, 2016: 22.5%
  • First area, 2021: 20.7%
10.5% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.2%
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 10.5%

Age structure

20.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
19.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +19.8 pts 0.0%
14.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
14.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
10.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

59.1% Married ◂ +59.1 pts 0.0%
36.6% Never married ◂ +36.6 pts 0.0%
5.4% Divorced ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Aberfoylein Oban
5.8% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%

Country of birth

86.0% Australia ◂ +86.0 pts 0.0%
3.3% England ◂ +3.3 pts 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

46.3% Australian ◂ +46.3 pts 0.0%
42.1% English ◂ +42.1 pts 0.0%
24.0% Scottish ◂ +24.0 pts 0.0%
20.7% Irish ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
5.0% German ◂ +5.0 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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Aberfoylein Oban
2.5% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 2.5%
Limited English in Aberfoylein Oban
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

90.9% English only ◂ +90.9 pts 0.0%
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

No religion in Aberfoylein Oban
14.0% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.3%
  • First area, 2016: 11.8%
  • First area, 2021: 14.0%

Religious affiliation

77.7% Christianity ◂ +77.7 pts 0.0%
14.0% No religion +43.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
6.6% Not stated ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
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

54.5% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 49.1%
  • First area, 2016: 41.0%
  • First area, 2021: 54.5%
19.4% 65th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.5%
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%
Schools ≤3 km in Aberfoylein Oban even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

54.5% Year 12 +112.1 pts ▸ 166.7%
23.9% Year 10 ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%
8.0% Year 11 ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
3.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

21.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +21.5 pts 0.0%
21.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +21.5 pts 0.0%
16.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
6.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.9% Management & commerce ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
15.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
7.7% Education ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
6.2% Architecture & building ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
6.2% Health ◂ +6.2 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% 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 Aberfoylein Oban +$316 higher in Aberfoyle gap widening
$1,041 86th pct $725 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: $573
  • First area, 2016: $825
  • First area, 2021: $1,041
  • Second area, 2016: $537
  • Second area, 2021: $725
Household income in Aberfoylein Oban +$500 higher in Oban gap narrowing
$2,250 86th pct $2,750 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $937
  • First area, 2016: $1,812
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2016: $724
  • Second area, 2021: $2,750
Family income in Aberfoylein Oban +$333 higher in Aberfoyle
$3,083 92nd pct $2,750 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,036
  • First area, 2016: $1,875
  • First area, 2021: $3,083
  • Second area, 2021: $2,750
High earners in Aberfoylein Oban
11.8% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.8%
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
High-income homes in Aberfoylein Oban
52.5% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 10.7%
  • First area, 2021: 52.5%

Personal income distribution

26.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +26.9 pts 0.0%
25.8% Under $650 ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
17.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Aberfoylein Oban
25.6% 34th pct
Mental health in Aberfoylein Oban
3.3% 18th pct
Needs assistance in Aberfoylein Oban
3.3% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.7% Asthma ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
9.1% Arthritis ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
7.4% Heart disease ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
3.3% Mental health ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Other condition ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.5% Cancer ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.5% Lung condition ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.2% None ◂ +61.2 pts 0.0%
24.8% One condition ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%
2.5% Two conditions ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Aberfoylein Oban
31.2% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 39.4%
  • First area, 2016: 28.9%
  • First area, 2021: 31.2%
Unpaid carers in Aberfoylein Oban
6.5% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.6%
  • First area, 2016: 6.6%
  • First area, 2021: 6.5%
Unpaid child care in Aberfoylein Oban
30.1% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 45.6%
  • First area, 2016: 40.8%
  • First area, 2021: 30.1%
Defence service in Aberfoylein Oban
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Aberfoylein Oban
22.6% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.1%
  • First area, 2016: 21.1%
  • First area, 2021: 22.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Aberfoylein Oban +3 larger in Aberfoyle
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Aberfoylein Oban
28 yrs 57th pct
Household income in Aberfoylein Oban
$1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Aberfoylein Oban +0.4 larger in Aberfoyle gap narrowing
2.9 81st pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7
  • First area, 2016: 3.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.9
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Aberfoylein Oban
3.9% 20th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.2%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
Living alone in Aberfoylein Oban
7.5% 3rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.9%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Aberfoylein Oban +$40 higher in Oban
$210 28th pct $250 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: $50
  • First area, 2016: $50
  • First area, 2021: $210
  • Second area, 2021: $250
$150 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,525
  • First area, 2016: $560
  • First area, 2021: $150
People / bedroom in Aberfoylein Oban +0.10 higher in Aberfoyle
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
10.0% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.9%
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
Owned outright in Aberfoylein Oban
45.0% 61st pct
  • First area, 2011: 41.2%
  • First area, 2016: 46.4%
  • First area, 2021: 45.0%
Separate houses in Aberfoylein Oban
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 100.0%
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Aberfoylein Oban
95.0% 90th pct
  • First area, 2011: 87.4%
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 95.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Aberfoylein Oban
32.4% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 45.3%
  • First area, 2016: 29.5%
  • First area, 2021: 32.4%
PT commute in Aberfoylein Oban
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Aberfoylein Oban even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Aberfoylein Oban even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Aberfoylein Oban even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Aberfoylein Oban even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Aberfoylein Oban
22.2% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.5%
  • First area, 2016: 33.0%
  • First area, 2021: 22.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Aberfoylein Oban
5.9% 76th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.6%
  • First area, 2021: 5.9%
Participation in Aberfoylein Oban
73.1% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 83.4%
  • First area, 2016: 80.3%
  • First area, 2021: 73.1%
73.2% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.2%
  • First area, 2016: 72.1%
  • First area, 2021: 73.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Aberfoylein Oban even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Aberfoylein Oban even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Aberfoylein Oban even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Aberfoylein Oban even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Aberfoylein Oban even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Aberfoylein Oban even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Aberfoylein Oban even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Aberfoylein Oban even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Aberfoylein Oban even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Aberfoylein Oban even
0 16th pct 0 12th pct
Mean slope in Aberfoylein Oban +2.2 pts higher in Oban
6.2% 56th pct 8.4% 73rd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Aberfoyle vs Oban [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10008/aberfoyle/vs/SAL13076/oban