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Alectown vs Baldry

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 18 km apart · Alectown profile · Baldry profile

Alectown Baldry

Alectown and Baldry are two sparsely populated areas in New South Wales with very different profiles. Alectown is much older, with a typical resident aged 49 and 23.2% of the population aged 65 or over. In contrast, Baldry is far younger, with a typical resident aged 37 and only 4.5% of people aged 65 or over. Alectown has a higher typical weekly family income of $2,125, while Baldry has a significantly larger First Nations population at 17.9%, compared to 2.6% in Alectown.

Both areas have an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population that sits around the national figure. They also share a similar lack of local services, with neither area having a school within 3km or any homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. However, Alectown has more public transport options and a higher share of people working from home. While Baldry has a much higher rate of full-time employment at 72.5%, Alectown has more residents with a bachelor degree or higher.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 12 yrs older in Alectown Aged 65+: 18.7 pts higher in Alectown Full-time: 17.6 pts higher in Baldry First Nations: 15.3 pts higher in Baldry Work from home: 14.3 pts higher in Alectown

Demographics & Identity

Population in Alectownin Baldry +84 larger in Alectown gap widening
151 48th pct 67 33rd pct
Median age in Alectownin Baldry +12 yrs older in Alectown gap widening
49 yrs 67th pct 37 yrs 20th pct
First Nations in Alectownin Baldry +15.3 pts higher in Baldry gap widening
2.6% 57th pct 17.9% 91st pct
Aged 65+ in Alectownin Baldry +18.7 pts higher in Alectown gap widening
23.2% 69th pct 4.5% 7th pct
Under 15 in Alectownin Baldry +3.7 pts higher in Baldry gap narrowing
17.2% 51st pct 20.9% 74th pct
De facto in Alectownin Baldry +6.2 pts higher in Baldry gap widening
2.7% 6th pct 8.9% 26th pct

Age structure

26.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.1 pts 13.4%
26.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.6 pts 23.9%
23.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +18.7 pts 4.5%
17.2% Children (0–14) +3.7 pts ▸ 20.9%
6.6% Youth (15–24) +2.3 pts ▸ 9.0%

Marital status

65.9% Married ◂ +0.5 pts 65.4%
19.0% Never married +2.1 pts ▸ 21.2%
8.7% Widowed ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
4.0% Divorced +3.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Alectown Baldry

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Alectownin Baldry +6.6 pts higher in Alectown gap widening
6.6% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

86.8% Australia +10.3 pts ▸ 97.0%
2.0% New Zealand ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
2.0% South Africa ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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%

Ancestry

45.0% Australian +16.2 pts ▸ 61.2%
47.0% English +3.7 pts ▸ 50.7%
9.9% Irish ◂ +1.0 pts 9.0%
9.9% German ◂ +2.5 pts 7.5%
5.3% Scottish +3.7 pts ▸ 9.0%
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 Alectownin Baldry +4.0 pts higher in Alectown gap widening
4.0% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Alectownin Baldry even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

94.0% English only +3.0 pts ▸ 97.0%
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 Alectownin Baldry +9.1 pts higher in Baldry gap widening
13.2% 3rd pct 22.4% 12th pct

Religious affiliation

82.8% Christianity ◂ +14.1 pts 68.7%
13.2% No religion +9.1 pts ▸ 22.4%
7.9% Not stated ◂ +7.9 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

Year 12 in Alectownin Baldry +1.5 pts higher in Baldry gap narrowing
41.7% 41st pct 43.2% 45th pct
Bachelor+ in Alectownin Baldry +8.5 pts higher in Alectown gap widening
14.3% 48th pct 5.8% 14th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Alectownin Baldry even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

41.7% Year 12 +1.5 pts ▸ 43.2%
28.3% Year 10 +12.6 pts ▸ 40.9%
12.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
6.7% Year 11 ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

28.6% Certificate III / IV +17.3 pts ▸ 45.8%
15.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.1 pts ▸ 20.8%
20.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.5 pts 12.5%
5.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

7.1% Agriculture & environment +26.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
11.4% Management & commerce +21.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
22.9% Engineering & related +2.1 pts ▸ 25.0%
12.9% Health +3.8 pts ▸ 16.7%
5.7% Education ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Society & culture ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.3% Architecture & building ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Alectownin Baldry +$107 higher in Baldry gap widening
$733 46th pct $840 65th pct
Household income in Alectownin Baldry +$178 higher in Alectown gap narrowing
$1,803 65th pct $1,625 56th pct
Family income in Alectownin Baldry +$500 higher in Alectown gap narrowing
$2,125 65th pct $1,625 34th pct
High earners in Alectownin Baldry +1.5 pts higher in Alectown gap narrowing
11.1% 66th pct 9.6% 59th pct
High-income homes in Alectownin Baldry
21.7% 66th pct —

Household income distribution

16.7% $1,500–$2,999 +20.2 pts ▸ 36.8%
33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.0 pts 26.3%
8.3% $4,000 or more +18.0 pts ▸ 26.3%
21.7% Under $650 ◂ +5.9 pts 15.8%
13.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

38.9% Under $650 +9.2 pts ▸ 48.1%
34.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.4 pts 32.7%
15.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.3 pts 9.6%
4.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Alectownin Baldry +8.9 pts higher in Alectown
35.8% 80th pct 26.9% 40th pct
Mental health in Alectownin Baldry +5.8 pts higher in Alectown
13.2% 88th pct 7.5% 43rd pct
Needs assistance in Alectownin Baldry +0.8 pts higher in Baldry gap steady
6.6% 72nd pct 7.5% 78th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.9% Asthma +8.5 pts ▸ 16.4%
15.2% Arthritis ◂ +10.8 pts 4.5%
13.2% Mental health ◂ +5.8 pts 7.5%
8.6% Other condition +3.3 pts ▸ 11.9%
6.6% Heart disease ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
5.3% Diabetes ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.0% Cancer ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.6% None +11.5 pts ▸ 67.2%
21.2% One condition ◂ +4.8 pts 16.4%
7.9% Three or more ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.3% Two conditions +0.2 pts ▸ 7.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Alectownin Baldry +7.2 pts higher in Alectown gap widening
34.1% 89th pct 26.9% 80th pct
Unpaid carers in Alectownin Baldry +4.9 pts higher in Alectown gap narrowing
22.2% 93rd pct 17.3% 86th pct
Unpaid child care in Alectownin Baldry +1.2 pts higher in Alectown gap narrowing
26.2% 55th pct 25.0% 48th pct
Defence service in Alectownin Baldry +3.1 pts higher in Alectown
3.1% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Alectownin Baldry +12.7 pts higher in Alectown gap widening
26.2% 62nd pct 13.5% 11th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Alectownin Baldry +8 larger in Baldry
4 46th pct 12 61st pct
Median age in Alectownin Baldry +48 yrs older in Alectown
62 yrs 96th pct 14 yrs 10th pct
Median income in Alectownin Baldry +$225 higher in Alectown
$450 25th pct $225 2nd pct
Household income in Alectownin Baldry +$999 higher in Baldry
$575 4th pct $1,574 45th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Alectownin Baldry +0.6 larger in Baldry gap widening
2.4 43rd pct 3.0 86th pct
One-parent in Alectownin Baldry +8.1 pts higher in Baldry gap narrowing
9.6% 43rd pct 17.7% 81st pct
Living alone in Alectownin Baldry
30.0% 72nd pct —

Family composition

64.9% Couples with children ◂ +29.4 pts 35.5%
34.2% Couples without children ◂ +3.6 pts 30.6%
9.6% One-parent families +8.1 pts ▸ 17.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

35.0% 2 people +7.1 pts ▸ 42.1%
30.0% 1 person ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
11.7% 3 people +14.6 pts ▸ 26.3%
8.3% 5 people +7.5 pts ▸ 15.8%
5.0% 4 people ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Alectownin Baldry +$11 higher in Baldry gap narrowing
$160 16th pct $171 18th pct
Mortgage in Alectownin Baldry +$43 higher in Baldry gap narrowing
$1,257 27th pct $1,300 29th pct
People / bedroom in Alectownin Baldry +0.10 higher in Baldry gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Alectownin Baldry
21.7% 63rd pct —
Owned outright in Alectownin Baldry
55.0% 85th pct —
Separate houses in Alectownin Baldry
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Alectownin Baldry
70.0% 27th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

55.0% Owned outright ◂ +7.6 pts 47.4%
20.0% Owned with a mortgage +11.6 pts ▸ 31.6%
6.7% Other tenure +24.9 pts ▸ 31.6%
21.7% Rented ◂ +21.7 pts 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

31.7% 4 bedrooms +10.4 pts ▸ 42.1%
5.0% 5 or more +31.8 pts ▸ 36.8%
33.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +1.8 pts 31.6%
16.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Alectownin Baldry
7.0% 82nd pct —
Work from home in Alectownin Baldry +14.3 pts higher in Alectown gap widening
26.8% 75th pct 12.5% 36th pct
PT commute in Alectownin Baldry even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Alectownin Baldry +2 more in Alectown
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Alectownin Baldry +13.25 more in Alectown
13.25 89th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Alectownin Baldry +39.7 more in Alectown
39.7 62nd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Alectownin Baldry +2 more in Alectown
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Alectownin Baldry
34 70th pct —

How people get to work

52.4% Car (driver) ◂ +2.4 pts 50.0%
26.8% Worked at home ◂ +14.3 pts 12.5%
6.1% Walked ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

29.8% 2 vehicles +40.8 pts ▸ 70.6%
35.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +35.1 pts 0.0%
15.8% 4 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 17.6%
15.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
7.0% No vehicle ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Alectownin Baldry +7.9 pts higher in Alectown gap widening
30.1% 47th pct 22.2% 21st pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Alectownin Baldry even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Alectownin Baldry +4.8 pts higher in Baldry gap narrowing
68.3% 76th pct 73.1% 87th pct
Full-time in Alectownin Baldry +17.6 pts higher in Baldry gap widening
54.9% 33rd pct 72.5% 90th pct

Industries people work in

40.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +32.3 pts ▸ 72.5%
15.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +15.9 pts 0.0%
8.5% Education & training +4.0 pts ▸ 12.5%
11.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
9.8% Other services ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
8.5% Mining ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
7.3% Manufacturing ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
3.7% Construction ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Retail trade ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Professional & technical ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

39.0% Managers +6.0 pts ▸ 45.0%
15.9% Professionals ◂ +5.9 pts 10.0%
11.0% Machinery operators & drivers +4.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
13.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +5.9 pts 7.5%
7.3% Labourers +2.7 pts ▸ 10.0%
7.3% Technicians & trades +0.2 pts ▸ 7.5%
4.9% Community & personal service ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% Sales workers ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Alectownin Baldry +0.5 higher in Alectown
0.6 55th pct 0.1 41st pct
Types ≤15 min in Alectownin Baldry +0.3 more in Alectown
0.5 51st pct 0.1 41st pct
15-min city in Alectownin Baldry even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Alectownin Baldry even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Alectownin Baldry +41.8 pts higher in Alectown
41.8% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Alectownin Baldry even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Alectownin Baldry +6.3 pts higher in Baldry
0.0% 0th pct 6.3% 45th pct
Walk to health in Alectownin Baldry even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Alectownin Baldry +69.7 more in Baldry
19.9 61st pct 89.6 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Alectownin Baldry even
0 24th pct 0 18th pct
Mean slope in Alectownin Baldry +1.5 pts higher in Baldry
3.5% 21st pct 5.0% 43rd pct

Compare Alectown with nearby areas

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Compare Baldry with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Alectown vs Baldry [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10029/alectown/vs/SAL10152/baldry