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Allandale vs Lovedale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.9 km apart · Allandale profile · Lovedale profile

Allandale Lovedale

Lovedale and Allandale (NSW) are neighbouring areas in New South Wales, but they differ in their social makeup and amenities. Lovedale is more family-oriented, with far more children under 15 (17.3% compared to 8.8%) and a far higher share of residents who finished Year 12 (54.3% versus 35.6%). Lovedale also has better access to local facilities, with far more homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and a far higher number of walkable amenities per 1,000 residents. In contrast, Allandale (NSW) has a far higher share of full-time workers (78.0% compared to 48.2%) and a far higher proportion of one-parent families (24.6% versus 7.8%).

These two areas have maintained very similar living conditions, as both consist entirely of separate houses and share a nearly identical typical weekly household income of around $2,100. They are also equally car-dependent, with no public transport use and no homes without a motor vehicle. The gap in full-time employment between the two areas is currently far higher, marking one of the most significant differences in how people work across these two neighbouring places.

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Where they differ most

Population: 434 larger in Lovedale Full-time: 29.8 pts higher in Allandale First Nations: 5.6 pts higher in Lovedale Year 12: 18.7 pts higher in Lovedale Volunteering: 17.1 pts higher in Lovedale

Demographics & Identity

Population in Allandalein Lovedale +434 larger in Lovedale gap widening
68 33rd pct 502 65th pct
Median age in Allandalein Lovedale +1 yrs older in Lovedale gap narrowing
49 yrs 67th pct 50 yrs 71st pct
First Nations in Allandalein Lovedale +5.6 pts higher in Lovedale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.6% 76th pct
Aged 65+ in Allandalein Lovedale +5.0 pts higher in Lovedale gap narrowing
19.1% 52nd pct 24.1% 72nd pct
Under 15 in Allandalein Lovedale +8.5 pts higher in Lovedale gap widening
8.8% 13th pct 17.3% 51st pct
De facto in Allandalein Lovedale +4.9 pts higher in Lovedale gap widening
5.0% 11th pct 9.9% 32nd pct

Age structure

36.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.7 pts 33.1%
19.1% Seniors (65+) +5.0 pts ▸ 24.1%
22.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.1 pts 16.9%
8.8% Children (0–14) +8.5 pts ▸ 17.3%
11.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.4 pts 9.4%

Marital status

60.3% Married +2.3 pts ▸ 62.6%
27.0% Never married ◂ +4.8 pts 22.1%
6.3% Divorced +1.0 pts ▸ 7.4%
6.3% Separated ◂ +2.5 pts 3.8%
0.0% Widowed +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Age & sex structure

Allandale Lovedale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Allandalein Lovedale +5.3 pts higher in Lovedale gap widening
8.8% 38th pct 14.1% 61st pct

Country of birth

95.6% Australia ◂ +14.9 pts 80.7%
8.8% England ◂ +4.4 pts 4.4%
0.0% New Zealand +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% India +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

61.8% English ◂ +18.7 pts 43.0%
47.1% Australian ◂ +5.4 pts 41.6%
19.1% Scottish ◂ +7.0 pts 12.2%
16.2% German ◂ +14.0 pts 2.2%
11.8% Irish ◂ +1.8 pts 10.0%
0.0% Italian +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Dutch +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Indian +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Allandalein Lovedale +5.2 pts higher in Lovedale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.2% 61st pct
Limited English in Allandalein Lovedale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

101.5% English only ◂ +11.6 pts 89.8%
0.0% Arabic +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Punjabi +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese 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 Allandalein Lovedale +4.2 pts higher in Lovedale gap narrowing
26.5% 17th pct 30.7% 25th pct

Religious affiliation

58.8% Christianity ◂ +3.2 pts 55.6%
26.5% No religion +4.2 pts ▸ 30.7%
16.2% Not stated ◂ +7.6 pts 8.6%
0.0% Buddhism +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Other religions +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Allandalein Lovedale +18.7 pts higher in Lovedale gap narrowing
35.6% 25th pct 54.3% 71st pct
Bachelor+ in Allandalein Lovedale +9.0 pts higher in Lovedale gap widening
12.7% 42nd pct 21.7% 72nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Allandalein Lovedale +3 more in Lovedale
1 43rd pct 4 71st pct
Avg size in Allandalein Lovedale +340 larger in Lovedale
194 37th pct 534 76th pct
ICSEA in Allandalein Lovedale +15 higher in Lovedale
965 35th pct 980 43rd pct

Highest year of school

35.6% Year 12 +18.7 pts ▸ 54.3%
37.3% Year 10 ◂ +10.5 pts 26.8%
11.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.2 pts 7.7%
0.0% Year 11 +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%

Highest qualification level

35.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +10.1 pts 25.8%
15.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +7.6 pts ▸ 23.0%
12.8% Bachelor degree +8.8 pts ▸ 21.6%
7.7% Postgraduate degree +1.9 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

28.2% Engineering & related ◂ +9.6 pts 18.6%
17.9% Management & commerce ◂ +0.1 pts 17.9%
12.8% Education ◂ +1.8 pts 11.0%
0.0% Health +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Society & culture +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Creative arts +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Information technology +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Income

Personal income in Allandalein Lovedale +$164 higher in Allandale gap widening
$1,083 87th pct $919 74th pct
Household income in Allandalein Lovedale +$38 higher in Lovedale gap narrowing
$2,124 80th pct $2,162 82nd pct
Family income in Allandalein Lovedale +$320 higher in Allandale gap widening
$2,750 88th pct $2,430 79th pct
High earners in Allandalein Lovedale +5.3 pts higher in Allandale gap widening
22.2% 91st pct 16.9% 85th pct
High-income homes in Allandalein Lovedale +8.5 pts higher in Lovedale gap widening
21.9% 67th pct 30.4% 83rd pct

Household income distribution

37.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +13.5 pts 24.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +33.9 pts ▸ 33.9%
21.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 21.1%
0.0% Under $650 +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%

Personal income distribution

31.7% Under $650 +4.0 pts ▸ 35.7%
27.0% $650–$1,499 +4.7 pts ▸ 31.7%
12.7% $1,500–$2,999 +4.7 pts ▸ 17.4%
14.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.0 pts 9.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Allandalein Lovedale +11.4 pts higher in Allandale
42.6% 93rd pct 31.3% 62nd pct
Mental health in Allandalein Lovedale +7.1 pts higher in Allandale
13.2% 88th pct 6.2% 32nd pct
Needs assistance in Allandalein Lovedale +3.2 pts higher in Lovedale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.2% 33rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

17.6% Arthritis ◂ +7.3 pts 10.4%
13.2% Mental health ◂ +7.1 pts 6.2%
11.8% Other condition ◂ +6.2 pts 5.6%
10.3% Heart disease ◂ +3.5 pts 6.8%
8.8% Cancer ◂ +5.2 pts 3.6%
7.4% Asthma ◂ +0.2 pts 7.2%
4.4% Diabetes ◂ +0.8 pts 3.6%
0.0% Lung condition +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Dementia +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Stroke +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.2% None ◂ +4.8 pts 61.4%
23.5% One condition ◂ +1.2 pts 22.3%
10.3% Three or more ◂ +6.9 pts 3.4%
4.4% Two conditions +1.4 pts ▸ 5.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Allandalein Lovedale +17.1 pts higher in Lovedale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 17.1% 45th pct
Unpaid carers in Allandalein Lovedale +9.3 pts higher in Lovedale gap widening
4.8% 9th pct 14.0% 64th pct
Unpaid child care in Allandalein Lovedale +3.3 pts higher in Lovedale gap steady
23.8% 42nd pct 27.1% 60th pct
Defence service in Allandalein Lovedale +0.9 pts higher in Allandale
5.0% 81st pct 4.1% 72nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Allandalein Lovedale +12.2 pts higher in Lovedale gap widening
20.6% 29th pct 32.9% 87th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Allandalein Lovedale +28 larger in Lovedale
0 0th pct 28 72nd pct
Median age in Allandalein Lovedale
— 25 yrs 46th pct
Year 12 in Allandalein Lovedale
— 45.0% 61st pct
Median income in Allandalein Lovedale
— $866 71st pct
Household income in Allandalein Lovedale
— $2,374 75th pct
Indigenous language in Allandalein Lovedale
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Allandalein Lovedale +0.4 larger in Lovedale gap widening
2.3 29th pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Allandalein Lovedale +16.8 pts higher in Allandale gap widening
24.6% 92nd pct 7.8% 32nd pct
Living alone in Allandalein Lovedale +5.5 pts higher in Allandale gap widening
21.9% 44th pct 16.4% 24th pct

Family composition

42.6% Couples with children +12.5 pts ▸ 55.1%
41.0% Couples without children ◂ +3.7 pts 37.3%
24.6% One-parent families ◂ +16.8 pts 7.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

40.6% 2 people +2.1 pts ▸ 42.7%
28.1% 3 people ◂ +12.3 pts 15.8%
21.9% 1 person ◂ +5.5 pts 16.4%
15.6% 4 people ◂ +1.6 pts 14.0%
0.0% 5 people +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% 6 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Allandalein Lovedale +$10 higher in Lovedale gap narrowing
$330 66th pct $340 69th pct
Mortgage in Allandalein Lovedale +$84 higher in Lovedale gap narrowing
$2,414 87th pct $2,498 88th pct
People / bedroom in Allandalein Lovedale +0.10 higher in Allandale gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Allandalein Lovedale +14.0 pts higher in Lovedale gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 14.0% 42nd pct
Owned outright in Allandalein Lovedale +13.6 pts higher in Lovedale gap widening
34.4% 31st pct 48.0% 70th pct
Separate houses in Allandalein Lovedale even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Allandalein Lovedale +6.5 pts higher in Lovedale gap widening
81.3% 55th pct 87.7% 72nd pct

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +14.3 pts 35.7%
34.4% Owned outright +13.6 pts ▸ 48.0%
15.6% Other tenure ◂ +13.9 pts 1.8%
0.0% Rented +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
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

50.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +10.2 pts 39.8%
31.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +4.3 pts 26.9%
0.0% 5 or more +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
15.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +9.8 pts 5.8%
9.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +6.5 pts 2.9%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

25.0% $3,000 or more +9.4 pts ▸ 34.4%
18.8% $1,800–$2,999 +7.5 pts ▸ 26.2%
25.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +13.5 pts 11.5%
0.0% Under $1,000 +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Allandalein Lovedale even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Allandalein Lovedale +11.5 pts higher in Allandale gap widening
41.5% 92nd pct 30.0% 80th pct
PT commute in Allandalein Lovedale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Allandalein Lovedale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Allandalein Lovedale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Allandalein Lovedale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Allandalein Lovedale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Allandalein Lovedale
47 78th pct —
Drive to city in Allandalein Lovedale +7 longer in Lovedale
102 70th pct 109 74th pct

How people get to work

53.7% Car (driver) ◂ +7.4 pts 46.3%
41.5% Worked at home ◂ +11.5 pts 30.0%
9.8% Walked ◂ +5.9 pts 3.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

44.4% 2 vehicles +3.5 pts ▸ 48.0%
22.2% 4 or more ◂ +8.8 pts 13.5%
18.5% 3 vehicles +2.5 pts ▸ 21.1%
11.1% 1 vehicle +3.5 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Allandalein Lovedale +3.2 pts higher in Allandale gap steady
33.3% 59th pct 30.1% 47th pct
Recent arrivals in Allandalein Lovedale
— 9.9% 63rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Allandalein Lovedale +2.3 pts higher in Lovedale gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 2.3% 39th pct
Participation in Allandalein Lovedale +2.7 pts higher in Allandale gap narrowing
65.1% 66th pct 62.4% 56th pct
Full-time in Allandalein Lovedale +29.8 pts higher in Allandale gap widening
78.0% 95th pct 48.2% 12th pct

Industries people work in

17.1% Administrative & support ◂ +14.3 pts 2.7%
14.6% Education & training ◂ +6.1 pts 8.6%
0.0% Accommodation & food +14.4 pts ▸ 14.4%
12.2% Mining ◂ +6.0 pts 6.2%
0.0% Manufacturing +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
9.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +4.3 pts 5.4%
9.8% Construction ◂ +1.6 pts 8.2%
7.3% Retail trade ◂ +1.5 pts 5.8%
7.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.1 pts 1.2%
0.0% Professional & technical +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Public administration & safety +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

Occupations people work in

26.8% Professionals ◂ +7.8 pts 19.1%
12.2% Managers +11.2 pts ▸ 23.3%
14.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.1 pts 10.5%
7.3% Machinery operators & drivers +3.6 pts ▸ 10.9%
9.8% Clerical & administrative +0.7 pts ▸ 10.5%
9.8% Labourers ◂ +2.4 pts 7.4%
7.3% Sales workers +1.6 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Allandalein Lovedale +0.5 higher in Lovedale
0.2 44th pct 0.7 57th pct
Types ≤15 min in Allandalein Lovedale +0.6 more in Lovedale
0.1 38th pct 0.7 57th pct
15-min city in Allandalein Lovedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Allandalein Lovedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Allandalein Lovedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Allandalein Lovedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Allandalein Lovedale +33.0 pts higher in Lovedale
4.8% 44th pct 37.8% 60th pct
Walk to health in Allandalein Lovedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Allandalein Lovedale +12.0 more in Lovedale
0.0 0th pct 12.0 46th pct
Intersections/km² in Allandalein Lovedale +1 higher in Allandale
5 66th pct 4 63rd pct
Mean slope in Allandalein Lovedale +1.9 pts higher in Allandale
8.2% 72nd pct 6.3% 57th pct

Compare Allandale with nearby areas

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Compare Lovedale with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Allandale vs Lovedale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10037/allandale/vs/SAL12405/lovedale