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Arable vs Berridale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Arable profile · Berridale profile

Arable Berridale

Berridale and Arable are nearby New South Wales areas with very different profiles. Berridale is a larger town where the typical resident is 45 and 20.8% of the population are seniors. In contrast, Arable is sparsely populated and far more family-focused, with children under 15 making up 38.1% of the people there. Arable also has significantly higher incomes, with a typical weekly household income of $3,125 compared to $1,455 in Berridale. Berridale is more developed, described as somewhat walkable, while Arable is car-dependent.

Both areas share a similar typical age of residents, with Berridale at 45 and Arable slightly older at 46. They also have similar home sizes, averaging about 2.3 to 2.4 people per dwelling. However, Berridale is much more likely to have people who identify as having no religion (44.5%) and those born overseas (9.7%). Arable has no residents born outside Australia and a much smaller share of people who identify with no religion (28.6%).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Arablein Berridale +1,279 larger in Berridale gap steady
21 15th pct 1,300 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12
  • First area, 2021: 21
  • Second area, 2011: 1,589
  • Second area, 2016: 1,197
  • Second area, 2021: 1,300
Median age in Arablein Berridale +1 yrs older in Arable gap narrowing
46 yrs 54th pct 45 yrs 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 56 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 45 yrs
First Nations in Arablein Berridale +1.4 pts higher in Berridale
0.0% 0th pct 1.4% 44th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.4%
Aged 65+ in Arablein Berridale +20.8 pts higher in Berridale
0.0% 0th pct 20.8% 59th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.8%
Under 15 in Arablein Berridale +21.2 pts higher in Arable
38.1% 100th pct 16.9% 49th pct
  • First area, 2021: 38.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%
— 13.5% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.5%

Age structure

38.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +21.2 pts 16.9%
23.8% Older adults (45–64) +6.4 pts ▸ 30.2%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +21.9 pts ▸ 21.9%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%

Marital status

76.9% Married ◂ +33.0 pts 43.9%
38.5% Never married ◂ +3.2 pts 35.3%
0.0% Divorced +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Widowed +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Separated +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Age & sex structure

Arable Berridale

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

  • 85+ in Arable: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Berridale: 1.5% males, 1.1% females
  • 80–84 in Arable: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Berridale: 0.7% males, 0.8% females
  • 75–79 in Arable: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Berridale: 2.1% males, 2.1% females
  • 70–74 in Arable: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Berridale: 2.5% males, 2.4% females
  • 65–69 in Arable: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Berridale: 4.1% males, 3.4% females
  • 60–64 in Arable: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Berridale: 4.7% males, 4.4% females
  • 55–59 in Arable: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Berridale: 3.3% males, 3.7% females
  • 50–54 in Arable: 0.0% males, 100.0% females; 50–54 in Berridale: 3.7% males, 3.1% females
  • 45–49 in Arable: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Berridale: 2.7% males, 3.3% females
  • 40–44 in Arable: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Berridale: 2.8% males, 3.0% females
  • 35–39 in Arable: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Berridale: 3.3% males, 3.0% females
  • 30–34 in Arable: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Berridale: 2.4% males, 3.5% females
  • 25–29 in Arable: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Berridale: 2.8% males, 1.5% females
  • 20–24 in Arable: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Berridale: 2.2% males, 2.4% females
  • 15–19 in Arable: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Berridale: 3.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 10–14 in Arable: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Berridale: 3.4% males, 2.4% females
  • 5–9 in Arable: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Berridale: 3.4% males, 2.9% females
  • 0–4 in Arable: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Berridale: 2.4% males, 2.9% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Arablein Berridale +9.7 pts higher in Berridale
0.0% 0th pct 9.7% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.7%

Country of birth

71.4% Australia +11.0 pts ▸ 82.4%
0.0% England +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% New Zealand +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Italy +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
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% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

61.9% Australian ◂ +18.4 pts 43.5%
19.0% English +25.6 pts ▸ 44.6%
28.6% Scottish ◂ +14.5 pts 14.1%
19.0% German ◂ +13.6 pts 5.5%
0.0% Irish +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Italian +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Dutch +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Chinese +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
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

Other language in Arablein Berridale +3.2 pts higher in Berridale
0.0% 0th pct 3.2% 48th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
Limited English in Arablein Berridale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

85.7% English only +3.6 pts ▸ 89.3%
0.0% Mandarin +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
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 Arablein Berridale +16.0 pts higher in Berridale
28.6% 21st pct 44.5% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.5%

Religious affiliation

28.6% No religion +16.0 pts ▸ 44.5%
33.3% Christianity +11.1 pts ▸ 44.4%
23.8% Not stated ◂ +14.5 pts 9.3%
0.0% Buddhism +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Judaism +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Other religions +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

— 48.1% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 39.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.1%
— 16.9% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%
Schools/1k kids in Arablein Berridale
— 4.55 56th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Arablein Berridale +1 more in Berridale
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
— 69 20th pct
— 982 45th pct

Highest year of school

33.3% Year 12 +14.8 pts ▸ 48.1%
20.0% Year 10 +8.3 pts ▸ 28.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Year 11 +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

Highest qualification level

71.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +31.8 pts 39.6%
42.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +30.3 pts 12.6%
0.0% Bachelor degree +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Field of qualification

0.0% Management & commerce +16.8 pts ▸ 16.8%
0.0% Engineering & related +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Architecture & building +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Society & culture +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Education +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Health +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Creative arts +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Information technology +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Income

Personal income in Arablein Berridale +$828 higher in Arable gap widening
$1,583 100th pct $755 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: $933
  • First area, 2021: $1,583
  • Second area, 2011: $549
  • Second area, 2016: $627
  • Second area, 2021: $755
Household income in Arablein Berridale +$1,670 higher in Arable gap widening
$3,125 98th pct $1,455 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,250
  • First area, 2021: $3,125
  • Second area, 2011: $973
  • Second area, 2016: $1,105
  • Second area, 2021: $1,455
Family income in Arablein Berridale +$1,302 higher in Arable
$3,249 94th pct $1,947 54th pct
  • First area, 2021: $3,249
  • Second area, 2011: $1,264
  • Second area, 2016: $1,544
  • Second area, 2021: $1,947
High earners in Arablein Berridale
— 8.3% 52nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%
High-income homes in Arablein Berridale
— 15.1% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.1%

Household income distribution

100.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +93.2 pts 6.8%
60.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +51.8 pts 8.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +29.9 pts ▸ 29.9%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Under $650 +19.8 pts ▸ 19.8%

Personal income distribution

46.2% Under $650 ◂ +7.1 pts 39.1%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +33.2 pts ▸ 33.2%
30.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.2 pts 15.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Arablein Berridale +12.3 pts higher in Berridale
19.0% 13th pct 31.3% 62nd pct
Mental health in Arablein Berridale +10.6 pts higher in Berridale
0.0% 0th pct 10.6% 73rd pct
Needs assistance in Arablein Berridale +5.0 pts higher in Berridale
0.0% 0th pct 5.0% 55th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

14.3% Arthritis ◂ +2.9 pts 11.4%
14.3% Other condition ◂ +6.3 pts 8.0%
0.0% Asthma +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Mental health +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Heart disease +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Diabetes +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Cancer +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Lung condition +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Stroke +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Dementia +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.9% None ◂ +3.4 pts 58.5%
14.3% One condition +5.6 pts ▸ 19.9%
0.0% Two conditions +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Three or more +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Arablein Berridale
— 20.3% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.3%
Unpaid carers in Arablein Berridale
— 10.5% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.5%
Unpaid child care in Arablein Berridale
— 25.6% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.6%
Defence service in Arablein Berridale
— 3.7% 67th pct
Housework 15h+ in Arablein Berridale
— 20.8% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Arablein Berridale +18 larger in Berridale
0 0th pct 18 66th pct
— 28 yrs 57th pct
Median income in Arablein Berridale
— $1,375 89th pct
Household income in Arablein Berridale
— $2,750 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Arablein Berridale +0.1 larger in Arable gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
— 13.5% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.5%
Living alone in Arablein Berridale
— 31.9% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.9%

Family composition

93.3% Couples with children ◂ +38.8 pts 54.5%
33.3% Couples without children ◂ +2.4 pts 30.9%
0.0% One-parent families +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Other families +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% 1 person +31.9 pts ▸ 31.9%
0.0% 4 people +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% 3 people +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% 5 people +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% 6 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Arablein Berridale +$80 higher in Arable
$350 71st pct $270 47th pct
  • First area, 2021: $350
  • Second area, 2011: $185
  • Second area, 2016: $200
  • Second area, 2021: $270
— $1,300 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,270
  • Second area, 2016: $1,192
  • Second area, 2021: $1,300
People / bedroom in Arablein Berridale +0.20 higher in Berridale gap steady
0.60 7th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
— 24.5% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.5%
Owned outright in Arablein Berridale
— 40.3% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 43.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.3%
Separate houses in Arablein Berridale
— 88.8% 29th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 78.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 88.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 88.8%
3+ bedrooms in Arablein Berridale
— 76.5% 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 78.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 74.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.5%

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Owned outright ◂ +59.7 pts 40.3%
60.0% Other tenure ◂ +58.0 pts 2.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +33.1 pts ▸ 33.1%
0.0% Rented +24.5 pts ▸ 24.5%
0.0% Not stated +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +11.2 pts 88.8%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Flat or apartment +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

80.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +31.9 pts 48.1%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +22.3 pts ▸ 22.3%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% 5 or more +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% 1 bedroom +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Studio / none +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

Transport & Vehicles

— 2.4% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4%
Work from home in Arablein Berridale
— 13.8% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Arablein Berridale +2 more in Berridale
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Arablein Berridale +1.54 more in Berridale
0.00 0th pct 1.54 63rd pct
Departures/1k in Arablein Berridale +4.6 more in Berridale
0.0 0th pct 4.6 58th pct
PT routes in Arablein Berridale +2 more in Berridale
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
— 34 70th pct

How people get to work

50.0% Car (driver) +13.3 pts ▸ 63.3%
0.0% Worked at home +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Walked +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Car (passenger) +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

80.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +63.0 pts 17.0%
60.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +22.2 pts 37.8%
0.0% 1 vehicle +32.1 pts ▸ 32.1%
0.0% 4 or more +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% No vehicle +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Arablein Berridale
— 37.9% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 33.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.9%
Recent arrivals in Arablein Berridale
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Arablein Berridale
— 3.3% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3%
Participation in Arablein Berridale
— 59.6% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 65.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.6%
— 58.2% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 64.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 57.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.2%

Industries people work in

83.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +79.3 pts 4.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Construction +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Public administration & safety +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Education & training +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Retail trade +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Administrative & support +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Professional & technical +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Arts & recreation +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Managers ◂ +86.9 pts 13.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Professionals +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Labourers +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% Sales workers +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Arablein Berridale +4.1 higher in Berridale
0.0 0th pct 4.1 78th pct
Types ≤15 min in Arablein Berridale +5.2 more in Berridale
0.0 0th pct 5.2 84th pct
15-min city in Arablein Berridale +76.0 pts higher in Berridale
0.0% 0th pct 76.0% 87th pct
Walk to shops in Arablein Berridale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Arablein Berridale +56.1 pts higher in Berridale
0.0% 0th pct 56.1% 75th pct
Walk to school in Arablein Berridale +55.1 pts higher in Berridale
0.0% 0th pct 55.1% 77th pct
Walk to a park in Arablein Berridale +78.4 pts higher in Berridale
0.0% 0th pct 78.4% 73rd pct
Walk to health in Arablein Berridale +75.3 pts higher in Berridale
0.0% 0th pct 75.3% 92nd pct
Amenities/1k in Arablein Berridale +75.2 more in Arable
95.2 87th pct 20.0 62nd pct
Intersections/km² in Arablein Berridale +1 higher in Berridale
0 4th pct 1 55th pct
Mean slope in Arablein Berridale +2.2 pts higher in Arable
7.1% 63rd pct 4.9% 41st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Arable vs Berridale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10069/arable/vs/SAL10315/berridale