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Araluen vs Wyanbene

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Araluen profile · Wyanbene profile

Araluen Wyanbene

Araluen (NSW) and Wyanbene are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. There are stark differences in their backgrounds and incomes; Araluen (NSW) is far more likely to have residents born in Australia, while 24.4% of Wyanbene residents were born overseas. Education and income are also far higher in Araluen (NSW), where 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree and the typical household income is $1,042 a week, compared to 0% with degrees and a typical weekly household income of $612 in Wyanbene.

Both areas share a complete lack of nearby public transport, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. This shared isolation is a defining feature for both, and they are also similar in that no residents speak a language other than English. While they face similar geographical constraints, the two areas differ in their demographics, with Wyanbene having a noticeably older typical resident at 60, compared to 53 in Araluen (NSW).

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Where they differ most

No religion: 30.8 pts higher in Araluen Participation: 22.2 pts higher in Araluen Population: 168 larger in Araluen Bachelor+: 20.0 pts higher in Araluen Born overseas: 19.6 pts higher in Wyanbene

Demographics & Identity

Population in Araluenin Wyanbene +168 larger in Araluen gap widening
209 54th pct 41 24th pct
Median age in Araluenin Wyanbene +7 yrs older in Wyanbene gap widening
53 yrs 80th pct 60 yrs 93rd pct
First Nations in Araluenin Wyanbene even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Araluenin Wyanbene +4.8 pts higher in Araluen gap widening
26.8% 79th pct 22.0% 64th pct
Under 15 in Araluenin Wyanbene +2.2 pts higher in Araluen gap steady
14.4% 32nd pct 12.2% 23rd pct
De facto in Araluenin Wyanbene +9.6 pts higher in Wyanbene
15.4% 73rd pct 25.0% 94th pct

Age structure

35.4% Older adults (45–64) +8.5 pts ▸ 43.9%
26.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.8 pts 22.0%
18.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.5 pts 14.6%
14.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.2 pts 12.2%
7.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

40.0% Married +16.4 pts ▸ 56.4%
28.9% Never married ◂ +18.6 pts 10.3%
22.8% Divorced ◂ +15.1 pts 7.7%
2.2% Widowed +8.0 pts ▸ 10.3%
5.0% Separated ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Araluen Wyanbene

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Araluenin Wyanbene +19.6 pts higher in Wyanbene gap widening
4.8% 21st pct 24.4% 84th pct

Country of birth

89.0% Australia ◂ +40.2 pts 48.8%
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

43.1% Australian ◂ +23.6 pts 19.5%
40.2% English ◂ +3.6 pts 36.6%
11.0% Scottish +3.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
13.4% Irish ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
4.3% Italian ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.9% German ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.4% Dutch ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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

Other language in Araluenin Wyanbene +5.4 pts higher in Wyanbene gap steady
1.9% 39th pct 7.3% 71st pct
Limited English in Araluenin Wyanbene even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

92.8% English only ◂ +34.3 pts 58.5%
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 Araluenin Wyanbene +30.8 pts higher in Araluen gap widening
45.5% 66th pct 14.6% 4th pct

Religious affiliation

45.5% Christianity ◂ +8.9 pts 36.6%
45.5% No religion ◂ +30.8 pts 14.6%
5.7% Not stated +30.8 pts ▸ 36.6%
1.4% Judaism ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Araluenin Wyanbene +18.1 pts higher in Araluen gap widening
46.3% 54th pct 28.2% 11th pct
Bachelor+ in Araluenin Wyanbene +20.0 pts higher in Araluen gap widening
20.0% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Araluenin Wyanbene even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

46.3% Year 12 ◂ +18.1 pts 28.2%
29.9% Year 10 ◂ +9.4 pts 20.5%
10.7% Year 9 or below +7.2 pts ▸ 17.9%
8.5% Year 11 ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

39.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +14.0 pts 25.0%
18.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.1 pts ▸ 18.8%
14.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
8.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
6.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.1% Management & commerce ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
8.1% Health +7.5 pts ▸ 15.6%
4.9% Education +10.7 pts ▸ 15.6%
4.1% Food, hospitality & personal services +11.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
15.4% Engineering & related ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
13.0% Architecture & building ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
4.9% Agriculture & environment +7.6 pts ▸ 12.5%
9.8% Society & culture ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
3.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Creative arts ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Araluenin Wyanbene +$292 higher in Araluen gap widening
$656 33rd pct $364 1st pct
Household income in Araluenin Wyanbene +$430 higher in Araluen gap widening
$1,042 16th pct $612 0th pct
Family income in Araluenin Wyanbene +$763 higher in Araluen gap widening
$1,525 28th pct $762 0th pct
High earners in Araluenin Wyanbene +9.4 pts higher in Araluen gap steady
9.4% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Araluenin Wyanbene
26.1% 75th pct —

Household income distribution

45.7% $650–$1,499 +4.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
23.9% Under $650 +4.7 pts ▸ 28.6%
15.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
13.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
10.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

48.3% Under $650 ◂ +7.3 pts 41.0%
35.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +35.0 pts 0.0%
9.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.8 pts 7.7%
3.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Araluenin Wyanbene +7.0 pts higher in Wyanbene
32.1% 66th pct 39.0% 88th pct
Mental health in Araluenin Wyanbene +12.0 pts higher in Araluen
12.0% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Araluenin Wyanbene +2.3 pts higher in Araluen gap narrowing
9.6% 88th pct 7.3% 77th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.9% Arthritis +5.6 pts ▸ 19.5%
9.1% Asthma +10.4 pts ▸ 19.5%
12.0% Mental health ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
5.3% Lung condition +4.5 pts ▸ 9.8%
8.6% Other condition ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
6.2% Cancer ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
6.2% Heart disease ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
4.8% Diabetes ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
1.4% Dementia ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% Stroke ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.8% None ◂ +42.7 pts 17.1%
18.7% One condition +15.5 pts ▸ 34.1%
10.0% Two conditions ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
4.8% Three or more ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Araluenin Wyanbene +8.0 pts higher in Araluen gap narrowing
31.1% 87th pct 23.1% 71st pct
Unpaid carers in Araluenin Wyanbene +6.6 pts higher in Wyanbene gap narrowing
13.9% 62nd pct 20.5% 91st pct
Unpaid child care in Araluenin Wyanbene +3.2 pts higher in Araluen gap steady
21.1% 30th pct 17.9% 20th pct
Defence service in Araluenin Wyanbene +7.1 pts higher in Araluen
7.1% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Araluenin Wyanbene +14.6 pts higher in Araluen gap widening
30.0% 78th pct 15.4% 13th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Araluenin Wyanbene even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Araluenin Wyanbene
44 yrs 82nd pct —
Median income in Araluenin Wyanbene
$574 43rd pct —
Household income in Araluenin Wyanbene
$450 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Araluenin Wyanbene +0.2 larger in Araluen gap widening
2.1 19th pct 1.9 11th pct
One-parent in Araluenin Wyanbene +15.5 pts higher in Araluen
15.5% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Araluenin Wyanbene
32.6% 78th pct —

Family composition

41.5% Couples without children +28.5 pts ▸ 70.0%
43.7% Couples with children ◂ +23.7 pts 20.0%
15.5% One-parent families ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
2.1% Other families ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Household size

46.7% 2 people +31.8 pts ▸ 78.6%
32.6% 1 person ◂ +11.2 pts 21.4%
10.9% 5 people ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
9.8% 3 people ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
4.3% 4 people ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Araluenin Wyanbene +$75 higher in Wyanbene
$225 32nd pct $300 57th pct
Mortgage in Araluenin Wyanbene +$22 higher in Araluen
$1,105 19th pct $1,083 18th pct
People / bedroom in Araluenin Wyanbene +0.30 higher in Wyanbene gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 1.10 93rd pct
Renting in Araluenin Wyanbene
6.5% 15th pct —
Owned outright in Araluenin Wyanbene
54.3% 84th pct —
Separate houses in Araluenin Wyanbene
96.7% 52nd pct —
3+ bedrooms in Araluenin Wyanbene
62.0% 16th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

54.3% Owned outright +9.9 pts ▸ 64.3%
38.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +16.6 pts 21.4%
6.5% Rented ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

96.7% Separate house +3.3 pts ▸ 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

51.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +29.7 pts 21.4%
5.4% 1 bedroom +30.3 pts ▸ 35.7%
28.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.8 pts 21.4%
10.9% 4 bedrooms +10.6 pts ▸ 21.4%
3.3% Studio / none ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

31.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +31.4 pts 0.0%
22.9% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +22.9 pts 0.0%
11.4% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Araluenin Wyanbene
3.3% 64th pct —
Work from home in Araluenin Wyanbene
17.9% 54th pct —
PT commute in Araluenin Wyanbene
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Araluenin Wyanbene even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Araluenin Wyanbene even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Araluenin Wyanbene even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Araluenin Wyanbene even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

56.8% Car (driver) ◂ +29.6 pts 27.3%
17.9% Worked at home +36.7 pts ▸ 54.5%
3.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Walked ◂ +3.2 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

40.2% 2 vehicles +31.2 pts ▸ 71.4%
27.2% 1 vehicle +30.0 pts ▸ 57.1%
21.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
6.5% 4 or more ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
3.3% No vehicle ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Araluenin Wyanbene +11.2 pts higher in Araluen gap steady
35.5% 66th pct 24.3% 26th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Araluenin Wyanbene
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Araluenin Wyanbene +22.2 pts higher in Araluen gap widening
55.6% 34th pct 33.3% 4th pct
Full-time in Araluenin Wyanbene
53.7% 28th pct —

Industries people work in

14.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +21.6 pts ▸ 36.4%
16.8% Construction ◂ +16.8 pts 0.0%
11.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
6.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Manufacturing ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Finance & insurance ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Professional & technical ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.2% Retail trade ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Education & training ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Administrative & support ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

24.2% Managers +3.1 pts ▸ 27.3%
9.5% Clerical & administrative +17.8 pts ▸ 27.3%
7.4% Labourers +19.9 pts ▸ 27.3%
16.8% Professionals ◂ +16.8 pts 0.0%
16.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +16.8 pts 0.0%
11.6% Sales workers ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
7.4% Community & personal service ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
4.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Araluenin Wyanbene +0.5 higher in Araluen
0.5 53rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Araluenin Wyanbene +0.7 more in Araluen
0.7 57th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Araluenin Wyanbene even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Araluenin Wyanbene even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Araluenin Wyanbene even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Araluenin Wyanbene even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Araluenin Wyanbene +29.5 pts higher in Araluen
29.5% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Araluenin Wyanbene even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Araluenin Wyanbene +38.3 more in Araluen
38.3 76th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Araluenin Wyanbene even
0 29th pct 0 16th pct
Mean slope in Araluenin Wyanbene +4.7 pts higher in Wyanbene
9.0% 76th pct 13.7% 90th pct

Compare Araluen with nearby areas

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Compare Wyanbene with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Araluen vs Wyanbene [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10071/araluen/vs/SAL14451/wyanbene