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Aratula vs Yalca

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Aratula profile · Yalca profile

Aratula Yalca

Yalca and Aratula (NSW) are two sparsely populated rural areas located about 19 km apart. Yalca is the larger of the two with 222 people, while Aratula (NSW) is largely non-residential with only 4 residents. There are stark differences in their profiles; the typical person in Aratula (NSW) is far older at 54 compared to 43 in Yalca. Income is also far higher in Aratula (NSW), where the typical weekly personal income is $1,125, compared to $645 in Yalca. Aratula (NSW) also has well higher household sizes, with 4.0 people per home compared to 2.8 in Yalca.

These two areas are both car-dependent, and neither has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, groceries, or health services. The gap between them in terms of typical age and income has remained significant. Both areas are far older than the national figure, though the typical resident in Aratula (NSW) is far older than the national average by 16 years.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Aratulain Yalca +218 larger in Yalca gap steady
4 3rd pct 222 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9
  • First area, 2021: 4
  • Second area, 2011: 301
  • Second area, 2016: 206
  • Second area, 2021: 222
Median age in Aratulain Yalca +11 yrs older in Aratula gap widening
54 yrs 83rd pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 34 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
First Nations in Aratulain Yalca
— 3.2% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%
— 13.1% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.1%
— 19.8% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.8%
— 8.9% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%

Age structure

75.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +43.5 pts 31.5%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +20.3 pts ▸ 20.3%
0.0% Children (0–14) +19.8 pts ▸ 19.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%

Marital status

75.0% Married ◂ +23.6 pts 51.4%
0.0% Never married +34.5 pts ▸ 34.5%
0.0% Divorced +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Separated +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Widowed +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Aratulain Yalca
— 6.8% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.8%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +23.0 pts 77.0%
0.0% Nepal +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
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% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

0.0% Australian +45.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
0.0% English +35.6 pts ▸ 35.6%
0.0% Irish +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% Scottish +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% German +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Italian +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Greek +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Dutch +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Aratulain Yalca
— 5.0% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%
Limited English in Aratulain Yalca
— 2.7% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +20.3 pts 79.7%
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 Aratulain Yalca
— 38.7% 44th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.7%

Religious affiliation

0.0% Christianity +43.7 pts ▸ 43.7%
0.0% No religion +38.7 pts ▸ 38.7%
0.0% Not stated +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Buddhism +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

— 37.6% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 32.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.6%
Bachelor+ in Aratulain Yalca
— 6.8% 17th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.8%
Schools ≤3 km in Aratulain Yalca even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

100.0% Year 12 ◂ +62.4 pts 37.6%
0.0% Year 10 +22.4 pts ▸ 22.4%
0.0% Year 9 or below +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
0.0% Year 11 +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%

Highest qualification level

100.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +91.0 pts 9.0%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +18.0 pts ▸ 18.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +19.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Society & culture +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Health +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Education +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
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 Aratulain Yalca +$480 higher in Aratula
$1,125 88th pct $645 31st pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2011: $478
  • Second area, 2016: $556
  • Second area, 2021: $645
Household income in Aratulain Yalca
— $1,674 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $914
  • Second area, 2016: $1,107
  • Second area, 2021: $1,674
Family income in Aratulain Yalca
— $2,022 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,012
  • Second area, 2016: $1,350
  • Second area, 2021: $2,022
High earners in Aratulain Yalca
— 6.2% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.2%
High-income homes in Aratulain Yalca
— 21.3% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.3%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +27.7 pts ▸ 27.7%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Aratulain Yalca
— 26.1% 36th pct
Mental health in Aratulain Yalca
— 5.9% 29th pct
Needs assistance in Aratulain Yalca
— 3.2% 33rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Asthma +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Arthritis +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Mental health +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Other condition +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Cancer +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Heart disease +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Diabetes +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
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

75.0% None ◂ +19.6 pts 55.4%
0.0% One condition +22.5 pts ▸ 22.5%
0.0% Two conditions +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Aratulain Yalca
— 16.9% 44th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%
Unpaid carers in Aratulain Yalca
— 9.0% 20th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.0%
Unpaid child care in Aratulain Yalca
— 26.0% 54th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.0%
Defence service in Aratulain Yalca
— 2.2% 43rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Aratulain Yalca
— 22.6% 40th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Aratulain Yalca +7 larger in Yalca
0 0th pct 7 54th pct
Median age in Aratulain Yalca
— 36 yrs 74th pct
Median income in Aratulain Yalca
— $724 58th pct
Household income in Aratulain Yalca
— $1,125 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Aratulain Yalca +1.2 larger in Aratula
4.0 100th pct 2.8 76th pct
  • First area, 2021: 4.0
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8
One-parent in Aratulain Yalca
— 7.5% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.5%
Living alone in Aratulain Yalca
— 23.0% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $250 40th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $135
  • Second area, 2021: $250
— $1,326 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $966
  • Second area, 2016: $1,430
  • Second area, 2021: $1,326
People / bedroom in Aratulain Yalca +0.10 higher in Aratula
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
— 16.4% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.4%
Owned outright in Aratulain Yalca
— 59.0% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 35.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.0%
Separate houses in Aratulain Yalca
— 100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Aratulain Yalca
— 91.8% 83rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 93.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 92.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 91.8%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Aratulain Yalca
— 21.8% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 33.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.8%
PT commute in Aratulain Yalca
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Aratulain Yalca even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Aratulain Yalca even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Aratulain Yalca even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Aratulain Yalca even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +48.7 pts ▸ 48.7%
0.0% Worked at home +21.8 pts ▸ 21.8%
0.0% Walked +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Aratulain Yalca
— 13.6% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Aratulain Yalca
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Aratulain Yalca
— 67.2% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 75.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 68.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 67.2%
Full-time in Aratulain Yalca
— 56.3% 40th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 66.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.3%

Industries people work in

100.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +45.4 pts 54.6%
0.0% Education & training +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Manufacturing +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Retail trade +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Accommodation & food +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Finance & insurance +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Wholesale trade +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Professional & technical +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Managers ◂ +52.1 pts 47.9%
0.0% Labourers +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% Professionals +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Technicians & trades +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Community & personal service +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Sales workers +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Walkability

Walk score in Aratulain Yalca even
0.1 35th pct 0.1 39th pct
Types ≤15 min in Aratulain Yalca even
0.1 43rd pct 0.1 43rd pct
15-min city in Aratulain Yalca even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Aratulain Yalca even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Aratulain Yalca even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Aratulain Yalca even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Aratulain Yalca +4.8 pts higher in Aratula
14.3% 49th pct 9.5% 47th pct
Walk to health in Aratulain Yalca even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Aratulain Yalca +736.5 more in Aratula
750.0 100th pct 13.5 50th pct
Intersections/km² in Aratulain Yalca +1 higher in Yalca
0 25th pct 1 47th pct
Mean slope in Aratulain Yalca +1.0 pts higher in Aratula
4.2% 31st pct 3.2% 16th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Aratula vs Yalca [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10072/aratula/vs/SAL22890/yalca