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Ashby Heights vs Warregah Island

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.4 km apart · Ashby Heights profile · Warregah Island profile

Ashby Heights Warregah Island

Ashby Heights and Warregah Island are neighbouring areas in the Clarence Valley, but they differ significantly in their populations. Ashby Heights is much older, with a typical resident aged 55 compared to 46 in Warregah Island. Residents in Ashby Heights are also more likely to have a bachelor degree (17.3% versus 0.0%) and are far more likely to be in a de facto relationship (18.0% versus 0.0%). In contrast, Warregah Island has a much higher share of people earning $2,000 or more a week, at 23.1% compared to just 3.9% in Ashby Heights.

These two areas are both car-dependent, and neither has homes within a short walk of parks, schools, or shops. However, a gap is widening in how people spend their time; for example, the share of people doing at least 15 hours of unpaid housework is far higher in Ashby Heights, where it is 33.1% compared to 0.0% in Warregah Island. This aligns with a higher share of people in Ashby Heights providing unpaid care (15.0%) and needing help with daily activities (5.8%).

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Where they differ most

Housework 15h+: 33.1 pts higher in Ashby Heights Population: 262 larger in Ashby Heights De facto: 18.0 pts higher in Ashby Heights Recent movers: 20.4 pts higher in Ashby Heights Volunteering: 19.7 pts higher in Ashby Heights

Demographics & Identity

Population in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +262 larger in Ashby Heights gap widening
292 59th pct 30 19th pct
Median age in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +9 yrs older in Ashby Heights gap widening
55 yrs 86th pct 46 yrs 54th pct
First Nations in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +3.1 pts higher in Ashby Heights gap steady
3.1% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +1.2 pts higher in Ashby Heights gap narrowing
21.2% 61st pct 20.0% 56th pct
Under 15 in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +2.3 pts higher in Ashby Heights gap steady
12.3% 24th pct 10.0% 16th pct
De facto in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +18.0 pts higher in Ashby Heights gap widening
18.0% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

43.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +33.8 pts 10.0%
15.4% Young adults (25–44) +17.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
9.2% Youth (15–24) +17.4 pts ▸ 26.7%
21.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.2 pts 20.0%
12.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.3 pts 10.0%

Marital status

52.0% Married +21.1 pts ▸ 73.1%
28.3% Never married ◂ +5.3 pts 23.1%
16.1% Divorced ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
3.9% Separated ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
1.2% Widowed ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Ashby Heights Warregah Island

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +12.7 pts higher in Ashby Heights gap widening
12.7% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

77.4% Australia ◂ +10.7 pts 66.7%
3.4% England ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.1% New Zealand ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.0% South Africa ◂ +1.0 pts 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

42.1% English +7.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
33.9% Australian +2.8 pts ▸ 36.7%
14.0% Scottish +16.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
2.7% German +13.9 pts ▸ 16.7%
9.9% Irish +0.1 pts ▸ 10.0%
1.4% Chinese ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.0% Dutch ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +3.1 pts higher in Ashby Heights gap widening
3.1% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

86.3% English only +0.4 pts ▸ 86.7%
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 Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +13.9 pts higher in Ashby Heights gap widening
47.3% 72nd pct 33.3% 30th pct

Religious affiliation

47.3% No religion ◂ +13.9 pts 33.3%
40.8% Christianity ◂ +7.4 pts 33.3%
8.9% Not stated +11.1 pts ▸ 20.0%
2.4% Buddhism ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.0% Islam ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +14.0 pts higher in Ashby Heights gap widening
43.1% 45th pct 29.2% 12th pct
Bachelor+ in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +17.3 pts higher in Ashby Heights gap widening
17.3% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +1 more in Warregah Island
1 43rd pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +25 larger in Ashby Heights
83 22nd pct 59 18th pct
ICSEA in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +10 higher in Ashby Heights
977 42nd pct 967 36th pct

Highest year of school

43.1% Year 12 ◂ +14.0 pts 29.2%
27.8% Year 10 +9.7 pts ▸ 37.5%
8.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
8.1% Year 11 ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

30.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +9.4 pts 21.1%
17.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
16.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.9 pts 15.8%
7.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
2.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.6% Management & commerce +8.4 pts ▸ 21.1%
6.9% Society & culture +8.9 pts ▸ 15.8%
14.4% Engineering & related ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
9.8% Health ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
6.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
6.9% Creative arts ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
6.3% Architecture & building ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
4.6% Education ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
2.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.3% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
2.3% Information technology ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +$171 higher in Warregah Island gap widening
$504 13th pct $675 36th pct
Household income in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +$225 higher in Warregah Island gap narrowing
$1,233 27th pct $1,458 45th pct
Family income in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +$305 higher in Warregah Island gap narrowing
$1,444 23rd pct $1,749 41st pct
High earners in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +19.1 pts higher in Warregah Island gap widening
3.9% 27th pct 23.1% 92nd pct
High-income homes in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island
10.6% 32nd pct —

Household income distribution

31.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.6 pts 27.3%
30.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +30.1 pts 0.0%
21.2% Under $650 ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
10.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

53.9% Under $650 ◂ +53.9 pts 0.0%
29.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +17.6 pts 11.5%
9.8% $1,500–$2,999 +13.2 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +11.9 pts higher in Ashby Heights
35.3% 79th pct 23.3% 24th pct
Mental health in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +6.7 pts higher in Warregah Island
9.9% 68th pct 16.7% 96th pct
Needs assistance in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +5.8 pts higher in Ashby Heights gap widening
5.8% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.9% Mental health +6.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
13.4% Arthritis ◂ +3.4 pts 10.0%
9.6% Asthma ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
6.5% Other condition ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
4.8% Diabetes ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.4% Cancer ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Heart disease ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Lung condition ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.4% None +9.9 pts ▸ 63.3%
26.7% One condition ◂ +16.7 pts 10.0%
6.5% Two conditions ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
2.7% Three or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +19.7 pts higher in Ashby Heights gap widening
19.7% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid carers in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +15.0 pts higher in Ashby Heights gap widening
15.0% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +4.4 pts higher in Ashby Heights gap narrowing
23.6% 41st pct 19.2% 24th pct
Defence service in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +3.5 pts higher in Ashby Heights
3.5% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +33.1 pts higher in Ashby Heights gap widening
33.1% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +9 larger in Ashby Heights
9 58th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island
59 yrs 94th pct —
Median income in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island
$374 13th pct —
Household income in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island
$949 16th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +0.3 larger in Warregah Island gap widening
2.4 43rd pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +6.7 pts higher in Ashby Heights gap widening
6.7% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island
16.8% 25th pct —

Family composition

46.0% Couples without children +8.6 pts ▸ 54.5%
44.6% Couples with children +0.8 pts ▸ 45.5%
6.7% One-parent families ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

45.1% 2 people ◂ +8.8 pts 36.4%
16.8% 1 person ◂ +16.8 pts 0.0%
14.2% 3 people ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
10.6% 4 people ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
6.2% 5 people ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
2.7% 6 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +$60 higher in Ashby Heights gap widening
$310 60th pct $250 40th pct
Mortgage in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +$433 higher in Warregah Island gap widening
$1,300 29th pct $1,733 57th pct
People / bedroom in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island
6.2% 14th pct —
Owned outright in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island
45.1% 62nd pct —
Separate houses in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island
95.6% 47th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island
73.5% 35th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

46.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +19.6 pts 27.3%
45.1% Owned outright +0.3 pts ▸ 45.5%
6.2% Rented ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
4.4% Not stated ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

95.6% Separate house +4.4 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

15.9% 2 bedrooms +29.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
38.1% 3 bedrooms +7.4 pts ▸ 45.5%
25.7% 4 bedrooms +19.8 pts ▸ 45.5%
10.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
9.7% 5 or more ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
4.4% Studio / none ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

41.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +41.5 pts 0.0%
28.3% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +28.3 pts 0.0%
20.8% Under $1,000 ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island
10.0% 27th pct —
PT commute in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island
— 30 67th pct

How people get to work

70.9% Car (driver) +6.9 pts ▸ 77.8%
10.0% Worked at home +45.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
4.5% Car (passenger) +39.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
2.7% Walked ◂ +2.7 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

52.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +52.8 pts 0.0%
21.7% 3 vehicles +14.7 pts ▸ 36.4%
26.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +26.4 pts 0.0%
10.4% 4 or more ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +20.4 pts higher in Ashby Heights gap widening
31.5% 52nd pct 11.1% 5th pct
Recent arrivals in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island
6.8% 82nd pct —
Participation in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +11.4 pts higher in Ashby Heights gap widening
46.1% 14th pct 34.6% 5th pct
Full-time in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island
51.8% 21st pct —

Industries people work in

7.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +103.8 pts ▸ 111.1%
19.1% Construction ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
18.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
12.7% Retail trade ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
10.9% Education & training ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
8.2% Professional & technical ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
7.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
6.4% Manufacturing ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
3.6% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% Administrative & support ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.7% Wholesale trade ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

14.5% Managers +41.0 pts ▸ 55.6%
11.8% Community & personal service +43.7 pts ▸ 55.6%
12.7% Sales workers +20.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
9.1% Labourers +24.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
19.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
13.6% Professionals ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
9.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
7.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +0.0 higher in Warregah Island
0.0 30th pct 0.1 35th pct
Types ≤15 min in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +0.1 more in Warregah Island
0.0 0th pct 0.1 35th pct
15-min city in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island even
1 47th pct 1 45th pct
Mean slope in Ashby Heightsin Warregah Island +6.6 pts higher in Ashby Heights
8.7% 75th pct 2.1% 0th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ashby Heights vs Warregah Island [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10096/ashby-heights/vs/SAL14187/warregah-island