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Ashby Island vs James Creek
Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.0 km apart · Ashby Island profile · James Creek profile
Ashby Island James Creek
James Creek and Ashby Island are neighbouring rural areas in New South Wales. There are sharp financial contrasts between them; typical weekly family income is far higher in James Creek at $1,850 compared to $774 in Ashby Island. Typical weekly household income also sits far higher in James Creek at $1,774, while Ashby Island is much lower at $1,024. However, the typical monthly home-loan payment is far higher in Ashby Island at $3,250, compared to $1,733 in James Creek.
Both areas are very similar in that they are car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. This lack of local amenities is consistent across both places, and residents in both areas are far older than the national figure. While Ashby Island is sparsely populated with only 18 people, James Creek is larger with 257 residents, though both remain deeply rural.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Ashby Islandin James Creek
18
13th pct
257
58th pct
- First area, 2016: 16
- First area, 2021: 18
- Second area, 2011: 217
- Second area, 2016: 211
- Second area, 2021: 257
Median age
in Ashby Islandin James Creek
57 yrs
89th pct
52 yrs
77th pct
- First area, 2016: 56 yrs
- First area, 2021: 57 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 39 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 48 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 52 yrs
Age structure
50.0%
Seniors (65+)
◂ +19.6 pts
30.4%
33.3%
Youth (15–24)
◂ +25.6 pts
7.8%
22.2%
Older adults (45–64)
+7.3 pts ▸
29.6%
16.7%
Young adults (25–44)
◂ +2.3 pts
14.4%
0.0%
Children (0–14)
+16.0 pts ▸
16.0%
Marital status
72.2%
Married
◂ +6.3 pts
65.9%
22.2%
Never married
+1.1 pts ▸
23.4%
16.7%
Divorced
◂ +11.1 pts
5.6%
0.0%
Separated
+4.7 pts ▸
4.7%
0.0%
Widowed
+1.9 pts ▸
1.9%
Age & sex structure
Ashby Island
James Creek
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Ashby Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in James Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 80–84 in Ashby Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in James Creek: 0.0% males, 2.3% females
- 75–79 in Ashby Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in James Creek: 1.5% males, 1.1% females
- 70–74 in Ashby Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in James Creek: 6.8% males, 4.5% females
- 65–69 in Ashby Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in James Creek: 6.4% males, 5.3% females
- 60–64 in Ashby Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in James Creek: 2.3% males, 3.0% females
- 55–59 in Ashby Island: 33.3% males, 26.7% females; 55–59 in James Creek: 5.7% males, 4.2% females
- 50–54 in Ashby Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in James Creek: 1.1% males, 5.3% females
- 45–49 in Ashby Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in James Creek: 3.0% males, 1.5% females
- 40–44 in Ashby Island: 0.0% males, 20.0% females; 40–44 in James Creek: 2.3% males, 3.8% females
- 35–39 in Ashby Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in James Creek: 3.8% males, 1.1% females
- 30–34 in Ashby Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in James Creek: 1.9% males, 2.3% females
- 25–29 in Ashby Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in James Creek: 1.5% males, 1.5% females
- 20–24 in Ashby Island: 0.0% males, 20.0% females; 20–24 in James Creek: 3.8% males, 3.4% females
- 15–19 in Ashby Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in James Creek: 2.3% males, 2.3% females
- 10–14 in Ashby Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in James Creek: 1.1% males, 3.0% females
- 5–9 in Ashby Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in James Creek: 5.3% males, 2.3% females
- 0–4 in Ashby Island: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in James Creek: 3.0% males, 1.5% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
94.4%
Australia
◂ +17.8 pts
76.7%
0.0%
England
+3.1 pts ▸
3.1%
0.0%
South Africa
+2.3 pts ▸
2.3%
0.0%
New Zealand
+1.6 pts ▸
1.6%
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
61.1%
Australian
◂ +17.1 pts
44.0%
33.3%
English
+0.5 pts ▸
33.9%
22.2%
Scottish
◂ +11.7 pts
10.5%
0.0%
Irish
+17.5 pts ▸
17.5%
16.7%
German
◂ +12.4 pts
4.3%
16.7%
Dutch
◂ +14.3 pts
2.3%
0.0%
Italian
+1.9 pts ▸
1.9%
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
Language used at home
111.1%
English only
◂ +20.4 pts
90.7%
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
Religious affiliation
61.1%
Christianity
◂ +10.5 pts
50.6%
55.6%
No religion
◂ +17.4 pts
38.1%
0.0%
Not stated
+10.9 pts ▸
10.9%
0.0%
Islam
even
0.0%
0.0%
Hinduism
even
0.0%
0.0%
Buddhism
even
0.0%
0.0%
Judaism
even
0.0%
0.0%
Other religions
even
0.0%
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
64.3%
Year 10
◂ +30.8 pts
33.5%
21.4%
Year 12
+20.3 pts ▸
41.7%
0.0%
Year 9 or below
+11.2 pts ▸
11.2%
0.0%
Year 11
+6.8 pts ▸
6.8%
Highest qualification level
0.0%
Certificate III / IV
+32.6 pts ▸
32.6%
0.0%
Bachelor degree
+18.1 pts ▸
18.1%
0.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+14.6 pts ▸
14.6%
0.0%
Postgraduate degree
+4.9 pts ▸
4.9%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+4.9 pts ▸
4.9%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
Field of qualification
0.0%
Architecture & building
+17.4 pts ▸
17.4%
0.0%
Management & commerce
+17.4 pts ▸
17.4%
0.0%
Engineering & related
+15.3 pts ▸
15.3%
0.0%
Health
+11.1 pts ▸
11.1%
0.0%
Education
+10.4 pts ▸
10.4%
0.0%
Society & culture
+6.3 pts ▸
6.3%
0.0%
Creative arts
+4.9 pts ▸
4.9%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
+2.8 pts ▸
2.8%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+2.8 pts ▸
2.8%
0.0%
Information technology
even
0.0%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
even
0.0%
Income
Personal income
in Ashby Islandin James Creek
$687
38th pct
$779
55th pct
- First area, 2016: $674
- First area, 2021: $687
- Second area, 2011: $383
- Second area, 2016: $450
- Second area, 2021: $779
Household income
in Ashby Islandin James Creek
$1,024
14th pct
$1,774
64th pct
- First area, 2021: $1,024
- Second area, 2011: $984
- Second area, 2016: $1,375
- Second area, 2021: $1,774
Family income
in Ashby Islandin James Creek
$774
0th pct
$1,850
47th pct
- First area, 2021: $774
- Second area, 2011: $1,265
- Second area, 2016: $1,437
- Second area, 2021: $1,850
Household income distribution
71.4%
$650–$1,499
◂ +51.4 pts
20.0%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+21.2 pts ▸
21.2%
0.0%
$3,000–$3,999
+12.9 pts ▸
12.9%
0.0%
$4,000 or more
+12.9 pts ▸
12.9%
0.0%
Under $650
+5.9 pts ▸
5.9%
Personal income distribution
66.7%
Under $650
◂ +26.5 pts
40.2%
50.0%
$650–$1,499
◂ +19.6 pts
30.4%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+17.3 pts ▸
17.3%
0.0%
$3,000 or more
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
16.7%
Cancer
◂ +10.1 pts
6.6%
0.0%
Arthritis
+12.5 pts ▸
12.5%
0.0%
Other condition
+10.1 pts ▸
10.1%
0.0%
Mental health
+9.7 pts ▸
9.7%
0.0%
Asthma
+9.3 pts ▸
9.3%
0.0%
Diabetes
+5.1 pts ▸
5.1%
0.0%
Heart disease
+3.1 pts ▸
3.1%
0.0%
Lung condition
+1.6 pts ▸
1.6%
0.0%
Stroke
+1.2 pts ▸
1.2%
0.0%
Dementia
even
0.0%
Number of long-term health conditions
83.3%
None
◂ +28.5 pts
54.9%
16.7%
One condition
+6.3 pts ▸
23.0%
0.0%
Two conditions
+7.0 pts ▸
7.0%
0.0%
Three or more
+3.9 pts ▸
3.9%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Ashby Islandin James Creek
2.3
29th pct
2.7
71st pct
- First area, 2016: 3.0
- First area, 2021: 2.3
- Second area, 2011: 2.7
- Second area, 2016: 2.7
- Second area, 2021: 2.7
Family composition
100.0%
Couples without children
◂ +60.7 pts
39.3%
58.3%
Couples with children
◂ +3.5 pts
54.9%
0.0%
One-parent families
+1.5 pts ▸
1.5%
0.0%
Other families
+1.5 pts ▸
1.5%
Household size
114.3%
2 people
◂ +66.1 pts
48.2%
0.0%
3 people
+11.8 pts ▸
11.8%
0.0%
4 people
+11.8 pts ▸
11.8%
0.0%
5 people
+9.4 pts ▸
9.4%
0.0%
1 person
+5.9 pts ▸
5.9%
0.0%
6 or more
even
0.0%
Housing & Dwellings
Mortgage
in Ashby Islandin James Creek
$3,250
94th pct
$1,733
57th pct
- First area, 2021: $3,250
- Second area, 2011: $1,820
- Second area, 2016: $1,600
- Second area, 2021: $1,733
People / bedroom
in Ashby Islandin James Creek
0.70
14th pct
0.80
43rd pct
- First area, 2016: 1.00
- First area, 2021: 0.70
- Second area, 2011: 1.10
- Second area, 2016: 0.70
- Second area, 2021: 0.80
How homes are owned or rented
85.7%
Owned outright
◂ +21.0 pts
64.7%
0.0%
Owned with a mortgage
+32.9 pts ▸
32.9%
0.0%
Rented
even
0.0%
0.0%
Other tenure
even
0.0%
0.0%
Not stated
even
0.0%
Types of homes
100.0%
Separate house
◂ +2.4 pts
97.6%
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
71.4%
3 bedrooms
◂ +39.7 pts
31.8%
0.0%
4 bedrooms
+44.7 pts ▸
44.7%
0.0%
5 or more
+18.8 pts ▸
18.8%
0.0%
1 bedroom
+3.5 pts ▸
3.5%
0.0%
Studio / none
even
0.0%
0.0%
2 bedrooms
even
0.0%
Transport & Vehicles
How people get to work
72.7%
Car (driver)
◂ +11.3 pts
61.4%
0.0%
Worked at home
+12.9 pts ▸
12.9%
0.0%
Car (passenger)
+4.0 pts ▸
4.0%
0.0%
Walked
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
0.0%
Train
even
0.0%
0.0%
Bus
even
0.0%
0.0%
Bicycle
even
0.0%
Motor vehicles per home
57.1%
2 vehicles
+0.7 pts ▸
57.8%
0.0%
3 vehicles
+22.9 pts ▸
22.9%
0.0%
1 vehicle
+13.3 pts ▸
13.3%
0.0%
4 or more
+3.6 pts ▸
3.6%
0.0%
No vehicle
even
0.0%
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Industries people work in
27.3%
Manufacturing
◂ +21.3 pts
5.9%
27.3%
Accommodation & food
◂ +24.3 pts
3.0%
0.0%
Construction
+14.9 pts ▸
14.9%
0.0%
Education & training
+11.9 pts ▸
11.9%
0.0%
Health care & social assistance
+10.9 pts ▸
10.9%
0.0%
Retail trade
+5.9 pts ▸
5.9%
0.0%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing
+4.0 pts ▸
4.0%
0.0%
Professional & technical
+4.0 pts ▸
4.0%
0.0%
Mining
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
0.0%
Transport & warehousing
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
0.0%
Rental & real estate
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
0.0%
Administrative & support
+3.0 pts ▸
3.0%
Occupations people work in
27.3%
Labourers
◂ +18.4 pts
8.9%
0.0%
Professionals
+23.8 pts ▸
23.8%
0.0%
Technicians & trades
+14.9 pts ▸
14.9%
0.0%
Clerical & administrative
+12.9 pts ▸
12.9%
0.0%
Managers
+11.9 pts ▸
11.9%
0.0%
Machinery operators & drivers
+8.9 pts ▸
8.9%
0.0%
Sales workers
+7.9 pts ▸
7.9%
0.0%
Community & personal service
+6.9 pts ▸
6.9%
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ashby Island vs James Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10097/ashby-island/vs/SAL12008/james-creek