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Atholwood vs Limestone

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Atholwood profile · Limestone profile

Atholwood Limestone

Atholwood and Limestone (NSW) are both sparsely populated areas. Atholwood is the older of the two, with a typical resident aged 50 compared to 38 in Limestone (NSW). There are also large gaps in income; typical weekly household income in Limestone (NSW) is $2,249, which is well higher than the $1,406 seen in Atholwood. This is also true for First Nations residents, who see a typical personal income of $2,249 in Limestone (NSW) compared to $450 in Atholwood.

Everyday life in both places is very similar, as both are completely car-dependent with no walkable shops, parks, or health services. They both have about the same number of people per home. While Atholwood has a typical weekly rent of $84 and Limestone (NSW) is lower at $50, the gap in typical monthly home-loan payments is much larger, with Limestone (NSW) at $1,733 and Atholwood far lower at $433.

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Where they differ most

Mortgage: $1,300 higher in Limestone Median age: 12 yrs older in Atholwood Population: 54 larger in Atholwood Household income: $843 higher in Limestone Rent: $34 higher in Atholwood

Demographics & Identity

Population in Atholwoodin Limestone +54 larger in Atholwood gap narrowing
68 33rd pct 14 10th pct
Median age in Atholwoodin Limestone +12 yrs older in Atholwood gap widening
50 yrs 71st pct 38 yrs 23rd pct
First Nations in Atholwoodin Limestone
17.6% 91st pct —
Aged 65+ in Atholwoodin Limestone
36.8% 93rd pct —
Under 15 in Atholwoodin Limestone
20.6% 73rd pct —
De facto in Atholwoodin Limestone
11.8% 46th pct —

Age structure

36.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +36.8 pts 0.0%
19.1% Young adults (25–44) +9.5 pts ▸ 28.6%
13.2% Older adults (45–64) +15.3 pts ▸ 28.6%
20.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%
11.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

69.6% Married ◂ +49.6 pts 20.0%
16.1% Never married +23.9 pts ▸ 40.0%
12.5% Widowed ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
8.9% Divorced ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Atholwood Limestone

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Atholwoodin Limestone
8.8% 38th pct —

Country of birth

75.0% Australia +46.4 pts ▸ 121.4%
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

51.5% Australian +12.8 pts ▸ 64.3%
33.8% English +1.9 pts ▸ 35.7%
10.3% Italian ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
8.8% Scottish ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
4.4% Dutch ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Atholwoodin Limestone
4.4% 57th pct —
Limited English in Atholwoodin Limestone
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

88.2% English only ◂ +2.5 pts 85.7%
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 Atholwoodin Limestone
38.2% 42nd pct —

Religious affiliation

38.2% No religion +47.5 pts ▸ 85.7%
57.4% Christianity ◂ +35.9 pts 21.4%
7.4% Not stated ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
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

Year 12 in Atholwoodin Limestone
30.8% 14th pct —
Bachelor+ in Atholwoodin Limestone
0.0% 0th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Atholwoodin Limestone even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

30.8% Year 12 +35.9 pts ▸ 66.7%
36.5% Year 10 ◂ +36.5 pts 0.0%
26.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +26.9 pts 0.0%
5.8% Year 11 +20.9 pts ▸ 26.7%

Highest qualification level

62.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +29.2 pts 33.3%
0.0% Bachelor degree +58.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
12.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.5% Education +29.2 pts ▸ 41.7%
12.5% Management & commerce +29.2 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% Society & culture +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
20.8% Architecture & building ◂ +20.8 pts 0.0%
16.7% Engineering & related ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Atholwoodin Limestone +$63 higher in Limestone
$512 13th pct $575 21st pct
Household income in Atholwoodin Limestone +$843 higher in Limestone
$1,406 41st pct $2,249 86th pct
Family income in Atholwoodin Limestone +$593 higher in Limestone
$1,656 36th pct $2,249 71st pct
High earners in Atholwoodin Limestone
5.4% 34th pct —
High-income homes in Atholwoodin Limestone
18.2% 57th pct —

Household income distribution

45.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +45.5 pts 0.0%
36.4% Under $650 ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
22.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
18.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

58.9% Under $650 ◂ +38.9 pts 20.0%
16.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
5.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Atholwoodin Limestone
32.4% 67th pct —
Mental health in Atholwoodin Limestone
11.8% 81st pct —
Needs assistance in Atholwoodin Limestone
14.7% 100th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

11.8% Mental health +31.1 pts ▸ 42.9%
19.1% Arthritis ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
11.8% Other condition ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
5.9% Asthma ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Diabetes ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Lung condition ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.4% Cancer ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Dementia ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.4% None +21.2 pts ▸ 78.6%
11.8% One condition +9.7 pts ▸ 21.4%
8.8% Two conditions ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Three or more ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Atholwoodin Limestone
25.0% 75th pct —
Unpaid carers in Atholwoodin Limestone
16.1% 79th pct —
Unpaid child care in Atholwoodin Limestone
25.0% 48th pct —
Defence service in Atholwoodin Limestone
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Atholwoodin Limestone
25.0% 55th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Atholwoodin Limestone +7 larger in Atholwood
12 61st pct 5 49th pct
Median age in Atholwoodin Limestone +17 yrs older in Limestone
21 yrs 29th pct 38 yrs 76th pct
Median income in Atholwoodin Limestone +$1,799 higher in Limestone
$450 25th pct $2,249 99th pct
Household income in Atholwoodin Limestone +$1,876 higher in Limestone
$1,374 35th pct $3,250 89th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Atholwoodin Limestone +0.2 larger in Limestone
2.6 57th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Atholwoodin Limestone
25.0% 92nd pct —
Living alone in Atholwoodin Limestone
27.3% 62nd pct —

Family composition

25.0% One-parent families +32.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
41.1% Couples with children ◂ +19.6 pts 21.4%
37.5% Couples without children ◂ +8.9 pts 28.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

54.5% 2 people +8.0 pts ▸ 62.5%
0.0% 3 people +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
27.3% 1 person ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
18.2% 5 people ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% 4 people ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Atholwoodin Limestone +$34 higher in Atholwood
$84 3rd pct $50 0th pct
Mortgage in Atholwoodin Limestone +$1,300 higher in Limestone
$433 0th pct $1,733 57th pct
People / bedroom in Atholwoodin Limestone +0.10 higher in Limestone
0.90 86th pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Atholwoodin Limestone
18.2% 54th pct —
Owned outright in Atholwoodin Limestone
40.9% 49th pct —
Separate houses in Atholwoodin Limestone
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Atholwoodin Limestone
72.7% 33rd pct —

How homes are owned or rented

40.9% Owned outright +21.6 pts ▸ 62.5%
36.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
18.2% Rented ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% Other tenure ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 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

59.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +21.6 pts 37.5%
22.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
13.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
13.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Atholwoodin Limestone
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Atholwoodin Limestone
48.1% 96th pct —
PT commute in Atholwoodin Limestone
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Atholwoodin Limestone even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Atholwoodin Limestone even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Atholwoodin Limestone even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Atholwoodin Limestone even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

48.1% Worked at home ◂ +10.6 pts 37.5%
29.6% Car (driver) ◂ +29.6 pts 0.0%
14.8% Walked ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

68.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +5.7 pts 62.5%
18.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
18.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
13.6% 4 or more ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Atholwoodin Limestone
31.8% 53rd pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Atholwoodin Limestone
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Atholwoodin Limestone
50.0% 22nd pct —
Full-time in Atholwoodin Limestone
48.1% 12th pct —

Industries people work in

29.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +7.9 pts ▸ 37.5%
22.2% Education & training ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

63.0% Managers ◂ +25.5 pts 37.5%
18.5% Labourers ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
14.8% Professionals ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
11.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Atholwoodin Limestone even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Atholwoodin Limestone even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Atholwoodin Limestone even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Atholwoodin Limestone even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Atholwoodin Limestone even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Atholwoodin Limestone even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Atholwoodin Limestone even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Atholwoodin Limestone even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Atholwoodin Limestone +14.7 more in Atholwood
14.7 53rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Atholwoodin Limestone even
0 13th pct 0 14th pct
Mean slope in Atholwoodin Limestone +1.3 pts higher in Atholwood
7.9% 70th pct 6.6% 59th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Atholwood vs Limestone [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10105/atholwood/vs/SAL12341/limestone