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Babinda vs Bobadah

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 44 km apart · Babinda profile · Bobadah profile

Babinda Bobadah

Bobadah and Babinda (NSW) are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Bobadah has a typical resident age of 43, while residents in Babinda (NSW) are far older at 59. There are also sharp differences in finances; typical weekly personal income is well higher in Bobadah at $1,031 compared to $725 in Babinda (NSW). This is seen in home-loan payments, which are far higher in Bobadah at $3,000 a month, compared to just $750 in Babinda (NSW).

Both areas share a nearly identical typical weekly family income of $2,249. They are also alike in that they are completely car-dependent, with no amenities or public transport within walking distance. Both areas have very small populations, though Bobadah has more people per home at 2.7 compared to 1.9 in Babinda (NSW).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Babindain Bobadah +16 larger in Bobadah gap widening
14 10th pct 30 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0
  • First area, 2021: 14
  • Second area, 2016: 10
  • Second area, 2021: 30
Median age in Babindain Bobadah +16 yrs older in Babinda
59 yrs 91st pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
First Nations in Babindain Bobadah
— 0.0% 0th pct
— 10.0% 16th pct
— 13.3% 27th pct
— 36.4% 100th pct

Age structure

35.7% Older adults (45–64) +17.6 pts ▸ 53.3%
21.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.4 pts 20.0%
21.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.4 pts 10.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%

Marital status

50.0% Married +26.9 pts ▸ 76.9%
35.7% Never married +2.7 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Babinda Bobadah

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

  • 85+ in Babinda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Bobadah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Babinda: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Bobadah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Babinda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Bobadah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Babinda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Bobadah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Babinda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Bobadah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Babinda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Bobadah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Babinda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Bobadah: 11.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Babinda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Bobadah: 22.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Babinda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Bobadah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Babinda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Bobadah: 0.0% males, 11.1% females
  • 35–39 in Babinda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Bobadah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Babinda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Bobadah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Babinda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Bobadah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Babinda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Bobadah: 11.1% males, 29.6% females
  • 15–19 in Babinda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Bobadah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Babinda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Bobadah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Babinda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Bobadah: 0.0% males, 14.8% females
  • 0–4 in Babinda: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Bobadah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Babindain Bobadah
— 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

71.4% Australia +18.6 pts ▸ 90.0%
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

28.6% Australian +44.8 pts ▸ 73.3%
50.0% English ◂ +6.7 pts 43.3%
0.0% Irish +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Scottish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Babindain Bobadah
— 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Babindain Bobadah
— 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

71.4% English only +18.6 pts ▸ 90.0%
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 Babindain Bobadah
— 40.0% 48th pct

Religious affiliation

50.0% Christianity +13.3 pts ▸ 63.3%
21.4% No religion +18.6 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Not stated +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
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

— 57.7% 76th pct
— 34.6% 89th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Babindain Bobadah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

21.4% Year 12 +36.3 pts ▸ 57.7%
50.0% Year 10 ◂ +15.4 pts 34.6%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

116.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +66.7 pts 50.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree +64.3 pts ▸ 64.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

66.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +45.2 pts 21.4%
50.0% Engineering & related ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Babindain Bobadah +$306 higher in Bobadah
$725 45th pct $1,031 85th pct
  • First area, 2021: $725
  • Second area, 2016: $450
  • Second area, 2021: $1,031
Household income in Babindain Bobadah +$62 higher in Bobadah
$1,875 69th pct $1,937 72nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
  • Second area, 2016: $450
  • Second area, 2021: $1,937
Family income in Babindain Bobadah even
$2,249 71st pct $2,249 71st pct
High earners in Babindain Bobadah
— 38.5% 100th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

50.0% Under $650 ◂ +38.5 pts 11.5%
28.6% $650–$1,499 +2.2 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Babindain Bobadah
— 16.7% 9th pct
Mental health in Babindain Bobadah
— 26.7% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Babindain Bobadah
— 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

28.6% Asthma ◂ +15.2 pts 13.3%
28.6% Diabetes ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mental health +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% Arthritis +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Cancer +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

28.6% None +34.8 pts ▸ 63.3%
0.0% Two conditions +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Three or more +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% One condition +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Babindain Bobadah
— 15.4% 36th pct
Unpaid carers in Babindain Bobadah
— 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Babindain Bobadah
— 19.2% 24th pct
Defence service in Babindain Bobadah
— 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Babindain Bobadah
— 11.5% 9th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Babindain Bobadah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Babindain Bobadah +7 yrs older in Babinda
57 yrs 92nd pct 50 yrs 87th pct
Median income in Babindain Bobadah +$1,924 higher in Bobadah
$75 0th pct $1,999 96th pct
Household income in Babindain Bobadah
— $1,875 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Babindain Bobadah +0.8 larger in Bobadah
1.9 11th pct 2.7 71st pct
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family composition

88.9% Couples without children ◂ +35.0 pts 53.8%
0.0% Couples with children +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 5 people +55.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
30.0% 2 people +14.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$200 25th pct —
Mortgage in Babindain Bobadah +$2,250 higher in Bobadah
$750 8th pct $3,000 92nd pct
People / bedroom in Babindain Bobadah even
0.60 7th pct 0.60 7th pct

How homes are owned or rented

30.0% Owned outright +58.9 pts ▸ 88.9%
50.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

30.0% Separate house +70.0 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

50.0% 3 bedrooms +5.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
40.0% 4 bedrooms +4.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Babindain Bobadah
— 60.0% 100th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Babindain Bobadah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Babindain Bobadah even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Babindain Bobadah even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Babindain Bobadah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

116.7% Worked at home ◂ +56.7 pts 60.0%
0.0% Car (driver) +24.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

50.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +5.6 pts 44.4%
0.0% 3 vehicles +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
30.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
30.0% 4 or more ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Babindain Bobadah
— 26.7% 34th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Babindain Bobadah
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Babindain Bobadah
— 96.2% 100th pct
— 76.0% 93rd pct

Industries people work in

133.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +77.3 pts 56.0%
66.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professional & technical +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Education & training +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

166.7% Managers ◂ +114.7 pts 52.0%
50.0% Labourers ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Babindain Bobadah even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Babindain Bobadah even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Babindain Bobadah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Babindain Bobadah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Babindain Bobadah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Babindain Bobadah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Babindain Bobadah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Babindain Bobadah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Babindain Bobadah even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Babindain Bobadah even
0 3rd pct 0 15th pct
Mean slope in Babindain Bobadah +3.1 pts higher in Babinda
6.4% 58th pct 3.3% 18th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Babinda vs Bobadah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10122/babinda/vs/SAL10425/bobadah