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Back Creek vs Charleys Forest

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.5 km apart · Back Creek profile · Charleys Forest profile

Back Creek Charleys Forest

Charleys Forest and Back Creek are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Charleys Forest is larger, with 70 people, while Back Creek is among the smallest areas at this level with just 7 residents. There are notable differences in their demographics and finances; residents are noticeably older in Back Creek, where the typical age is 60 compared to 55 in Charleys Forest. Typical weekly personal income is well higher in Charleys Forest at $589, while typical weekly rent is well higher in Back Creek at $380.

While the gap in typical weekly personal income has widened, the two areas share a similar lifestyle. Both are car-dependent and lack basic amenities within walking distance, including parks, schools, and groceries. They also have almost identical typical household incomes of around $850 to $900, which is well below the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Population: 63 larger in Charleys Forest Median age: 5 yrs older in Back Creek Personal income: $139 higher in Charleys Forest Rent: $105 higher in Back Creek People / bedroom: 0.10 higher in Charleys Forest

Demographics & Identity

Population in Back Creekin Charleys Forest +63 larger in Charleys Forest gap widening
7 5th pct 70 33rd pct
Median age in Back Creekin Charleys Forest +5 yrs older in Back Creek gap steady
60 yrs 93rd pct 55 yrs 86th pct
First Nations in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 11.4% 88th pct
Aged 65+ in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 18.6% 49th pct
Under 15 in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 15.7% 40th pct
De facto in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 5.9% 13th pct

Age structure

142.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +92.9 pts 50.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%
0.0% Children (0–14) +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

57.1% Divorced ◂ +37.1 pts 20.0%
0.0% Married +53.3 pts ▸ 53.3%
0.0% Never married +23.3 pts ▸ 23.3%
0.0% Widowed +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Separated +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%

Age & sex structure

Back Creek Charleys Forest

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 17.1% 71st pct

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +14.3 pts 85.7%
0.0% England +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
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

85.7% Australian ◂ +50.0 pts 35.7%
42.9% English +11.4 pts ▸ 54.3%
0.0% Irish +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% Scottish +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% German +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Chinese +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Dutch +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
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 Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +7.1 pts 92.9%
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 Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 35.7% 36th pct

Religious affiliation

57.1% No religion ◂ +21.4 pts 35.7%
42.9% Christianity even 42.9%
0.0% Not stated +17.1 pts ▸ 17.1%
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 Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 51.7% 66th pct
Bachelor+ in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 30.0% 86th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Back Creekin Charleys Forest even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

71.4% Year 10 ◂ +43.1 pts 28.3%
42.9% Year 12 +8.8 pts ▸ 51.7%
0.0% Year 11 +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%

Highest qualification level

27.3% Certificate III / IV +18.7 pts ▸ 45.9%
0.0% Bachelor degree +29.7 pts ▸ 29.7%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +21.6 pts ▸ 21.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +18.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

36.4% Engineering & related ◂ +22.9 pts 13.5%
27.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +24.3 pts ▸ 24.3%
0.0% Society & culture +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Health +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Architecture & building +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Back Creekin Charleys Forest +$139 higher in Charleys Forest gap widening
$450 8th pct $589 23rd pct
Household income in Back Creekin Charleys Forest +$50 higher in Back Creek
$900 10th pct $850 8th pct
Family income in Back Creekin Charleys Forest +$126 higher in Charleys Forest
$1,249 13th pct $1,375 19th pct
High earners in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 10.7% 32nd pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% Under $650 +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% $4,000 or more +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

85.7% Under $650 ◂ +20.7 pts 65.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 28.6% 49th pct
Mental health in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 10.0% 68th pct
Needs assistance in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 4.3% 46th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

57.1% Arthritis ◂ +50.0 pts 7.1%
0.0% Asthma +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%
0.0% Mental health +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Other condition +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

100.0% None ◂ +34.3 pts 65.7%
71.4% One condition ◂ +51.4 pts 20.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 18.3% 51st pct
Unpaid carers in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 8.3% 16th pct
Unpaid child care in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 16.7% 16th pct
Defence service in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 14.3% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 18.3% 19th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Back Creekin Charleys Forest +8 larger in Charleys Forest
0 0th pct 8 57th pct
Median age in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 41 yrs 79th pct
Median income in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— $900 73rd pct
Household income in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— $1,499 42nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Back Creekin Charleys Forest +0.3 larger in Charleys Forest
1.8 9th pct 2.1 19th pct
One-parent in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 7.0% 28th pct
Living alone in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 53.6% 100th pct

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children ◂ +46.5 pts 53.5%
0.0% Couples with children +41.9 pts ▸ 41.9%
0.0% One-parent families +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 1 person +53.6 pts ▸ 53.6%
0.0% 2 people +32.1 pts ▸ 32.1%
0.0% 3 people +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% 5 people +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Back Creekin Charleys Forest +$105 higher in Back Creek
$380 78th pct $275 48th pct
Mortgage in Back Creekin Charleys Forest even
$1,200 24th pct $1,200 24th pct
People / bedroom in Back Creekin Charleys Forest +0.10 higher in Charleys Forest
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 10.7% 29th pct
Owned outright in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 71.4% 100th pct
Separate houses in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 57.1% 12th pct

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +71.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% Rented +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Other tenure even 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

0.0% 3 bedrooms +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
33.3% 2 bedrooms +2.4 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 13.3% 39th pct
PT commute in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Back Creekin Charleys Forest even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Back Creekin Charleys Forest even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Back Creekin Charleys Forest even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Back Creekin Charleys Forest even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

233.3% Car (driver) ◂ +170.0 pts 63.3%
0.0% Worked at home +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Walked +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
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

0.0% 2 vehicles +39.3 pts ▸ 39.3%
0.0% 1 vehicle +32.1 pts ▸ 32.1%
0.0% 3 vehicles +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% 4 or more +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 33.8% 60th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 50.0% 22nd pct
Full-time in Back Creekin Charleys Forest
— 63.3% 74th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Construction +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% Retail trade +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Other services +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Manufacturing +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Public administration & safety +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Labourers +23.3 pts ▸ 23.3%
0.0% Managers +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Professionals +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Technicians & trades +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Back Creekin Charleys Forest even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Back Creekin Charleys Forest even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Back Creekin Charleys Forest even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Back Creekin Charleys Forest even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Back Creekin Charleys Forest even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Back Creekin Charleys Forest even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Back Creekin Charleys Forest even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Back Creekin Charleys Forest even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Back Creekin Charleys Forest even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Back Creekin Charleys Forest even
0 9th pct 0 10th pct
Mean slope in Back Creekin Charleys Forest +2.1 pts higher in Charleys Forest
6.7% 61st pct 8.8% 75th pct

Compare Back Creek with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Back Creek vs Charleys Forest [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10127/back-creek/vs/SAL10885/charleys-forest