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Back Creek vs Durran Durra

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.9 km apart · Back Creek profile · Durran Durra profile

Back Creek Durran Durra

Durran Durra and Back Creek are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Durran Durra has a typical weekly family income of $2,374, which is far higher than the $1,249 seen in Back Creek. Residents are also far older in Back Creek, where the typical age is 60 compared to 46 in Durran Durra. Homes in Durran Durra are more crowded, with 2.6 people per home compared to 1.8 in Back Creek.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with no walkable amenities, schools, or public transport nearby. This lack of infrastructure is common to both, as they share a similarly steep terrain and very low population density. While Durran Durra has slightly higher typical rents at $430 a week, the most striking gap remains the disparity in typical weekly household incomes, which is $1,162 higher in Durran Durra.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Back Creekin Durran Durra +107 larger in Durran Durra gap widening
7 5th pct 114 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12
  • First area, 2021: 7
  • Second area, 2016: 107
  • Second area, 2021: 114
Median age in Back Creekin Durran Durra +14 yrs older in Back Creek gap widening
60 yrs 93rd pct 46 yrs 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 60 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 46 yrs
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 22.8% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 18.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.8%
— 28.9% 93rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.9%
— 22.9% 91st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.9%

Age structure

142.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +109.5 pts 33.3%
0.0% Children (0–14) +28.9 pts ▸ 28.9%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +22.8 pts ▸ 22.8%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

Marital status

57.1% Divorced ◂ +52.5 pts 4.6%
0.0% Married +55.2 pts ▸ 55.2%
0.0% Never married +35.6 pts ▸ 35.6%
0.0% Widowed +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Back Creek Durran Durra

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

  • 85+ in Back Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Durran Durra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Back Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Durran Durra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Back Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Durran Durra: 5.4% males, 2.7% females
  • 70–74 in Back Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Durran Durra: 3.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Back Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Durran Durra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Back Creek: 0.0% males, 42.9% females; 60–64 in Durran Durra: 2.7% males, 5.4% females
  • 55–59 in Back Creek: 0.0% males, 57.1% females; 55–59 in Durran Durra: 5.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Back Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Durran Durra: 6.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Back Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Durran Durra: 7.1% males, 6.3% females
  • 40–44 in Back Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Durran Durra: 0.0% males, 2.7% females
  • 35–39 in Back Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Durran Durra: 3.6% males, 2.7% females
  • 30–34 in Back Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Durran Durra: 3.6% males, 3.6% females
  • 25–29 in Back Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Durran Durra: 2.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Back Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Durran Durra: 0.0% males, 2.7% females
  • 15–19 in Back Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Durran Durra: 2.7% males, 4.5% females
  • 10–14 in Back Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Durran Durra: 3.6% males, 8.9% females
  • 5–9 in Back Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Durran Durra: 3.6% males, 5.4% females
  • 0–4 in Back Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Durran Durra: 0.0% males, 5.4% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

— 10.5% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.5%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +14.0 pts 86.0%
0.0% New Zealand +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% England even 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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

85.7% Australian ◂ +39.2 pts 46.5%
42.9% English ◂ +3.4 pts 39.5%
0.0% Scottish +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Irish +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Italian +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Dutch +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
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

— 2.6% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +8.8 pts 91.2%
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

— 35.1% 34th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 41.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.1%

Religious affiliation

42.9% Christianity +15.0 pts ▸ 57.9%
57.1% No religion ◂ +22.1 pts 35.1%
0.0% Not stated +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
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

— 59.5% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 48.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.5%
— 31.0% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Back Creekin Durran Durra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

71.4% Year 10 ◂ +48.8 pts 22.6%
42.9% Year 12 +16.7 pts ▸ 59.5%
0.0% Year 9 or below +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Year 11 +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Highest qualification level

27.3% Certificate III / IV +7.3 pts ▸ 34.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +23.6 pts ▸ 23.6%
0.0% Bachelor degree +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

36.4% Engineering & related ◂ +21.8 pts 14.5%
27.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +18.2 pts 9.1%
0.0% Health +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Society & culture +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Management & commerce +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Education +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Back Creekin Durran Durra +$474 higher in Durran Durra gap widening
$450 8th pct $924 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: $374
  • First area, 2021: $450
  • Second area, 2016: $774
  • Second area, 2021: $924
Household income in Back Creekin Durran Durra +$1,162 higher in Durran Durra
$900 10th pct $2,062 78th pct
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2016: $1,542
  • Second area, 2021: $2,062
Family income in Back Creekin Durran Durra +$1,125 higher in Durran Durra
$1,249 13th pct $2,374 76th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,249
  • Second area, 2016: $2,124
  • Second area, 2021: $2,374
— 14.9% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.9%
High-income homes in Back Creekin Durran Durra
— 18.4% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.4%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +31.6 pts ▸ 31.6%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +23.7 pts ▸ 23.7%
0.0% Under $650 +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% $4,000 or more +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%

Personal income distribution

85.7% Under $650 ◂ +42.0 pts 43.7%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +34.5 pts ▸ 34.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +17.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Back Creekin Durran Durra
— 28.1% 46th pct
— 3.5% 19th pct
Needs assistance in Back Creekin Durran Durra
— 7.9% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

57.1% Arthritis ◂ +44.0 pts 13.2%
0.0% Asthma +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Cancer +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Diabetes +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Heart disease +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Mental health +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Other condition +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Dementia 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 ◂ +35.1 pts 64.9%
71.4% One condition ◂ +51.3 pts 20.2%
0.0% Two conditions +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

— 32.2% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.2%
— 14.9% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.9%
Unpaid child care in Back Creekin Durran Durra
— 41.4% 95th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.4%
— 6.8% 89th pct
— 27.6% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 35.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Back Creekin Durran Durra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
— 49 yrs 86th pct
— $1,124 86th pct
Household income in Back Creekin Durran Durra
— $1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Back Creekin Durran Durra +0.8 larger in Durran Durra
1.8 9th pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.8
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 23.7% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.7%

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children ◂ +65.3 pts 34.7%
0.0% Couples with children +55.8 pts ▸ 55.8%
0.0% Other families +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +55.3 pts ▸ 55.3%
0.0% 1 person +23.7 pts ▸ 23.7%
0.0% 4 people +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Back Creekin Durran Durra +$50 higher in Durran Durra
$380 78th pct $430 87th pct
Mortgage in Back Creekin Durran Durra +$1,010 higher in Durran Durra
$1,200 24th pct $2,210 82nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,200
  • Second area, 2016: $1,800
  • Second area, 2021: $2,210
People / bedroom in Back Creekin Durran Durra +0.20 higher in Durran Durra
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
— 10.5% 28th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.5%
— 52.6% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 43.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.6%
— 100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
— 60.5% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 82.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.5%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +52.6 pts ▸ 52.6%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +39.5 pts ▸ 39.5%
0.0% Other tenure +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Rented +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
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

33.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +17.5 pts 15.8%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +28.9 pts ▸ 28.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +23.7 pts ▸ 23.7%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +23.7 pts ▸ 23.7%
0.0% 5 or more +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 23.1% 68th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.1%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Back Creekin Durran Durra even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

233.3% Car (driver) ◂ +179.5 pts 53.8%
0.0% Worked at home +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Car (passenger) +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
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

0.0% 2 vehicles +60.5 pts ▸ 60.5%
0.0% 1 vehicle +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% 4 or more +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% 3 vehicles +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

— 31.8% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 34.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.8%

Jobs & Industry

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 59.8% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 60.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.8%
— 57.7% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.7%

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Accommodation & food +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Wholesale trade +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Public administration & safety +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Education & training +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Construction +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Retail trade +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Professionals +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +17.3 pts ▸ 17.3%
0.0% Technicians & trades +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Community & personal service +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Sales workers +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Labourers +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

Walkability

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Back Creekin Durran Durra even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Back Creekin Durran Durra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Back Creekin Durran Durra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Back Creekin Durran Durra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Back Creekin Durran Durra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Back Creekin Durran Durra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Back Creekin Durran Durra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Back Creekin Durran Durra even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Back Creekin Durran Durra even
0 9th pct 0 24th pct
Mean slope in Back Creekin Durran Durra +0.4 pts higher in Durran Durra
6.7% 61st pct 7.2% 64th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Back Creek vs Durran Durra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10127/back-creek/vs/SAL11337/durran-durra