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Balala vs Kingstown

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 21 km apart · Balala profile · Kingstown profile

Balala Kingstown

Balala and Kingstown are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ most in their age profiles; the typical resident in Balala is 56, while in Kingstown they are only 32. This age gap is reflected in the population of older people, which is far higher in Balala at 18.9% compared to 0.0% in Kingstown. Balala also has a more diverse birth profile, with 20.5% of residents born overseas, whereas 0.0% of Kingstown residents were born outside Australia.

Both areas have tracked similarly over time, remaining very small and predominantly residential. They share a few common traits, such as an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a typical weekly family income around $1,800. However, Kingstown has seen a more recent influx of people, with 41.4% moving there in the last five years, compared to just 17.5% in Balala. Kingstown also has more people working full-time, with 100.0% of its workforce employed in that capacity.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 24 yrs older in Balala 3+ bedrooms: 27.5 pts higher in Kingstown Full-time: 32.1 pts higher in Kingstown Recent movers: 23.9 pts higher in Kingstown Unpaid carers: 18.6 pts higher in Kingstown

Demographics & Identity

Population in Balalain Kingstown +60 larger in Balala gap widening
122 45th pct 62 31st pct
Median age in Balalain Kingstown +24 yrs older in Balala gap widening
56 yrs 87th pct 32 yrs 9th pct
First Nations in Balalain Kingstown +1.5 pts higher in Kingstown gap narrowing
4.9% 73rd pct 6.5% 79th pct
Aged 65+ in Balalain Kingstown +18.9 pts higher in Balala gap narrowing
18.9% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Balalain Kingstown +4.5 pts higher in Kingstown gap narrowing
18.0% 57th pct 22.6% 82nd pct
De facto in Balalain Kingstown +9.5 pts higher in Kingstown gap widening
10.1% 33rd pct 19.6% 87th pct

Age structure

37.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.4 pts 32.3%
10.7% Young adults (25–44) +16.8 pts ▸ 27.4%
18.0% Children (0–14) +4.5 pts ▸ 22.6%
18.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
9.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +2.6 pts 6.5%

Marital status

61.7% Married ◂ +16.0 pts 45.7%
24.3% Never married +19.2 pts ▸ 43.5%
8.4% Divorced ◂ +1.9 pts 6.5%
2.8% Widowed ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Balala Kingstown

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Balalain Kingstown +20.5 pts higher in Balala gap widening
20.5% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

71.3% Australia +25.5 pts ▸ 96.8%
6.6% England ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.6% New Zealand ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
4.9% South Africa ◂ +4.9 pts 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%

Ancestry

40.2% Australian +27.6 pts ▸ 67.7%
35.2% English ◂ +4.6 pts 30.6%
16.4% Scottish ◂ +3.5 pts 12.9%
12.3% Irish ◂ +1.0 pts 11.3%
2.5% German +4.0 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Balalain Kingstown even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Balalain Kingstown even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

87.7% English only +12.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Balalain Kingstown +8.7 pts higher in Balala gap widening
41.0% 51st pct 32.3% 27th pct

Religious affiliation

41.0% Christianity +23.5 pts ▸ 64.5%
41.0% No religion ◂ +8.7 pts 32.3%
12.3% Not stated ◂ +7.5 pts 4.8%
2.5% Buddhism ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Balalain Kingstown +12.8 pts higher in Kingstown gap widening
42.0% 42nd pct 54.8% 72nd pct
Bachelor+ in Balalain Kingstown +6.6 pts higher in Balala gap narrowing
13.1% 44th pct 6.5% 16th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Balalain Kingstown +1 more in Kingstown
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Balalain Kingstown
— 10 0th pct
ICSEA in Balalain Kingstown
— 955 29th pct

Highest year of school

42.0% Year 12 +12.8 pts ▸ 54.8%
32.0% Year 10 +8.5 pts ▸ 40.5%
3.0% Year 11 +20.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
14.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

40.8% Certificate III / IV +9.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
7.9% Advanced diploma / diploma +6.4 pts ▸ 14.3%
9.2% Bachelor degree +1.5 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Certificate I / II +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
9.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

19.7% Management & commerce ◂ +9.0 pts 10.7%
5.3% Architecture & building +9.0 pts ▸ 14.3%
7.9% Agriculture & environment +6.4 pts ▸ 14.3%
11.8% Health +2.4 pts ▸ 14.3%
7.9% Society & culture +2.8 pts ▸ 10.7%
3.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +6.8 pts ▸ 10.7%
10.5% Engineering & related ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
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 Balalain Kingstown +$154 higher in Kingstown gap widening
$630 29th pct $784 56th pct
Household income in Balalain Kingstown +$250 higher in Balala gap widening
$1,375 38th pct $1,125 21st pct
Family income in Balalain Kingstown +$42 higher in Balala gap narrowing
$1,875 49th pct $1,833 46th pct
High earners in Balalain Kingstown +10.3 pts higher in Balala gap steady
10.3% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Balalain Kingstown +4.2 pts higher in Balala gap narrowing
21.6% 66th pct 17.4% 55th pct

Household income distribution

27.5% Under $650 +3.0 pts ▸ 30.4%
21.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.2 pts 17.4%
17.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.6 pts 13.0%
9.8% $1,500–$2,999 +3.2 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

45.8% Under $650 ◂ +15.4 pts 30.4%
28.0% $650–$1,499 +15.4 pts ▸ 43.5%
9.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
3.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Balalain Kingstown +1.3 pts higher in Balala
30.3% 58th pct 29.0% 51st pct
Mental health in Balalain Kingstown +4.7 pts higher in Kingstown
8.2% 51st pct 12.9% 87th pct
Needs assistance in Balalain Kingstown +0.9 pts higher in Balala gap narrowing
7.4% 77th pct 6.5% 70th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.0% Asthma +13.6 pts ▸ 22.6%
13.9% Other condition ◂ +4.3 pts 9.7%
8.2% Mental health +4.7 pts ▸ 12.9%
12.3% Arthritis ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
9.8% Heart disease ◂ +3.4 pts 6.5%
3.3% Cancer ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.5% Lung condition ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.6% None +9.6 pts ▸ 66.1%
21.3% One condition ◂ +0.3 pts 21.0%
8.2% Three or more ◂ +1.7 pts 6.5%
4.9% Two conditions ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Balalain Kingstown +4.6 pts higher in Kingstown gap narrowing
28.0% 82nd pct 32.6% 88th pct
Unpaid carers in Balalain Kingstown +18.6 pts higher in Kingstown gap widening
7.5% 13th pct 26.1% 99th pct
Unpaid child care in Balalain Kingstown +8.9 pts higher in Kingstown gap steady
21.5% 32nd pct 30.4% 75th pct
Defence service in Balalain Kingstown +2.6 pts higher in Balala
8.7% 93rd pct 6.1% 87th pct
Housework 15h+ in Balalain Kingstown +15.1 pts higher in Kingstown gap widening
26.2% 61st pct 41.3% 96th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Balalain Kingstown +2 larger in Balala
6 51st pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Balalain Kingstown +21 yrs older in Balala
29 yrs 60th pct 8 yrs 1st pct
Median income in Balalain Kingstown +$76 higher in Kingstown
$374 13th pct $450 25th pct
Household income in Balalain Kingstown +$199 higher in Balala
$649 6th pct $450 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Balalain Kingstown +0.4 larger in Kingstown gap widening
2.2 24th pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Balalain Kingstown +6.1 pts higher in Kingstown gap narrowing
7.4% 29th pct 13.5% 65th pct
Living alone in Balalain Kingstown +15.6 pts higher in Kingstown gap steady
23.5% 49th pct 39.1% 90th pct

Family composition

44.2% Couples with children +17.3 pts ▸ 61.5%
48.4% Couples without children ◂ +23.4 pts 25.0%
7.4% One-parent families +6.1 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

45.1% 2 people ◂ +10.3 pts 34.8%
23.5% 1 person +15.6 pts ▸ 39.1%
7.8% 4 people +5.2 pts ▸ 13.0%
11.8% 3 people ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
9.8% 5 people ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Balalain Kingstown +$55 higher in Balala gap widening
$175 19th pct $120 9th pct
Mortgage in Balalain Kingstown +$487 higher in Balala
$1,300 29th pct $813 10th pct
People / bedroom in Balalain Kingstown +0.10 higher in Kingstown gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Balalain Kingstown +2.1 pts higher in Kingstown gap narrowing
19.6% 58th pct 21.7% 64th pct
Owned outright in Balalain Kingstown +12.3 pts higher in Balala gap narrowing
47.1% 68th pct 34.8% 32nd pct
Separate houses in Balalain Kingstown even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Balalain Kingstown +27.5 pts higher in Kingstown gap widening
72.5% 33rd pct 100.0% 100th pct

How homes are owned or rented

5.9% Other tenure +46.3 pts ▸ 52.2%
47.1% Owned outright ◂ +12.3 pts 34.8%
33.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +20.3 pts 13.0%
19.6% Rented +2.1 pts ▸ 21.7%
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

47.1% 3 bedrooms +5.1 pts ▸ 52.2%
9.8% 2 bedrooms +25.0 pts ▸ 34.8%
17.6% 4 bedrooms +17.1 pts ▸ 34.8%
7.8% 5 or more +9.5 pts ▸ 17.4%
9.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

17.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
17.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Balalain Kingstown even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Balalain Kingstown +9.4 pts higher in Balala gap widening
26.8% 75th pct 17.4% 53rd pct
PT commute in Balalain Kingstown even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Balalain Kingstown even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Balalain Kingstown even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Balalain Kingstown even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Balalain Kingstown even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

46.4% Car (driver) +18.8 pts ▸ 65.2%
26.8% Worked at home ◂ +9.4 pts 17.4%
7.1% Walked ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
5.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

31.4% 2 vehicles +16.5 pts ▸ 47.8%
23.5% 1 vehicle +15.6 pts ▸ 39.1%
23.5% 3 vehicles +11.3 pts ▸ 34.8%
13.7% 4 or more ◂ +0.7 pts 13.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Balalain Kingstown +23.9 pts higher in Kingstown gap widening
17.5% 12th pct 41.4% 81st pct
Recent arrivals in Balalain Kingstown
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Balalain Kingstown even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Balalain Kingstown +5.1 pts higher in Balala gap narrowing
55.1% 33rd pct 50.0% 22nd pct
Full-time in Balalain Kingstown +32.1 pts higher in Kingstown gap widening
67.9% 86th pct 100.0% 100th pct

Industries people work in

26.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +21.0 pts ▸ 47.8%
8.9% Education & training +21.5 pts ▸ 30.4%
14.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
10.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
7.1% Retail trade ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
5.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
5.4% Finance & insurance ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
5.4% Rental & real estate ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

28.6% Managers +10.6 pts ▸ 39.1%
0.0% Community & personal service +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
5.4% Technicians & trades +12.0 pts ▸ 17.4%
12.5% Labourers +4.9 pts ▸ 17.4%
16.1% Professionals ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
8.9% Clerical & administrative +4.1 pts ▸ 13.0%
5.4% Sales workers ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Balalain Kingstown +0.2 higher in Kingstown
0.0 0th pct 0.2 44th pct
Types ≤15 min in Balalain Kingstown +0.3 more in Kingstown
0.0 0th pct 0.3 46th pct
15-min city in Balalain Kingstown even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Balalain Kingstown even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Balalain Kingstown even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Balalain Kingstown +14.5 pts higher in Kingstown
0.0% 0th pct 14.5% 63rd pct
Walk to a park in Balalain Kingstown +10.9 pts higher in Kingstown
0.0% 0th pct 10.9% 47th pct
Walk to health in Balalain Kingstown even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Balalain Kingstown +48.4 more in Kingstown
0.0 0th pct 48.4 81st pct
Intersections/km² in Balalain Kingstown even
0 14th pct 0 9th pct
Mean slope in Balalain Kingstown +1.5 pts higher in Balala
7.2% 64th pct 5.8% 51st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Balala vs Kingstown [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10145/balala/vs/SAL12168/kingstown