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Balickera vs East Seaham

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.0 km apart · Balickera profile · East Seaham profile

Balickera East Seaham

East Seaham and Balickera are neighbouring areas in New South Wales with very different population sizes. East Seaham has 353 residents and is far more expensive for locals, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $2,167 and weekly rents of $400. In contrast, Balickera is sparsely populated with only 18 people and much lower housing costs, with typical monthly loan payments of $745 and weekly rent of $100. East Seaham also has two schools within 3km, while Balickera has none.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent and take about 127 minutes to drive to the city. They share very similar typical family incomes, hovering around $2,300 per week. While they both lack public transport, Balickera has more street connectivity and a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. This contrast in local amenities exists alongside a notable difference in their First Nations populations, who are far older in Balickera and far younger in East Seaham.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Balickerain East Seaham +335 larger in East Seaham gap widening
18 13th pct 353 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27
  • First area, 2021: 18
  • Second area, 2011: 359
  • Second area, 2016: 324
  • Second area, 2021: 353
Median age in Balickerain East Seaham +5 yrs older in East Seaham gap widening
37 yrs 20th pct 42 yrs 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 42 yrs
— 8.2% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%
— 17.6% 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.6%
— 18.7% 61st pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.7%
— 10.9% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%

Age structure

44.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +11.3 pts 33.1%
38.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +20.5 pts 18.4%
27.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.1 pts 18.7%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
16.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.6 pts 13.0%

Marital status

71.4% Married ◂ +15.3 pts 56.1%
21.4% Never married +7.7 pts ▸ 29.1%
0.0% Divorced +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Widowed +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Separated +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Age & sex structure

Balickera East Seaham

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

  • 85+ in Balickera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in East Seaham: 0.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Balickera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in East Seaham: 0.0% males, 0.9% females
  • 75–79 in Balickera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in East Seaham: 1.4% males, 1.7% females
  • 70–74 in Balickera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in East Seaham: 2.6% males, 2.6% females
  • 65–69 in Balickera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in East Seaham: 1.7% males, 4.0% females
  • 60–64 in Balickera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in East Seaham: 3.4% males, 3.4% females
  • 55–59 in Balickera: 0.0% males, 50.0% females; 55–59 in East Seaham: 6.3% males, 6.0% females
  • 50–54 in Balickera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in East Seaham: 3.7% males, 4.0% females
  • 45–49 in Balickera: 25.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in East Seaham: 4.3% males, 2.8% females
  • 40–44 in Balickera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in East Seaham: 4.5% males, 3.1% females
  • 35–39 in Balickera: 0.0% males, 25.0% females; 35–39 in East Seaham: 3.1% males, 3.1% females
  • 30–34 in Balickera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in East Seaham: 2.3% males, 2.0% females
  • 25–29 in Balickera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in East Seaham: 2.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Balickera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in East Seaham: 2.8% males, 3.1% females
  • 15–19 in Balickera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in East Seaham: 4.0% males, 3.7% females
  • 10–14 in Balickera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in East Seaham: 3.1% males, 3.4% females
  • 5–9 in Balickera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in East Seaham: 3.1% males, 2.3% females
  • 0–4 in Balickera: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in East Seaham: 3.1% males, 0.9% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

— 5.9% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.9%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +11.0 pts 89.0%
0.0% England +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
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

61.1% Australian ◂ +18.9 pts 42.2%
22.2% English +25.4 pts ▸ 47.6%
0.0% Scottish +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Irish +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% German +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Dutch +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Greek +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Balickerain East Seaham
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

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

— 46.5% 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.5%

Religious affiliation

66.7% Christianity ◂ +19.6 pts 47.0%
22.2% No religion +24.2 pts ▸ 46.5%
0.0% Not stated +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
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

— 41.2% 40th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 36.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.2%
— 15.4% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.4%
Schools ≤3 km in Balickerain East Seaham +2 more in East Seaham
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
— 157 33rd pct
— 985 47th pct

Highest year of school

64.3% Year 10 ◂ +32.5 pts 31.8%
0.0% Year 12 +41.2 pts ▸ 41.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Year 11 +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%

Highest qualification level

33.3% Certificate III / IV +11.7 pts ▸ 45.1%
33.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +20.4 pts 13.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +22.3 pts ▸ 22.3%
0.0% Management & commerce +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Health +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Education +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Society & culture +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Architecture & building +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Creative arts +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Information technology +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Income

Personal income in Balickerain East Seaham +$171 higher in East Seaham gap narrowing
$725 45th pct $896 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $383
  • First area, 2021: $725
  • Second area, 2011: $571
  • Second area, 2016: $774
  • Second area, 2021: $896
Household income in Balickerain East Seaham +$499 higher in Balickera gap widening
$2,749 93rd pct $2,250 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,625
  • First area, 2021: $2,749
  • Second area, 2011: $1,605
  • Second area, 2016: $1,708
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in Balickerain East Seaham +$58 higher in East Seaham gap narrowing
$2,249 71st pct $2,307 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,875
  • First area, 2021: $2,249
  • Second area, 2011: $1,735
  • Second area, 2016: $2,062
  • Second area, 2021: $2,307
— 12.6% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.6%
High-income homes in Balickerain East Seaham
— 31.0% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +33.6 pts ▸ 33.6%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
0.0% $4,000 or more +17.7 pts ▸ 17.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Under $650 +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

Personal income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +38.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
28.6% Under $650 +2.7 pts ▸ 31.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +17.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Balickerain East Seaham
— 30.0% 56th pct
— 9.1% 59th pct
Needs assistance in Balickerain East Seaham
— 4.8% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Other condition +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Mental health +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Asthma +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Arthritis +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Diabetes +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Heart disease +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Cancer +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
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

105.6% None ◂ +45.2 pts 60.3%
0.0% One condition +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% Two conditions +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Three or more +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Community Participation

— 19.3% 56th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.3%
— 12.3% 45th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.3%
Unpaid child care in Balickerain East Seaham
— 31.6% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 33.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.6%
Defence service in Balickerain East Seaham
— 3.2% 59th pct
— 25.6% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Balickerain East Seaham +29 larger in East Seaham
0 0th pct 29 72nd pct
Median age in Balickerain East Seaham +31 yrs older in Balickera
46 yrs 84th pct 15 yrs 11th pct
Median income in Balickerain East Seaham +$612 higher in East Seaham
$575 43rd pct $1,187 86th pct
Household income in Balickerain East Seaham +$500 higher in East Seaham
$2,250 71st pct $2,750 86th pct
Indigenous language in Balickerain East Seaham
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Balickerain East Seaham +0.5 larger in Balickera gap narrowing
3.5 95th pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.7
  • First area, 2021: 3.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.8
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
One-parent in Balickerain East Seaham +9.6 pts higher in East Seaham gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 9.6% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.6%
— 14.2% 16th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.2%

Family composition

76.2% Couples with children ◂ +16.1 pts 60.1%
19.0% Couples without children +9.2 pts ▸ 28.2%
0.0% One-parent families +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

75.0% 4 people ◂ +53.8 pts 21.2%
0.0% 2 people +32.7 pts ▸ 32.7%
0.0% 3 people +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%
0.0% 1 person +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% 5 people +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% 6 or more +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Balickerain East Seaham +$300 higher in East Seaham
$100 6th pct $400 82nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $100
  • Second area, 2011: $300
  • Second area, 2016: $300
  • Second area, 2021: $400
Mortgage in Balickerain East Seaham +$1,422 higher in East Seaham
$745 8th pct $2,167 80th pct
  • First area, 2021: $745
  • Second area, 2011: $1,541
  • Second area, 2016: $1,993
  • Second area, 2021: $2,167
People / bedroom in Balickerain East Seaham +0.30 higher in Balickera
1.10 93rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.10
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
— 11.5% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.5%
— 39.8% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 36.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.8%
Separate houses in Balickerain East Seaham
— 92.0% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 97.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 92.0%
— 89.4% 77th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 87.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 83.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 89.4%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned with a mortgage +44.2 pts ▸ 44.2%
0.0% Owned outright +39.8 pts ▸ 39.8%
0.0% Rented +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +8.0 pts 92.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

125.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +91.4 pts 33.6%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +34.5 pts ▸ 34.5%
0.0% 5 or more +21.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 15.9% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.9%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.6%
  • 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 Balickerain East Seaham even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
55 82nd pct —
Drive to city in Balickerain East Seaham even
127 85th pct 127 85th pct

How people get to work

66.7% Car (driver) ◂ +5.8 pts 60.8%
33.3% Worked at home ◂ +17.5 pts 15.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
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

100.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +63.0 pts 37.0%
0.0% 4 or more +28.7 pts ▸ 28.7%
0.0% 3 vehicles +20.4 pts ▸ 20.4%
0.0% 1 vehicle +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

— 28.7% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 47.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.7%
Recent arrivals in Balickerain East Seaham
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

— 4.0% 56th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.0%
— 70.2% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 67.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 67.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 70.2%
— 57.1% 44th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 58.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.1%

Industries people work in

25.0% Professional & technical ◂ +18.7 pts 6.3%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Manufacturing +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Construction +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Retail trade +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Other services +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Accommodation & food +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Finance & insurance +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Education & training +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Administrative & support +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Occupations people work in

41.7% Managers ◂ +28.4 pts 13.2%
33.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.7 pts 20.6%
33.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +20.6 pts 12.7%
0.0% Professionals +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Community & personal service +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Labourers +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Sales workers +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Balickerain East Seaham +0.1 higher in Balickera
0.2 45th pct 0.1 39th pct
Types ≤15 min in Balickerain East Seaham +0.1 more in Balickera
0.2 45th pct 0.1 38th pct
15-min city in Balickerain East Seaham even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Balickerain East Seaham +1.7 pts higher in East Seaham
0.0% 0th pct 1.7% 58th pct
Walk to transit in Balickerain East Seaham even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Balickerain East Seaham +2.2 pts higher in East Seaham
0.0% 0th pct 2.2% 58th pct
Walk to a park in Balickerain East Seaham +19.8 pts higher in Balickera
23.7% 55th pct 3.9% 43rd pct
Walk to health in Balickerain East Seaham +1.7 pts higher in East Seaham
0.0% 0th pct 1.7% 72nd pct
Amenities/1k in Balickerain East Seaham +52.7 more in Balickera
55.6 84th pct 2.8 23rd pct
Intersections/km² in Balickerain East Seaham +7 higher in Balickera
9 72nd pct 2 58th pct
Mean slope in Balickerain East Seaham +0.1 pts higher in Balickera
7.5% 66th pct 7.4% 66th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Balickera vs East Seaham [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10157/balickera/vs/SAL11365/east-seaham