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Ballalaba vs Neringla

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Ballalaba profile · Neringla profile

Ballalaba Neringla

Ballalaba and Neringla are both sparsely populated rural areas. The most striking difference is in housing costs, with the typical monthly home-loan payment in Ballalaba being $2,500, which is far higher than the $800 typical payment in Neringla. Residents are also far older in Neringla, where the typical age is 65 compared to 52 in Ballalaba. The landscape differs as well, with the terrain slope far higher in Neringla at 19.9% against 8.3% in Ballalaba.

Both areas share a typical weekly household income of $1,125. They are equally car-dependent, as both have a walkability score of 0.0. They also share a typical weekly personal income of $575 and have the same number of people per bedroom at 0.70. While both are far older than the national figure, the gap between them has remained steady over time.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Ballalabain Neringla +12 larger in Ballalaba gap widening
29 18th pct 17 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22
  • First area, 2021: 29
  • Second area, 2016: 19
  • Second area, 2021: 17
Median age in Ballalabain Neringla +13 yrs older in Neringla gap widening
52 yrs 77th pct 65 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 59 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 66 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 65 yrs
First Nations in Ballalabain Neringla
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
24.1% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.3%
  • First area, 2021: 24.1%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

24.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
17.2% Older adults (45–64) +6.3 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
10.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

39.1% Married +35.9 pts ▸ 75.0%
21.7% Separated ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
13.0% Never married ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Ballalaba Neringla

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

  • 85+ in Ballalaba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Ballalaba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Ballalaba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Ballalaba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 70.0% females
  • 65–69 in Ballalaba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Ballalaba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Ballalaba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Ballalaba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Ballalaba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Ballalaba: 0.0% males, 100.0% females; 40–44 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Ballalaba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Ballalaba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Ballalaba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Ballalaba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Ballalaba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Ballalaba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Ballalaba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Neringla: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Ballalaba: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Neringla: 30.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Ballalabain Neringla
27.6% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 27.6%

Country of birth

48.3% Australia +28.2 pts ▸ 76.5%
31.0% England ◂ +31.0 pts 0.0%
13.8% New Zealand ◂ +13.8 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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

58.6% English +6.1 pts ▸ 64.7%
37.9% Australian +9.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
17.2% Scottish +29.8 pts ▸ 47.1%
0.0% German +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
10.3% Irish ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
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 Ballalabain Neringla
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Ballalabain Neringla
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +29.4 pts 70.6%
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

48.3% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.2%
  • First area, 2021: 48.3%

Religious affiliation

48.3% No religion +10.5 pts ▸ 58.8%
44.8% Christianity +8.1 pts ▸ 52.9%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

13.0% 44th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Ballalabain Neringla even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

52.6% Year 12 ◂ +15.1 pts 37.5%
31.6% Year 10 ◂ +31.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

21.4% Bachelor degree +28.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
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 III / IV even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

28.6% Engineering & related ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce 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 Ballalabain Neringla even gap narrowing
$575 21st pct $575 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $574
  • First area, 2021: $575
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Household income in Ballalabain Neringla even gap steady
$1,125 21st pct $1,125 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $824
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2016: $824
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Family income in Ballalabain Neringla +$249 higher in Ballalaba
$1,374 19th pct $1,125 10th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,374
  • Second area, 2016: $999
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
13.0% 73rd pct

Household income distribution

75.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
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

95.7% Under $650 ◂ +33.2 pts 62.5%
13.0% $650–$1,499 +12.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
13.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Ballalabain Neringla
34.5% 76th pct
Mental health in Ballalabain Neringla
10.3% 71st pct
Needs assistance in Ballalabain Neringla
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +52.9 pts ▸ 52.9%
10.3% Asthma ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.3% Mental health ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
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%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.7% None +1.2 pts ▸ 52.9%
17.2% One condition +0.4 pts ▸ 17.6%
13.8% Two conditions ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

13.0% 25th pct
Unpaid carers in Ballalabain Neringla
0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Ballalabain Neringla
34.8% 87th pct
Defence service in Ballalabain Neringla
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Ballalabain Neringla
17.4% 16th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Ballalabain Neringla even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
54 yrs 90th pct
Median income in Ballalabain Neringla
$450 25th pct
Household income in Ballalabain Neringla
$1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Ballalabain Neringla +0.3 larger in Ballalaba gap widening
2.3 29th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
17.4% 80th pct

Family composition

56.5% Couples with children +6.0 pts ▸ 62.5%
13.0% Couples without children +49.5 pts ▸ 62.5%
17.4% One-parent families +20.1 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 1 person +50.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
37.5% 2 people +42.5 pts ▸ 80.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$255 42nd pct
Mortgage in Ballalabain Neringla +$1,700 higher in Ballalaba
$2,500 88th pct $800 9th pct
People / bedroom in Ballalabain Neringla even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.20
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

37.5% Owned outright +62.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
75.0% Other tenure ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

150.0% Separate house ◂ +50.0 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 +10.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
50.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
37.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Ballalabain Neringla even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Ballalabain Neringla even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Ballalabain Neringla even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Ballalabain Neringla even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

66.7% Car (driver) ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
66.7% Worked at home ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
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

27.3% 2 vehicles +72.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Ballalabain Neringla
44.0% 86th pct

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Ballalabain Neringla
43.5% 12th pct

Industries people work in

50.0% Professional & technical ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

50.0% Professionals ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
50.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Managers even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Ballalabain Neringla even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Ballalabain Neringla even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Ballalabain Neringla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Ballalabain Neringla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Ballalabain Neringla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Ballalabain Neringla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Ballalabain Neringla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Ballalabain Neringla even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Ballalabain Neringla even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Ballalabain Neringla even
0 27th pct 0 4th pct
Mean slope in Ballalabain Neringla +11.7 pts higher in Neringla
8.3% 72nd pct 19.9% 100th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ballalaba vs Neringla [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10159/ballalaba/vs/SAL12937/neringla