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Balldale vs Hopefield

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Balldale profile · Hopefield profile

Balldale Hopefield

Balldale and Hopefield are two sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Balldale is far older, with a typical resident aged 47 and 29.8% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, Hopefield's typical resident is 38. Hopefield has a more qualified workforce, with 23.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 9.2% in Balldale. This difference extends to income, where the typical weekly household income in Hopefield is $2,208, which is far higher than the $1,218 seen in Balldale.

Both areas have a similar amount of people providing unpaid care, which is just under the national figure. They are also alike in that everyone lives in a separate house and no one commutes by public transport. While Balldale has more homes owned outright and more residents with no religion, Hopefield has seen more movement, with 34.5% of people moving in the last five years compared to 15.2% in Balldale.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 26.8 pts higher in Hopefield Rent: $100 higher in Hopefield Mortgage: $1,200 higher in Hopefield Participation: 28.6 pts higher in Hopefield Household income: $990 higher in Hopefield

Demographics & Identity

Population in Balldalein Hopefield +73 larger in Balldale gap steady
168 50th pct 95 40th pct
Median age in Balldalein Hopefield +9 yrs older in Balldale gap widening
47 yrs 57th pct 38 yrs 23rd pct
First Nations in Balldalein Hopefield +2.4 pts higher in Balldale gap widening
2.4% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Balldalein Hopefield +12.9 pts higher in Balldale gap widening
29.8% 86th pct 16.8% 41st pct
Under 15 in Balldalein Hopefield +1.8 pts higher in Balldale gap narrowing
25.0% 88th pct 23.2% 84th pct
De facto in Balldalein Hopefield +10.7 pts higher in Hopefield gap widening
5.2% 12th pct 15.9% 75th pct

Age structure

22.6% Young adults (25–44) +10.0 pts ▸ 32.6%
29.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +12.9 pts 16.8%
25.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.8 pts 23.2%
25.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.9 pts 21.1%
6.0% Youth (15–24) +4.6 pts ▸ 10.5%

Marital status

55.0% Married ◂ +11.9 pts 43.1%
29.0% Never married +9.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
7.6% Divorced +4.9 pts ▸ 12.5%
6.9% Separated ◂ +2.7 pts 4.2%
4.6% Widowed ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Balldale Hopefield

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Balldalein Hopefield +5.8 pts higher in Hopefield gap widening
4.8% 20th pct 10.5% 46th pct

Country of birth

73.2% Australia +6.8 pts ▸ 80.0%
1.8% New Zealand ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
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

29.8% English +20.8 pts ▸ 50.5%
35.7% Australian +5.3 pts ▸ 41.1%
8.3% Scottish +8.5 pts ▸ 16.8%
7.1% Irish +2.3 pts ▸ 9.5%
3.0% Italian +2.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
4.8% German ◂ +1.6 pts 3.2%
0.0% Chinese 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 Balldalein Hopefield even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Balldalein Hopefield even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

76.2% English only +13.3 pts ▸ 89.5%
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 Balldalein Hopefield +8.1 pts higher in Balldale gap widening
29.2% 22nd pct 21.1% 11th pct

Religious affiliation

48.8% Christianity +15.4 pts ▸ 64.2%
29.2% No religion ◂ +8.1 pts 21.1%
22.6% Not stated ◂ +6.8 pts 15.8%
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

Year 12 in Balldalein Hopefield +26.8 pts higher in Hopefield gap widening
24.6% 7th pct 51.4% 65th pct
Bachelor+ in Balldalein Hopefield +14.5 pts higher in Hopefield gap widening
9.2% 26th pct 23.6% 75th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Balldalein Hopefield even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

24.6% Year 12 +26.8 pts ▸ 51.4%
19.2% Year 10 +6.5 pts ▸ 25.7%
10.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
6.9% Year 11 ◂ +2.6 pts 4.3%

Highest qualification level

9.8% Bachelor degree +20.6 pts ▸ 30.4%
25.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.8 pts 23.2%
8.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
4.3% Certificate I / II +2.8 pts ▸ 7.1%
3.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.0% Agriculture & environment +7.7 pts ▸ 19.6%
3.3% Health +16.4 pts ▸ 19.6%
8.7% Engineering & related +9.2 pts ▸ 17.9%
7.6% Management & commerce ◂ +2.3 pts 5.4%
6.5% Architecture & building +0.6 pts ▸ 7.1%
5.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.3% Education ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Society & culture ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Balldalein Hopefield +$395 higher in Hopefield gap widening
$495 12th pct $890 72nd pct
Household income in Balldalein Hopefield +$990 higher in Hopefield gap widening
$1,218 26th pct $2,208 84th pct
Family income in Balldalein Hopefield +$733 higher in Hopefield gap widening
$1,724 39th pct $2,457 80th pct
High earners in Balldalein Hopefield +3.5 pts higher in Balldale gap narrowing
7.6% 48th pct 4.2% 27th pct
High-income homes in Balldalein Hopefield +4.8 pts higher in Hopefield gap narrowing
7.3% 22nd pct 12.1% 37th pct

Household income distribution

30.9% Under $650 ◂ +18.8 pts 12.1%
29.1% $1,500–$2,999 +1.2 pts ▸ 30.3%
20.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.9 pts 9.1%
0.0% $4,000 or more +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
7.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

38.2% Under $650 ◂ +4.8 pts 33.3%
17.6% $650–$1,499 +17.2 pts ▸ 34.7%
9.9% $1,500–$2,999 +5.4 pts ▸ 15.3%
7.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.5 pts 4.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Balldalein Hopefield +2.2 pts higher in Balldale
23.2% 24th pct 21.1% 16th pct
Mental health in Balldalein Hopefield +3.0 pts higher in Balldale
3.0% 16th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Balldalein Hopefield +2.4 pts higher in Balldale gap steady
2.4% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.1% Asthma +5.5 pts ▸ 12.6%
6.5% Arthritis ◂ +2.3 pts 4.2%
4.8% Cancer ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.2% Diabetes even 4.2%
4.2% Heart disease ◂ +1.0 pts 3.2%
3.6% Other condition ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.0% Mental health ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
1.8% Lung condition ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.2% None +2.7 pts ▸ 56.8%
14.9% One condition ◂ +3.3 pts 11.6%
4.2% Two conditions ◂ +1.0 pts 3.2%
3.0% Three or more ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Balldalein Hopefield +6.1 pts higher in Hopefield gap steady
17.6% 47th pct 23.6% 72nd pct
Unpaid carers in Balldalein Hopefield +0.6 pts higher in Hopefield gap narrowing
9.2% 21st pct 9.7% 24th pct
Unpaid child care in Balldalein Hopefield +15.9 pts higher in Hopefield gap widening
24.4% 45th pct 40.3% 93rd pct
Defence service in Balldalein Hopefield +5.3 pts higher in Balldale
5.3% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Balldalein Hopefield +2.0 pts higher in Hopefield gap narrowing
24.4% 51st pct 26.4% 63rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Balldalein Hopefield +4 larger in Balldale
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Balldalein Hopefield
55 yrs 91st pct —
Median income in Balldalein Hopefield
$875 72nd pct —
Household income in Balldalein Hopefield
$1,499 42nd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Balldalein Hopefield +0.2 larger in Hopefield gap widening
2.3 29th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Balldalein Hopefield +8.5 pts higher in Balldale gap steady
8.5% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Balldalein Hopefield +1.8 pts higher in Hopefield gap narrowing
34.5% 83rd pct 36.4% 87th pct

Family composition

63.8% Couples with children +31.9 pts ▸ 95.7%
26.6% Couples without children ◂ +10.9 pts 15.7%
8.5% One-parent families ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

34.5% 1 person +1.8 pts ▸ 36.4%
29.1% 2 people ◂ +13.9 pts 15.2%
5.5% 3 people +12.7 pts ▸ 18.2%
14.5% 4 people +0.6 pts ▸ 15.2%
12.7% 5 people ◂ +3.6 pts 9.1%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Balldalein Hopefield +$100 higher in Hopefield
$100 6th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Balldalein Hopefield +$1,200 higher in Hopefield gap widening
$800 9th pct $2,000 72nd pct
People / bedroom in Balldalein Hopefield +0.10 higher in Balldale gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Balldalein Hopefield +15.2 pts higher in Hopefield gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 15.2% 45th pct
Owned outright in Balldalein Hopefield +12.1 pts higher in Balldale gap narrowing
54.5% 84th pct 42.4% 54th pct
Separate houses in Balldalein Hopefield even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Balldalein Hopefield +8.5 pts higher in Hopefield gap narrowing
76.4% 41st pct 84.8% 65th pct

How homes are owned or rented

54.5% Owned outright ◂ +12.1 pts 42.4%
23.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +5.5 pts 18.2%
0.0% Rented +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
7.3% Other tenure +7.9 pts ▸ 15.2%
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

50.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +5.5 pts 45.5%
25.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +4.2 pts 21.2%
0.0% 5 or more +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
14.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +2.4 pts 12.1%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
38.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
23.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Balldalein Hopefield even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Balldalein Hopefield +0.3 pts higher in Balldale gap steady
16.7% 50th pct 16.3% 49th pct
PT commute in Balldalein Hopefield even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Balldalein Hopefield +2 more in Hopefield
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Balldalein Hopefield +21.05 more in Hopefield
0.00 0th pct 21.05 93rd pct
Departures/1k in Balldalein Hopefield +105.3 more in Hopefield
0.0 0th pct 105.3 69th pct
PT routes in Balldalein Hopefield +1 more in Hopefield
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Balldalein Hopefield
— 90 100th pct

How people get to work

61.7% Car (driver) ◂ +4.5 pts 57.1%
16.7% Worked at home ◂ +0.3 pts 16.3%
0.0% Walked +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
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

38.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.6 pts 36.4%
16.0% 3 vehicles +20.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
36.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +17.8 pts 18.2%
10.0% 4 or more +2.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Balldalein Hopefield +19.3 pts higher in Hopefield gap widening
15.2% 10th pct 34.5% 63rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Balldalein Hopefield even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Balldalein Hopefield +28.6 pts higher in Hopefield gap widening
45.0% 13th pct 73.6% 88th pct
Full-time in Balldalein Hopefield +7.5 pts higher in Hopefield gap widening
51.7% 21st pct 59.2% 56th pct

Industries people work in

51.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +3.4 pts ▸ 55.1%
11.7% Education & training ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
5.0% Manufacturing +5.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Other services +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Construction +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
6.7% Health care & social assistance +1.5 pts ▸ 8.2%
6.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
5.0% Wholesale trade ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% Retail trade ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

31.7% Managers +11.2 pts ▸ 42.9%
16.7% Labourers ◂ +6.5 pts 10.2%
10.0% Professionals +2.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
5.0% Sales workers +7.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
10.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
6.7% Community & personal service ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
5.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Balldalein Hopefield +1.8 higher in Balldale
1.8 64th pct 0.0 29th pct
Types ≤15 min in Balldalein Hopefield +2.5 more in Balldale
2.5 69th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Balldalein Hopefield even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Balldalein Hopefield even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Balldalein Hopefield even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Balldalein Hopefield even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Balldalein Hopefield +62.6 pts higher in Balldale
62.6% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Balldalein Hopefield even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Balldalein Hopefield +7.8 more in Hopefield
23.8 66th pct 31.6 73rd pct
Intersections/km² in Balldalein Hopefield even
0 37th pct 0 33rd pct
Mean slope in Balldalein Hopefield +0.1 pts higher in Balldale
3.9% 27th pct 3.8% 26th pct

Compare Balldale with nearby areas

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Compare Hopefield with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Balldale vs Hopefield [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10160/balldale/vs/SAL11940/hopefield