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Balldale vs Gooramadda

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Balldale profile · Gooramadda profile

Balldale Gooramadda

Balldale and Gooramadda are both sparsely populated areas with a strong reliance on cars. Balldale is a family-oriented place where 25% of people are children, compared to none in Gooramadda. Residents in Gooramadda typically earn much more, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,281 compared to $495 in Balldale. Education levels also differ, as a much higher share of Gooramadda residents completed Year 12 (44.1%) than those in Balldale (24.6%).

Everyday life is very similar in both places, as they both consist entirely of detached houses and have no public transport options. Both areas are equally car-dependent, with every home owning a motor vehicle. They also share the same typical household size of 2.3 people. While Balldale has a far higher share of homes owned outright (54.5%), both areas sit well above the national figure for this measure.

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Where they differ most

Under 15: 25.0 pts higher in Balldale No religion: 27.3 pts higher in Gooramadda Personal income: $786 higher in Gooramadda Rent: $190 higher in Gooramadda Mortgage: $1,175 higher in Gooramadda

Demographics & Identity

Population in Balldalein Gooramadda +106 larger in Balldale gap steady
168 50th pct 62 31st pct
Median age in Balldalein Gooramadda +11 yrs older in Gooramadda gap widening
47 yrs 57th pct 58 yrs 90th pct
First Nations in Balldalein Gooramadda +2.4 pts higher in Balldale gap widening
2.4% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Balldalein Gooramadda +15.2 pts higher in Balldale gap widening
29.8% 86th pct 14.5% 31st pct
Under 15 in Balldalein Gooramadda +25.0 pts higher in Balldale gap widening
25.0% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Balldalein Gooramadda +5.2 pts higher in Balldale gap widening
5.2% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

25.0% Older adults (45–64) +16.9 pts ▸ 41.9%
22.6% Young adults (25–44) +8.0 pts ▸ 30.6%
29.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +15.2 pts 14.5%
25.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

55.0% Married +4.4 pts ▸ 59.4%
29.0% Never married ◂ +4.0 pts 25.0%
7.6% Divorced +4.9 pts ▸ 12.5%
6.9% Separated ◂ +0.6 pts 6.3%
4.6% Widowed ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Balldale Gooramadda

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Balldalein Gooramadda +1.7 pts higher in Gooramadda gap steady
4.8% 20th pct 6.5% 27th pct

Country of birth

73.2% Australia +9.0 pts ▸ 82.3%
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 +12.2 pts ▸ 41.9%
35.7% Australian ◂ +6.7 pts 29.0%
7.1% Irish +10.6 pts ▸ 17.7%
8.3% Scottish +3.0 pts ▸ 11.3%
3.0% Italian +1.9 pts ▸ 4.8%
4.8% German +0.1 pts ▸ 4.8%
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 Gooramadda even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Balldalein Gooramadda even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

76.2% English only +12.5 pts ▸ 88.7%
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 Gooramadda +27.3 pts higher in Gooramadda gap narrowing
29.2% 22nd pct 56.5% 90th pct

Religious affiliation

29.2% No religion +27.3 pts ▸ 56.5%
48.8% Christianity ◂ +13.3 pts 35.5%
22.6% Not stated ◂ +6.5 pts 16.1%
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 Gooramadda +19.5 pts higher in Gooramadda gap widening
24.6% 7th pct 44.1% 48th pct
Bachelor+ in Balldalein Gooramadda +8.0 pts higher in Gooramadda gap widening
9.2% 26th pct 17.2% 59th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Balldalein Gooramadda +1 more in Gooramadda
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Balldalein Gooramadda
— 151 32nd pct
ICSEA in Balldalein Gooramadda
— 982 45th pct

Highest year of school

24.6% Year 12 +19.5 pts ▸ 44.1%
19.2% Year 10 ◂ +2.3 pts 16.9%
6.9% Year 11 +6.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
10.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

25.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.1 pts 20.9%
9.8% Bachelor degree +1.8 pts ▸ 11.6%
8.7% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.9 pts ▸ 11.6%
3.3% Postgraduate degree +3.7 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
4.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

8.7% Engineering & related +7.6 pts ▸ 16.3%
3.3% Health +10.7 pts ▸ 14.0%
12.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
4.3% Education +7.3 pts ▸ 11.6%
7.6% Management & commerce +4.0 pts ▸ 11.6%
6.5% Architecture & building +2.8 pts ▸ 9.3%
3.3% Society & culture +3.7 pts ▸ 7.0%
5.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.4 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 Gooramadda +$786 higher in Gooramadda gap widening
$495 12th pct $1,281 92nd pct
Household income in Balldalein Gooramadda +$656 higher in Gooramadda gap narrowing
$1,218 26th pct $1,874 69th pct
Family income in Balldalein Gooramadda +$1,150 higher in Gooramadda gap widening
$1,724 39th pct $2,874 89th pct
High earners in Balldalein Gooramadda +12.7 pts higher in Gooramadda gap widening
7.6% 48th pct 20.3% 89th pct
High-income homes in Balldalein Gooramadda +13.6 pts higher in Gooramadda gap widening
7.3% 22nd pct 20.8% 64th pct

Household income distribution

30.9% Under $650 ◂ +30.9 pts 0.0%
20.0% $650–$1,499 +9.2 pts ▸ 29.2%
29.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +29.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
7.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

38.2% Under $650 ◂ +16.3 pts 21.9%
9.9% $1,500–$2,999 +16.6 pts ▸ 26.6%
17.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.9 pts 15.6%
7.6% $3,000 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 9.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Balldalein Gooramadda +2.2 pts higher in Balldale
23.2% 24th pct 21.0% 16th pct
Mental health in Balldalein Gooramadda +3.0 pts higher in Balldale
3.0% 16th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Balldalein Gooramadda +5.7 pts higher in Gooramadda gap steady
2.4% 27th pct 8.1% 82nd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

7.1% Asthma +2.5 pts ▸ 9.7%
6.5% Arthritis ◂ +0.1 pts 6.5%
4.2% Diabetes +0.7 pts ▸ 4.8%
4.8% Cancer ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.2% Heart disease ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
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 +3.9 pts ▸ 58.1%
14.9% One condition +4.5 pts ▸ 19.4%
4.2% Two conditions +5.5 pts ▸ 9.7%
3.0% Three or more ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Balldalein Gooramadda +9.0 pts higher in Gooramadda gap widening
17.6% 47th pct 26.6% 79th pct
Unpaid carers in Balldalein Gooramadda +1.3 pts higher in Balldale gap narrowing
9.2% 21st pct 7.8% 14th pct
Unpaid child care in Balldalein Gooramadda +16.6 pts higher in Balldale gap widening
24.4% 45th pct 7.8% 4th pct
Defence service in Balldalein Gooramadda +5.3 pts higher in Balldale
5.3% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Balldalein Gooramadda +10.4 pts higher in Balldale gap widening
24.4% 51st pct 14.1% 11th pct

First Nations

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

Family & Households

Household size in Balldalein Gooramadda even gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in Balldalein Gooramadda +8.5 pts higher in Balldale gap widening
8.5% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Balldalein Gooramadda +1.2 pts higher in Balldale gap narrowing
34.5% 83rd pct 33.3% 80th pct

Family composition

63.8% Couples with children ◂ +12.5 pts 51.3%
26.6% Couples without children +22.1 pts ▸ 48.7%
0.0% Other families +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
8.5% One-parent families ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

Household size

29.1% 2 people +12.6 pts ▸ 41.7%
34.5% 1 person ◂ +1.2 pts 33.3%
14.5% 4 people ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
12.7% 5 people ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
5.5% 3 people +7.0 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Balldalein Gooramadda +$190 higher in Gooramadda
$100 6th pct $290 54th pct
Mortgage in Balldalein Gooramadda +$1,175 higher in Gooramadda gap widening
$800 9th pct $1,975 70th pct
People / bedroom in Balldalein Gooramadda even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Balldalein Gooramadda +16.7 pts higher in Gooramadda gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 16.7% 50th pct
Owned outright in Balldalein Gooramadda +17.0 pts higher in Balldale gap widening
54.5% 84th pct 37.5% 39th pct
Separate houses in Balldalein Gooramadda even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Balldalein Gooramadda +2.8 pts higher in Gooramadda gap narrowing
76.4% 41st pct 79.2% 49th pct

How homes are owned or rented

54.5% Owned outright ◂ +17.0 pts 37.5%
23.6% Owned with a mortgage +5.5 pts ▸ 29.2%
0.0% Rented +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
7.3% Other tenure ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
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 ◂ +5.1 pts 45.8%
25.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +8.8 pts 16.7%
14.5% 2 bedrooms +6.3 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% 5 or more +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
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 Gooramadda even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Balldalein Gooramadda +2.3 pts higher in Gooramadda gap narrowing
16.7% 50th pct 18.9% 57th pct
PT commute in Balldalein Gooramadda even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Balldalein Gooramadda even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Balldalein Gooramadda even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Balldalein Gooramadda even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Balldalein Gooramadda even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Balldalein Gooramadda
— 84 99th pct

How people get to work

61.7% Car (driver) ◂ +21.1 pts 40.5%
16.7% Worked at home +2.3 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% Walked +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
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 ◂ +4.7 pts 33.3%
36.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +2.7 pts 33.3%
10.0% 4 or more +23.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
16.0% 3 vehicles +4.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Balldalein Gooramadda +6.7 pts higher in Gooramadda gap narrowing
15.2% 10th pct 21.9% 20th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Balldalein Gooramadda even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Balldalein Gooramadda +12.8 pts higher in Gooramadda gap narrowing
45.0% 13th pct 57.8% 40th pct
Full-time in Balldalein Gooramadda +15.9 pts higher in Gooramadda gap widening
51.7% 21st pct 67.6% 86th pct

Industries people work in

51.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +21.9 pts 29.7%
0.0% Construction +21.6 pts ▸ 21.6%
11.7% Education & training +1.8 pts ▸ 13.5%
5.0% Manufacturing +5.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Administrative & support +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
6.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
6.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +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 +0.8 pts ▸ 32.4%
10.0% Professionals +14.3 pts ▸ 24.3%
0.0% Technicians & trades +24.3 pts ▸ 24.3%
16.7% Labourers ◂ +3.2 pts 13.5%
5.0% Sales workers +5.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
10.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
6.7% Community & personal service ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
5.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Balldalein Gooramadda +1.6 higher in Balldale
1.8 64th pct 0.2 44th pct
Types ≤15 min in Balldalein Gooramadda +2.3 more in Balldale
2.5 69th pct 0.2 44th pct
15-min city in Balldalein Gooramadda even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Balldalein Gooramadda even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Balldalein Gooramadda even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Balldalein Gooramadda even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Balldalein Gooramadda +45.0 pts higher in Balldale
62.6% 68th pct 17.6% 51st pct
Walk to health in Balldalein Gooramadda even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Balldalein Gooramadda +8.4 more in Gooramadda
23.8 66th pct 32.3 73rd pct
Intersections/km² in Balldalein Gooramadda +1 higher in Gooramadda
0 37th pct 1 55th pct
Mean slope in Balldalein Gooramadda +2.2 pts higher in Gooramadda
3.9% 27th pct 6.2% 55th pct

Compare Balldale with nearby areas

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Compare Gooramadda with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Balldale vs Gooramadda [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10160/balldale/vs/SAL21067/gooramadda