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Bandon Grove vs Upper Karuah River

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Bandon Grove profile · Upper Karuah River profile

Bandon Grove Upper Karuah River

Bandon Grove and Upper Karuah River are both sparsely populated rural areas in New South Wales. Bandon Grove has a larger population of 135 people, while Upper Karuah River is nearly non-residential with only 3 residents. There are stark differences in wealth and age; the typical resident in Upper Karuah River is far older at 72, compared to 51 in Bandon Grove. Incomes are also far higher in Bandon Grove, where the typical household earns $1,624 per week, while the usual household in Upper Karuah River earns $824.

Bandon Grove's typical household income sits around the national figure, providing a point of comparison for these two neighbours. Both areas are entirely car-dependent and lack basic local services, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service. While Bandon Grove has larger homes with more people per bedroom, both areas remain very isolated from public transport.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bandon Grovein Upper Karuah River +132 larger in Bandon Grove gap widening
135 46th pct 3 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 278
  • First area, 2016: 119
  • First area, 2021: 135
  • Second area, 2016: 6
  • Second area, 2021: 3
Median age in Bandon Grovein Upper Karuah River +21 yrs older in Upper Karuah River gap narrowing
51 yrs 74th pct 72 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 73 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 72 yrs
2.2% 53rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.2%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 2.2%
23.7% 71st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 14.3%
  • First area, 2016: 26.1%
  • First area, 2021: 23.7%
17.8% 55th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 24.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.6%
  • First area, 2021: 17.8%
10.9% 39th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.5%
  • First area, 2016: 3.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.9%

Age structure

23.7% Seniors (65+) +76.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
33.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
17.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
13.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
6.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

65.8% Married +34.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
18.0% Never married ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%
8.1% Divorced ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
5.4% Widowed ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
2.7% Separated ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bandon Grove Upper Karuah River

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

  • 85+ in Bandon Grove: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Upper Karuah River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Bandon Grove: 0.0% males, 3.7% females; 80–84 in Upper Karuah River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Bandon Grove: 2.2% males, 3.0% females; 75–79 in Upper Karuah River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Bandon Grove: 2.2% males, 3.0% females; 70–74 in Upper Karuah River: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Bandon Grove: 6.0% males, 5.2% females; 65–69 in Upper Karuah River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Bandon Grove: 2.2% males, 3.0% females; 60–64 in Upper Karuah River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Bandon Grove: 9.0% males, 3.0% females; 55–59 in Upper Karuah River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Bandon Grove: 4.5% males, 3.7% females; 50–54 in Upper Karuah River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Bandon Grove: 3.0% males, 2.2% females; 45–49 in Upper Karuah River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Bandon Grove: 0.0% males, 3.0% females; 40–44 in Upper Karuah River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Bandon Grove: 3.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Upper Karuah River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Bandon Grove: 2.2% males, 3.7% females; 30–34 in Upper Karuah River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Bandon Grove: 0.0% males, 3.0% females; 25–29 in Upper Karuah River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Bandon Grove: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Upper Karuah River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Bandon Grove: 3.7% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Upper Karuah River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Bandon Grove: 5.2% males, 3.7% females; 10–14 in Upper Karuah River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Bandon Grove: 3.7% males, 4.5% females; 5–9 in Upper Karuah River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Bandon Grove: 2.2% males, 6.0% females; 0–4 in Upper Karuah River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

8.1% 34th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 8.1%

Country of birth

0.0% New Zealand +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
93.3% Australia ◂ +93.3 pts 0.0%
4.4% England ◂ +4.4 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

51.9% English +48.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
35.6% Australian ◂ +35.6 pts 0.0%
12.6% Irish ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
7.4% Scottish ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
5.2% Dutch ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
3.7% German ◂ +3.7 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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.1%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

97.8% English only +2.2 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

46.7% 70th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 17.2%
  • First area, 2016: 20.2%
  • First area, 2021: 46.7%

Religious affiliation

46.7% No religion +53.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
56.3% Christianity ◂ +56.3 pts 0.0%
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

38.2% 31st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 28.6%
  • First area, 2016: 31.2%
  • First area, 2021: 38.2%
14.4% 49th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.4%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

38.2% Year 12 +61.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
33.6% Year 10 ◂ +33.6 pts 0.0%
16.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
6.4% Year 11 ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

12.9% Bachelor degree +153.8 pts ▸ 166.7%
37.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +37.1 pts 0.0%
11.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
5.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.7% Education ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
15.7% Society & culture ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
14.3% Architecture & building ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
12.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
11.4% Engineering & related ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
7.1% Management & commerce ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
4.3% Health ◂ +4.3 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%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bandon Grovein Upper Karuah River +$410 higher in Bandon Grove gap widening
$634 30th pct $224 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $383
  • First area, 2016: $570
  • First area, 2021: $634
  • Second area, 2016: $466
  • Second area, 2021: $224
Household income in Bandon Grovein Upper Karuah River +$800 higher in Bandon Grove
$1,624 56th pct $824 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: $870
  • First area, 2016: $1,375
  • First area, 2021: $1,624
  • Second area, 2021: $824
Family income in Bandon Grovein Upper Karuah River +$717 higher in Bandon Grove
$1,541 29th pct $824 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,037
  • First area, 2016: $1,531
  • First area, 2021: $1,541
  • Second area, 2021: $824
7.2% 45th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.2%
16.7% 52nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.3%
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%

Personal income distribution

45.0% Under $650 +121.6 pts ▸ 166.7%
31.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +31.5 pts 0.0%
13.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

39.3% 88th pct —
13.3% 88th pct —
3.7% 39th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.4%
  • First area, 2016: 2.5%
  • First area, 2021: 3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.1% Arthritis +155.6 pts ▸ 166.7%
13.3% Mental health ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
11.1% Asthma ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
5.9% Heart disease ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.2% Diabetes ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.4% Other condition ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.7% Cancer ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
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

28.9% One condition +137.8 pts ▸ 166.7%
62.2% None ◂ +62.2 pts 0.0%
5.9% Two conditions ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
2.2% Three or more ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

24.3% 74th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 20.8%
  • First area, 2016: 33.0%
  • First area, 2021: 24.3%
18.0% 87th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 12.7%
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
40.5% 94th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 31.9%
  • First area, 2016: 26.0%
  • First area, 2021: 40.5%
0.0% 0th pct —
42.3% 98th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 37.1%
  • First area, 2016: 26.0%
  • First area, 2021: 42.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Bandon Grovein Upper Karuah River +3 larger in Bandon Grove
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
14 yrs 10th pct —
$1,125 86th pct —
$2,250 71st pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Bandon Grovein Upper Karuah River +0.8 larger in Bandon Grove
2.8 76th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6
  • First area, 2016: 2.7
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.7%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
19.0% 33rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 18.9%
  • First area, 2016: 17.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%

Family composition

40.7% Couples without children +59.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
55.8% Couples with children ◂ +55.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$272 47th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $190
  • First area, 2016: $93
  • First area, 2021: $272
$2,275 85th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $1,517
  • First area, 2016: $1,733
  • First area, 2021: $2,275
People / bedroom in Bandon Grovein Upper Karuah River +0.40 higher in Bandon Grove
1.00 89th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60
21.4% 63rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 27.7%
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 21.4%
54.8% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 47.9%
  • First area, 2016: 77.1%
  • First area, 2021: 54.8%
97.6% 55th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 96.8%
  • First area, 2016: 94.3%
  • First area, 2021: 97.6%
54.8% 11th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 75.8%
  • First area, 2016: 77.1%
  • First area, 2021: 54.8%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.4%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
29.4% 79th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 26.6%
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 29.4%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Migration & Movement

35.4% 65th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 22.7%
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 35.4%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 4.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
61.3% 52nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 63.5%
  • First area, 2016: 61.0%
  • First area, 2021: 61.3%
50.0% 15th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 52.4%
  • First area, 2016: 50.0%
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bandon Grovein Upper Karuah River +0.1 higher in Bandon Grove
0.1 36th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bandon Grovein Upper Karuah River +0.1 more in Bandon Grove
0.1 39th pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bandon Grovein Upper Karuah River +2.1 pts higher in Bandon Grove
2.1% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bandon Grovein Upper Karuah River +325.9 more in Upper Karuah River
7.4 35th pct 333.3 97th pct
Intersections/km² in Bandon Grovein Upper Karuah River +0 higher in Upper Karuah River
0 35th pct 1 47th pct
Mean slope in Bandon Grovein Upper Karuah River +3.6 pts higher in Upper Karuah River
12.8% 88th pct 16.4% 94th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bandon Grove vs Upper Karuah River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10172/bandon-grove/vs/SAL14050/upper-karuah-river