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Bara vs Hayes Gap

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.5 km apart · Bara profile · Hayes Gap profile

Bara Hayes Gap

Hayes Gap and Bara are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ sharply in wealth and education; the typical household income in Hayes Gap is $2,250 per week, which is far higher than the $1,125 in Bara. While 13.6% of people in Hayes Gap earn $2,000 or more weekly, no one in Bara does. In contrast, Bara has a higher share of university qualifications, with 15% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 0% in Hayes Gap.

Both areas are car-dependent and share similar typical weekly rents of around $273 to $280. They also have no homes within walking distance of a park, school, or grocery store. Other similarities include a lack of public transport and an older population, with typical residents aged 51 in Bara and 54 in Hayes Gap.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Barain Hayes Gap +3 larger in Hayes Gap gap narrowing
19 14th pct 22 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25
  • First area, 2021: 19
  • Second area, 2016: 12
  • Second area, 2021: 22
Median age in Barain Hayes Gap +3 yrs older in Hayes Gap gap narrowing
51 yrs 74th pct 54 yrs 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 54 yrs
First Nations in Barain Hayes Gap
0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

21.1% Older adults (45–64) +10.8 pts ▸ 31.8%
21.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) even 0.0%

Marital status

35.0% Married +1.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
20.0% Never married +2.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
20.0% Divorced ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Barain Hayes Gap
0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

73.7% Australia +8.1 pts ▸ 81.8%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

26.3% English +23.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
47.4% Australian ◂ +15.6 pts 31.8%
0.0% Irish +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% Scottish even 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Barain Hayes Gap
0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Barain Hayes Gap
0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

57.9% English only +19.4 pts ▸ 77.3%
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 Barain Hayes Gap
40.9% 51st pct

Religious affiliation

47.4% Christianity +7.2 pts ▸ 54.5%
42.1% No religion ◂ +1.2 pts 40.9%
0.0% Not stated +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
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

22.7% 5th pct
Bachelor+ in Barain Hayes Gap +15.0 pts higher in Bara
15.0% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Barain Hayes Gap even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

56.3% Year 12 ◂ +33.5 pts 22.7%
31.3% Year 10 +5.1 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% Year 11 +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Year 9 or below +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Certificate III / IV +87.5 pts ▸ 87.5%
37.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
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 I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

75.0% Engineering & related ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
37.5% Management & commerce ◂ +37.5 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% 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 Barain Hayes Gap +$209 higher in Bara gap narrowing
$1,075 87th pct $866 68th pct
  • First area, 2016: $379
  • First area, 2021: $1,075
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $866
Household income in Barain Hayes Gap +$1,125 higher in Hayes Gap gap widening
$1,125 21st pct $2,250 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2016: $1,812
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in Barain Hayes Gap +$1,875 higher in Hayes Gap
$1,249 13th pct $3,124 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,249
  • Second area, 2021: $3,124
High earners in Barain Hayes Gap +13.6 pts higher in Hayes Gap
0.0% 0th pct 13.6% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +80.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
30.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
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

15.0% Under $650 +30.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
15.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.4 pts 13.6%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Barain Hayes Gap
27.3% 42nd pct
Mental health in Barain Hayes Gap
18.2% 99th pct
Needs assistance in Barain Hayes Gap
0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Mental health +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
15.8% Arthritis ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 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

57.9% None +5.7 pts ▸ 63.6%
0.0% Three or more +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
21.1% One condition ◂ +7.4 pts 13.6%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Barain Hayes Gap +13.6 pts higher in Hayes Gap
0.0% 0th pct 13.6% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
Unpaid carers in Barain Hayes Gap +18.2 pts higher in Hayes Gap
0.0% 0th pct 18.2% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%
Unpaid child care in Barain Hayes Gap +20.0 pts higher in Bara
20.0% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Barain Hayes Gap
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Barain Hayes Gap +11.4 pts higher in Bara
25.0% 55th pct 13.6% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Barain Hayes Gap even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Barain Hayes Gap +0.2 larger in Hayes Gap gap narrowing
1.8 9th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.0
  • First area, 2021: 1.8
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0

Family composition

75.0% Couples without children +32.7 pts ▸ 107.7%
33.3% Couples with children +12.8 pts ▸ 46.2%
41.7% One-parent families ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

23.1% 1 person +96.9 pts ▸ 120.0%
30.8% 2 people +69.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

Rent in Barain Hayes Gap +$7 higher in Bara
$280 50th pct $273 48th pct
Mortgage in Barain Hayes Gap +$321 higher in Bara
$2,054 74th pct $1,733 57th pct
People / bedroom in Barain Hayes Gap +0.20 higher in Hayes Gap gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Rented +80.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
69.2% Owned outright ◂ +9.2 pts 60.0%
23.1% Owned with a mortgage +36.9 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 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

46.2% 3 bedrooms +53.8 pts ▸ 100.0%
30.8% 1 bedroom +49.2 pts ▸ 80.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Barain Hayes Gap even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Barain Hayes Gap even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Barain Hayes Gap even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Barain Hayes Gap even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

63.6% Car (driver) +28.7 pts ▸ 92.3%
36.4% Worked at home ◂ +36.4 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

0.0% 3 vehicles +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
30.8% 2 vehicles +9.2 pts ▸ 40.0%
30.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Barain Hayes Gap
31.8% 53rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Barain Hayes Gap +4.1 pts higher in Hayes Gap
55.0% 32nd pct 59.1% 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 35.0%
  • First area, 2021: 55.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.1%

Industries people work in

36.4% Construction ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% Education & training +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water 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%

Occupations people work in

36.4% Managers ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
36.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
27.3% Professionals ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades 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% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Barain Hayes Gap even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Barain Hayes Gap even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Barain Hayes Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Barain Hayes Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Barain Hayes Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Barain Hayes Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Barain Hayes Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Barain Hayes Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Barain Hayes Gap even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Barain Hayes Gap even
0 26th pct 0 14th pct
Mean slope in Barain Hayes Gap +4.4 pts higher in Bara
13.5% 90th pct 9.1% 76th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bara vs Hayes Gap [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10190/bara/vs/SAL11883/hayes-gap