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Barraba vs Longarm

Name: Barraba vs Longarm — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Barraba profile · Longarm profile

Barraba Longarm

Barraba and Longarm are nearby areas in New South Wales, though they differ greatly in size and character. Barraba is a larger centre where residents are far older, with a typical age of 58 and 37.8% of people aged 65 and over. Longarm is sparsely populated and much younger, with a typical age of 36 and 30.4% of people under 15. Barraba also has a much higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 12.6%, compared to 0.0% in Longarm.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people providing unpaid care, though Barraba is slightly higher at 14.7%. While they share similar typical weekly household incomes, their daily lives differ. Barraba is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a short walk of schools and groceries, whereas Longarm is car-dependent. This contrast extends to health and education; Barraba has far higher rates of long-term health conditions, while a higher share of adults in Longarm hold a bachelor degree or higher.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 22 yrs older in Barraba Aged 65+: 37.8 pts higher in Barraba Population: 1,306 larger in Barraba Needs assistance: 11.9 pts higher in Barraba No religion: 22.9 pts higher in Barraba

Demographics & Identity

Population in Barraba in Longarm +1,306 larger in Barraba gap steady

1,329 75th pct 23 16th pct

Median age in Barraba in Longarm +22 yrs older in Barraba gap widening

58 yrs 90th pct 36 yrs 17th pct

Age structure

29.2% Older adults (45–64) +23.0 pts ▸ 52.2%

37.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +37.8 pts 0.0%

14.8% Young adults (25–44) +20.0 pts ▸ 34.8%

13.4% Children (0–14) +17.0 pts ▸ 30.4%

6.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

Marital status

44.4% Married +16.4 pts ▸ 60.9%

25.7% Never married +0.4 pts ▸ 26.1%

14.7% Divorced ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%

11.9% Widowed ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%

4.2% Separated ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Barraba Longarm

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

83.6% Australia ◂ +14.0 pts 69.6%

2.0% England ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

0.8% Philippines ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.6% New Zealand ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.5% India ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

45.5% English ◂ +2.0 pts 43.5%

42.6% Australian ◂ +16.5 pts 26.1%

4.7% German +21.3 pts ▸ 26.1%

11.1% Irish ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%

9.9% Scottish ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%

1.1% Filipino ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.7% Indian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Chinese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Dutch ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

88.9% English only ◂ +19.4 pts 69.6%

0.5% Tagalog ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

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% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

66.7% Christianity +2.8 pts ▸ 69.6%

8.4% Not stated +35.1 pts ▸ 43.5%

22.9% No religion ◂ +22.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Hinduism ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.5% Buddhism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Barraba in Longarm

11.24 77th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Barraba in Longarm +2 more in Barraba

2 62nd pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Barraba in Longarm

117 29th pct —

ICSEA in Barraba in Longarm

886 12th pct —

Highest year of school

30.7% Year 10 ◂ +30.7 pts 0.0%

28.5% Year 12 ◂ +2.4 pts 26.1%

24.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%

6.8% Year 11 ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

36.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +9.7 pts 26.7%

14.3% Bachelor degree +19.1 pts ▸ 33.3%

12.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +14.7 pts ▸ 26.7%

3.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

1.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

3.8% Agriculture & environment +16.2 pts ▸ 20.0%

13.9% Engineering & related ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%

13.9% Management & commerce ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%

11.4% Health ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

7.9% Education ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

7.5% Society & culture ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

6.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

6.2% Architecture & building ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

2.8% Creative arts ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

1.5% Information technology ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Barraba in Longarm +$220 higher in Barraba gap widening

$470 10th pct $250 0th pct

Household income in Barraba in Longarm +$51 higher in Barraba gap narrowing

$776 5th pct $725 3rd pct

Family income in Barraba in Longarm +$612 higher in Longarm

$1,137 10th pct $1,749 41st pct

Household income distribution

37.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%

35.1% Under $650 ◂ +35.1 pts 0.0%

15.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%

2.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

0.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

60.4% Under $650 ◂ +34.3 pts 26.1%

22.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.1 pts 13.0%

7.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

0.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

21.2% Arthritis ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%

12.7% Mental health ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%

11.1% Asthma ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%

9.8% Heart disease ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

9.3% Other condition ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%

9.1% Diabetes ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

6.5% Cancer ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

5.3% Lung condition ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

2.3% Stroke ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

2.1% Dementia ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

43.6% None +12.9 pts ▸ 56.5%

25.9% One condition ◂ +25.9 pts 0.0%

10.3% Two conditions ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

10.2% Three or more ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Barraba in Longarm +168 larger in Barraba

168 86th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Barraba in Longarm

25 yrs 46th pct —

Median income in Barraba in Longarm

$457 26th pct —

Household income in Barraba in Longarm

$1,062 21st pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Barraba in Longarm +1.1 larger in Longarm gap widening

1.9 11th pct 3.0 86th pct

Family composition

35.4% Couples with children +26.1 pts ▸ 61.5%

44.2% Couples without children ◂ +44.2 pts 0.0%

17.9% One-parent families ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%

2.1% Other families ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Household size

42.8% 1 person ◂ +42.8 pts 0.0%

39.5% 2 people ◂ +39.5 pts 0.0%

8.4% 3 people ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

5.3% 4 people ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

2.4% 5 people ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.3% 6 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Barraba in Longarm +$95 higher in Barraba

$195 24th pct $100 6th pct

Mortgage in Barraba in Longarm +$542 higher in Longarm

$758 8th pct $1,300 29th pct

People / bedroom in Barraba in Longarm +0.10 higher in Longarm gap steady

0.60 7th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

20.3% Rented +54.7 pts ▸ 75.0%

53.5% Owned outright ◂ +16.0 pts 37.5%

19.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +19.5 pts 0.0%

4.8% Other tenure ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

2.6% Not stated ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

96.3% Separate house +3.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

1.6% Flat or apartment ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.4% Other dwelling ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

54.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +54.3 pts 0.0%

20.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%

16.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%

3.5% 5 or more ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

3.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

0.8% Studio / none ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

47.6% Under $200 ◂ +47.6 pts 0.0%

47.6% $200–$349 ◂ +47.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Barraba in Longarm +1 more in Barraba

1 64th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Barraba in Longarm +0.75 more in Barraba

0.75 60th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Barraba in Longarm +9.0 more in Barraba

9.0 58th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Barraba in Longarm +2 more in Barraba

2 75th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

57.6% Car (driver) ◂ +20.1 pts 37.5%

14.2% Worked at home ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%

9.8% Walked ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

2.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

45.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +45.0 pts 0.0%

30.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%

11.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%

8.1% No vehicle ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

6.4% 4 or more ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

18.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +31.6 pts ▸ 50.0%

18.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +18.6 pts 0.0%

10.0% Education & training ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

7.7% Retail trade ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

7.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

6.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

4.9% Construction ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

4.2% Manufacturing ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

3.5% Other services ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

2.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.6% Professional & technical ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

2.3% Mining ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

19.8% Managers +30.2 pts ▸ 50.0%

18.9% Labourers ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%

13.8% Community & personal service ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%

13.3% Professionals ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%

10.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

8.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

7.9% Sales workers ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

7.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Barraba in Longarm +5.0 higher in Barraba

5.0 83rd pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Barraba in Longarm +5.4 more in Barraba

5.4 85th pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Barraba in Longarm +64.2 pts higher in Barraba

64.2% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Barraba in Longarm +62.7 pts higher in Barraba

62.7% 83rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Barraba in Longarm +47.6 pts higher in Barraba

47.6% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Barraba in Longarm +63.4 pts higher in Barraba

63.4% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Barraba in Longarm +81.6 pts higher in Barraba

81.6% 75th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Barraba in Longarm +63.3 pts higher in Barraba

63.3% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Barraba in Longarm +15.6 more in Longarm

27.8 71st pct 43.5 78th pct

Intersections/km² in Barraba in Longarm even

0 35th pct 0 6th pct

Mean slope in Barraba in Longarm +4.4 pts higher in Longarm

4.1% 30th pct 8.5% 74th pct

Compare Barraba with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Barraba vs Longarm [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10207/barraba/vs/SAL12392/longarm