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Barratta vs Wanganella

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 30 km apart · Barratta profile · Wanganella profile

Barratta Wanganella

Wanganella and Barratta (NSW) are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Barratta (NSW) has much higher typical incomes, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,249 compared to $1,333 in Wanganella. Wanganella is more walkable, with 50.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 52.8% near a park, while Barratta (NSW) has 0% for both. Wanganella also has a larger First Nations population, with seven people, while Barratta (NSW) has none.

Both areas share a typical resident age of 41 years. This common age profile sits alongside a shared reliance on cars, as both are car-dependent and have no homes within walking distance of public transport, health services, or schools. While the two areas are similar in these ways, the gap in typical weekly household income remains far higher in Barratta (NSW).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Barrattain Wanganella +49 larger in Wanganella gap narrowing
12 9th pct 61 31st pct
  • First area, 2016: 3
  • First area, 2021: 12
  • Second area, 2016: 86
  • Second area, 2021: 61
Median age in Barrattain Wanganella even
41 yrs 33rd pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 41 yrs
First Nations in Barrattain Wanganella
— 11.5% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.5%
— 32.8% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.8%
— 21.3% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.3%
— 10.8% 39th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%

Age structure

33.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +12.0 pts 21.3%
33.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +15.3 pts 18.0%
33.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.8 pts 29.5%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +32.8 pts ▸ 32.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%

Marital status

81.8% Married ◂ +38.1 pts 43.8%
27.3% Never married +6.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Divorced +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Barratta Wanganella

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

  • 85+ in Barratta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wanganella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Barratta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Wanganella: 6.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Barratta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Wanganella: 9.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Barratta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Wanganella: 4.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Barratta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Wanganella: 0.0% males, 4.7% females
  • 60–64 in Barratta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Wanganella: 9.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Barratta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Wanganella: 4.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Barratta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Wanganella: 4.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Barratta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Wanganella: 6.3% males, 9.4% females
  • 40–44 in Barratta: 42.9% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Wanganella: 0.0% males, 6.3% females
  • 35–39 in Barratta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Wanganella: 0.0% males, 7.8% females
  • 30–34 in Barratta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wanganella: 0.0% males, 7.8% females
  • 25–29 in Barratta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Wanganella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Barratta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Wanganella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Barratta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Wanganella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Barratta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Wanganella: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Barratta: 57.1% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Wanganella: 10.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Barratta: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wanganella: 0.0% males, 7.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Barrattain Wanganella
— 6.6% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.6%

Country of birth

50.0% Australia +33.6 pts ▸ 83.6%
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

50.0% Scottish ◂ +33.6 pts 16.4%
50.0% German ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
25.0% English +22.5 pts ▸ 47.5%
0.0% Australian +34.4 pts ▸ 34.4%
0.0% Irish +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Barrattain Wanganella
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Barrattain Wanganella
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

50.0% English only +36.9 pts ▸ 86.9%
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

— 37.7% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.7%

Religious affiliation

50.0% Christianity ◂ +4.1 pts 45.9%
33.3% No religion +4.4 pts ▸ 37.7%
25.0% Not stated ◂ +5.3 pts 19.7%
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

— 52.1% 66th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 47.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.1%
— 20.8% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.8%
Schools ≤3 km in Barrattain Wanganella even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

54.5% Year 12 ◂ +2.5 pts 52.1%
45.5% Year 10 ◂ +30.9 pts 14.6%
0.0% Year 11 +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

40.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree +30.4 pts ▸ 30.4%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +26.1 pts ▸ 26.1%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

40.0% Society & culture ◂ +27.0 pts 13.0%
30.0% Agriculture & environment +9.1 pts ▸ 39.1%
0.0% Engineering & related +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% Management & commerce +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Barrattain Wanganella +$493 higher in Barratta
$1,312 93rd pct $819 62nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,312
  • Second area, 2016: $822
  • Second area, 2021: $819
Household income in Barrattain Wanganella +$916 higher in Barratta
$2,249 86th pct $1,333 35th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,249
  • Second area, 2016: $1,208
  • Second area, 2021: $1,333
Family income in Barrattain Wanganella +$1,687 higher in Barratta
$3,499 97th pct $1,812 45th pct
  • First area, 2021: $3,499
  • Second area, 2016: $1,937
  • Second area, 2021: $1,812
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Barrattain Wanganella
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +43.8 pts ▸ 43.8%
27.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +21.0 pts 6.3%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Barrattain Wanganella
— 24.6% 29th pct
Mental health in Barrattain Wanganella
— 6.6% 35th pct
Needs assistance in Barrattain Wanganella
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Lung condition +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Asthma +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Heart disease +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Mental health +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.7% None ◂ +4.4 pts 62.3%
0.0% One condition +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Two conditions +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Three or more +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Community Participation

— 20.8% 62nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.8%
Unpaid carers in Barrattain Wanganella
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Barrattain Wanganella
— 29.2% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.2%
Defence service in Barrattain Wanganella
— 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Barrattain Wanganella
— 14.6% 12th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Barrattain Wanganella +7 larger in Wanganella
0 0th pct 7 54th pct
Median age in Barrattain Wanganella +17 yrs older in Barratta
53 yrs 89th pct 36 yrs 74th pct
Median income in Barrattain Wanganella
— $374 13th pct
Household income in Barrattain Wanganella even
$1,875 57th pct $1,875 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Barrattain Wanganella +0.6 larger in Wanganella
1.8 9th pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.8
  • Second area, 2016: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 35.0% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.0%

Family composition

100.0% Couples without children ◂ +74.4 pts 25.6%
0.0% Couples with children +71.8 pts ▸ 71.8%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $15 0th pct
— $1,896 66th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $434
  • Second area, 2021: $1,896
People / bedroom in Barrattain Wanganella +0.20 higher in Wanganella
0.50 0th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.50
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
— 25.0% 71st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 38.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Owned outright in Barrattain Wanganella
— 45.0% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.0%
Separate houses in Barrattain Wanganella
— 100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
— 75.0% 38th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 88.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 75.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Barrattain Wanganella
— 44.4% 94th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 30.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.4%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Barrattain Wanganella even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Barrattain Wanganella even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Barrattain Wanganella even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Barrattain Wanganella even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

55.6% Car (driver) ◂ +22.2 pts 33.3%
44.4% Worked at home even 44.4%
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%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Barrattain Wanganella
— 20.3% 16th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 48.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.3%

Jobs & Industry

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 9.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Barrattain Wanganella
— 56.3% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 59.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.3%
— 77.8% 95th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 81.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 77.8%

Industries people work in

77.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +25.9 pts 51.9%
0.0% Accommodation & food +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Public administration & safety +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

55.6% Managers +3.7 pts ▸ 59.3%
33.3% Labourers +3.7 pts ▸ 37.0%
0.0% Professionals even 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% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Barrattain Wanganella +1.9 higher in Wanganella
0.0 0th pct 1.9 65th pct
Types ≤15 min in Barrattain Wanganella +2.0 more in Wanganella
0.0 0th pct 2.0 66th pct
15-min city in Barrattain Wanganella even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Barrattain Wanganella +50.9 pts higher in Wanganella
0.0% 0th pct 50.9% 80th pct
Walk to transit in Barrattain Wanganella even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Barrattain Wanganella even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Barrattain Wanganella +52.8 pts higher in Wanganella
0.0% 0th pct 52.8% 65th pct
Walk to health in Barrattain Wanganella even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Barrattain Wanganella +163.9 more in Wanganella
0.0 0th pct 163.9 90th pct
Intersections/km² in Barrattain Wanganella even
0 1st pct 0 2nd pct
Mean slope in Barrattain Wanganella +1.0 pts higher in Barratta
3.7% 24th pct 2.7% 8th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Barratta vs Wanganella [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10212/barratta/vs/SAL14151/wanganella