Barretts Creek vs Pulganbar

Barretts Creek and Pulganbar are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Residents are far older in Pulganbar, where the typical person is 67 compared to 55 in Barretts Creek. The two areas differ sharply on income and household size; typical weekly family income is far higher in Barretts Creek at $1,249, while typical weekly household income is far higher in Pulganbar at $1,574. Homes in Barretts Creek are also more crowded, with 3.0 people per home compared to 1.5 in Pulganbar.

These differences in household structure and income have remained distinct as both areas stay very small. They are alike in their lack of local facilities, with both being car-dependent and having no public transport, schools, or shops within walking distance. The gap in typical personal income between them is $150 per week, with Pulganbar remaining well higher than Barretts Creek.