Barrington Tops vs Upper Allyn

Upper Allyn and Barrington Tops are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Upper Allyn has a small population of 17 people, while Barrington Tops is largely non-residential with no people. Where there are residents, the two areas differ sharply; Upper Allyn is much younger with a typical age of 36, whereas Barrington Tops is far older at 57. Typical weekly household incomes are far higher in Upper Allyn at $2,583 compared to just $350 in Barrington Tops. Homes in Upper Allyn are also much larger, with a typical 3.4 people per home, while Barrington Tops has only 1.0.

These gaps in income and age have remained wide since 2011. Both areas are entirely car-dependent, with no residents within a 15-minute walk of schools, parks, groceries, or health services. This lack of local amenities is common to both, as each area has no public transport stops or routes.