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Bega vs Kingswood

Name: Bega vs Kingswood — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.1 km apart · Bega profile · Kingswood profile

Bega Kingswood

Bega and Kingswood (Bega Valley - NSW) are neighbouring areas with very different scales. Bega is a larger town where the typical resident is 43, whereas Kingswood (Bega Valley - NSW) is sparsely populated with a much younger typical age of 31. Bega is somewhat walkable, with 91% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and a typical weekly household income of $1,196. In contrast, Kingswood (Bega Valley - NSW) is car-dependent, with a far higher typical weekly household income of $2,499.

Both areas share a similar terrain slope and similar school advantage scores. While Bega has many more public transport stops and routes, the two areas have followed similar trends in their school advantage levels. This contrast in infrastructure is sharp, as Bega has 21 public transport stops compared to none in Kingswood (Bega Valley - NSW).

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Where they differ most

Household income: $1,303 higher in Kingswood Population: 5,009 larger in Bega Median age: 12 yrs older in Bega People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Kingswood Family income: $935 higher in Kingswood

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bega in Kingswood +5,009 larger in Bega gap steady

5,013 86th pct 4 3rd pct

Median age in Bega in Kingswood +12 yrs older in Bega gap narrowing

43 yrs 43rd pct 31 yrs 7th pct

Age structure

24.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +24.8 pts 0.0%

23.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +23.6 pts 0.0%

21.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +21.8 pts 0.0%

19.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%

10.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

39.8% Married ◂ +39.8 pts 0.0%

37.7% Never married ◂ +37.7 pts 0.0%

10.5% Divorced ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%

8.2% Widowed ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

3.8% Separated ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

82.3% Australia +17.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

2.2% England ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

0.8% New Zealand ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.6% India ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.3% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.3% Australian +56.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

40.0% English +60.0 pts ▸ 100.0%

12.2% Irish ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

8.9% Scottish ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

5.4% German ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

1.6% Dutch ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.4% Italian ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.9% Indian ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.8% Chinese ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.6% Filipino ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

87.3% English only +12.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

0.2% Mandarin ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Tagalog ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hindi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

44.6% No religion +55.4 pts ▸ 100.0%

43.1% Christianity ◂ +43.1 pts 0.0%

10.0% Not stated ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

1.1% Buddhism ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.5% Hinduism ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Other religions ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Bega in Kingswood

6.28 64th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Bega in Kingswood +5 more in Bega

6 74th pct 1 43rd pct

Avg size in Bega in Kingswood +149 larger in Kingswood

305 49th pct 454 66th pct

ICSEA in Bega in Kingswood +63 higher in Kingswood

994 52nd pct 1,057 80th pct

Highest year of school

37.7% Year 12 ◂ +37.7 pts 0.0%

29.6% Year 10 ◂ +29.6 pts 0.0%

13.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%

8.8% Year 11 ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

35.5% Certificate III / IV +39.5 pts ▸ 75.0%

18.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%

11.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%

5.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

2.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

2.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.2% Management & commerce ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%

13.1% Health ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%

12.2% Society & culture ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

11.9% Engineering & related ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%

7.5% Education ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

5.9% Architecture & building ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

2.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

2.7% Creative arts ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

1.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

1.3% Information technology ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bega in Kingswood +$240 higher in Kingswood gap narrowing

$660 34th pct $900 73rd pct

Household income in Bega in Kingswood +$1,303 higher in Kingswood

$1,196 25th pct $2,499 89th pct

Family income in Bega in Kingswood +$935 higher in Kingswood

$1,564 30th pct $2,499 81st pct

Household income distribution

33.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +33.6 pts 0.0%

26.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%

22.7% Under $650 ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%

6.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

3.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

44.7% Under $650 ◂ +44.7 pts 0.0%

33.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +33.1 pts 0.0%

11.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

1.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

12.5% Arthritis ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%

12.2% Mental health ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

10.2% Asthma ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

9.4% Other condition ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

5.5% Diabetes ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

5.2% Heart disease ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

3.2% Cancer ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

3.2% Lung condition ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

1.3% Stroke ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

52.6% None +47.4 pts ▸ 100.0%

22.6% One condition ◂ +22.6 pts 0.0%

8.5% Two conditions ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

4.6% Three or more ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Bega in Kingswood +338 larger in Bega

338 86th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Bega in Kingswood

19 yrs 21st pct —

Median income in Bega in Kingswood

$456 26th pct —

Household income in Bega in Kingswood

$1,257 29th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Bega in Kingswood +0.7 larger in Kingswood

2.3 29th pct 3.0 86th pct

Family composition

47.4% Couples with children +52.6 pts ▸ 100.0%

30.1% Couples without children ◂ +30.1 pts 0.0%

21.7% One-parent families ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%

0.9% Other families ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Household size

35.6% 2 people ◂ +35.6 pts 0.0%

32.4% 1 person ◂ +32.4 pts 0.0%

13.1% 3 people ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%

11.0% 4 people ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%

4.8% 5 people ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

2.7% 6 or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bega in Kingswood

$320 63rd pct —

Mortgage in Bega in Kingswood

$1,408 36th pct —

People / bedroom in Bega in Kingswood +0.20 higher in Kingswood gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct

How homes are owned or rented

36.7% Owned outright ◂ +36.7 pts 0.0%

32.4% Rented ◂ +32.4 pts 0.0%

26.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +26.8 pts 0.0%

2.4% Not stated ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

2.0% Other tenure ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

87.6% Separate house +12.4 pts ▸ 100.0%

8.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

2.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Other dwelling ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

46.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +46.7 pts 0.0%

25.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +25.4 pts 0.0%

17.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%

3.9% 5 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

3.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

0.7% Studio / none ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Bega in Kingswood +21 more in Bega

21 86th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Bega in Kingswood +4.19 more in Bega

4.19 74th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Bega in Kingswood +134.6 more in Bega

134.6 72nd pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Bega in Kingswood +8 more in Bega

8 86th pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Bega in Kingswood +51 longer in Kingswood

4 29th pct 55 82nd pct

How people get to work

63.3% Car (driver) +36.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

8.0% Walked ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

7.5% Worked at home ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

5.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

0.9% Bicycle ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.3% Bus ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.2% 2 vehicles +64.8 pts ▸ 100.0%

39.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +39.5 pts 0.0%

11.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%

8.9% No vehicle ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

4.3% 4 or more ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

21.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +21.5 pts 0.0%

11.8% Retail trade ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

10.2% Manufacturing ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

8.0% Construction ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

7.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

6.6% Education & training ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

6.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

4.9% Other services ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

3.9% Professional & technical ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

3.7% Administrative & support ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

3.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

2.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

19.6% Labourers ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%

17.1% Professionals ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%

15.4% Community & personal service ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%

12.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

10.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%

9.9% Sales workers ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%

8.0% Managers ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

6.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bega in Kingswood +5.7 higher in Bega

5.7 87th pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Bega in Kingswood +5.4 more in Bega

5.4 85th pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Bega in Kingswood +59.5 pts higher in Bega

59.5% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Bega in Kingswood +54.0 pts higher in Bega

54.0% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Bega in Kingswood +77.0 pts higher in Bega

77.0% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Bega in Kingswood +76.4 pts higher in Bega

76.4% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Bega in Kingswood +91.0 pts higher in Bega

91.0% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Bega in Kingswood +62.6 pts higher in Bega

62.6% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Bega in Kingswood +34.5 more in Bega

34.5 74th pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Bega in Kingswood +29 higher in Bega

29 75th pct 0 0th pct

Mean slope in Bega in Kingswood +1.0 pts higher in Kingswood

7.9% 70th pct 8.8% 75th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bega vs Kingswood [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10253/bega/vs/SAL12170/kingswood