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Belfrayden vs The Rock

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Belfrayden profile · The Rock profile

Belfrayden The Rock

The Rock and Belfrayden are nearby areas in New South Wales, though they differ greatly in scale. The Rock is a larger community where typical weekly household incomes are far higher at $1,358 compared to $575 in Belfrayden. Residents in Belfrayden are far older, with a typical age of 54 compared to 42 in The Rock. Living conditions also differ, as The Rock has far more people per home, with 2.6 compared to just 1.4 in Belfrayden.

Both areas share similar terrain, with a mean slope of about 4% to 5%. However, everyday life is very different; The Rock is somewhat walkable and has a few public transport stops, while Belfrayden is car-dependent with no public transport or walkable amenities. This contrast extends to the homes, as over half of the households in The Rock are within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries, while no homes in Belfrayden have such access.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Belfraydenin The Rock +1,335 larger in The Rock gap steady
12 9th pct 1,347 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30
  • First area, 2021: 12
  • Second area, 2011: 1,054
  • Second area, 2016: 1,236
  • Second area, 2021: 1,347
Median age in Belfraydenin The Rock +12 yrs older in Belfrayden gap widening
54 yrs 83rd pct 42 yrs 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 42 yrs
First Nations in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 5.6% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
— 23.1% 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.1%
— 23.3% 85th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.3%
— 11.7% 45th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.7%

Age structure

25.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.6 pts 24.4%
0.0% Children (0–14) +23.3 pts ▸ 23.3%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

Marital status

100.0% Divorced ◂ +89.9 pts 10.1%
0.0% Married +50.2 pts ▸ 50.2%
0.0% Never married +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% Widowed +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Separated +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Age & sex structure

Belfrayden The Rock

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

  • 85+ in Belfrayden: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in The Rock: 1.8% males, 1.8% females
  • 80–84 in Belfrayden: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in The Rock: 1.3% males, 1.2% females
  • 75–79 in Belfrayden: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in The Rock: 2.0% males, 2.1% females
  • 70–74 in Belfrayden: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in The Rock: 2.6% males, 2.4% females
  • 65–69 in Belfrayden: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in The Rock: 3.2% males, 3.7% females
  • 60–64 in Belfrayden: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in The Rock: 4.0% males, 3.4% females
  • 55–59 in Belfrayden: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in The Rock: 3.4% males, 3.2% females
  • 50–54 in Belfrayden: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in The Rock: 2.7% males, 3.1% females
  • 45–49 in Belfrayden: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in The Rock: 2.3% males, 2.7% females
  • 40–44 in Belfrayden: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in The Rock: 2.8% males, 2.8% females
  • 35–39 in Belfrayden: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in The Rock: 2.9% males, 2.7% females
  • 30–34 in Belfrayden: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in The Rock: 2.1% males, 3.1% females
  • 25–29 in Belfrayden: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in The Rock: 2.2% males, 2.2% females
  • 20–24 in Belfrayden: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in The Rock: 1.5% males, 1.4% females
  • 15–19 in Belfrayden: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in The Rock: 3.1% males, 2.9% females
  • 10–14 in Belfrayden: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in The Rock: 3.2% males, 3.2% females
  • 5–9 in Belfrayden: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in The Rock: 5.1% males, 4.0% females
  • 0–4 in Belfrayden: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in The Rock: 3.9% males, 3.6% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 4.3% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%

Country of birth

91.7% Australia ◂ +3.0 pts 88.7%
0.0% England +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% New Zealand +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% China +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% India 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

58.3% English ◂ +19.8 pts 38.5%
50.0% Australian ◂ +3.2 pts 46.8%
25.0% Irish ◂ +10.5 pts 14.5%
25.0% Scottish ◂ +11.9 pts 13.1%
0.0% German +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Italian +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Chinese +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Dutch +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Filipino +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 1.3% 36th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.3%
Limited English in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 0.2% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.2%

Language used at home

75.0% English only +17.4 pts ▸ 92.4%
0.0% Cantonese +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese 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

— 31.3% 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.3%

Religious affiliation

83.3% Christianity ◂ +23.1 pts 60.3%
0.0% No religion +31.3 pts ▸ 31.3%
0.0% Not stated +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Buddhism +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Other religions +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

— 36.9% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.9%
— 13.4% 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.4%
Schools/1k kids in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 3.18 45th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Belfraydenin The Rock +1 more in The Rock
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
— 169 34th pct
— 953 28th pct

Highest year of school

72.7% Year 10 ◂ +39.4 pts 33.3%
36.4% Year 12 +0.6 pts ▸ 36.9%
0.0% Year 9 or below +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% Year 11 +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%

Highest qualification level

27.3% Certificate III / IV +12.2 pts ▸ 39.4%
0.0% Bachelor degree +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Field of qualification

27.3% Engineering & related ◂ +10.8 pts 16.4%
0.0% Management & commerce +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%
0.0% Health +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Society & culture +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Education +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Creative arts +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Information technology +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

Income

Personal income in Belfraydenin The Rock +$88 higher in Belfrayden gap narrowing
$724 45th pct $636 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: $479
  • First area, 2021: $724
  • Second area, 2011: $490
  • Second area, 2016: $605
  • Second area, 2021: $636
Household income in Belfraydenin The Rock +$783 higher in The Rock gap widening
$575 0th pct $1,358 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: $762
  • First area, 2021: $575
  • Second area, 2011: $907
  • Second area, 2016: $1,228
  • Second area, 2021: $1,358
Family income in Belfraydenin The Rock +$496 higher in Belfrayden gap narrowing
$2,250 71st pct $1,754 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2011: $1,155
  • Second area, 2016: $1,466
  • Second area, 2021: $1,754
— 5.9% 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.9%
High-income homes in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 13.1% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.1%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +32.6 pts ▸ 32.6%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +26.9 pts ▸ 26.9%
0.0% Under $650 +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% $4,000 or more +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

Personal income distribution

36.4% Under $650 +11.4 pts ▸ 47.8%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +30.2 pts ▸ 30.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 35.4% 79th pct
Mental health in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 12.5% 86th pct
Needs assistance in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 7.2% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Mental health +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Asthma +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Other condition +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Diabetes +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Heart disease +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Cancer +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Lung condition +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Dementia +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Stroke +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

83.3% None ◂ +26.5 pts 56.8%
0.0% One condition +21.3 pts ▸ 21.3%
0.0% Two conditions +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Three or more +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%

Community Participation

— 20.3% 60th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.3%
Unpaid carers in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 14.9% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.9%
Unpaid child care in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 30.1% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.1%
Defence service in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 4.9% 80th pct
Housework 15h+ in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 26.6% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Belfraydenin The Rock +76 larger in The Rock
0 0th pct 76 83rd pct
— 21 yrs 29th pct
— 29.8% 26th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
Median income in Belfraydenin The Rock
— $545 39th pct
Household income in Belfraydenin The Rock
— $1,406 37th pct
Indigenous language in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 3.9% 49th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Belfraydenin The Rock +1.2 larger in The Rock gap widening
1.4 0th pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.6
  • First area, 2021: 1.4
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
— 14.8% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.8%
— 26.9% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.9%

Family composition

175.0% Couples without children ◂ +147.0 pts 28.0%
100.0% Couples with children ◂ +43.4 pts 56.6%
0.0% One-parent families +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Other families +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Household size

36.4% 1 person ◂ +9.5 pts 26.9%
36.4% 2 people ◂ +2.3 pts 34.1%
0.0% 4 people +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% 3 people +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% 6 or more +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% 5 people +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Belfraydenin The Rock +$65 higher in The Rock
$180 20th pct $245 39th pct
  • First area, 2021: $180
  • Second area, 2011: $160
  • Second area, 2016: $200
  • Second area, 2021: $245
Mortgage in Belfraydenin The Rock +$433 higher in The Rock
$867 11th pct $1,300 29th pct
  • First area, 2021: $867
  • Second area, 2011: $1,192
  • Second area, 2016: $1,179
  • Second area, 2021: $1,300
People / bedroom in Belfraydenin The Rock +0.20 higher in The Rock gap narrowing
0.60 7th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.30
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2011: 1.00
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
— 14.2% 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.2%
Owned outright in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 41.3% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 41.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.3%
Separate houses in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 97.7% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 98.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 98.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 97.7%
— 82.0% 57th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 80.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 84.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 82.0%

How homes are owned or rented

36.4% Owned outright +4.9 pts ▸ 41.3%
27.3% Owned with a mortgage +12.1 pts ▸ 39.4%
0.0% Rented +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% Other tenure +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Not stated +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +2.3 pts 97.7%
0.0% Flat or apartment +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.9 pts 41.5%
36.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +22.0 pts 14.4%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +28.8 pts ▸ 28.8%
0.0% 5 or more +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Studio / none +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% 1 bedroom +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

133.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +105.4 pts 28.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +41.4 pts ▸ 41.4%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

Transport & Vehicles

— 3.1% 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1%
Work from home in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 12.3% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.3%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Belfraydenin The Rock +2 more in The Rock
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Belfraydenin The Rock +1.48 more in The Rock
0.00 0th pct 1.48 63rd pct
Departures/1k in Belfraydenin The Rock +28.2 more in The Rock
0.0 0th pct 28.2 60th pct
PT routes in Belfraydenin The Rock +17 more in The Rock
0 0th pct 17 86th pct
— 28 65th pct

How people get to work

150.0% Car (driver) ◂ +81.8 pts 68.2%
0.0% Worked at home +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Walked +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

45.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +18.1 pts 27.4%
0.0% 2 vehicles +41.6 pts ▸ 41.6%
0.0% 3 vehicles +16.8 pts ▸ 16.8%
0.0% 4 or more +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% No vehicle +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 32.5% 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.5%
Recent arrivals in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 10.3% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%

Jobs & Industry

— 2.5% 40th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5%
Participation in Belfraydenin The Rock
— 54.0% 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 57.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 53.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.0%
— 62.5% 71st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 60.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 61.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.5%

Industries people work in

66.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +60.0 pts 6.6%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +19.5 pts ▸ 19.5%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% Education & training +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Retail trade +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Construction +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Manufacturing +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Wholesale trade +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Accommodation & food +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Other services +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Professional & technical +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Occupations people work in

50.0% Managers ◂ +34.9 pts 15.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Professionals +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +10.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Labourers +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Sales workers +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Belfraydenin The Rock +4.1 higher in The Rock
0.0 0th pct 4.1 78th pct
Types ≤15 min in Belfraydenin The Rock +4.3 more in The Rock
0.0 0th pct 4.3 79th pct
15-min city in Belfraydenin The Rock +55.2 pts higher in The Rock
0.0% 0th pct 55.2% 81st pct
Walk to shops in Belfraydenin The Rock +51.2 pts higher in The Rock
0.0% 0th pct 51.2% 80th pct
Walk to transit in Belfraydenin The Rock +37.3 pts higher in The Rock
0.0% 0th pct 37.3% 69th pct
Walk to school in Belfraydenin The Rock +53.0 pts higher in The Rock
0.0% 0th pct 53.0% 76th pct
Walk to a park in Belfraydenin The Rock +57.9 pts higher in The Rock
0.0% 0th pct 57.9% 66th pct
Walk to health in Belfraydenin The Rock +55.2 pts higher in The Rock
0.0% 0th pct 55.2% 85th pct
Amenities/1k in Belfraydenin The Rock +17.8 more in The Rock
0.0 0th pct 17.8 59th pct
Intersections/km² in Belfraydenin The Rock +1 higher in Belfrayden
2 58th pct 1 46th pct
Mean slope in Belfraydenin The Rock +1.3 pts higher in Belfrayden
5.4% 46th pct 4.0% 29th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Belfrayden vs The Rock [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10259/belfrayden/vs/SAL13854/the-rock