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Bell vs Berambing

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Bell profile · Berambing profile

Bell Berambing

Berambing and Bell (NSW) are both sparsely populated areas. They differ sharply in their demographics and incomes. Berambing has a much higher typical weekly household income of $2,035, compared to $1,149 in Bell (NSW). Education levels are also far higher in Berambing, where 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, while only 12.1% do in Bell (NSW). In contrast, Bell (NSW) has a much larger share of children under 15 (29.5%) and seniors aged 65 and over (40.9%), whereas these groups are far smaller in Berambing.

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining small and largely residential. They share several traits, such as having no residents who speak a language other than English at home. Both areas also have no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service. While they are similar in size and terrain, they rely on different transport; Berambing is served entirely by buses, while Bell (NSW) relies solely on trains.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bellin Berambing +60 larger in Berambing gap steady
44 25th pct 104 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 51
  • First area, 2021: 44
  • Second area, 2011: 28
  • Second area, 2016: 106
  • Second area, 2021: 104
Median age in Bellin Berambing +6 yrs older in Berambing gap widening
41 yrs 33rd pct 47 yrs 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 47 yrs
First Nations in Bellin Berambing +5.8 pts higher in Berambing gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.8% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%
Aged 65+ in Bellin Berambing +23.6 pts higher in Bell gap widening
40.9% 96th pct 17.3% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.5%
  • First area, 2021: 40.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.3%
Under 15 in Bellin Berambing +22.8 pts higher in Bell gap widening
29.5% 94th pct 6.7% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.8%
  • First area, 2021: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.7%
De facto in Bellin Berambing +17.6 pts higher in Bell gap widening
35.7% 100th pct 18.1% 84th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.4%
  • First area, 2021: 35.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.1%

Age structure

15.9% Older adults (45–64) +25.4 pts ▸ 41.3%
40.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +23.6 pts 17.3%
29.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +22.8 pts 6.7%
29.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.2 pts 16.3%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +16.3 pts ▸ 16.3%

Marital status

51.5% Married ◂ +8.8 pts 42.7%
45.5% Never married ◂ +2.8 pts 42.7%
15.2% Divorced ◂ +8.4 pts 6.7%
0.0% Separated +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bell Berambing

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

  • 85+ in Bell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Berambing: 2.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Bell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Berambing: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Bell: 6.8% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Berambing: 3.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Bell: 0.0% males, 11.4% females; 70–74 in Berambing: 0.0% males, 6.5% females
  • 65–69 in Bell: 18.2% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Berambing: 0.0% males, 5.6% females
  • 60–64 in Bell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Berambing: 8.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Bell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Berambing: 4.7% males, 6.5% females
  • 50–54 in Bell: 6.8% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Berambing: 3.7% males, 3.7% females
  • 45–49 in Bell: 0.0% males, 9.1% females; 45–49 in Berambing: 3.7% males, 10.3% females
  • 40–44 in Bell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Berambing: 4.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Bell: 0.0% males, 9.1% females; 35–39 in Berambing: 0.0% males, 3.7% females
  • 30–34 in Bell: 6.8% males, 9.1% females; 30–34 in Berambing: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Bell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Berambing: 3.7% males, 2.8% females
  • 20–24 in Bell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Berambing: 6.5% males, 2.8% females
  • 15–19 in Bell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Berambing: 2.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Bell: 0.0% males, 11.4% females; 10–14 in Berambing: 2.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Bell: 11.4% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Berambing: 3.7% males, 2.8% females
  • 0–4 in Bell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Berambing: 0.0% males, 3.7% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bellin Berambing +11.5 pts higher in Bell gap widening
18.2% 73rd pct 6.7% 28th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.7%

Country of birth

61.4% Australia +26.1 pts ▸ 87.5%
9.1% England ◂ +5.2 pts 3.8%
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

52.3% Australian ◂ +10.9 pts 41.3%
40.9% English +5.2 pts ▸ 46.2%
18.2% Italian ◂ +10.5 pts 7.7%
15.9% Irish ◂ +3.4 pts 12.5%
9.1% Scottish +3.4 pts ▸ 12.5%
9.1% German ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Bellin Berambing even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Bellin Berambing even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

84.1% English only +7.3 pts ▸ 91.3%
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

No religion in Bellin Berambing +6.3 pts higher in Berambing gap narrowing
34.1% 32nd pct 40.4% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 38.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.4%

Religious affiliation

38.6% Christianity +4.6 pts ▸ 43.3%
34.1% No religion +6.3 pts ▸ 40.4%
20.5% Other religions ◂ +15.6 pts 4.8%
15.9% Not stated ◂ +7.3 pts 8.7%
0.0% Buddhism +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Bellin Berambing +18.7 pts higher in Berambing gap narrowing
34.2% 22nd pct 52.9% 68th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.1%
  • First area, 2021: 34.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.9%
Bachelor+ in Bellin Berambing +20.5 pts higher in Berambing gap widening
12.1% 39th pct 32.6% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.6%
Schools ≤3 km in Bellin Berambing even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

34.2% Year 12 +18.7 pts ▸ 52.9%
31.6% Year 10 +0.6 pts ▸ 32.2%
0.0% Year 11 +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Year 9 or below +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Highest qualification level

46.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.4 pts 41.8%
15.4% Bachelor degree +8.5 pts ▸ 23.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
11.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +5.6 pts 6.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

30.8% Education ◂ +24.8 pts 6.0%
23.1% Architecture & building ◂ +15.6 pts 7.5%
19.2% Management & commerce ◂ +11.8 pts 7.5%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
11.5% Engineering & related +0.4 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Society & culture +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Health +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bellin Berambing +$420 higher in Berambing gap widening
$450 8th pct $870 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: $319
  • First area, 2021: $450
  • Second area, 2011: $700
  • Second area, 2016: $700
  • Second area, 2021: $870
Household income in Bellin Berambing +$886 higher in Berambing gap narrowing
$1,149 22nd pct $2,035 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: $899
  • First area, 2021: $1,149
  • Second area, 2011: $1,375
  • Second area, 2016: $1,812
  • Second area, 2021: $2,035
Family income in Bellin Berambing +$106 higher in Bell gap narrowing
$2,249 71st pct $2,143 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: $899
  • First area, 2021: $2,249
  • Second area, 2011: $1,166
  • Second area, 2016: $2,050
  • Second area, 2021: $2,143
High earners in Bellin Berambing +7.9 pts higher in Berambing gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.9% 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.9%
High-income homes in Bellin Berambing
— 42.1% 95th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.1%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +44.7 pts ▸ 44.7%
28.6% Under $650 ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
28.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.8 pts 15.8%
0.0% $4,000 or more +23.7 pts ▸ 23.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%

Personal income distribution

60.6% Under $650 ◂ +28.0 pts 32.6%
18.2% $650–$1,499 +23.4 pts ▸ 41.6%
9.1% $1,500–$2,999 +8.9 pts ▸ 18.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bellin Berambing +15.9 pts higher in Bell
40.9% 91st pct 25.0% 31st pct
Mental health in Bellin Berambing +3.9 pts higher in Bell
6.8% 38th pct 2.9% 16th pct
Needs assistance in Bellin Berambing +6.2 pts higher in Bell gap narrowing
9.1% 87th pct 2.9% 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

27.3% Arthritis ◂ +24.4 pts 2.9%
15.9% Asthma ◂ +9.2 pts 6.7%
0.0% Diabetes +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
6.8% Other condition +0.9 pts ▸ 7.7%
6.8% Mental health ◂ +3.9 pts 2.9%
0.0% Heart disease +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Lung condition +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.5% None +11.8 pts ▸ 66.3%
27.3% One condition ◂ +5.2 pts 22.1%
11.4% Two conditions ◂ +8.5 pts 2.9%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bellin Berambing +12.3 pts higher in Bell gap widening
30.3% 86th pct 18.0% 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.0%
  • First area, 2021: 30.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.0%
Unpaid carers in Bellin Berambing +2.1 pts higher in Berambing gap narrowing
9.1% 21st pct 11.2% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.2%
Unpaid child care in Bellin Berambing +9.8 pts higher in Bell gap widening
42.4% 96th pct 32.6% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.0%
  • First area, 2021: 42.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.6%
Defence service in Bellin Berambing even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bellin Berambing +26.1 pts higher in Bell gap widening
57.6% 100th pct 31.5% 84th pct
  • First area, 2016: 35.7%
  • First area, 2021: 57.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Bellin Berambing +6 larger in Berambing
0 0th pct 6 51st pct
Median age in Bellin Berambing
— 45 yrs 83rd pct
Median income in Bellin Berambing
— $1,249 87th pct
Household income in Bellin Berambing
— $2,499 79th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bellin Berambing +0.2 larger in Berambing gap widening
2.4 43rd pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2011: 3.0
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
One-parent in Bellin Berambing +20.5 pts higher in Berambing gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 20.5% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.5%
Living alone in Bellin Berambing
— 15.8% 22nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.8%

Family composition

58.6% Couples with children ◂ +3.2 pts 55.4%
41.4% Couples without children ◂ +13.7 pts 27.7%
0.0% One-parent families +20.5 pts ▸ 20.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people ◂ +7.9 pts 42.1%
35.7% 4 people ◂ +25.2 pts 10.5%
0.0% 3 people +28.9 pts ▸ 28.9%
0.0% 1 person +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% 5 people +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $200 25th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $380
  • Second area, 2021: $200
Mortgage in Bellin Berambing +$794 higher in Berambing gap narrowing
$1,589 48th pct $2,383 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,272
  • First area, 2021: $1,589
  • Second area, 2011: $1,733
  • Second area, 2016: $2,234
  • Second area, 2021: $2,383
People / bedroom in Bellin Berambing +0.30 higher in Bell gap widening
1.00 89th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.30
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
— 15.8% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.8%
Owned outright in Bellin Berambing
— 42.1% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 38.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.1%
Separate houses in Bellin Berambing
— 100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Bellin Berambing
— 76.3% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 94.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 76.3%

How homes are owned or rented

28.6% Owned with a mortgage +37.2 pts ▸ 65.8%
64.3% Owned outright ◂ +22.2 pts 42.1%
0.0% Rented +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

42.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.4 pts 39.5%
28.6% 3 bedrooms +8.3 pts ▸ 36.8%
21.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +5.6 pts 15.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +44.0 pts ▸ 44.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +24.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Bellin Berambing
— 25.4% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 14.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.4%
PT commute in Bellin Berambing
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Bellin Berambing even
2 71st pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Bellin Berambing +26.22 more in Bell
45.45 100th pct 19.23 92nd pct
Departures/1k in Bellin Berambing +5,668.7 more in Bell
5,909.1 100th pct 240.4 74th pct
PT routes in Bellin Berambing even
1 71st pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Bellin Berambing +28 longer in Bell
38 73rd pct 10 46th pct
Drive to city in Bellin Berambing +40 longer in Bell
116 78th pct 76 54th pct
Reach 30 min in Bellin Berambing
— 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Bellin Berambing
— 0 0th pct

How people get to work

35.3% Car (driver) +13.9 pts ▸ 49.2%
29.4% Train ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Worked at home +25.4 pts ▸ 25.4%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.7% 2 vehicles +1.1 pts ▸ 36.8%
21.4% 4 or more +12.8 pts ▸ 34.2%
0.0% 3 vehicles +28.9 pts ▸ 28.9%
21.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +3.0 pts 18.4%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bellin Berambing +4.3 pts higher in Berambing gap narrowing
18.2% 13th pct 22.4% 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 47.7%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bellin Berambing
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Bellin Berambing +14.8 pts higher in Berambing gap narrowing
51.5% 24th pct 66.3% 70th pct
  • First area, 2016: 38.1%
  • First area, 2021: 51.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.3%
— 50.8% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 60.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.8%

Industries people work in

29.4% Retail trade ◂ +24.3 pts 5.1%
0.0% Construction +25.4 pts ▸ 25.4%
17.6% Education & training ◂ +12.6 pts 5.1%
0.0% Public administration & safety +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
0.0% Manufacturing +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Other services +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Accommodation & food +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

29.4% Professionals +2.8 pts ▸ 32.2%
29.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.5 pts 16.9%
17.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +12.6 pts 5.1%
0.0% Community & personal service +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
0.0% Labourers +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
0.0% Managers +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Sales workers +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Bellin Berambing +0.2 higher in Berambing
1.2 60th pct 1.3 61st pct
Types ≤15 min in Bellin Berambing even
1.1 60th pct 1.1 60th pct
15-min city in Bellin Berambing even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bellin Berambing even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bellin Berambing +28.9 pts higher in Berambing
36.7% 69th pct 65.6% 77th pct
Walk to school in Bellin Berambing even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bellin Berambing +53.1 pts higher in Bell
53.1% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bellin Berambing even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bellin Berambing +39.3 more in Bell
68.2 86th pct 28.8 72nd pct
Intersections/km² in Bellin Berambing even
4 64th pct 4 64th pct
Mean slope in Bellin Berambing even
12.7% 88th pct 12.7% 88th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bell vs Berambing [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10262/bell/vs/SAL10300/berambing