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Belmore River vs Verges Creek

Name: Belmore River vs Verges Creek — 2021 Census comparison
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.4 km apart · Belmore River profile · Verges Creek profile

Belmore River Verges Creek

Verges Creek and Belmore River are neighbouring rural areas in New South Wales with similar population sizes. There are a few stark differences between them; Verges Creek has a much higher share of high-earning households, with 21.8% earning $3,000 or more weekly compared to 8.4% in Belmore River. Verges Creek also sees far more movement, with 39.5% of residents having moved there in the last five years, while the figure is 27.6% for Belmore River. Additionally, First Nations residents in Verges Creek are far older, with a typical age of 33 compared to just 20 in Belmore River.

Both areas sit close to the national figure for households earning $3,000 or more a week, though Verges Creek is closer to the mark. They are otherwise very alike in their daily lives, with almost identical rates of full-time employment and a shared lack of public transport. This similarity extends to their homes, as both have the same typical number of people per bedroom. While Belmore River has a noticeably older overall population and a higher share of renters, both areas maintain similar levels of volunteerism and school advantage scores.

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Where they differ most

Unpaid carers: 5.6 pts higher in Verges Creek Recent movers: 11.9 pts higher in Verges Creek Housework 15h+: 8.4 pts higher in Verges Creek Renting: 10.9 pts higher in Belmore River Work from home: 9.4 pts higher in Belmore River

Demographics & Identity

Population in Belmore River in Verges Creek +30 larger in Verges Creek gap narrowing

268 58th pct 298 59th pct

Median age in Belmore River in Verges Creek +5 yrs older in Belmore River gap widening

51 yrs 74th pct 46 yrs 54th pct

Age structure

28.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.2 pts 26.2%

26.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.0 pts 22.8%

16.8% Young adults (25–44) +4.0 pts ▸ 20.8%

20.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.7 pts 17.8%

9.0% Youth (15–24) +2.1 pts ▸ 11.1%

Marital status

54.3% Married +0.5 pts ▸ 54.8%

27.9% Never married +0.8 pts ▸ 28.6%

9.6% Divorced +0.1 pts ▸ 9.7%

5.0% Separated ◂ +1.4 pts 3.6%

3.7% Widowed +0.4 pts ▸ 4.0%

Age & sex structure

Belmore River Verges Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

82.5% Australia +1.1 pts ▸ 83.6%

1.9% England +0.1 pts ▸ 2.0%

0.0% New Zealand +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China 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

42.2% Australian +8.2 pts ▸ 50.3%

44.8% English ◂ +9.2 pts 35.6%

12.3% Irish ◂ +1.9 pts 10.4%

7.1% Scottish even 7.0%

4.1% German ◂ +1.8 pts 2.3%

0.0% Filipino +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

0.0% Dutch +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.0% Chinese even 0.0%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

85.1% English only +6.2 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

Religious affiliation

52.6% Christianity +0.1 pts ▸ 52.7%

27.6% No religion +6.6 pts ▸ 34.2%

17.5% Not stated ◂ +6.1 pts 11.4%

0.0% Other religions +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools ≤3 km in Belmore River in Verges Creek even

2 62nd pct 2 62nd pct

Avg size in Belmore River in Verges Creek +283 larger in Verges Creek

37 13th pct 319 50th pct

ICSEA in Belmore River in Verges Creek +15 higher in Verges Creek

916 14th pct 931 18th pct

Highest year of school

34.0% Year 10 +0.4 pts ▸ 34.3%

31.6% Year 12 ◂ +0.7 pts 30.9%

20.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.5 pts 17.6%

2.9% Year 11 +6.1 pts ▸ 9.0%

Highest qualification level

38.7% Certificate III / IV +9.8 pts ▸ 48.6%

9.9% Bachelor degree +3.0 pts ▸ 12.9%

9.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.1 pts ▸ 9.3%

0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

2.1% Certificate I / II +0.7 pts ▸ 2.9%

0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

13.4% Management & commerce +2.3 pts ▸ 15.7%

11.3% Architecture & building +0.9 pts ▸ 12.1%

8.5% Engineering & related +3.0 pts ▸ 11.4%

9.2% Society & culture +2.3 pts ▸ 11.4%

2.8% Food, hospitality & personal services +5.0 pts ▸ 7.9%

7.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +5.6 pts 2.1%

7.0% Education ◂ +0.6 pts 6.4%

5.6% Health +0.8 pts ▸ 6.4%

3.5% Creative arts +2.2 pts ▸ 5.7%

0.0% Information technology +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Belmore River in Verges Creek +$37 higher in Verges Creek gap narrowing

$589 23rd pct $626 28th pct

Household income in Belmore River in Verges Creek +$233 higher in Verges Creek gap narrowing

$1,292 32nd pct $1,525 49th pct

Family income in Belmore River in Verges Creek +$194 higher in Belmore River gap widening

$1,666 36th pct $1,472 25th pct

Household income distribution

35.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.1 pts 33.7%

29.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.8 pts 27.7%

8.4% $3,000–$3,999 +5.4 pts ▸ 13.9%

8.4% Under $650 +4.5 pts ▸ 12.9%

0.0% $4,000 or more +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%

Personal income distribution

42.0% Under $650 +2.3 pts ▸ 44.4%

30.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.4 pts 30.2%

7.3% $1,500–$2,999 +7.6 pts ▸ 14.9%

0.0% $3,000 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

9.3% Arthritis +7.1 pts ▸ 16.4%

11.9% Other condition ◂ +1.5 pts 10.4%

7.1% Asthma +3.6 pts ▸ 10.7%

7.8% Mental health ◂ +1.5 pts 6.4%

6.0% Heart disease +0.7 pts ▸ 6.7%

5.6% Diabetes +0.4 pts ▸ 6.0%

4.5% Cancer ◂ +0.8 pts 3.7%

4.1% Lung condition ◂ +0.1 pts 4.0%

0.0% Stroke +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

1.1% Dementia +1.2 pts ▸ 2.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.4% None +1.0 pts ▸ 54.4%

17.2% One condition +6.3 pts ▸ 23.5%

6.3% Two conditions +3.1 pts ▸ 9.4%

4.1% Three or more +0.6 pts ▸ 4.7%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Belmore River in Verges Creek +8 larger in Verges Creek

5 49th pct 13 62nd pct

Median age in Belmore River in Verges Creek +13 yrs older in Verges Creek

20 yrs 25th pct 33 yrs 71st pct

Median income in Belmore River in Verges Creek +$276 higher in Verges Creek

$574 43rd pct $850 69th pct

Household income in Belmore River in Verges Creek +$375 higher in Verges Creek

$1,374 35th pct $1,749 52nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Belmore River in Verges Creek +0.4 larger in Verges Creek gap widening

2.5 50th pct 2.9 81st pct

Family composition

60.1% Couples with children ◂ +5.1 pts 55.0%

33.8% Couples without children ◂ +4.8 pts 29.1%

5.6% One-parent families +4.4 pts ▸ 10.0%

0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

34.7% 2 people +1.9 pts ▸ 36.6%

22.1% 1 person ◂ +7.3 pts 14.9%

7.4% 4 people +11.4 pts ▸ 18.8%

13.7% 3 people +3.1 pts ▸ 16.8%

7.4% 5 people +1.5 pts ▸ 8.9%

3.2% 6 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 3.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Belmore River in Verges Creek +$25 higher in Verges Creek gap narrowing

$230 34th pct $255 42nd pct

Mortgage in Belmore River in Verges Creek +$300 higher in Verges Creek gap narrowing

$1,300 29th pct $1,600 48th pct

People / bedroom in Belmore River in Verges Creek even gap steady

0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

50.5% Owned outright ◂ +6.0 pts 44.6%

25.3% Owned with a mortgage +11.4 pts ▸ 36.6%

16.8% Rented ◂ +10.9 pts 5.9%

0.0% Other tenure +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

94.7% Separate house +1.3 pts ▸ 96.0%

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

41.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.4 pts 33.7%

30.5% 4 bedrooms +7.1 pts ▸ 37.6%

20.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +13.1 pts 6.9%

7.4% 5 or more +7.5 pts ▸ 14.9%

0.0% 1 bedroom +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +116.7 pts ▸ 116.7%

50.0% Under $200 ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%

31.3% $350–$549 ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

33.3% $1,000–$1,799 +7.2 pts ▸ 40.5%

0.0% Under $1,000 +27.0 pts ▸ 27.0%

12.5% $1,800–$2,999 +11.8 pts ▸ 24.3%

12.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.4 pts 8.1%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Belmore River in Verges Creek even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Belmore River in Verges Creek even

0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Belmore River in Verges Creek even

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Belmore River in Verges Creek even

0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Belmore River in Verges Creek

— 56 83rd pct

How people get to work

59.8% Car (driver) +17.8 pts ▸ 77.6%

15.0% Worked at home ◂ +9.4 pts 5.6%

2.8% Car (passenger) +5.2 pts ▸ 8.0%

3.7% Walked ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.8% 2 vehicles +9.6 pts ▸ 45.4%

26.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +6.7 pts 19.6%

21.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.5 pts 18.6%

21.1% 4 or more ◂ +2.5 pts 18.6%

0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

28.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +20.0 pts 8.0%

15.9% Education & training ◂ +8.7 pts 7.2%

2.8% Retail trade +11.6 pts ▸ 14.4%

7.5% Health care & social assistance +5.3 pts ▸ 12.8%

9.3% Public administration & safety +1.1 pts ▸ 10.4%

10.3% Construction ◂ +3.9 pts 6.4%

0.0% Manufacturing +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

0.0% Accommodation & food +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%

0.0% Other services +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%

0.0% Transport & warehousing +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

3.7% Professional & technical +0.3 pts ▸ 4.0%

3.7% Administrative & support ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

27.1% Managers ◂ +14.3 pts 12.8%

2.8% Sales workers +13.2 pts ▸ 16.0%

13.1% Labourers ◂ +5.1 pts 8.0%

9.3% Professionals +3.5 pts ▸ 12.8%

9.3% Community & personal service +3.5 pts ▸ 12.8%

10.3% Clerical & administrative +1.7 pts ▸ 12.0%

11.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.4 pts 8.8%

8.4% Machinery operators & drivers +0.4 pts ▸ 8.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Belmore River in Verges Creek +0.1 higher in Belmore River

0.2 45th pct 0.1 39th pct

Types ≤15 min in Belmore River in Verges Creek +0.1 more in Belmore River

0.2 43rd pct 0.1 36th pct

15-min city in Belmore River in Verges Creek +1.5 pts higher in Belmore River

1.5% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Belmore River in Verges Creek even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Belmore River in Verges Creek +3.9 pts higher in Belmore River

3.9% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Belmore River in Verges Creek +1.5 pts higher in Belmore River

1.5% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Belmore River in Verges Creek +4.6 pts higher in Verges Creek

2.4% 40th pct 7.0% 45th pct

Walk to health in Belmore River in Verges Creek even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Belmore River in Verges Creek +6.7 more in Verges Creek

0.0 0th pct 6.7 33rd pct

Intersections/km² in Belmore River in Verges Creek +0 higher in Verges Creek

0 32nd pct 1 44th pct

Mean slope in Belmore River in Verges Creek +3.8 pts higher in Verges Creek

2.9% 10th pct 6.6% 60th pct

Compare Belmore River with nearby areas

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Compare Verges Creek with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Belmore River vs Verges Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10280/belmore-river/vs/SAL14090/verges-creek