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Berrigal vs Rocky Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Berrigal profile · Rocky Creek profile

Berrigal Rocky Creek

Berrigal and Rocky Creek (Gwydir - NSW) are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Berrigal is a much younger place, where 33.3% of residents are children under 15, while Rocky Creek (Gwydir - NSW) has no children in that age group. Residents are far older in Rocky Creek (Gwydir - NSW), with a typical age of 64 compared to 41 in Berrigal. There are also stark differences in education and income; 34.5% of adults in Berrigal have a bachelor degree or higher, while no one in Rocky Creek (Gwydir - NSW) holds one, though typical weekly household income is far higher in Rocky Creek (Gwydir - NSW) at $1,031 compared to $612 in Berrigal.

Both areas have no residents who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and share similar rates of long-term health conditions. There are no public transport stops or shops within walking distance in either location. The gap between them in terms of workforce activity is widening, as 79.3% of adults in Berrigal are working or looking for work, which is far higher than the 51.9% seen in Rocky Creek (Gwydir - NSW).

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Where they differ most

Median age: 23 yrs older in Rocky Creek Aged 65+: 32.3 pts higher in Rocky Creek Under 15: 33.3 pts higher in Berrigal Bachelor+: 34.5 pts higher in Berrigal One-parent: 33.3 pts higher in Rocky Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +14 larger in Berrigal gap narrowing
39 23rd pct 25 17th pct
Median age in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +23 yrs older in Rocky Creek gap widening
41 yrs 33rd pct 64 yrs 99th pct
First Nations in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +32.3 pts higher in Rocky Creek gap widening
7.7% 12th pct 40.0% 96th pct
Under 15 in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +33.3 pts higher in Berrigal gap widening
33.3% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +15.0 pts higher in Rocky Creek gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.0% 71st pct

Age structure

7.7% Seniors (65+) +32.3 pts ▸ 40.0%
33.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
28.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +16.2 pts 12.0%
17.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
15.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +3.4 pts 12.0%

Marital status

79.3% Married ◂ +38.6 pts 40.7%
17.2% Never married ◂ +2.4 pts 14.8%
0.0% Divorced +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
13.8% Widowed ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Berrigal Rocky Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +8.3 pts higher in Rocky Creek gap widening
7.7% 32nd pct 16.0% 68th pct

Country of birth

89.7% Australia ◂ +5.7 pts 84.0%
10.3% England +1.7 pts ▸ 12.0%
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

48.7% English ◂ +20.7 pts 28.0%
33.3% Australian +14.7 pts ▸ 48.0%
20.5% Scottish ◂ +20.5 pts 0.0%
10.3% German ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
7.7% Filipino ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +15.4 pts higher in Berrigal gap widening
15.4% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

74.4% English only +5.6 pts ▸ 80.0%
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 Berrigalin Rocky Creek +0.6 pts higher in Rocky Creek gap narrowing
15.4% 5th pct 16.0% 6th pct

Religious affiliation

71.8% Christianity +12.2 pts ▸ 84.0%
15.4% No religion +0.6 pts ▸ 16.0%
10.3% Not stated +5.7 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +4.3 pts higher in Berrigal gap narrowing
48.3% 58th pct 44.0% 47th pct
Bachelor+ in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +34.5 pts higher in Berrigal gap widening
34.5% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

48.3% Year 12 ◂ +4.3 pts 44.0%
20.7% Year 10 +11.3 pts ▸ 32.0%
31.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +31.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

33.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
23.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
23.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
23.8% Architecture & building ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
23.8% Society & culture ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
14.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +$225 higher in Rocky Creek gap widening
$249 0th pct $474 10th pct
Household income in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +$419 higher in Rocky Creek gap widening
$612 0th pct $1,031 15th pct
Family income in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +$471 higher in Rocky Creek gap widening
$612 0th pct $1,083 9th pct
High earners in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +58.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
30.0% Under $650 ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

62.1% Under $650 +4.6 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +37.0 pts ▸ 37.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +0.2 pts higher in Berrigal
28.2% 47th pct 28.0% 46th pct
Mental health in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Heart disease +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Arthritis +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
10.3% Asthma ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.5% None +2.5 pts ▸ 64.0%
15.4% One condition +4.6 pts ▸ 20.0%
10.3% Two conditions ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +19.9 pts higher in Berrigal gap widening
31.0% 87th pct 11.1% 16th pct
Unpaid carers in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +10.3 pts higher in Berrigal gap widening
10.3% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +5.9 pts higher in Berrigal gap narrowing
20.7% 28th pct 14.8% 13th pct
Defence service in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +14.8 pts higher in Rocky Creek
0.0% 0th pct 14.8% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +19.9 pts higher in Berrigal gap widening
31.0% 82nd pct 11.1% 8th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +1.0 larger in Berrigal gap steady
3.1 88th pct 2.1 19th pct
One-parent in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +33.3 pts higher in Rocky Creek
0.0% 0th pct 33.3% 100th pct

Family composition

70.0% Couples with children ◂ +31.9 pts 38.1%
23.3% Couples without children +19.5 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% One-parent families +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

30.0% 2 people +11.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
40.0% 4 people ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
30.0% 3 people +3.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Berrigalin Rocky Creek
$275 48th pct —
Mortgage in Berrigalin Rocky Creek
$250 0th pct —
People / bedroom in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +0.30 higher in Berrigal gap widening
0.90 86th pct 0.60 7th pct

How homes are owned or rented

40.0% Owned outright +1.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
30.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
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

60.0% 3 bedrooms +6.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
40.0% 4 bedrooms +1.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Berrigalin Rocky Creek
39.1% 90th pct —
PT commute in Berrigalin Rocky Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

39.1% Worked at home +32.3 pts ▸ 71.4%
21.7% Car (driver) +6.8 pts ▸ 28.6%
17.4% Walked ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

25.0% 2 vehicles +50.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
41.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +9.0 pts higher in Berrigal gap widening
25.0% 28th pct 16.0% 10th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Berrigalin Rocky Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +27.5 pts higher in Berrigal gap widening
79.3% 94th pct 51.9% 25th pct
Full-time in Berrigalin Rocky Creek
43.5% 7th pct —

Industries people work in

73.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +9.6 pts 64.3%
0.0% Retail trade +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
26.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

39.1% Managers +46.6 pts ▸ 85.7%
0.0% Sales workers +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
13.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
13.0% Labourers ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 32nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 32nd pct
15-min city in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +3.4 pts higher in Rocky Creek
0.0% 0th pct 3.4% 43rd pct
Walk to health in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +28.7 more in Rocky Creek
51.3 82nd pct 80.0 87th pct
Intersections/km² in Berrigalin Rocky Creek even
0 10th pct 0 11th pct
Mean slope in Berrigalin Rocky Creek +0.6 pts higher in Berrigal
5.9% 52nd pct 5.3% 46th pct

Compare Berrigal with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Berrigal vs Rocky Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10316/berrigal/vs/SAL13398/rocky-creek