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Beryl vs Gulgong

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 10 km apart · Beryl profile · Gulgong profile

Beryl Gulgong

Gulgong and Beryl are nearby New South Wales areas with very different layouts. Gulgong is a larger hub where 68.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and the walkability score is somewhat walkable. Beryl is much smaller and car-dependent, with a 0.1 walkability score. There are also sharp contrasts in household types; Gulgong has far more people living alone (30.3% compared to 7.3% in Beryl) and a much higher share of one-parent families (18.3% versus 0.0%).

Both areas share a similar age profile for children, with around 21% of the population under 15. This commonality exists alongside differences in wealth and demographics. For example, First Nations residents in Beryl are far older and have far higher typical personal incomes than those in Gulgong. Beryl also has a higher share of homes owned outright, while Gulgong has far more rentals. Over time, these two neighbours have remained distinct in their transport and housing patterns.

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Where they differ most

Population: 2,563 larger in Gulgong Living alone: 23.0 pts higher in Gulgong First Nations: 8.1 pts higher in Gulgong One-parent: 18.3 pts higher in Gulgong People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Beryl

Demographics & Identity

Population in Berylin Gulgong +2,563 larger in Gulgong gap steady
117 44th pct 2,680 82nd pct
Median age in Berylin Gulgong +7 yrs older in Beryl gap widening
48 yrs 62nd pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
First Nations in Berylin Gulgong +8.1 pts higher in Gulgong gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.1% 86th pct
Aged 65+ in Berylin Gulgong +3.3 pts higher in Beryl gap steady
24.8% 74th pct 21.5% 62nd pct
Under 15 in Berylin Gulgong +0.4 pts higher in Gulgong gap narrowing
20.5% 73rd pct 20.9% 74th pct
De facto in Berylin Gulgong +9.5 pts higher in Beryl gap widening
24.7% 94th pct 15.2% 72nd pct

Age structure

32.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.0 pts 24.5%
24.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.3 pts 21.5%
9.4% Young adults (25–44) +13.8 pts ▸ 23.2%
20.5% Children (0–14) +0.4 pts ▸ 20.9%
5.1% Youth (15–24) +4.2 pts ▸ 9.3%

Marital status

53.7% Married ◂ +10.1 pts 43.6%
31.6% Never married +3.0 pts ▸ 34.6%
5.3% Divorced +4.4 pts ▸ 9.6%
5.3% Widowed +2.1 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Separated +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

Age & sex structure

Beryl Gulgong

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Berylin Gulgong +1.5 pts higher in Gulgong gap steady
5.1% 22nd pct 6.6% 27th pct

Country of birth

81.2% Australia +3.1 pts ▸ 84.3%
0.0% England +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% New Zealand +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Philippines +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% India +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

62.4% Australian ◂ +18.7 pts 43.7%
43.6% English +1.3 pts ▸ 44.9%
8.5% Irish +2.9 pts ▸ 11.5%
2.6% Scottish +6.0 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% German +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Dutch +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Italian +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Filipino +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Indian +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Greek +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Chinese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Berylin Gulgong +2.3 pts higher in Beryl gap steady
4.3% 57th pct 1.9% 39th pct
Limited English in Berylin Gulgong even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

83.8% English only +7.1 pts ▸ 90.8%
0.0% Tagalog +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Mandarin 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%

Religion

No religion in Berylin Gulgong +5.8 pts higher in Gulgong gap narrowing
29.1% 22nd pct 34.9% 34th pct

Religious affiliation

43.6% Christianity +10.4 pts ▸ 54.0%
29.1% No religion +5.8 pts ▸ 34.9%
24.8% Not stated ◂ +14.9 pts 9.9%
0.0% Other religions +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Buddhism +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Hinduism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Berylin Gulgong +7.6 pts higher in Gulgong gap widening
25.3% 8th pct 32.9% 18th pct
Bachelor+ in Berylin Gulgong +5.1 pts higher in Gulgong gap steady
3.2% 7th pct 8.2% 23rd pct
Schools/1k kids in Berylin Gulgong
— 7.14 67th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Berylin Gulgong +4 more in Gulgong
0 0th pct 4 71st pct
Avg size in Berylin Gulgong
— 209 38th pct
ICSEA in Berylin Gulgong
— 907 13th pct

Highest year of school

35.8% Year 10 ◂ +0.8 pts 35.0%
25.3% Year 12 +7.6 pts ▸ 32.9%
18.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.8 pts 15.1%
5.3% Year 11 +2.2 pts ▸ 7.4%

Highest qualification level

41.1% Certificate III / IV +7.1 pts ▸ 48.2%
14.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.6 pts 11.7%
5.4% Bachelor degree +6.2 pts ▸ 11.5%
7.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +5.0 pts 2.1%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Field of qualification

17.9% Engineering & related +6.0 pts ▸ 23.8%
8.9% Management & commerce +3.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
8.9% Society & culture ◂ +0.3 pts 8.6%
0.0% Education +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
5.4% Health +3.2 pts ▸ 8.5%
7.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.5 pts 2.6%
5.4% Food, hospitality & personal services +0.7 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Creative arts +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Information technology +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

Income

Personal income in Berylin Gulgong +$53 higher in Beryl gap narrowing
$703 41st pct $650 32nd pct
Household income in Berylin Gulgong +$212 higher in Beryl gap narrowing
$1,583 53rd pct $1,371 38th pct
Family income in Berylin Gulgong +$128 higher in Gulgong gap widening
$1,625 34th pct $1,753 41st pct
High earners in Berylin Gulgong +0.3 pts higher in Gulgong gap narrowing
9.5% 58th pct 9.8% 59th pct
High-income homes in Berylin Gulgong +6.2 pts higher in Gulgong gap widening
7.3% 22nd pct 13.5% 42nd pct

Household income distribution

31.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.5 pts 28.2%
24.4% $650–$1,499 +4.2 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% Under $650 +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
7.3% $3,000–$3,999 +0.1 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% $4,000 or more +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

Personal income distribution

36.8% Under $650 +8.8 pts ▸ 45.6%
35.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.1 pts 26.7%
13.7% $1,500–$2,999 +1.6 pts ▸ 15.3%
5.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 3.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Berylin Gulgong +5.9 pts higher in Gulgong
26.5% 38th pct 32.4% 67th pct
Mental health in Berylin Gulgong +4.6 pts higher in Gulgong
5.1% 26th pct 9.7% 66th pct
Needs assistance in Berylin Gulgong +2.7 pts higher in Gulgong gap widening
4.3% 46th pct 6.9% 74th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.3% Arthritis +1.4 pts ▸ 11.6%
6.0% Asthma +4.7 pts ▸ 10.7%
5.1% Mental health +4.6 pts ▸ 9.7%
9.4% Heart disease ◂ +3.8 pts 5.6%
6.0% Other condition +1.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
2.6% Diabetes +2.4 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Cancer +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
2.6% Lung condition +0.7 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Stroke +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Dementia +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.4% None ◂ +4.4 pts 57.9%
17.1% One condition +2.9 pts ▸ 20.0%
3.4% Two conditions +4.2 pts ▸ 7.6%
2.6% Three or more +1.9 pts ▸ 4.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Berylin Gulgong +2.3 pts higher in Gulgong gap steady
12.6% 23rd pct 15.0% 34th pct
Unpaid carers in Berylin Gulgong +3.2 pts higher in Gulgong gap narrowing
9.5% 23rd pct 12.7% 49th pct
Unpaid child care in Berylin Gulgong +9.2 pts higher in Gulgong gap widening
17.9% 19th pct 27.1% 60th pct
Defence service in Berylin Gulgong +3.3 pts higher in Gulgong
0.0% 0th pct 3.3% 60th pct
Housework 15h+ in Berylin Gulgong +1.2 pts higher in Gulgong gap narrowing
25.3% 57th pct 26.5% 63rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Berylin Gulgong +216 larger in Gulgong
0 0th pct 216 86th pct
Median age in Berylin Gulgong +27 yrs older in Beryl
48 yrs 86th pct 21 yrs 29th pct
Year 12 in Berylin Gulgong
— 30.5% 27th pct
Unemployment in Berylin Gulgong
— 0.0% 0th pct
Median income in Berylin Gulgong +$1,070 higher in Beryl
$1,649 92nd pct $579 43rd pct
Household income in Berylin Gulgong +$1,861 higher in Beryl
$3,499 91st pct $1,638 48th pct
Indigenous language in Berylin Gulgong
— 1.9% 38th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Berylin Gulgong +0.2 larger in Beryl gap narrowing
2.6 57th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Berylin Gulgong +18.3 pts higher in Gulgong gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 18.3% 83rd pct
Living alone in Berylin Gulgong +23.0 pts higher in Gulgong gap steady
7.3% 2nd pct 30.3% 72nd pct

Family composition

54.9% Couples without children ◂ +26.0 pts 29.0%
40.7% Couples with children +11.2 pts ▸ 51.9%
0.0% One-parent families +18.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
0.0% Other families +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Household size

53.7% 2 people ◂ +19.7 pts 34.0%
7.3% 1 person +23.0 pts ▸ 30.3%
22.0% 4 people ◂ +9.4 pts 12.5%
7.3% 3 people +5.4 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% 5 people +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% 6 or more +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Berylin Gulgong +$110 higher in Beryl gap widening
$410 84th pct $300 57th pct
Mortgage in Berylin Gulgong +$217 higher in Beryl gap narrowing
$1,712 56th pct $1,495 41st pct
People / bedroom in Berylin Gulgong +0.20 higher in Beryl gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Berylin Gulgong +16.7 pts higher in Gulgong gap widening
7.3% 18th pct 24.0% 69th pct
Owned outright in Berylin Gulgong +12.6 pts higher in Beryl gap widening
51.2% 77th pct 38.6% 42nd pct
Separate houses in Berylin Gulgong +6.4 pts higher in Gulgong gap narrowing
87.8% 28th pct 94.2% 42nd pct
3+ bedrooms in Berylin Gulgong +3.1 pts higher in Gulgong gap narrowing
75.6% 40th pct 78.8% 48th pct

How homes are owned or rented

51.2% Owned outright ◂ +12.6 pts 38.6%
31.7% Owned with a mortgage +1.8 pts ▸ 33.5%
7.3% Rented +16.7 pts ▸ 24.0%
7.3% Other tenure ◂ +5.5 pts 1.8%
0.0% Not stated +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Types of homes

87.8% Separate house +6.4 pts ▸ 94.2%
0.0% Flat or apartment +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Other dwelling +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Bedrooms per home

43.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +0.8 pts 43.1%
31.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +2.5 pts 29.2%
14.6% 2 bedrooms +0.8 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% 5 or more +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% 1 bedroom +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Studio / none +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

100.0% $350–$549 ◂ +65.8 pts 34.2%
0.0% $200–$349 +58.4 pts ▸ 58.4%
0.0% Under $200 +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +44.5 pts ▸ 44.5%
23.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +0.7 pts 22.4%
23.1% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +0.7 pts 22.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Berylin Gulgong +4.7 pts higher in Gulgong gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 4.7% 72nd pct
Work from home in Berylin Gulgong +5.9 pts higher in Beryl gap widening
11.9% 34th pct 6.0% 13th pct
PT commute in Berylin Gulgong even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Berylin Gulgong +2 more in Gulgong
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Berylin Gulgong +0.75 more in Gulgong
0.00 0th pct 0.75 60th pct
Departures/1k in Berylin Gulgong +9.7 more in Gulgong
0.0 0th pct 9.7 58th pct
PT routes in Berylin Gulgong +13 more in Gulgong
0 0th pct 13 86th pct
Stop walk in Berylin Gulgong
— 17 56th pct

How people get to work

90.5% Car (driver) ◂ +24.8 pts 65.6%
11.9% Worked at home ◂ +5.9 pts 6.0%
0.0% Walked +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

57.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +21.8 pts 35.4%
20.0% 1 vehicle +13.9 pts ▸ 33.9%
17.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.6 pts 15.6%
14.3% 4 or more ◂ +4.2 pts 10.1%
0.0% No vehicle +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Berylin Gulgong +9.6 pts higher in Gulgong gap widening
30.0% 46th pct 39.6% 77th pct
Recent arrivals in Berylin Gulgong
— 3.9% 39th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Berylin Gulgong +4.5 pts higher in Gulgong gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 4.5% 63rd pct
Participation in Berylin Gulgong +11.2 pts higher in Gulgong gap widening
44.2% 13th pct 55.4% 33rd pct
Full-time in Berylin Gulgong +3.2 pts higher in Beryl gap narrowing
61.9% 69th pct 58.7% 53rd pct

Industries people work in

23.8% Mining ◂ +4.4 pts 19.4%
9.5% Health care & social assistance +1.1 pts ▸ 10.7%
0.0% Retail trade +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
9.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.5 pts 9.1%
0.0% Education & training +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
7.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +2.3 pts 4.8%
7.1% Manufacturing ◂ +2.9 pts 4.3%
0.0% Construction +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Other services +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Public administration & safety +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Occupations people work in

19.0% Technicians & trades +0.1 pts ▸ 19.2%
19.0% Labourers ◂ +5.6 pts 13.4%
11.9% Machinery operators & drivers +6.1 pts ▸ 18.0%
14.3% Managers ◂ +3.7 pts 10.6%
14.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +5.0 pts 9.3%
0.0% Community & personal service +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
9.5% Sales workers ◂ +1.6 pts 7.9%
0.0% Professionals +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Berylin Gulgong +4.7 higher in Gulgong
0.1 35th pct 4.8 82nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Berylin Gulgong +5.0 more in Gulgong
0.1 34th pct 5.1 83rd pct
15-min city in Berylin Gulgong +68.2 pts higher in Gulgong
0.0% 0th pct 68.2% 84th pct
Walk to shops in Berylin Gulgong +68.8 pts higher in Gulgong
0.0% 0th pct 68.8% 84th pct
Walk to transit in Berylin Gulgong +42.1 pts higher in Gulgong
0.0% 0th pct 42.1% 71st pct
Walk to school in Berylin Gulgong +72.5 pts higher in Gulgong
0.0% 0th pct 72.5% 83rd pct
Walk to a park in Berylin Gulgong +72.4 pts higher in Gulgong
5.8% 45th pct 78.2% 73rd pct
Walk to health in Berylin Gulgong +17.5 pts higher in Gulgong
0.0% 0th pct 17.5% 76th pct
Amenities/1k in Berylin Gulgong +8.1 more in Beryl
25.6 69th pct 17.5 58th pct
Intersections/km² in Berylin Gulgong +4 higher in Gulgong
0 22nd pct 4 64th pct
Mean slope in Berylin Gulgong +3.3 pts higher in Beryl
8.4% 73rd pct 5.1% 44th pct

Compare Beryl with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Beryl vs Gulgong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10326/beryl/vs/SAL11800/gulgong