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Bidgeemia vs Brookong

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Bidgeemia profile · Brookong profile

Bidgeemia Brookong

Bidgeemia and Brookong are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Bidgeemia is an older community where the typical resident is 54, compared to 46 in Brookong. Bidgeemia also has a higher share of children under 15 at 9.4%, while Brookong has none. In contrast, Brookong has a higher typical weekly family income of $3,499, which is well higher than Bidgeemia's $2,624.

Both areas sit near the national figure for people per home, with Bidgeemia at 2.4 and Brookong at 2.5. They are also alike in that no one is born overseas or uses a language other than English at home. While Bidgeemia has a much higher share of people who need help with daily activities (9.4% versus 0.0% in Brookong), the two areas share a similar typical weekly household income of $2,250.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bidgeemiain Brookong +11 larger in Bidgeemia gap narrowing
32 20th pct 21 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31
  • First area, 2021: 32
  • Second area, 2016: 8
  • Second area, 2021: 21
Median age in Bidgeemiain Brookong +8 yrs older in Bidgeemia gap narrowing
54 yrs 83rd pct 46 yrs 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 17 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 46 yrs
First Nations in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Bidgeemiain Brookong +1.3 pts higher in Bidgeemia
15.6% 36th pct 14.3% 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%
Under 15 in Bidgeemiain Brookong +9.4 pts higher in Bidgeemia
9.4% 14th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
22.7% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%

Age structure

56.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +42.0 pts 14.3%
15.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.3 pts 14.3%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
9.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) even 0.0%

Marital status

87.0% Married +6.8 pts ▸ 93.8%
34.8% Never married ◂ +9.8 pts 25.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bidgeemia Brookong

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

  • 85+ in Bidgeemia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Brookong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Bidgeemia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Brookong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Bidgeemia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Brookong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Bidgeemia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Brookong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Bidgeemia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Brookong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Bidgeemia: 33.3% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Brookong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Bidgeemia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Brookong: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Bidgeemia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Brookong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Bidgeemia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Brookong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Bidgeemia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Brookong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Bidgeemia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Brookong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Bidgeemia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Brookong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Bidgeemia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Brookong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Bidgeemia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Brookong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Bidgeemia: 33.3% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Brookong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Bidgeemia: 0.0% males, 33.3% females; 10–14 in Brookong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Bidgeemia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Brookong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Bidgeemia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Brookong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

103.1% Australia ◂ +3.1 pts 100.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

31.3% Scottish +35.4 pts ▸ 66.7%
56.3% Australian ◂ +27.7 pts 28.6%
43.8% English ◂ +19.9 pts 23.8%
21.9% Irish +11.5 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

90.6% English only +9.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Bidgeemiain Brookong +28.6 pts higher in Brookong
0.0% 0th pct 28.6% 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.6%

Religious affiliation

96.9% Christianity ◂ +6.4 pts 90.5%
0.0% No religion +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

60.7% 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 35.7%
  • First area, 2021: 60.7%
13.0% 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

60.7% Year 12 ◂ +23.2 pts 37.5%
21.4% Year 10 +28.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

23.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate III / IV even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

38.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +8.5 pts 30.0%
23.1% Health ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
23.1% Education ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bidgeemiain Brookong +$256 higher in Brookong gap narrowing
$900 73rd pct $1,156 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: $833
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2016: $225
  • Second area, 2021: $1,156
Household income in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
$2,250 86th pct $2,250 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,874
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in Bidgeemiain Brookong +$875 higher in Brookong
$2,624 86th pct $3,499 97th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,687
  • First area, 2021: $2,624
  • Second area, 2021: $3,499
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $4,000 or more +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
30.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

47.8% Under $650 ◂ +47.8 pts 0.0%
43.5% $650–$1,499 +0.3 pts ▸ 43.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
17.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bidgeemiain Brookong +2.1 pts higher in Brookong
31.3% 62nd pct 33.3% 72nd pct
Mental health in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Bidgeemiain Brookong +9.4 pts higher in Bidgeemia
9.4% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

12.5% Arthritis +6.5 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Asthma +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Heart disease +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Other condition +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
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%

Number of long-term health conditions

81.3% None ◂ +0.3 pts 81.0%
15.6% One condition ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

52.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 75.0%
  • First area, 2021: 52.2%
Unpaid carers in Bidgeemiain Brookong
34.8% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 34.8%
Unpaid child care in Bidgeemiain Brookong
26.1% 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 35.7%
  • First area, 2021: 26.1%
Defence service in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bidgeemiain Brookong
13.0% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bidgeemiain Brookong +0.1 larger in Brookong
2.4 43rd pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.7
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

36.7% Couples with children +23.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
43.3% Couples without children ◂ +13.3 pts 30.0%
10.0% Other families ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%

Household size

38.5% 2 people +18.7 pts ▸ 57.1%
23.1% 1 person ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
23.1% 4 people ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$200 25th pct
$500 1st pct
People / bedroom in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

92.3% Owned outright ◂ +49.5 pts 42.9%
38.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +38.5 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

23.1% 3 bedrooms +76.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
46.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.3 pts 42.9%
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 Bidgeemiain Brookong
33.3% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

50.0% Car (driver) ◂ +22.2 pts 27.8%
33.3% Worked at home +5.6 pts ▸ 38.9%
12.5% Walked ◂ +12.5 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

0.0% 3 vehicles +71.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
46.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +46.2 pts 0.0%
23.1% 4 or more +19.8 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bidgeemiain Brookong +23.8 pts higher in Brookong
0.0% 0th pct 23.8% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Bidgeemiain Brookong
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 71.4%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
79.2% 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 85.0%
  • First area, 2021: 79.2%

Industries people work in

54.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +29.2 pts ▸ 83.3%
16.7% Health care & social assistance ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
12.5% Education & training ◂ +12.5 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% Retail 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%

Occupations people work in

54.2% Managers +1.4 pts ▸ 55.6%
0.0% Technicians & trades +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
12.5% Professionals ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
0 18th pct 0 13th pct
Mean slope in Bidgeemiain Brookong even
2.8% 9th pct 2.8% 9th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bidgeemia vs Brookong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10338/bidgeemia/vs/SAL10597/brookong