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Big Ridge vs Mitchells Flat

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Big Ridge Mitchells Flat

Mitchells Flat and Big Ridge are two small, rural areas in New South Wales. Mitchells Flat has a larger population of 242 people, while Big Ridge is sparsely populated with just 16 residents. There are significant differences in their demographics and wealth. Residents are far older in Big Ridge, where the typical age is 59 compared to 43 in Mitchells Flat. Weekly household incomes are far higher in Mitchells Flat, where the typical home earns $2,905, compared to $1,666 in Big Ridge. Mitchells Flat also has larger households, with a typical 3.0 people per home compared to 2.0 in Big Ridge.

Both areas are entirely car-dependent and lack any walkable amenities. This shared isolation is a defining feature of both places, as neither has any public transport or shops within a 15-minute walk. While Mitchells Flat has a school within 3km and a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, both areas remain very far from the city, with drive times of 125 and 139 minutes respectively.

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Where they differ most

Population: 226 larger in Mitchells Flat Median age: 16 yrs older in Big Ridge Family income: $1,406 higher in Mitchells Flat People / bedroom: 0.30 higher in Mitchells Flat Household income: $1,239 higher in Mitchells Flat

Demographics & Identity

Population in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat +226 larger in Mitchells Flat gap widening
16 11th pct 242 57th pct
Median age in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat +16 yrs older in Big Ridge gap narrowing
59 yrs 91st pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
First Nations in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 3.7% 65th pct
Aged 65+ in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 11.2% 20th pct
Under 15 in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 15.7% 40th pct
De facto in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 3.5% 8th pct

Age structure

56.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +22.0 pts 34.3%
31.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +14.7 pts 16.5%
25.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.8 pts 11.2%
0.0% Children (0–14) +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%

Marital status

73.3% Married ◂ +9.2 pts 64.2%
40.0% Never married ◂ +10.6 pts 29.4%
26.7% Widowed ◂ +25.2 pts 1.5%
26.7% Separated ◂ +24.7 pts 2.0%
0.0% Divorced +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 4.1% 18th pct

Country of birth

56.3% Australia +24.3 pts ▸ 80.6%
0.0% New Zealand +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% England +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
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

87.5% Australian ◂ +39.6 pts 47.9%
18.8% English +18.0 pts ▸ 36.8%
25.0% Scottish ◂ +18.0 pts 7.0%
0.0% Irish +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% German +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Italian +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
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 Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 1.2% 35th pct
Limited English in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +14.0 pts 86.0%
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 Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 26.0% 16th pct

Religious affiliation

87.5% Christianity ◂ +29.2 pts 58.3%
0.0% No religion +26.0 pts ▸ 26.0%
0.0% Not stated +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%
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 Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 30.1% 13th pct
Bachelor+ in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 4.5% 11th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat +1 more in Mitchells Flat
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 45 15th pct
ICSEA in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 926 16th pct

Highest year of school

35.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +21.2 pts 14.5%
28.6% Year 10 +3.1 pts ▸ 31.7%
21.4% Year 12 +8.7 pts ▸ 30.1%
0.0% Year 11 +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%

Highest qualification level

30.8% Certificate III / IV +16.6 pts ▸ 47.4%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Bachelor degree +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

61.5% Engineering & related ◂ +31.2 pts 30.4%
0.0% Management & commerce +19.3 pts ▸ 19.3%
0.0% Education +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Health +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Architecture & building +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Society & culture +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat +$61 higher in Big Ridge gap narrowing
$949 77th pct $888 72nd pct
Household income in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat +$1,239 higher in Mitchells Flat gap narrowing
$1,666 58th pct $2,905 95th pct
Family income in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat +$1,406 higher in Mitchells Flat
$1,562 30th pct $2,968 90th pct
High earners in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 17.4% 86th pct
High-income homes in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 38.9% 92nd pct

Household income distribution

62.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +41.7 pts 20.8%
0.0% $4,000 or more +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +18.1 pts ▸ 18.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

60.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +36.1 pts 23.9%
0.0% Under $650 +35.3 pts ▸ 35.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 28.9% 51st pct
Mental health in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 5.8% 28th pct
Needs assistance in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 4.5% 49th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

25.0% Mental health ◂ +19.2 pts 5.8%
0.0% Asthma +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Arthritis +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Other condition +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Heart disease +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Diabetes +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Cancer +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

75.0% None ◂ +19.2 pts 55.8%
31.3% One condition ◂ +11.8 pts 19.4%
0.0% Two conditions +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Three or more +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 17.9% 49th pct
Unpaid carers in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 11.4% 37th pct
Unpaid child care in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 20.9% 29th pct
Defence service in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 2.9% 54th pct
Housework 15h+ in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 26.9% 65th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat +9 larger in Mitchells Flat
0 0th pct 9 58th pct
Median age in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 33 yrs 71st pct
Median income in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— $1,124 86th pct
Household income in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— $2,750 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat +1.0 larger in Mitchells Flat gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 3.0 86th pct
One-parent in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 7.2% 28th pct
Living alone in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 11.1% 10th pct

Family composition

110.0% Couples without children ◂ +86.8 pts 23.2%
30.0% Couples with children +40.1 pts ▸ 70.1%
0.0% One-parent families +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

75.0% 2 people ◂ +38.9 pts 36.1%
62.5% 1 person ◂ +51.4 pts 11.1%
0.0% 4 people +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% 3 people +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% 5 people +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— $360 73rd pct
Mortgage in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— $2,600 88th pct
People / bedroom in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat +0.30 higher in Mitchells Flat gap narrowing
0.60 7th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 4.2% 9th pct
Owned outright in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 37.5% 39th pct
Separate houses in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 91.7% 36th pct
3+ bedrooms in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 90.3% 79th pct

How homes are owned or rented

75.0% Owned outright ◂ +37.5 pts 37.5%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +51.4 pts ▸ 51.4%
0.0% Rented +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Other tenure +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +8.3 pts 91.7%
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

50.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +15.3 pts 34.7%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% 5 or more +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 19.5% 59th pct
PT commute in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
88 100th pct —
Drive to city in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat +14 longer in Big Ridge
139 88th pct 125 83rd pct

How people get to work

125.0% Car (driver) ◂ +64.1 pts 60.9%
0.0% Worked at home +19.5 pts ▸ 19.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Train 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

100.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +62.5 pts 37.5%
0.0% 3 vehicles +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% 4 or more +23.6 pts ▸ 23.6%
0.0% 1 vehicle +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 19.7% 14th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 66.2% 70th pct
Full-time in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat
— 54.9% 33rd pct

Industries people work in

100.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +97.0 pts 3.0%
0.0% Mining +21.8 pts ▸ 21.8%
0.0% Retail trade +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Construction +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Education & training +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Other services +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Manufacturing +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Public administration & safety +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Accommodation & food +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Managers ◂ +89.5 pts 10.5%
0.0% Technicians & trades +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Community & personal service +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Professionals +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Labourers +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Sales workers +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat +1 higher in Big Ridge
1 47th pct 0 29th pct
Mean slope in Big Ridgein Mitchells Flat +1.2 pts higher in Mitchells Flat
4.4% 35th pct 5.6% 49th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Big Ridge vs Mitchells Flat [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10343/big-ridge/vs/SAL12662/mitchells-flat