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Big Ridge vs Singleton

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.9 km apart · Big Ridge profile · Singleton profile

Big Ridge Singleton

Singleton (NSW) and Big Ridge are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Singleton (NSW) is a larger hub where the typical resident is 40, while Big Ridge is sparsely populated and has a much older population, with a typical age of 59. There is a stark contrast in accessibility; Singleton (NSW) is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 80.8% near groceries. In contrast, Big Ridge is car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of these amenities and a typical walk to the nearest transport stop taking 88 minutes.

Both areas share a similar landscape, with mean terrain slopes between 2.8% and 4.4%. Beyond the land, their economies differ, as typical weekly family income is well higher in Singleton (NSW) at $2,076 compared to $1,562 in Big Ridge. However, typical personal weekly income is well higher in Big Ridge at $949, whereas Singleton (NSW) is $736, which sits a little below the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Population: 5,169 larger in Singleton Median age: 19 yrs older in Big Ridge People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Singleton Family income: $514 higher in Singleton Personal income: $213 higher in Big Ridge

Demographics & Identity

Population in Big Ridgein Singleton +5,169 larger in Singleton gap steady
16 11th pct 5,185 86th pct
Median age in Big Ridgein Singleton +19 yrs older in Big Ridge gap widening
59 yrs 91st pct 40 yrs 29th pct
First Nations in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 9.6% 87th pct
Aged 65+ in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 19.0% 51st pct
Under 15 in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 18.1% 57th pct
De facto in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 14.4% 67th pct

Age structure

56.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +30.4 pts 25.9%
31.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.8 pts 25.4%
25.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +6.0 pts 19.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) +18.1 pts ▸ 18.1%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%

Marital status

73.3% Married ◂ +33.9 pts 39.4%
40.0% Never married ◂ +1.0 pts 39.0%
26.7% Widowed ◂ +19.3 pts 7.4%
26.7% Separated ◂ +22.7 pts 4.0%
0.0% Divorced +10.4 pts ▸ 10.4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 9.2% 39th pct

Country of birth

56.3% Australia +29.7 pts ▸ 85.9%
0.0% New Zealand +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% England +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Philippines +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% India +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% South Africa +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% China +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Vietnam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Italy +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

87.5% Australian ◂ +44.1 pts 43.4%
18.8% English +23.7 pts ▸ 42.4%
25.0% Scottish ◂ +14.1 pts 10.9%
0.0% Irish +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% German +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Italian +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Dutch +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Filipino +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Chinese +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Indian +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Language

Other language in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 4.3% 57th pct
Limited English in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 0.7% 72nd pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +9.5 pts 90.5%
0.0% Tagalog +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Hindi +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Cantonese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Arabic +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 37.0% 39th pct

Religious affiliation

87.5% Christianity ◂ +33.0 pts 54.5%
0.0% No religion +37.0 pts ▸ 37.0%
0.0% Not stated +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Buddhism +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Hinduism +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Islam +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Other religions +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 35.6% 25th pct
Bachelor+ in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 11.8% 38th pct
Schools/1k kids in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 5.32 60th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Big Ridgein Singleton +6 more in Singleton
0 0th pct 6 74th pct
Avg size in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 588 83rd pct
ICSEA in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 941 23rd pct

Highest year of school

35.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +20.6 pts 15.1%
21.4% Year 12 +14.2 pts ▸ 35.6%
28.6% Year 10 +5.5 pts ▸ 34.1%
0.0% Year 11 +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%

Highest qualification level

30.8% Certificate III / IV +15.3 pts ▸ 46.1%
0.0% Bachelor degree +14.7 pts ▸ 14.7%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Field of qualification

61.5% Engineering & related ◂ +36.6 pts 25.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Society & culture +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Health +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Education +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Creative arts +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Information technology +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Income

Personal income in Big Ridgein Singleton +$213 higher in Big Ridge gap widening
$949 77th pct $736 47th pct
Household income in Big Ridgein Singleton +$149 higher in Big Ridge gap widening
$1,666 58th pct $1,517 49th pct
Family income in Big Ridgein Singleton +$514 higher in Singleton
$1,562 30th pct $2,076 62nd pct
High earners in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 13.6% 75th pct
High-income homes in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 19.1% 59th pct

Household income distribution

62.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +35.0 pts 27.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +26.1 pts ▸ 26.1%
0.0% Under $650 +19.9 pts ▸ 19.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%

Personal income distribution

60.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +31.1 pts 28.9%
0.0% Under $650 +42.3 pts ▸ 42.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +16.8 pts ▸ 16.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 34.5% 76th pct
Mental health in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 11.5% 79th pct
Needs assistance in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 7.8% 80th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

25.0% Mental health ◂ +13.5 pts 11.5%
0.0% Arthritis +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Asthma +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Other condition +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Diabetes +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Heart disease +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Cancer +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Lung condition +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Stroke +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Dementia +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

75.0% None ◂ +17.8 pts 57.2%
31.3% One condition ◂ +8.7 pts 22.6%
0.0% Two conditions +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Three or more +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 13.8% 28th pct
Unpaid carers in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 12.3% 45th pct
Unpaid child care in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 25.8% 53rd pct
Defence service in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 3.4% 62nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 21.5% 34th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Big Ridgein Singleton +499 larger in Singleton
0 0th pct 499 87th pct
Median age in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 21 yrs 29th pct
Year 12 in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 28.0% 22nd pct
Unemployment in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 13.3% 64th pct
Median income in Big Ridgein Singleton
— $563 41st pct
Household income in Big Ridgein Singleton
— $1,812 55th pct
Indigenous language in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 4.8% 54th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Big Ridgein Singleton +0.3 larger in Singleton gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 19.6% 86th pct
Living alone in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 33.1% 80th pct

Family composition

110.0% Couples without children ◂ +81.9 pts 28.1%
30.0% Couples with children +21.1 pts ▸ 51.1%
0.0% One-parent families +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% Other families +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Household size

75.0% 2 people ◂ +41.6 pts 33.4%
62.5% 1 person ◂ +29.4 pts 33.1%
0.0% 3 people +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% 4 people +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% 5 people +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% 6 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Big Ridgein Singleton
— $300 57th pct
Mortgage in Big Ridgein Singleton
— $1,733 57th pct
People / bedroom in Big Ridgein Singleton +0.20 higher in Singleton gap narrowing
0.60 7th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 33.3% 83rd pct
Owned outright in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 32.2% 27th pct
Separate houses in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 83.3% 23rd pct
3+ bedrooms in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 75.1% 38th pct

How homes are owned or rented

75.0% Owned outright ◂ +42.8 pts 32.2%
0.0% Rented +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +32.2 pts ▸ 32.2%
0.0% Other tenure +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Not stated +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +16.7 pts 83.3%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Flat or apartment +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

50.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +1.8 pts 48.2%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +22.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% 1 bedroom +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% 5 or more +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Studio / none +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 7.3% 83rd pct
Work from home in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 9.8% 26th pct
PT commute in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 0.2% 61st pct
PT stops in Big Ridgein Singleton +25 more in Singleton
0 0th pct 25 86th pct
Stops/1k in Big Ridgein Singleton +4.82 more in Singleton
0.00 0th pct 4.82 77th pct
Departures/1k in Big Ridgein Singleton +382.8 more in Singleton
0.0 0th pct 382.8 76th pct
PT routes in Big Ridgein Singleton +12 more in Singleton
0 0th pct 12 86th pct
Stop walk in Big Ridgein Singleton +87 longer in Big Ridge
88 100th pct 1 0th pct
Drive to city in Big Ridgein Singleton +16 longer in Big Ridge
139 88th pct 123 82nd pct

How people get to work

125.0% Car (driver) ◂ +61.3 pts 63.7%
0.0% Worked at home +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Walked +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Bus +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Bicycle +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

100.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +63.0 pts 37.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% 3 vehicles +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% No vehicle +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% 4 or more +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 44.0% 86th pct
Recent arrivals in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 18.3% 85th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 5.3% 72nd pct
Participation in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 59.3% 45th pct
Full-time in Big Ridgein Singleton
— 59.8% 59th pct

Industries people work in

100.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +98.7 pts 1.3%
0.0% Mining +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Accommodation & food +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Retail trade +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Construction +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Education & training +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Administrative & support +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Other services +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Manufacturing +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Professional & technical +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Managers ◂ +90.7 pts 9.3%
0.0% Technicians & trades +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Professionals +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% Community & personal service +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Labourers +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Sales workers +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Big Ridgein Singleton +7.3 higher in Singleton
0.0 0th pct 7.3 94th pct
Types ≤15 min in Big Ridgein Singleton +7.0 more in Singleton
0.0 0th pct 7.0 94th pct
15-min city in Big Ridgein Singleton +94.6 pts higher in Singleton
0.0% 0th pct 94.6% 97th pct
Walk to shops in Big Ridgein Singleton +80.8 pts higher in Singleton
0.0% 0th pct 80.8% 90th pct
Walk to transit in Big Ridgein Singleton +100.0 pts higher in Singleton
0.0% 0th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to school in Big Ridgein Singleton +92.6 pts higher in Singleton
0.0% 0th pct 92.6% 94th pct
Walk to a park in Big Ridgein Singleton +100.0 pts higher in Singleton
0.0% 0th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Big Ridgein Singleton +81.8 pts higher in Singleton
0.0% 0th pct 81.8% 94th pct
Amenities/1k in Big Ridgein Singleton +19.5 more in Singleton
0.0 0th pct 19.5 61st pct
Intersections/km² in Big Ridgein Singleton +117 higher in Singleton
1 47th pct 117 87th pct
Mean slope in Big Ridgein Singleton +1.6 pts higher in Big Ridge
4.4% 35th pct 2.8% 9th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Big Ridge vs Singleton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10343/big-ridge/vs/SAL13564/singleton