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Billys Creek vs Marengo

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Billys Creek profile · Marengo profile

Billys Creek Marengo

Billys Creek and Marengo (NSW) are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ sharply in their demographics and household types. Residents in Billys Creek are far older, with a typical age of 53, compared to just 27 in Marengo (NSW). This is reflected in the home sizes; Billys Creek has only 1.9 people per home, while Marengo (NSW) is far higher at 3.7 people per home. Weekly household income is also far higher in Marengo (NSW) at $1,249, while in Billys Creek it is $491.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining car-dependent with no public transport or a 15-minute walk to shops and health services. They are also alike in their typical weekly personal incomes, which sit at $437 in Billys Creek and $425 in Marengo (NSW). While Billys Creek has a steeper terrain slope at 15.5% compared to 8.9% in Marengo (NSW), both remain largely non-residential pockets of the region.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 26 yrs older in Billys Creek Household income: $758 higher in Marengo Household size: 1.8 larger in Marengo Population: 71 larger in Billys Creek People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Marengo

Demographics & Identity

Population in Billys Creekin Marengo +71 larger in Billys Creek gap widening
79 36th pct 8 6th pct
Median age in Billys Creekin Marengo +26 yrs older in Billys Creek gap widening
53 yrs 80th pct 27 yrs 0th pct
First Nations in Billys Creekin Marengo
3.8% 66th pct —
Aged 65+ in Billys Creekin Marengo
21.5% 62nd pct —
Under 15 in Billys Creekin Marengo
20.3% 72nd pct —
De facto in Billys Creekin Marengo
5.8% 13th pct —

Age structure

20.3% Children (0–14) +29.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
11.4% Young adults (25–44) +26.1 pts ▸ 37.5%
35.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +35.4 pts 0.0%
21.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +21.5 pts 0.0%
7.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

38.2% Married +28.4 pts ▸ 66.7%
36.8% Never married ◂ +36.8 pts 0.0%
20.6% Divorced ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%
11.8% Widowed ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Billys Creekin Marengo
15.2% 65th pct —

Country of birth

64.6% Australia +47.9 pts ▸ 112.5%
8.9% England ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
5.1% New Zealand ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% Philippines ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

45.6% English +66.9 pts ▸ 112.5%
10.1% Scottish +39.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
24.1% Australian +13.4 pts ▸ 37.5%
17.7% Irish ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
3.8% German ◂ +3.8 pts 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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Billys Creekin Marengo
11.4% 78th pct —
Limited English in Billys Creekin Marengo
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

70.9% English only +29.1 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 Billys Creekin Marengo
46.8% 70th pct —

Religious affiliation

26.6% Christianity +73.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
46.8% No religion ◂ +46.8 pts 0.0%
22.8% Not stated ◂ +22.8 pts 0.0%
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 Billys Creekin Marengo
40.9% 39th pct —
Bachelor+ in Billys Creekin Marengo
19.1% 65th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Billys Creekin Marengo +1 more in Billys Creek
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Billys Creekin Marengo
12 1st pct —
ICSEA in Billys Creekin Marengo
879 11th pct —

Highest year of school

40.9% Year 12 +59.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
19.7% Year 10 ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%
12.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
4.5% Year 11 ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

7.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +53.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
25.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +25.6 pts 0.0%
20.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +20.9 pts 0.0%
9.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.6% Engineering & related ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
11.6% Education ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
9.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
7.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Management & commerce ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Society & culture ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Creative arts ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Billys Creekin Marengo +$12 higher in Billys Creek gap steady
$437 7th pct $425 6th pct
Household income in Billys Creekin Marengo +$758 higher in Marengo gap widening
$491 0th pct $1,249 28th pct
Family income in Billys Creekin Marengo +$63 higher in Billys Creek
$1,312 15th pct $1,249 13th pct
High earners in Billys Creekin Marengo
0.0% 0th pct —
High-income homes in Billys Creekin Marengo
0.0% 0th pct —

Personal income distribution

44.1% Under $650 +5.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
22.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Billys Creekin Marengo
30.4% 58th pct —
Mental health in Billys Creekin Marengo
3.8% 20th pct —
Needs assistance in Billys Creekin Marengo
0.0% 0th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

16.5% Asthma ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%
10.1% Arthritis ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
7.6% Other condition ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
5.1% Cancer ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
5.1% Heart disease ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% Lung condition ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Mental health ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

41.8% None +58.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
19.0% One condition ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
5.1% Three or more ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% Two conditions ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Billys Creekin Marengo
32.4% 88th pct —
Unpaid carers in Billys Creekin Marengo
8.8% 19th pct —
Unpaid child care in Billys Creekin Marengo
22.1% 34th pct —
Defence service in Billys Creekin Marengo
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Billys Creekin Marengo
26.5% 63rd pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Billys Creekin Marengo +3 larger in Billys Creek
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Billys Creekin Marengo
47 yrs 85th pct —
Median income in Billys Creekin Marengo
$612 47th pct —
Household income in Billys Creekin Marengo
$1,125 23rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Billys Creekin Marengo +1.8 larger in Marengo gap widening
1.9 11th pct 3.7 98th pct
One-parent in Billys Creekin Marengo
0.0% 0th pct —
Living alone in Billys Creekin Marengo
50.0% 100th pct —

Family composition

51.1% Couples with children +73.9 pts ▸ 125.0%
36.2% Couples without children ◂ +36.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Billys Creekin Marengo
$225 32nd pct —
Mortgage in Billys Creekin Marengo
$1,229 25th pct —
People / bedroom in Billys Creekin Marengo +0.20 higher in Marengo
1.00 89th pct 1.20 96th pct
Renting in Billys Creekin Marengo
0.0% 0th pct —
Owned outright in Billys Creekin Marengo
60.0% 90th pct —
Separate houses in Billys Creekin Marengo
83.3% 23rd pct —
3+ bedrooms in Billys Creekin Marengo
23.3% 0th pct —

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Billys Creekin Marengo
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Billys Creekin Marengo
38.5% 89th pct —
PT commute in Billys Creekin Marengo
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Billys Creekin Marengo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Billys Creekin Marengo even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Billys Creekin Marengo even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Billys Creekin Marengo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

53.8% Car (driver) ◂ +53.8 pts 0.0%
38.5% Worked at home ◂ +38.5 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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

44.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +44.8 pts 0.0%
24.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
17.2% 4 or more ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
13.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Billys Creekin Marengo
28.2% 40th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Billys Creekin Marengo
15.2% 97th pct —
Participation in Billys Creekin Marengo
48.5% 19th pct —
Full-time in Billys Creekin Marengo
57.7% 48th pct —

Industries people work in

30.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
23.1% Construction ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
15.4% Education & training ◂ +15.4 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% 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%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

15.4% Managers ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
11.5% Professionals ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
11.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
11.5% Community & personal service ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
11.5% Labourers ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Billys Creekin Marengo even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Billys Creekin Marengo even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Billys Creekin Marengo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Billys Creekin Marengo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Billys Creekin Marengo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Billys Creekin Marengo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Billys Creekin Marengo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Billys Creekin Marengo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Billys Creekin Marengo +625.0 more in Marengo
0.0 0th pct 625.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Billys Creekin Marengo even
0 25th pct 0 17th pct
Mean slope in Billys Creekin Marengo +6.6 pts higher in Billys Creek
15.5% 93rd pct 8.9% 75th pct

Compare Billys Creek with nearby areas

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Compare Marengo with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Billys Creek vs Marengo [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10355/billys-creek/vs/SAL12499/marengo