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Birrong vs Chullora

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.4 km apart · Birrong profile · Chullora profile

Birrong Chullora

Birrong and Chullora are neighbouring areas in Greater Sydney with very different population levels. Birrong is a residential area of 3,331 people, while Chullora is sparsely populated with only 14 residents. Because of this, the data for Chullora is skewed; it has far more public transport stops and departures per person, and far more walkable amenities per resident. In contrast, Birrong is more connected for pedestrians, with 100% of homes within a 15 minute walk of a school and a higher share of homes within a 15-minute-city walkshed.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining somewhat walkable with similar transit times to the city. They also share a similar school profile, with both areas sitting near the national figure for typical school size and advantage. While Birrong has a slightly younger population at 36, and Chullora is noticeably older at 39, they both remain lower than most areas when it comes to the typical age of residents.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Birrongin Chullora +3,317 larger in Birrong gap steady
3,331 86th pct 14 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2,953
  • First area, 2016: 3,103
  • First area, 2021: 3,331
  • Second area, 2016: 0
  • Second area, 2021: 14
Median age in Birrongin Chullora +3 yrs older in Chullora
36 yrs 17th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
First Nations in Birrongin Chullora
0.5% 35th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.7%
  • First area, 2016: 0.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.5%
14.4% 30th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 13.5%
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.4%
19.2% 65th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 21.3%
  • First area, 2016: 19.7%
  • First area, 2021: 19.2%
4.8% 11th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.7%
  • First area, 2016: 4.7%
  • First area, 2021: 4.8%

Age structure

19.2% Children (0–14) +16.5 pts ▸ 35.7%
26.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +26.2 pts 0.0%
25.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +25.8 pts 0.0%
14.4% Seniors (65+) +7.0 pts ▸ 21.4%
14.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

48.7% Married +1.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
8.6% Divorced +41.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
35.2% Never married ◂ +35.2 pts 0.0%
4.1% Widowed ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.5% Separated ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Birrong Chullora

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

  • 85+ in Birrong: 0.8% males, 1.7% females; 85+ in Chullora: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Birrong: 0.5% males, 0.7% females; 80–84 in Chullora: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Birrong: 1.5% males, 1.1% females; 75–79 in Chullora: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Birrong: 1.6% males, 1.5% females; 70–74 in Chullora: 0.0% males, 42.9% females
  • 65–69 in Birrong: 2.4% males, 2.5% females; 65–69 in Chullora: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Birrong: 2.9% males, 3.6% females; 60–64 in Chullora: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Birrong: 3.9% males, 3.1% females; 55–59 in Chullora: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Birrong: 2.7% males, 3.5% females; 50–54 in Chullora: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Birrong: 3.2% males, 2.7% females; 45–49 in Chullora: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Birrong: 2.7% males, 2.5% females; 40–44 in Chullora: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Birrong: 3.4% males, 3.6% females; 35–39 in Chullora: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Birrong: 3.9% males, 3.3% females; 30–34 in Chullora: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Birrong: 3.3% males, 3.5% females; 25–29 in Chullora: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Birrong: 3.3% males, 4.0% females; 20–24 in Chullora: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Birrong: 3.7% males, 3.4% females; 15–19 in Chullora: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Birrong: 3.5% males, 3.3% females; 10–14 in Chullora: 57.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Birrong: 3.0% males, 3.1% females; 5–9 in Chullora: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Birrong: 3.3% males, 3.1% females; 0–4 in Chullora: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Birrongin Chullora
47.2% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 41.2%
  • First area, 2016: 44.5%
  • First area, 2021: 47.2%

Country of birth

47.5% Australia ◂ +47.5 pts 0.0%
15.7% Vietnam ◂ +15.7 pts 0.0%
5.9% China ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
1.2% Philippines ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.8% New Zealand ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.7% Italy ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.5% England ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.5% India ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.2% Nepal ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

19.4% Vietnamese ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
16.8% Chinese ◂ +16.8 pts 0.0%
13.0% Australian ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
9.9% English ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
2.6% Irish ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.9% Italian ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.8% Filipino ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.7% Scottish ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.3% Indian ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.2% German ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.7% Greek ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.2% Dutch ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Birrongin Chullora
64.8% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 57.4%
  • First area, 2016: 63.3%
  • First area, 2021: 64.8%
Limited English in Birrongin Chullora
16.1% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 14.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%

Language used at home

29.2% English only ◂ +29.2 pts 0.0%
19.8% Vietnamese ◂ +19.8 pts 0.0%
18.4% Arabic ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
7.4% Mandarin ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Cantonese ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.7% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.6% Tagalog ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.5% Greek ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% Hindi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Punjabi ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Birrongin Chullora
18.9% 8th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.6%
  • First area, 2016: 16.0%
  • First area, 2021: 18.9%

Religious affiliation

7.3% Not stated +92.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
34.8% Christianity ◂ +34.8 pts 0.0%
24.9% Islam ◂ +24.9 pts 0.0%
18.9% No religion ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
13.1% Buddhism ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
0.7% Hinduism ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.2% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

60.0% 80th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 48.9%
  • First area, 2016: 57.7%
  • First area, 2021: 60.0%
20.8% 70th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 12.5%
  • First area, 2016: 16.5%
  • First area, 2021: 20.8%
Schools/1k kids in Birrongin Chullora
4.69 57th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Birrongin Chullora +13 more in Chullora
38 90th pct 51 92nd pct
Avg size in Birrongin Chullora +15 larger in Birrong
626 86th pct 611 86th pct
ICSEA in Birrongin Chullora +24 higher in Chullora
1,006 60th pct 1,031 72nd pct

Highest year of school

60.0% Year 12 ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
14.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
14.8% Year 10 ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
3.5% Year 11 ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

29.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +29.6 pts 0.0%
20.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
17.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
8.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
2.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
1.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

23.7% Management & commerce ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%
13.5% Engineering & related ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
9.9% Society & culture ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
7.5% Health ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% Education ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
5.4% Architecture & building ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
5.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.7% Information technology ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.8% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
2.4% Creative arts ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Birrongin Chullora
$548 18th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $420
  • First area, 2016: $473
  • First area, 2021: $548
Household income in Birrongin Chullora
$1,575 52nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: $1,095
  • First area, 2016: $1,373
  • First area, 2021: $1,575
Family income in Birrongin Chullora
$1,639 35th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $1,189
  • First area, 2016: $1,402
  • First area, 2021: $1,639
High earners in Birrongin Chullora
4.9% 31st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.5%
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.9%
High-income homes in Birrongin Chullora
20.1% 62nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.5%
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 20.1%

Personal income distribution

51.1% Under $650 ◂ +51.1 pts 0.0%
29.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +29.3 pts 0.0%
10.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
1.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Birrongin Chullora
22.4% 21st pct —
Mental health in Birrongin Chullora
5.1% 26th pct —
Needs assistance in Birrongin Chullora
6.8% 73rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.8%
  • First area, 2016: 5.5%
  • First area, 2021: 6.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.7% Other condition ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
6.6% Asthma ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
6.2% Arthritis ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
5.9% Diabetes ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.1% Mental health ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
2.9% Heart disease ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.4% Cancer ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.8% Lung condition ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.7% Stroke ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.5% Dementia ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.2% None ◂ +69.2 pts 0.0%
15.8% One condition ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
4.6% Two conditions ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
2.1% Three or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Birrongin Chullora
6.6% 7th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 10.3%
  • First area, 2016: 12.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.6%
Unpaid carers in Birrongin Chullora
12.7% 49th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 11.0%
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.7%
Unpaid child care in Birrongin Chullora
20.5% 28th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 25.0%
  • First area, 2016: 24.3%
  • First area, 2021: 20.5%
Defence service in Birrongin Chullora
1.1% 34th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Birrongin Chullora
19.8% 25th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 19.9%
  • First area, 2016: 19.4%
  • First area, 2021: 19.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Birrongin Chullora +18 larger in Birrong
18 66th pct 0 0th pct
31 yrs 66th pct —
Median income in Birrongin Chullora
$900 73rd pct —
Household income in Birrongin Chullora
$1,656 49th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Birrongin Chullora
3.2 89th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.1
  • First area, 2016: 3.2
  • First area, 2021: 3.2
16.5% 77th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 19.8%
  • First area, 2016: 19.1%
  • First area, 2021: 16.5%
Living alone in Birrongin Chullora
18.1% 30th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 20.5%
  • First area, 2016: 17.3%
  • First area, 2021: 18.1%

Housing & Dwellings

$440 87th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $250
  • First area, 2016: $430
  • First area, 2021: $440
$2,033 73rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: $2,000
  • First area, 2016: $1,948
  • First area, 2021: $2,033
People / bedroom in Birrongin Chullora
1.00 89th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.20
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
30.9% 79th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 21.4%
  • First area, 2016: 28.8%
  • First area, 2021: 30.9%
Owned outright in Birrongin Chullora
37.5% 39th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 45.0%
  • First area, 2016: 40.2%
  • First area, 2021: 37.5%
Separate houses in Birrongin Chullora
83.4% 23rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 83.3%
  • First area, 2016: 84.0%
  • First area, 2021: 83.4%
3+ bedrooms in Birrongin Chullora
79.2% 49th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 77.2%
  • First area, 2016: 78.7%
  • First area, 2021: 79.2%

Transport & Vehicles

8.6% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 13.1%
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
Work from home in Birrongin Chullora
29.4% 79th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.6%
  • First area, 2016: 2.9%
  • First area, 2021: 29.4%
3.9% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 15.3%
  • First area, 2016: 19.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
PT stops in Birrongin Chullora +9 more in Birrong
18 86th pct 9 79th pct
Stops/1k in Birrongin Chullora +637.45 more in Chullora
5.40 79th pct 642.86 100th pct
Departures/1k in Birrongin Chullora +110,980.9 more in Chullora
733.4 83rd pct 111,714.3 100th pct
PT routes in Birrongin Chullora +2 more in Birrong
4 82nd pct 2 75th pct
Stop walk in Birrongin Chullora +3 longer in Birrong
5 32nd pct 2 14th pct
Drive to city in Birrongin Chullora +3 longer in Birrong
21 18th pct 18 15th pct
Reach 30 min in Birrongin Chullora +11,516 more in Birrong
27,622 80th pct 16,106 69th pct
Reach 45 min in Birrongin Chullora +8,790 more in Birrong
122,546 84th pct 113,756 82nd pct
Transit to city in Birrongin Chullora +2 longer in Chullora
73 79th pct 75 81st pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Birrongin Chullora
28.5% 41st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 26.5%
  • First area, 2016: 29.0%
  • First area, 2021: 28.5%
Recent arrivals in Birrongin Chullora
11.4% 69th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.6%
  • First area, 2016: 10.9%
  • First area, 2021: 11.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Birrongin Chullora
9.1% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.7%
  • First area, 2016: 9.3%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
Participation in Birrongin Chullora
45.1% 13th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 51.7%
  • First area, 2016: 53.6%
  • First area, 2021: 45.1%
52.5% 24th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 66.6%
  • First area, 2016: 62.7%
  • First area, 2021: 52.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Birrongin Chullora +0.3 higher in Chullora
5.3 84th pct 5.6 86th pct
Types ≤15 min in Birrongin Chullora +0.5 more in Birrong
5.2 84th pct 4.7 81st pct
15-min city in Birrongin Chullora +10.4 pts higher in Birrong
91.6% 95th pct 81.2% 89th pct
Walk to shops in Birrongin Chullora +66.6 pts higher in Chullora
21.5% 72nd pct 88.1% 94th pct
Walk to transit in Birrongin Chullora +3.7 pts higher in Birrong
100.0% 100th pct 96.3% 88th pct
Walk to school in Birrongin Chullora +16.5 pts higher in Birrong
100.0% 100th pct 83.5% 87th pct
Walk to a park in Birrongin Chullora +2.3 pts higher in Birrong
100.0% 100th pct 97.7% 85th pct
Walk to health in Birrongin Chullora +0.9 pts higher in Birrong
0.9% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Birrongin Chullora +775.5 more in Chullora
10.2 42nd pct 785.7 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Birrongin Chullora +59 higher in Birrong
187 90th pct 128 87th pct
Mean slope in Birrongin Chullora +5.4 pts higher in Chullora
4.6% 37th pct 10.0% 80th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Birrong vs Chullora [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10378/birrong/vs/SAL10913/chullora