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Black Creek vs Cooleys Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.5 km apart · Black Creek profile · Cooleys Creek profile

Black Creek Cooleys Creek

Black Creek (Snowy Valleys - NSW) and Cooleys Creek are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Cooleys Creek has a much older typical resident at 35, compared with just 23 in Black Creek (Snowy Valleys - NSW). This gap is mirrored in household wealth, where typical weekly income is far higher in Cooleys Creek at $2,250, while Black Creek (Snowy Valleys - NSW) is much lower at $1,375. Black Creek (Snowy Valleys - NSW) also has well higher occupancy, with 3.8 people per home.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 and share a car-dependent lifestyle, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store. They also share the same typical monthly home-loan payment of around $1,733. In both places, the typical resident's age is lower than the national figure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek +8 larger in Black Creek gap narrowing
16 11th pct 8 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17
  • First area, 2021: 16
  • Second area, 2016: 8
  • Second area, 2021: 8
Median age in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek +12 yrs older in Cooleys Creek gap narrowing
23 yrs 0th pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 33 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 23 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs

Age structure

87.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +50.0 pts 37.5%
68.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +68.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Seniors (65+) even 0.0%

Marital status

46.7% Married +42.2 pts ▸ 88.9%
40.0% Never married +26.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Black Creek Cooleys Creek

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

  • 85+ in Black Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Cooleys Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Black Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Cooleys Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Black Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Cooleys Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Black Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Cooleys Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Black Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Cooleys Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Black Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Cooleys Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Black Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Cooleys Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Black Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Cooleys Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Black Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Cooleys Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Black Creek: 42.9% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Cooleys Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Black Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Cooleys Creek: 100.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Black Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Cooleys Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Black Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Cooleys Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Black Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Cooleys Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Black Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Cooleys Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Black Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Cooleys Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Black Creek: 57.1% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Cooleys Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Black Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Cooleys Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +25.0 pts 75.0%
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

106.3% English ◂ +43.8 pts 62.5%
31.3% Irish +43.8 pts ▸ 75.0%
18.8% Australian +31.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
25.0% Scottish ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
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

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +12.5 pts 87.5%
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

Religious affiliation

81.3% No religion +6.3 pts ▸ 87.5%
25.0% Christianity +50.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
0.0% Not stated +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
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

Schools ≤3 km in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek even
2 62nd pct 2 62nd pct
41 15th pct 41 15th pct
965 35th pct 965 35th pct

Highest year of school

38.5% Year 12 +28.2 pts ▸ 66.7%
23.1% Year 10 +21.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

44.4% Certificate III / IV +15.6 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

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% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education 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 Black Creekin Cooleys Creek +$192 higher in Cooleys Creek gap narrowing
$850 66th pct $1,042 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $224
  • First area, 2021: $850
  • Second area, 2016: $575
  • Second area, 2021: $1,042
Household income in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek +$875 higher in Cooleys Creek gap widening
$1,375 38th pct $2,250 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2016: $900
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
Family income in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek +$875 higher in Cooleys Creek
$1,375 19th pct $2,250 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250

Personal income distribution

33.3% $650–$1,499 +44.4 pts ▸ 77.8%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

31.3% Asthma ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
31.3% Mental health ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.3% None +6.3 pts ▸ 62.5%
37.5% One condition +12.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
27 yrs 54th pct —
$1,875 94th pct —
$2,750 86th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek +0.8 larger in Black Creek gap narrowing
3.8 100th pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.0
  • First area, 2021: 3.8
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0

Family composition

106.3% Couples with children ◂ +69.9 pts 36.4%
31.3% One-parent families ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Couples without children even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

— $310 60th pct
$1,733 57th pct $1,734 57th pct
People / bedroom in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek +0.20 higher in Black Creek
1.10 93rd pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90

Transport & Vehicles

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek +5 longer in Cooleys Creek
53 81st pct 58 84th pct

How people get to work

88.9% Car (driver) +11.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
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%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

44.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

55.6% Machinery operators & drivers +15.9 pts ▸ 71.4%
44.4% Community & personal service ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Managers even 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek even
0 15th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Black Creekin Cooleys Creek +2.6 pts higher in Black Creek
18.3% 97th pct 15.7% 93rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Black Creek vs Cooleys Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10382/black-creek/vs/SAL11030/cooleys-creek