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Black Springs vs Dog Rocks

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Black Springs profile · Dog Rocks profile

Black Springs Dog Rocks

Black Springs (NSW) and Dog Rocks are two small rural areas in New South Wales. Black Springs is the larger of the two with 227 people, while Dog Rocks is sparsely populated with only 7 residents. The two areas differ most in their local amenities; Black Springs has one school and some homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, whereas Dog Rocks has none. There is also a significant gap in housing costs, with the typical monthly home-loan payment far higher in Dog Rocks at $2,084, compared to $1,300 in Black Springs (NSW).

This gap in home-loan costs has widened over time. Despite this, both areas are car-dependent and lack easy access to groceries, health services, or public transport. Residents in both places are around the same age, with the typical person in Black Springs (NSW) being 46 and those in Dog Rocks being 45.

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Where they differ most

Population: 220 larger in Black Springs People / bedroom: 0.30 higher in Dog Rocks Mortgage: $784 higher in Dog Rocks Household size: 0.5 larger in Dog Rocks Family income: $400 higher in Black Springs

Demographics & Identity

Population in Black Springsin Dog Rocks +220 larger in Black Springs gap steady
227 56th pct 7 5th pct
Median age in Black Springsin Dog Rocks +1 yrs older in Black Springs gap narrowing
46 yrs 54th pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
5.7% 76th pct —
Aged 65+ in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
29.1% 85th pct —
Under 15 in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
22.0% 79th pct —
De facto in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
17.9% 83rd pct —

Age structure

29.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +29.1 pts 0.0%
26.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +26.0 pts 0.0%
25.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +25.1 pts 0.0%
22.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
4.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Marital status

50.3% Married ◂ +13.9 pts 36.4%
26.0% Never married +10.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
9.9% Divorced ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
6.6% Widowed ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
2.8% Separated ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Black Springs Dog Rocks

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
6.6% 27th pct —

Country of birth

68.3% Australia ◂ +68.3 pts 0.0%
3.1% England ◂ +3.1 pts 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

35.2% English ◂ +35.2 pts 0.0%
29.5% Australian ◂ +29.5 pts 0.0%
18.1% Irish ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
7.9% Scottish ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
5.3% German ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
3.5% Italian ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
1.8% Chinese ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% Dutch ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
3.5% 51st pct —
Limited English in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

77.1% English only ◂ +77.1 pts 0.0%
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 Black Springsin Dog Rocks
22.9% 12th pct —

Religious affiliation

21.1% Not stated +107.4 pts ▸ 128.6%
53.3% Christianity ◂ +10.4 pts 42.9%
22.9% No religion ◂ +22.9 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 Black Springsin Dog Rocks
31.3% 15th pct —
Bachelor+ in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
7.7% 21st pct —
Schools/1k kids in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
20.00 88th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Black Springsin Dog Rocks +1 more in Black Springs
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
3 0th pct —
ICSEA in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
961 32nd pct —

Highest year of school

31.3% Year 12 ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
30.7% Year 10 ◂ +30.7 pts 0.0%
14.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
3.4% Year 11 ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

34.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +34.2 pts 0.0%
14.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
12.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.1% Engineering & related ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
11.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
10.8% Management & commerce ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
7.2% Health ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
5.4% Architecture & building ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.5% Society & culture ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
3.6% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% Education ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.7% Creative arts ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Black Springsin Dog Rocks +$109 higher in Dog Rocks
$840 65th pct $949 77th pct
Household income in Black Springsin Dog Rocks +$149 higher in Black Springs
$1,774 64th pct $1,625 56th pct
Family income in Black Springsin Dog Rocks +$400 higher in Black Springs
$2,025 59th pct $1,625 34th pct
High earners in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
4.4% 28th pct —
High-income homes in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
20.0% 62nd pct —

Personal income distribution

30.9% Under $650 ◂ +30.9 pts 0.0%
30.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%
12.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
2.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
30.4% 58th pct —
Mental health in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
8.8% 57th pct —
Needs assistance in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
6.2% 67th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

8.8% Mental health ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
8.4% Arthritis ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
5.7% Diabetes ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Heart disease ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.3% Other condition ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
3.5% Cancer ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.1% Asthma ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.8% Lung condition ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.8% Stroke ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

46.7% None ◂ +46.7 pts 0.0%
22.0% One condition ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
5.3% Two conditions ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
2.6% Three or more ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
18.8% 54th pct —
Unpaid carers in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
9.9% 25th pct —
Unpaid child care in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
21.5% 32nd pct —
Defence service in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
2.2% 43rd pct —
Housework 15h+ in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
24.9% 54th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Black Springsin Dog Rocks +13 larger in Black Springs
13 62nd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
11 yrs 6th pct —
Median income in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
$749 60th pct —
Household income in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
$1,125 23rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Black Springsin Dog Rocks +0.5 larger in Dog Rocks
2.5 50th pct 3.0 86th pct
One-parent in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
11.5% 54th pct —
Living alone in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
24.3% 52nd pct —

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
$200 25th pct —
Mortgage in Black Springsin Dog Rocks +$784 higher in Dog Rocks
$1,300 29th pct $2,084 76th pct
People / bedroom in Black Springsin Dog Rocks +0.30 higher in Dog Rocks
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
20.0% 59th pct —
Owned outright in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
47.1% 68th pct —
Separate houses in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
95.7% 91st pct —

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
13.3% 39th pct —
PT commute in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Black Springsin Dog Rocks even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Black Springsin Dog Rocks even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Black Springsin Dog Rocks even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Black Springsin Dog Rocks even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
21.7% 19th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
48.6% 19th pct —
Full-time in Black Springsin Dog Rocks
63.3% 74th pct —

Walkability

Walk score in Black Springsin Dog Rocks +0.6 higher in Black Springs
0.6 54th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Black Springsin Dog Rocks +0.8 more in Black Springs
0.8 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Black Springsin Dog Rocks even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Black Springsin Dog Rocks even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Black Springsin Dog Rocks even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Black Springsin Dog Rocks +25.9 pts higher in Black Springs
25.9% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Black Springsin Dog Rocks +27.6 pts higher in Black Springs
27.6% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Black Springsin Dog Rocks even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Black Springsin Dog Rocks +26.4 more in Black Springs
26.4 70th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Black Springsin Dog Rocks even
1 47th pct 1 42nd pct
Mean slope in Black Springsin Dog Rocks +3.5 pts higher in Dog Rocks
7.4% 66th pct 10.8% 85th pct

Compare Black Springs with nearby areas

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Compare Dog Rocks with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Black Springs vs Dog Rocks [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10388/black-springs/vs/SAL11267/dog-rocks