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Blueys Beach vs Tiona

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.4 km apart · Blueys Beach profile · Tiona profile

Blueys Beach Tiona

Blueys Beach and Tiona are neighbouring New South Wales areas with very different profiles. Residents are far older in Blueys Beach, where the typical person is 64, compared to 39 in Tiona. This gap extends to finances, with typical weekly family incomes far higher in Blueys Beach at $2,125, while Tiona is much lower at $1,125. Blueys Beach is also more walkable; 75.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while 0% of homes in Tiona have that same access.

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011, maintaining a consistent relationship as neighbours. They share some basic characteristics, such as having the same number of public transport routes and an identical average of 2.0 people per home. While Blueys Beach is somewhat walkable and Tiona is mostly car-dependent, both areas have similar terrain slopes and street connectivity.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Blueys Beachin Tiona +232 larger in Blueys Beach gap widening
242 57th pct 10 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 183
  • First area, 2021: 242
  • Second area, 2016: 0
  • Second area, 2021: 10
Median age in Blueys Beachin Tiona +25 yrs older in Blueys Beach
64 yrs 99th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 59 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 64 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
First Nations in Blueys Beachin Tiona
2.9% 59th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 3.8%
  • First area, 2021: 2.9%
51.7% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 44.8%
  • First area, 2021: 51.7%
9.9% 16th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.7%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%
10.3% 35th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 3.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%

Age structure

51.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +51.7 pts 0.0%
28.9% Older adults (45–64) +1.1 pts ▸ 30.0%
10.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
9.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
6.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

Marital status

15.4% Never married +84.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
55.7% Married ◂ +55.7 pts 0.0%
18.1% Divorced ◂ +18.1 pts 0.0%
6.8% Widowed ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
5.0% Separated ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Blueys Beachin Tiona
14.9% 64th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 9.8%
  • First area, 2021: 14.9%

Country of birth

77.7% Australia +22.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
4.1% England ◂ +4.1 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

47.5% Australian +22.5 pts ▸ 70.0%
42.6% English +7.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
8.3% Scottish +21.7 pts ▸ 30.0%
11.2% Irish ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
2.5% German ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
2.1% Dutch ◂ +2.1 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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Blueys Beachin Tiona
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Blueys Beachin Tiona
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

90.9% English only +9.1 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

43.4% 59th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 25.7%
  • First area, 2021: 43.4%

Religious affiliation

46.7% Christianity ◂ +46.7 pts 0.0%
43.4% No religion ◂ +3.4 pts 40.0%
10.7% Not stated ◂ +10.7 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

48.6% 59th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 38.5%
  • First area, 2021: 48.6%
20.4% 68th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 16.9%
  • First area, 2021: 20.4%
Schools ≤3 km in Blueys Beachin Tiona +1 more in Blueys Beach
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
247 42nd pct —
1,007 60th pct —

Highest year of school

48.6% Year 12 +26.4 pts ▸ 75.0%
22.0% Year 10 ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
14.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
6.5% Year 11 ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

27.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +27.9 pts 0.0%
25.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
16.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
4.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
2.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.6% Management & commerce ◂ +18.6 pts 0.0%
11.4% Architecture & building ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
9.3% Engineering & related ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
9.3% Education ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
7.1% Health ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
5.0% Society & culture ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.3% Creative arts ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Blueys Beachin Tiona +$66 higher in Blueys Beach
$641 31st pct $575 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $533
  • First area, 2021: $641
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Household income in Blueys Beachin Tiona +$401 higher in Blueys Beach
$1,275 30th pct $874 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: $819
  • First area, 2021: $1,275
  • Second area, 2021: $874
Family income in Blueys Beachin Tiona +$1,000 higher in Blueys Beach
$2,125 65th pct $1,125 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,100
  • First area, 2021: $2,125
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
11.8% 69th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
High-income homes in Blueys Beachin Tiona
15.4% 48th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 4.1%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%

Household income distribution

24.0% Under $650 ◂ +24.0 pts 0.0%
19.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
17.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
12.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
2.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

43.4% Under $650 ◂ +43.4 pts 0.0%
22.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
10.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
9.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Blueys Beachin Tiona
33.1% 71st pct —
Mental health in Blueys Beachin Tiona
5.8% 28th pct —
Needs assistance in Blueys Beachin Tiona
3.3% 35th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 6.6%
  • First area, 2021: 3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.2% Arthritis ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
8.3% Other condition ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
7.9% Cancer ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
5.8% Heart disease ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
5.8% Mental health ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
5.0% Diabetes ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
3.7% Asthma ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.3% Lung condition ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.6% None +13.4 pts ▸ 70.0%
21.9% One condition ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
7.0% Two conditions ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.0% Three or more ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

17.2% 46th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 20.6%
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
Unpaid carers in Blueys Beachin Tiona
6.3% 11th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 10.6%
  • First area, 2021: 6.3%
Unpaid child care in Blueys Beachin Tiona
16.7% 16th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 28.7%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
Defence service in Blueys Beachin Tiona
1.8% 39th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Blueys Beachin Tiona
24.9% 54th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 32.5%
  • First area, 2021: 24.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Blueys Beachin Tiona +7 larger in Blueys Beach
7 54th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Blueys Beachin Tiona +39 yrs older in Tiona
16 yrs 13th pct 55 yrs 91st pct
Median income in Blueys Beachin Tiona +$301 higher in Tiona
$274 6th pct $575 43rd pct
Household income in Blueys Beachin Tiona +$324 higher in Blueys Beach
$1,449 39th pct $1,125 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Blueys Beachin Tiona even gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.0
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
5.7% 24th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 14.7%
  • First area, 2021: 5.7%
35.6% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 26.0%
  • First area, 2021: 35.6%

Family composition

38.4% Couples with children +61.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
55.3% Couples without children ◂ +55.3 pts 0.0%
5.7% One-parent families ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
1.9% Other families ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Household size

43.3% 2 people ◂ +43.3 pts 0.0%
35.6% 1 person ◂ +35.6 pts 0.0%
10.6% 4 people ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
9.6% 3 people ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
3.8% 6 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Blueys Beachin Tiona +$45 higher in Tiona
$255 42nd pct $300 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: $315
  • First area, 2021: $255
  • Second area, 2021: $300
$2,000 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: $1,335
  • First area, 2021: $2,000
People / bedroom in Blueys Beachin Tiona +0.60 higher in Tiona
0.70 14th pct 1.30 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 1.30
14.4% 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 26.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.4%
Owned outright in Blueys Beachin Tiona
62.5% 93rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 64.4%
  • First area, 2021: 62.5%
Separate houses in Blueys Beachin Tiona
92.3% 38th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 58.9%
  • First area, 2021: 92.3%
56.7% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 67.1%
  • First area, 2021: 56.7%

How homes are owned or rented

62.5% Owned outright ◂ +62.5 pts 0.0%
17.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
14.4% Rented ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
4.8% Not stated ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

92.3% Separate house ◂ +92.3 pts 0.0%
5.8% Other dwelling +77.6 pts ▸ 83.3%
5.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

31.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +31.7 pts 0.0%
27.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +27.9 pts 0.0%
14.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
14.4% 5 or more ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
7.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

3.7% 67th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 9.5%
  • First area, 2021: 3.7%
Work from home in Blueys Beachin Tiona
24.5% 71st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 24.5%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Blueys Beachin Tiona +2 more in Blueys Beach
5 74th pct 3 72nd pct
Stops/1k in Blueys Beachin Tiona +279.34 more in Tiona
20.66 93rd pct 300.00 100th pct
Departures/1k in Blueys Beachin Tiona +4,539.7 more in Tiona
260.3 74th pct 4,800.0 100th pct
PT routes in Blueys Beachin Tiona even
3 79th pct 3 79th pct
Stop walk in Blueys Beachin Tiona +5 longer in Tiona
1 0th pct 6 36th pct

How people get to work

3.1% Walked +71.9 pts ▸ 75.0%
50.0% Car (driver) ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
24.5% Worked at home ◂ +24.5 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%

Motor vehicles per home

30.8% 2 vehicles +135.8 pts ▸ 166.7%
46.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +46.7 pts 0.0%
10.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
3.7% No vehicle ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
2.8% 4 or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Blueys Beachin Tiona
44.3% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 42.1%
  • First area, 2021: 44.3%
Recent arrivals in Blueys Beachin Tiona
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

6.0% 77th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 4.5%
  • First area, 2021: 6.0%
Participation in Blueys Beachin Tiona
45.2% 13th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 41.3%
  • First area, 2021: 45.2%
41.8% 5th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 39.1%
  • First area, 2021: 41.8%

Industries people work in

16.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
13.3% Construction ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
12.2% Retail trade ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
10.2% Professional & technical ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
8.2% Manufacturing ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
8.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
6.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Administrative & support ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Education & training ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Other services ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

27.6% Managers ◂ +27.6 pts 0.0%
16.3% Professionals ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
14.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
12.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
12.2% Sales workers ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
10.2% Community & personal service ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
8.2% Labourers ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Blueys Beachin Tiona +1.4 higher in Blueys Beach
4.9 82nd pct 3.5 75th pct
Types ≤15 min in Blueys Beachin Tiona +0.3 more in Blueys Beach
4.3 79th pct 4.0 78th pct
15-min city in Blueys Beachin Tiona +74.9 pts higher in Blueys Beach
74.9% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Blueys Beachin Tiona +75.4 pts higher in Blueys Beach
75.4% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Blueys Beachin Tiona +9.5 pts higher in Tiona
90.5% 84th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to school in Blueys Beachin Tiona +27.3 pts higher in Blueys Beach
27.3% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Blueys Beachin Tiona +22.4 pts higher in Tiona
77.6% 73rd pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Blueys Beachin Tiona +77.1 pts higher in Blueys Beach
77.1% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Blueys Beachin Tiona +546.3 more in Tiona
53.7 83rd pct 600.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Blueys Beachin Tiona +2 higher in Tiona
22 74th pct 24 74th pct
Mean slope in Blueys Beachin Tiona +0.5 pts higher in Tiona
8.6% 74th pct 9.2% 77th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Blueys Beach vs Tiona [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10419/blueys-beach/vs/SAL13897/tiona