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Boambolo vs Cavan

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.0 km apart · Boambolo profile · Cavan profile

Boambolo Cavan

Boambolo and Cavan (NSW) are two sparsely populated neighbouring areas in the Yass Valley. Boambolo is a much younger place, where 26.6% of residents are children and the typical age is 36. In contrast, there are no children in Cavan (NSW), and the typical age is far older at 50. This difference is reflected in the home lives of the residents; 28.1% of people in Boambolo provide unpaid childcare, compared to just 8.1% in Cavan (NSW). Boambolo also has a far higher share of high earners, with 24.6% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, while only 8.1% do so in Cavan (NSW).

Both areas are effectively alike in their lack of local services, with no public transport stops or walkable amenities for residents. They also share a similar home environment, with an identical typical household size of 2.9 people. While Boambolo has seen a larger influx of new residents, with 45.5% moving in during the last five years compared to 21.6% in Cavan (NSW), both areas remain very small, non-residential pockets of the region.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Boamboloin Cavan +42 larger in Boambolo gap widening
79 36th pct 37 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 53
  • First area, 2021: 79
  • Second area, 2016: 47
  • Second area, 2021: 37
Median age in Boamboloin Cavan +14 yrs older in Cavan gap widening
36 yrs 17th pct 50 yrs 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 50 yrs
First Nations in Boamboloin Cavan even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Boamboloin Cavan +19.4 pts higher in Cavan gap widening
7.6% 11th pct 27.0% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.0%
Under 15 in Boamboloin Cavan +26.6 pts higher in Boambolo gap widening
26.6% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.8%
  • First area, 2021: 26.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
De facto in Boamboloin Cavan +5.1 pts higher in Boambolo gap narrowing
18.0% 83rd pct 12.9% 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.2%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.9%

Age structure

22.8% Older adults (45–64) +20.5 pts ▸ 43.2%
35.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +8.4 pts 27.0%
7.6% Seniors (65+) +19.4 pts ▸ 27.0%
26.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +26.6 pts 0.0%
13.9% Youth (15–24) +2.3 pts ▸ 16.2%

Marital status

54.4% Married ◂ +24.7 pts 29.7%
35.1% Never married ◂ +2.7 pts 32.4%
0.0% Divorced +24.3 pts ▸ 24.3%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Boambolo Cavan

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

  • 85+ in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Cavan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Cavan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Cavan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Boambolo: 4.6% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Cavan: 9.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Cavan: 15.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Cavan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Cavan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Boambolo: 6.2% males, 4.6% females; 50–54 in Cavan: 12.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Boambolo: 10.8% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Cavan: 9.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Boambolo: 6.2% males, 18.5% females; 40–44 in Cavan: 0.0% males, 15.6% females
  • 35–39 in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Cavan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Cavan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Cavan: 9.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Boambolo: 4.6% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Cavan: 18.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Boambolo: 10.8% males, 6.2% females; 15–19 in Cavan: 0.0% males, 9.4% females
  • 10–14 in Boambolo: 9.2% males, 4.6% females; 10–14 in Cavan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Boambolo: 4.6% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Cavan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 9.2% females; 0–4 in Cavan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Boamboloin Cavan +8.1 pts higher in Cavan gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.1% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%

Country of birth

73.4% Australia +2.3 pts ▸ 75.7%
0.0% England +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
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

50.6% English +0.7 pts ▸ 51.4%
45.6% Australian ◂ +18.5 pts 27.0%
3.8% Scottish +12.4 pts ▸ 16.2%
13.9% Irish ◂ +0.4 pts 13.5%
3.8% German +4.3 pts ▸ 8.1%
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 Boamboloin Cavan even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Boamboloin Cavan even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

79.7% English only +9.4 pts ▸ 89.2%
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 Boamboloin Cavan +8.9 pts higher in Cavan gap narrowing
31.6% 26th pct 40.5% 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.7%
  • First area, 2021: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.5%

Religious affiliation

49.4% Christianity ◂ +0.7 pts 48.6%
31.6% No religion +8.9 pts ▸ 40.5%
16.5% Not stated +13.3 pts ▸ 29.7%
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 Boamboloin Cavan +11.1 pts higher in Boambolo gap narrowing
65.4% 87th pct 54.3% 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 66.7%
  • First area, 2021: 65.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.3%
Bachelor+ in Boamboloin Cavan +3.3 pts higher in Cavan gap narrowing
21.1% 70th pct 24.3% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Boamboloin Cavan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

65.4% Year 12 ◂ +11.1 pts 54.3%
13.5% Year 10 +3.7 pts ▸ 17.1%
5.8% Year 11 ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

30.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.0 pts 21.7%
28.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +15.2 pts 13.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Health +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
12.8% Management & commerce +8.9 pts ▸ 21.7%
12.8% Agriculture & environment +4.6 pts ▸ 17.4%
15.4% Information technology ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
15.4% Society & culture ◂ +2.3 pts 13.0%
12.8% Education ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
12.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
10.3% Engineering & related ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Boamboloin Cavan +$243 higher in Boambolo gap widening
$1,399 96th pct $1,156 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,399
  • Second area, 2016: $900
  • Second area, 2021: $1,156
Household income in Boamboloin Cavan +$771 higher in Cavan gap widening
$2,312 87th pct $3,083 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,250
  • First area, 2021: $2,312
  • Second area, 2016: $1,624
  • Second area, 2021: $3,083
Family income in Boamboloin Cavan +$334 higher in Cavan gap narrowing
$2,749 87th pct $3,083 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,624
  • First area, 2021: $2,749
  • Second area, 2016: $1,958
  • Second area, 2021: $3,083
High earners in Boamboloin Cavan +16.5 pts higher in Boambolo gap widening
24.6% 94th pct 8.1% 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.2%
  • First area, 2021: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%
High-income homes in Boamboloin Cavan
12.0% 37th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%

Household income distribution

16.0% $650–$1,499 +17.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
12.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

10.5% $650–$1,499 +38.1 pts ▸ 48.6%
35.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +16.2 pts 18.9%
24.6% Under $650 ◂ +16.5 pts 8.1%
5.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Boamboloin Cavan +4.0 pts higher in Boambolo
20.3% 14th pct 16.2% 9th pct
Mental health in Boamboloin Cavan +7.6 pts higher in Boambolo
7.6% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Boamboloin Cavan even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.4% Asthma ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
11.4% Other condition ◂ +3.3 pts 8.1%
10.1% Arthritis ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
7.6% Mental health ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
3.8% Cancer ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Diabetes ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.4% None ◂ +13.9 pts 40.5%
13.9% One condition +10.4 pts ▸ 24.3%
6.3% Three or more ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
3.8% Two conditions ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Boamboloin Cavan +10.1 pts higher in Boambolo gap narrowing
26.3% 78th pct 16.2% 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: 42.2%
  • First area, 2021: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%
Unpaid carers in Boamboloin Cavan +7.0 pts higher in Boambolo gap steady
7.0% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Boamboloin Cavan +20.0 pts higher in Boambolo gap steady
28.1% 64th pct 8.1% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.4%
  • First area, 2021: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%
Defence service in Boamboloin Cavan +8.8 pts higher in Boambolo
8.8% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Boamboloin Cavan +19.3 pts higher in Boambolo gap widening
19.3% 23rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Boamboloin Cavan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Boamboloin Cavan
40 yrs 78th pct —
Median income in Boamboloin Cavan
$1,375 89th pct —
Household income in Boamboloin Cavan
$2,750 86th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Boamboloin Cavan even gap narrowing
2.9 81st pct 2.9 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.1
  • First area, 2021: 2.9
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9
One-parent in Boamboloin Cavan +10.3 pts higher in Boambolo gap widening
10.3% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Living alone in Boamboloin Cavan
28.0% 65th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 22.7%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%

Family composition

69.0% Couples with children ◂ +5.3 pts 63.6%
29.3% Couples without children ◂ +5.1 pts 24.2%
10.3% One-parent families ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%

Household size

32.0% 2 people +34.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
36.0% 4 people ◂ +2.7 pts 33.3%
12.0% 3 people +21.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
28.0% 1 person ◂ +28.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% 5 people ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Boamboloin Cavan +$30 higher in Boambolo gap steady
$330 66th pct $300 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: $283
  • First area, 2021: $330
  • Second area, 2016: $250
  • Second area, 2021: $300
Mortgage in Boamboloin Cavan +$600 higher in Boambolo
$2,100 76th pct $1,500 42nd pct
People / bedroom in Boamboloin Cavan +0.10 higher in Boambolo gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
28.0% 76th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 45.5%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%
Owned outright in Boamboloin Cavan
24.0% 13th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 31.8%
  • First area, 2021: 24.0%
Separate houses in Boamboloin Cavan
100.0% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Boamboloin Cavan
64.0% 19th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 90.9%
  • First area, 2021: 64.0%

How homes are owned or rented

24.0% Owned outright +42.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
28.0% Rented +5.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
16.0% Other tenure +17.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
24.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +24.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

28.0% 4 bedrooms +27.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
20.0% 3 bedrooms +24.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
12.0% 2 bedrooms +21.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
16.0% 5 or more ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

57.1% $200–$349 ◂ +57.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Boamboloin Cavan +14.1 pts higher in Boambolo gap widening
40.0% 91st pct 25.9% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.2%
  • First area, 2021: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.9%
PT commute in Boamboloin Cavan even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Boamboloin Cavan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Boamboloin Cavan even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Boamboloin Cavan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Boamboloin Cavan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

62.9% Car (driver) ◂ +18.4 pts 44.4%
40.0% Worked at home ◂ +14.1 pts 25.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
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

57.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +23.8 pts 33.3%
0.0% 3 vehicles +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
33.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
14.3% 4 or more ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Boamboloin Cavan +23.8 pts higher in Boambolo gap widening
45.5% 87th pct 21.6% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39.3%
  • First area, 2021: 45.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Boamboloin Cavan even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Boamboloin Cavan +11.6 pts higher in Cavan gap widening
61.4% 53rd pct 73.0% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 73.3%
  • First area, 2021: 61.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 70.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 73.0%
Full-time in Boamboloin Cavan +2.8 pts higher in Boambolo gap narrowing
65.7% 80th pct 63.0% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 51.5%
  • First area, 2021: 65.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 82.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 63.0%

Industries people work in

34.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +1.0 pts 33.3%
8.6% Professional & technical +17.4 pts ▸ 25.9%
20.0% Education & training ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
17.1% Finance & insurance ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
11.4% Retail trade ◂ +0.3 pts 11.1%
0.0% Public administration & safety +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Labourers +37.0 pts ▸ 37.0%
28.6% Managers ◂ +2.6 pts 25.9%
0.0% Technicians & trades +25.9 pts ▸ 25.9%
22.9% Professionals ◂ +22.9 pts 0.0%
11.4% Sales workers ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
8.6% Community & personal service ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Boamboloin Cavan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Boamboloin Cavan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Boamboloin Cavan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Boamboloin Cavan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Boamboloin Cavan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Boamboloin Cavan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Boamboloin Cavan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Boamboloin Cavan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Boamboloin Cavan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Boamboloin Cavan even
0 10th pct 0 15th pct
Mean slope in Boamboloin Cavan +6.3 pts higher in Cavan
6.8% 61st pct 13.2% 89th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Boambolo vs Cavan [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10422/boambolo/vs/SAL10860/cavan