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Boambolo vs Woolgarlo

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Boambolo profile · Woolgarlo profile

Boambolo Woolgarlo

Boambolo and Woolgarlo are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Boambolo has a much younger population, with children under 15 making up 26.6% of residents, while Woolgarlo has no children in this age group. This difference is reflected in the typical age, which is 36 in Boambolo and 64 in Woolgarlo. Boambolo also has significantly higher incomes and education levels; the typical weekly household income is $2,312, compared to $1,062 in Woolgarlo, and 65.4% of Boambolo residents finished Year 12 compared to 29.7% in Woolgarlo.

Both areas are effectively identical in their lack of overseas-born residents and people who use a language other than English at home. They also share a complete absence of public transport and no residents living within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. While Boambolo has seen more people move in over the last five years, Woolgarlo has a far higher share of people working from home at 57.1%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +37 larger in Boambolo gap widening
79 36th pct 42 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 53
  • First area, 2021: 79
  • Second area, 2016: 26
  • Second area, 2021: 42
Median age in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +28 yrs older in Woolgarlo gap widening
36 yrs 17th pct 64 yrs 99th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 60 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 64 yrs
First Nations in Boamboloin Woolgarlo 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 Woolgarlo +35.3 pts higher in Woolgarlo gap widening
7.6% 11th pct 42.9% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.9%
Under 15 in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +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: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
De facto in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +5.3 pts higher in Woolgarlo gap narrowing
18.0% 83rd pct 23.3% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.2%
  • First area, 2021: 18.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.3%

Age structure

7.6% Seniors (65+) +35.3 pts ▸ 42.9%
35.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +28.3 pts 7.1%
26.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +26.6 pts 0.0%
22.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.4 pts 21.4%
13.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%

Marital status

54.4% Married ◂ +10.5 pts 43.9%
35.1% Never married ◂ +8.3 pts 26.8%
0.0% Divorced +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Widowed +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Boambolo Woolgarlo

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 Woolgarlo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Woolgarlo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Woolgarlo: 15.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Boambolo: 4.6% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Woolgarlo: 12.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Woolgarlo: 15.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Woolgarlo: 12.1% males, 15.2% females
  • 55–59 in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Woolgarlo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Boambolo: 6.2% males, 4.6% females; 50–54 in Woolgarlo: 0.0% males, 18.2% females
  • 45–49 in Boambolo: 10.8% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Woolgarlo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Boambolo: 6.2% males, 18.5% females; 40–44 in Woolgarlo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Woolgarlo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Woolgarlo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Woolgarlo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Boambolo: 4.6% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Woolgarlo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Boambolo: 10.8% males, 6.2% females; 15–19 in Woolgarlo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Boambolo: 9.2% males, 4.6% females; 10–14 in Woolgarlo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Boambolo: 4.6% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Woolgarlo: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Boambolo: 0.0% males, 9.2% females; 0–4 in Woolgarlo: 12.1% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Boamboloin Woolgarlo even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

73.4% Australia +7.5 pts ▸ 81.0%
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

50.6% English +6.5 pts ▸ 57.1%
45.6% Australian ◂ +5.1 pts 40.5%
13.9% Irish +0.4 pts ▸ 14.3%
3.8% Scottish +8.1 pts ▸ 11.9%
3.8% German ◂ +3.8 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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Boamboloin Woolgarlo 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 Woolgarlo 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 ◂ +3.6 pts 76.2%
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 Woolgarlo +6.4 pts higher in Woolgarlo gap narrowing
31.6% 26th pct 38.1% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.7%
  • First area, 2021: 31.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.1%

Religious affiliation

49.4% Christianity +0.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
31.6% No religion +6.4 pts ▸ 38.1%
16.5% Not stated ◂ +6.9 pts 9.5%
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

Year 12 in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +35.7 pts higher in Boambolo gap narrowing
65.4% 87th pct 29.7% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 66.7%
  • First area, 2021: 65.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.7%
Bachelor+ in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +13.7 pts higher in Boambolo gap narrowing
21.1% 70th pct 7.3% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.1%
  • First area, 2021: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Boamboloin Woolgarlo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

65.4% Year 12 ◂ +35.7 pts 29.7%
13.5% Year 10 +8.2 pts ▸ 21.6%
0.0% Year 9 or below +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
5.8% Year 11 ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

28.2% Certificate III / IV +13.9 pts ▸ 42.1%
30.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.0 pts 15.8%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.8% Agriculture & environment +13.5 pts ▸ 26.3%
0.0% Health +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
15.4% Information technology ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
15.4% Society & culture ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
12.8% Education ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
12.8% Management & commerce ◂ +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 Woolgarlo +$949 higher in Boambolo gap widening
$1,399 96th pct $450 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,399
  • Second area, 2016: $700
  • Second area, 2021: $450
Household income in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +$1,250 higher in Boambolo gap widening
$2,312 87th pct $1,062 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,250
  • First area, 2021: $2,312
  • Second area, 2016: $1,124
  • Second area, 2021: $1,062
Family income in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +$1,624 higher in Boambolo gap widening
$2,749 87th pct $1,125 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,624
  • First area, 2021: $2,749
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
High earners in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +24.6 pts higher in Boambolo gap widening
24.6% 94th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.2%
  • First area, 2021: 24.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Boamboloin Woolgarlo
12.0% 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
16.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

24.6% Under $650 +38.9 pts ▸ 63.4%
35.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +25.3 pts 9.8%
10.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
5.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +20.2 pts higher in Woolgarlo
20.3% 14th pct 40.5% 90th pct
Mental health in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +11.5 pts higher in Woolgarlo
7.6% 45th pct 19.0% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +7.1 pts higher in Woolgarlo gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 7.1% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.1% Arthritis +11.3 pts ▸ 21.4%
7.6% Mental health +11.5 pts ▸ 19.0%
11.4% Asthma ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
11.4% Other condition ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
3.8% Cancer +3.3 pts ▸ 7.1%
3.8% Diabetes ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia 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 ◂ +21.1 pts 33.3%
13.9% One condition +9.9 pts ▸ 23.8%
3.8% Two conditions +15.3 pts ▸ 19.0%
6.3% Three or more +0.8 pts ▸ 7.1%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +6.8 pts higher in Boambolo gap narrowing
26.3% 78th pct 19.5% 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 42.2%
  • First area, 2021: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.5%
Unpaid carers in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +17.4 pts higher in Woolgarlo gap narrowing
7.0% 13th pct 24.4% 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.4%
Unpaid child care in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +6.1 pts higher in Boambolo gap narrowing
28.1% 64th pct 22.0% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.4%
  • First area, 2021: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.0%
Defence service in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +8.8 pts higher in Boambolo
8.8% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +0.2 pts higher in Woolgarlo gap narrowing
19.3% 23rd pct 19.5% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Boamboloin Woolgarlo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +34 yrs older in Woolgarlo
40 yrs 78th pct 74 yrs 100th pct
Median income in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +$1,025 higher in Boambolo
$1,375 89th pct $350 12th pct
Household income in Boamboloin Woolgarlo
$2,750 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +0.6 larger in Boambolo gap narrowing
2.9 81st pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.1
  • First area, 2021: 2.9
  • Second area, 2016: 3.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +0.8 pts higher in Woolgarlo
10.3% 47th pct 11.1% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.1%
28.0% 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.7%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%

Family composition

69.0% Couples with children ◂ +20.8 pts 48.1%
29.3% Couples without children +18.8 pts ▸ 48.1%
10.3% One-parent families +0.8 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Other families +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%

Household size

32.0% 2 people +39.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
36.0% 4 people ◂ +14.6 pts 21.4%
28.0% 1 person ◂ +28.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% 3 people ◂ +12.0 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 Woolgarlo +$150 higher in Boambolo
$330 66th pct $180 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: $283
  • First area, 2021: $330
  • Second area, 2021: $180
$2,100 76th pct
People / bedroom in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +0.20 higher in Boambolo gap widening
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.50
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
28.0% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 45.5%
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%
Owned outright in Boamboloin Woolgarlo
24.0% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.8%
  • First area, 2021: 24.0%
Separate houses in Boamboloin Woolgarlo
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
64.0% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 90.9%
  • First area, 2021: 64.0%

How homes are owned or rented

24.0% Owned outright +26.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
28.0% Rented ◂ +28.0 pts 0.0%
24.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +24.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Other tenure ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house +7.1 pts ▸ 107.1%
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

20.0% 3 bedrooms +37.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
12.0% 2 bedrooms +16.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
28.0% 4 bedrooms +0.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
16.0% 5 or more ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +17.1 pts higher in Woolgarlo
40.0% 91st pct 57.1% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24.2%
  • First area, 2021: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.1%
PT commute in Boamboloin Woolgarlo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Boamboloin Woolgarlo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Boamboloin Woolgarlo even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Boamboloin Woolgarlo even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Boamboloin Woolgarlo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

62.9% Car (driver) ◂ +43.8 pts 19.0%
40.0% Worked at home +17.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
0.0% Walked +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
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

57.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +14.3 pts 42.9%
0.0% 3 vehicles +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
33.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +11.9 pts 21.4%
14.3% 4 or more ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +28.0 pts higher in Boambolo gap narrowing
45.5% 87th pct 17.5% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39.3%
  • First area, 2021: 45.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Boamboloin Woolgarlo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +10.2 pts higher in Boambolo gap widening
61.4% 53rd pct 51.2% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 73.3%
  • First area, 2021: 61.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 75.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 51.2%
Full-time in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +3.8 pts higher in Boambolo
65.7% 80th pct 61.9% 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51.5%
  • First area, 2021: 65.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.9%

Industries people work in

34.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +1.0 pts 33.3%
0.0% Construction +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
20.0% Education & training ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
17.1% Finance & insurance ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
11.4% Retail trade ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
8.6% Professional & technical ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

28.6% Managers +33.3 pts ▸ 61.9%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +23.8 pts ▸ 23.8%
22.9% Professionals ◂ +22.9 pts 0.0%
11.4% Sales workers ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
8.6% Community & personal service ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Boamboloin Woolgarlo even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 20th pct
Types ≤15 min in Boamboloin Woolgarlo even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Boamboloin Woolgarlo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Boamboloin Woolgarlo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Boamboloin Woolgarlo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Boamboloin Woolgarlo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Boamboloin Woolgarlo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Boamboloin Woolgarlo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +23.8 more in Woolgarlo
0.0 0th pct 23.8 66th pct
Intersections/km² in Boamboloin Woolgarlo even
0 10th pct 0 29th pct
Mean slope in Boamboloin Woolgarlo +2.0 pts higher in Woolgarlo
6.8% 61st pct 8.8% 75th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Boambolo vs Woolgarlo [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10422/boambolo/vs/SAL14419/woolgarlo