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Boat Harbour vs McLeans Ridges
Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.2 km apart · Boat Harbour profile · McLeans Ridges profile
Boat Harbour McLeans Ridges
McLeans Ridges and Boat Harbour (Lismore - NSW) are neighbouring areas with very different population sizes. McLeans Ridges has a typical resident aged 45, while Boat Harbour (Lismore - NSW) is noticeably younger with a typical age of 38. There are stark differences in costs and earnings; typical weekly personal income is well higher in Boat Harbour (Lismore - NSW) at $1,312 compared to $842 in McLeans Ridges, though the typical monthly home-loan payment is far higher in McLeans Ridges at $2,167.
Both areas are very similar in that they are car-dependent, with neither having a single public transport stop or any amenities within a 15-minute walk. They also share a similar number of people per home, averaging 2.9. While Boat Harbour (Lismore - NSW) is sparsely populated with only 19 residents, McLeans Ridges is larger with 808 people.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Boat Harbourin McLeans Ridges
19
14th pct
808
72nd pct
- First area, 2016: 139
- First area, 2021: 19
- Second area, 2011: 623
- Second area, 2016: 510
- Second area, 2021: 808
Median age
in Boat Harbourin McLeans Ridges
38 yrs
23rd pct
45 yrs
50th pct
- First area, 2016: 45 yrs
- First area, 2021: 38 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 42 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 46 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 45 yrs
Age structure
52.6%
Children (0–14)
◂ +35.4 pts
17.2%
0.0%
Older adults (45–64)
+30.8 pts ▸
30.8%
26.3%
Seniors (65+)
◂ +7.1 pts
19.2%
21.1%
Young adults (25–44)
◂ +0.1 pts
20.9%
0.0%
Youth (15–24)
+10.5 pts ▸
10.5%
Marital status
50.0%
Married
+7.6 pts ▸
57.6%
38.9%
Never married
◂ +9.4 pts
29.5%
16.7%
Divorced
◂ +10.0 pts
6.7%
0.0%
Widowed
+2.8 pts ▸
2.8%
0.0%
Separated
+2.7 pts ▸
2.7%
Age & sex structure
Boat Harbour
McLeans Ridges
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Boat Harbour: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in McLeans Ridges: 0.0% males, 1.6% females
- 80–84 in Boat Harbour: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in McLeans Ridges: 1.0% males, 0.0% females
- 75–79 in Boat Harbour: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in McLeans Ridges: 2.0% males, 1.0% females
- 70–74 in Boat Harbour: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in McLeans Ridges: 3.2% males, 2.9% females
- 65–69 in Boat Harbour: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in McLeans Ridges: 4.3% males, 4.0% females
- 60–64 in Boat Harbour: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in McLeans Ridges: 4.2% males, 5.0% females
- 55–59 in Boat Harbour: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in McLeans Ridges: 3.9% males, 3.8% females
- 50–54 in Boat Harbour: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in McLeans Ridges: 4.8% males, 4.2% females
- 45–49 in Boat Harbour: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in McLeans Ridges: 2.7% males, 3.1% females
- 40–44 in Boat Harbour: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in McLeans Ridges: 3.4% males, 3.6% females
- 35–39 in Boat Harbour: 37.5% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in McLeans Ridges: 2.5% males, 2.8% females
- 30–34 in Boat Harbour: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in McLeans Ridges: 1.7% males, 3.1% females
- 25–29 in Boat Harbour: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in McLeans Ridges: 2.5% males, 1.7% females
- 20–24 in Boat Harbour: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in McLeans Ridges: 2.0% males, 0.9% females
- 15–19 in Boat Harbour: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in McLeans Ridges: 3.9% males, 3.1% females
- 10–14 in Boat Harbour: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in McLeans Ridges: 3.4% males, 3.7% females
- 5–9 in Boat Harbour: 0.0% males, 62.5% females; 5–9 in McLeans Ridges: 4.5% males, 2.3% females
- 0–4 in Boat Harbour: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in McLeans Ridges: 1.5% males, 2.0% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
78.9%
Australia
+6.6 pts ▸
85.5%
26.3%
South Africa
◂ +25.0 pts
1.4%
0.0%
England
+3.3 pts ▸
3.3%
0.0%
New Zealand
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
China
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Vietnam
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
India
even
0.0%
0.0%
Philippines
even
0.0%
0.0%
Nepal
even
0.0%
0.0%
Italy
even
0.0%
Ancestry
68.4%
Australian
◂ +25.1 pts
43.3%
31.6%
English
+12.7 pts ▸
44.3%
15.8%
Scottish
◂ +0.3 pts
15.5%
0.0%
Irish
+12.6 pts ▸
12.6%
0.0%
German
+4.8 pts ▸
4.8%
0.0%
Italian
+2.6 pts ▸
2.6%
0.0%
Greek
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
Dutch
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
0.0%
Indian
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
Chinese
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Filipino
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
Language
Language used at home
94.7%
English only
◂ +1.2 pts
93.6%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Mandarin
even
0.0%
0.0%
Arabic
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
57.9%
No religion
◂ +18.7 pts
39.2%
47.4%
Christianity
+4.2 pts ▸
51.6%
0.0%
Not stated
+7.7 pts ▸
7.7%
0.0%
Other religions
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
Hinduism
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Buddhism
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
0.0%
Islam
even
0.0%
0.0%
Judaism
even
0.0%
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
18.8%
Year 12
+41.0 pts ▸
59.7%
50.0%
Year 10
◂ +27.3 pts
22.7%
0.0%
Year 9 or below
+6.5 pts ▸
6.5%
0.0%
Year 11
+4.8 pts ▸
4.8%
Highest qualification level
37.5%
Bachelor degree
◂ +7.3 pts
30.2%
0.0%
Certificate III / IV
+25.9 pts ▸
25.9%
0.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+11.4 pts ▸
11.4%
0.0%
Postgraduate degree
+10.6 pts ▸
10.6%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+4.3 pts ▸
4.3%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+0.8 pts ▸
0.8%
Field of qualification
62.5%
Health
◂ +47.0 pts
15.5%
37.5%
Management & commerce
◂ +25.9 pts
11.6%
0.0%
Engineering & related
+11.6 pts ▸
11.6%
0.0%
Education
+11.4 pts ▸
11.4%
0.0%
Society & culture
+10.2 pts ▸
10.2%
0.0%
Architecture & building
+6.7 pts ▸
6.7%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
+5.3 pts ▸
5.3%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
+4.3 pts ▸
4.3%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+2.9 pts ▸
2.9%
0.0%
Creative arts
+2.4 pts ▸
2.4%
0.0%
Information technology
+2.2 pts ▸
2.2%
Income
Personal income
in Boat Harbourin McLeans Ridges
$1,312
93rd pct
$842
65th pct
- First area, 2016: $568
- First area, 2021: $1,312
- Second area, 2011: $584
- Second area, 2016: $737
- Second area, 2021: $842
Household income
in Boat Harbourin McLeans Ridges
$2,374
87th pct
$2,305
87th pct
- First area, 2016: $1,550
- First area, 2021: $2,374
- Second area, 2011: $1,321
- Second area, 2016: $1,934
- Second area, 2021: $2,305
Family income
in Boat Harbourin McLeans Ridges
$2,874
89th pct
$2,346
75th pct
- First area, 2016: $1,542
- First area, 2021: $2,874
- Second area, 2011: $1,580
- Second area, 2016: $1,906
- Second area, 2021: $2,346
Household income distribution
36.4%
$1,500–$2,999
◂ +2.7 pts
33.7%
0.0%
$650–$1,499
+21.7 pts ▸
21.7%
0.0%
$3,000–$3,999
+15.6 pts ▸
15.6%
0.0%
$4,000 or more
+14.5 pts ▸
14.5%
0.0%
Under $650
+5.4 pts ▸
5.4%
Personal income distribution
0.0%
Under $650
+35.1 pts ▸
35.1%
16.7%
$650–$1,499
+16.2 pts ▸
32.9%
27.8%
$1,500–$2,999
◂ +7.8 pts
19.9%
0.0%
$3,000 or more
+5.4 pts ▸
5.4%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
31.6%
Asthma
◂ +22.9 pts
8.7%
15.8%
Mental health
◂ +7.2 pts
8.5%
0.0%
Other condition
+9.0 pts ▸
9.0%
0.0%
Arthritis
+8.2 pts ▸
8.2%
0.0%
Cancer
+4.2 pts ▸
4.2%
0.0%
Heart disease
+3.6 pts ▸
3.6%
0.0%
Diabetes
+3.1 pts ▸
3.1%
0.0%
Lung condition
+1.7 pts ▸
1.7%
0.0%
Stroke
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
Dementia
+0.4 pts ▸
0.4%
Number of long-term health conditions
57.9%
None
+7.0 pts ▸
64.9%
21.1%
One condition
◂ +0.1 pts
20.9%
15.8%
Two conditions
◂ +9.2 pts
6.6%
0.0%
Three or more
+1.6 pts ▸
1.6%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Boat Harbourin McLeans Ridges
2.9
81st pct
2.9
81st pct
- First area, 2016: 2.8
- First area, 2021: 2.9
- Second area, 2011: 2.9
- Second area, 2016: 2.8
- Second area, 2021: 2.9
Family composition
61.1%
Couples with children
◂ +0.5 pts
60.6%
22.2%
Couples without children
+10.7 pts ▸
32.9%
22.2%
One-parent families
◂ +17.2 pts
5.0%
0.0%
Other families
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
Household size
54.5%
2 people
◂ +13.6 pts
40.9%
0.0%
3 people
+17.0 pts ▸
17.0%
0.0%
4 people
+15.9 pts ▸
15.9%
0.0%
1 person
+11.2 pts ▸
11.2%
0.0%
5 people
+10.9 pts ▸
10.9%
0.0%
6 or more
+4.3 pts ▸
4.3%
Housing & Dwellings
$590
99th pct
$400
82nd pct
- First area, 2016: $375
- First area, 2021: $590
- Second area, 2011: $295
- Second area, 2016: $340
- Second area, 2021: $400
Mortgage
in Boat Harbourin McLeans Ridges
$1,300
29th pct
$2,167
80th pct
- First area, 2016: $1,545
- First area, 2021: $1,300
- Second area, 2011: $1,950
- Second area, 2016: $2,167
- Second area, 2021: $2,167
People / bedroom
in Boat Harbourin McLeans Ridges
0.70
14th pct
0.80
43rd pct
- First area, 2016: 0.80
- First area, 2021: 0.70
- Second area, 2011: 1.10
- Second area, 2016: 0.80
- Second area, 2021: 0.80
How homes are owned or rented
0.0%
Owned with a mortgage
+43.5 pts ▸
43.5%
0.0%
Owned outright
+42.8 pts ▸
42.8%
27.3%
Rented
◂ +20.4 pts
6.9%
0.0%
Not stated
+2.9 pts ▸
2.9%
0.0%
Other tenure
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
Types of homes
100.0%
Separate house
◂ +4.0 pts
96.0%
0.0%
Townhouse / semi-detached
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
0.0%
Flat or apartment
even
0.0%
0.0%
Other dwelling
even
0.0%
Bedrooms per home
45.5%
3 bedrooms
◂ +19.7 pts
25.7%
27.3%
4 bedrooms
+16.9 pts ▸
44.2%
0.0%
5 or more
+14.1 pts ▸
14.1%
0.0%
2 bedrooms
+6.9 pts ▸
6.9%
0.0%
1 bedroom
+3.6 pts ▸
3.6%
0.0%
Studio / none
even
0.0%
Weekly rent distribution
0.0%
$350–$549
+36.8 pts ▸
36.8%
0.0%
$200–$349
+15.8 pts ▸
15.8%
0.0%
Under $200
even
0.0%
0.0%
$550–$749
even
0.0%
0.0%
$750 or more
even
0.0%
Transport & Vehicles
How people get to work
71.4%
Worked at home
◂ +49.3 pts
22.2%
57.1%
Car (driver)
+0.4 pts ▸
57.5%
0.0%
Car (passenger)
+3.5 pts ▸
3.5%
0.0%
Walked
+1.2 pts ▸
1.2%
0.0%
Train
even
0.0%
0.0%
Bus
even
0.0%
0.0%
Bicycle
even
0.0%
Motor vehicles per home
45.5%
2 vehicles
+3.1 pts ▸
48.5%
27.3%
3 vehicles
◂ +8.4 pts
18.9%
0.0%
1 vehicle
+17.0 pts ▸
17.0%
0.0%
4 or more
+17.0 pts ▸
17.0%
0.0%
No vehicle
even
0.0%
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Industries people work in
42.9%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing
◂ +33.7 pts
9.2%
42.9%
Health care & social assistance
◂ +18.1 pts
24.8%
0.0%
Education & training
+11.8 pts ▸
11.8%
0.0%
Construction
+8.0 pts ▸
8.0%
0.0%
Retail trade
+7.8 pts ▸
7.8%
0.0%
Professional & technical
+7.1 pts ▸
7.1%
0.0%
Public administration & safety
+5.7 pts ▸
5.7%
0.0%
Other services
+4.5 pts ▸
4.5%
0.0%
Accommodation & food
+3.5 pts ▸
3.5%
0.0%
Manufacturing
+2.6 pts ▸
2.6%
0.0%
Administrative & support
+1.9 pts ▸
1.9%
0.0%
Wholesale trade
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
Occupations people work in
57.1%
Professionals
◂ +26.2 pts
30.9%
42.9%
Managers
◂ +26.6 pts
16.3%
0.0%
Community & personal service
+11.3 pts ▸
11.3%
0.0%
Technicians & trades
+11.1 pts ▸
11.1%
0.0%
Clerical & administrative
+11.1 pts ▸
11.1%
0.0%
Labourers
+9.4 pts ▸
9.4%
0.0%
Sales workers
+6.8 pts ▸
6.8%
0.0%
Machinery operators & drivers
+3.3 pts ▸
3.3%
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Boat Harbour vs McLeans Ridges [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10423/boat-harbour/vs/SAL12555/mcleans-ridges