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Bobundara vs Maffra

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.8 km apart · Bobundara profile · Maffra profile

Bobundara Maffra

Bobundara and Maffra (NSW) are both sparsely populated neighbouring areas in New South Wales. They differ sharply in their demographics and workforce. Residents are far older in Maffra (NSW), where the typical age is 52 compared to 44 in Bobundara. Maffra (NSW) also has a much higher share of people born overseas at 22.7%, while Bobundara has none. In terms of work, adults working or looking for work are far higher in Bobundara at 77.8%, whereas only 21.7% are in Maffra (NSW).

Both areas are very similar in that they are entirely car-dependent and have no residents under 15. They also share a lack of public transport and nearby essential services. While they both sit in the same region, Bobundara has a far higher share of volunteers at 29.6% compared to none in Maffra (NSW). Typical weekly household income is also far higher in Maffra (NSW) at $1,749, while Bobundara's is $900.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bobundarain Maffra +5 larger in Bobundara gap narrowing
27 18th pct 22 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13
  • First area, 2021: 27
  • Second area, 2016: 21
  • Second area, 2021: 22
Median age in Bobundarain Maffra +8 yrs older in Maffra gap narrowing
44 yrs 46th pct 52 yrs 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 52 yrs
First Nations in Bobundarain Maffra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Bobundarain Maffra +11.3 pts higher in Maffra
29.6% 86th pct 40.9% 96th pct
  • First area, 2021: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.9%
Under 15 in Bobundarain Maffra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
De facto in Bobundarain Maffra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

29.6% Seniors (65+) +11.3 pts ▸ 40.9%
29.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +11.4 pts 18.2%
18.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
18.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%

Marital status

22.2% Never married +30.0 pts ▸ 52.2%
48.1% Married ◂ +17.7 pts 30.4%
14.8% Divorced +11.3 pts ▸ 26.1%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bobundara Maffra

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

  • 85+ in Bobundara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Maffra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Bobundara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Maffra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Bobundara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Maffra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Bobundara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Maffra: 0.0% males, 37.5% females
  • 65–69 in Bobundara: 0.0% males, 22.2% females; 65–69 in Maffra: 0.0% males, 18.8% females
  • 60–64 in Bobundara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Maffra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Bobundara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Maffra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Bobundara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Maffra: 25.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Bobundara: 22.2% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Maffra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Bobundara: 0.0% males, 27.8% females; 40–44 in Maffra: 18.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Bobundara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Maffra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Bobundara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Maffra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Bobundara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Maffra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Bobundara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Maffra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Bobundara: 0.0% males, 27.8% females; 15–19 in Maffra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Bobundara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Maffra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Bobundara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Maffra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Bobundara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Maffra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bobundarain Maffra +22.7 pts higher in Maffra
0.0% 0th pct 22.7% 81st pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.7%

Country of birth

96.3% Australia ◂ +14.5 pts 81.8%
0.0% England +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
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

70.4% English ◂ +24.9 pts 45.5%
51.9% Irish ◂ +33.7 pts 18.2%
44.4% Australian ◂ +12.6 pts 31.8%
0.0% Scottish +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% German +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
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 Bobundarain Maffra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Bobundarain Maffra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

96.3% English only +3.7 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

No religion in Bobundarain Maffra +21.5 pts higher in Maffra
14.8% 5th pct 36.4% 38th pct
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.4%

Religious affiliation

96.3% Christianity ◂ +64.5 pts 31.8%
14.8% No religion +21.5 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% Not stated +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
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 Bobundarain Maffra +3.7 pts higher in Maffra
57.1% 75th pct 60.9% 81st pct
  • First area, 2021: 57.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.9%
Bachelor+ in Bobundarain Maffra +6.9 pts higher in Maffra
14.8% 51st pct 21.7% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.7%
Schools ≤3 km in Bobundarain Maffra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

57.1% Year 12 +3.7 pts ▸ 60.9%
23.8% Year 10 +11.0 pts ▸ 34.8%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

29.4% Certificate III / IV +34.9 pts ▸ 64.3%
23.5% Bachelor degree +12.2 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
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

17.6% Agriculture & environment +10.9 pts ▸ 28.6%
23.5% Health ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
17.6% Architecture & building ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
17.6% Education ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bobundarain Maffra +$216 higher in Bobundara gap widening
$850 66th pct $634 30th pct
  • First area, 2016: $724
  • First area, 2021: $850
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $634
Household income in Bobundarain Maffra +$849 higher in Maffra gap widening
$900 10th pct $1,749 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2016: $900
  • Second area, 2021: $1,749
Family income in Bobundarain Maffra +$376 higher in Maffra gap narrowing
$1,874 49th pct $2,250 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,874
  • Second area, 2016: $2,250
  • Second area, 2021: $2,250
High earners in Bobundarain Maffra +22.2 pts higher in Bobundara
22.2% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

33.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +11.6 pts 21.7%
18.5% Under $650 +7.6 pts ▸ 26.1%
11.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bobundarain Maffra +16.2 pts higher in Maffra
11.1% 2nd pct 27.3% 42nd pct
Mental health in Bobundarain Maffra +11.6 pts higher in Maffra
11.1% 77th pct 22.7% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Bobundarain Maffra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Asthma +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
11.1% Mental health +11.6 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Arthritis +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.4% None ◂ +2.2 pts 68.2%
11.1% One condition +20.7 pts ▸ 31.8%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bobundarain Maffra +29.6 pts higher in Bobundara
29.6% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid carers in Bobundarain Maffra +29.6 pts higher in Bobundara
29.6% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Bobundarain Maffra +37.0 pts higher in Bobundara
37.0% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Bobundarain Maffra
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Bobundarain Maffra +41.1 pts higher in Maffra
11.1% 8th pct 52.2% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Bobundarain Maffra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
— 43 yrs 81st pct
Median income in Bobundarain Maffra
— $725 58th pct
Household income in Bobundarain Maffra
— $1,375 35th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bobundarain Maffra +0.4 larger in Bobundara gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
0.0% 0th pct —

Family composition

80.0% Couples with children ◂ +35.6 pts 44.4%
45.0% Couples without children ◂ +28.3 pts 16.7%
0.0% One-parent families +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 1 person +10.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
40.0% 3 people ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
30.0% 4 people ◂ +10.0 pts 20.0%
0.0% 2 people +26.7 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bobundarain Maffra +$80 higher in Maffra
$270 47th pct $350 71st pct
Mortgage in Bobundarain Maffra +$533 higher in Bobundara
$1,400 35th pct $867 11th pct
People / bedroom in Bobundarain Maffra +0.10 higher in Maffra gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80

How homes are owned or rented

60.0% Owned outright +13.3 pts ▸ 73.3%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 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

50.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +16.7 pts 33.3%
40.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Bobundarain Maffra
28.6% 78th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Bobundarain Maffra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bobundarain Maffra even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bobundarain Maffra even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bobundarain Maffra even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

33.3% Car (driver) +46.7 pts ▸ 80.0%
28.6% Worked at home ◂ +28.6 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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

50.0% 1 vehicle +37.5 pts ▸ 87.5%
60.0% 4 or more ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
30.0% 2 vehicles +7.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bobundarain Maffra +13.0 pts higher in Maffra
0.0% 0th pct 13.0% 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bobundarain Maffra
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Bobundarain Maffra +56.0 pts higher in Bobundara
77.8% 92nd pct 21.7% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 77.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.7%
66.7% 83rd pct —

Industries people work in

0.0% Administrative & support +120.0 pts ▸ 120.0%
42.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +17.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
14.3% Education & training ◂ +14.3 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% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Labourers +120.0 pts ▸ 120.0%
33.3% Managers +46.7 pts ▸ 80.0%
14.3% Professionals ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
14.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bobundarain Maffra +0.0 higher in Bobundara
0.1 34th pct 0.0 29th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bobundarain Maffra +0.1 more in Bobundara
0.1 34th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Bobundarain Maffra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bobundarain Maffra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bobundarain Maffra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bobundarain Maffra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bobundarain Maffra +5.0 pts higher in Bobundara
5.0% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bobundarain Maffra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bobundarain Maffra +65.7 more in Bobundara
111.1 88th pct 45.5 79th pct
Intersections/km² in Bobundarain Maffra even
0 7th pct 0 12th pct
Mean slope in Bobundarain Maffra +1.3 pts higher in Maffra
6.7% 60th pct 8.0% 70th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bobundara vs Maffra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10429/bobundara/vs/SAL12449/maffra