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Bombala vs Paddys Flat

Name: Bombala vs Paddys Flat — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Bombala profile · Paddys Flat profile

Bombala Paddys Flat

Bombala and Paddys Flat (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW) are nearby areas in New South Wales with very different populations. Bombala is a more established centre where residents are far older, with a typical age of 47 and 27.6% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, Paddys Flat (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW) is sparsely populated and much younger, with a typical age of 31 and no residents aged 65 or over. Bombala is also a more walkable hub, described as somewhat walkable, whereas Paddys Flat (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW) is car-dependent.

While both areas have a similar share of children under 15, the age gap between them has widened since 2011. They share similar typical weekly rents, around $200 to $215, and typical household incomes. However, the two places differ in how they operate; Bombala has far more people moving in, with 33.7% arriving in the last five years, while only 11.5% of residents in Paddys Flat (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW) did the same.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 16 yrs older in Bombala Aged 65+: 27.6 pts higher in Bombala Population: 1,349 larger in Bombala Recent movers: 22.1 pts higher in Bombala Needs assistance: 6.9 pts higher in Bombala

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bombala in Paddys Flat +1,349 larger in Bombala gap steady

1,372 75th pct 23 16th pct

Median age in Bombala in Paddys Flat +16 yrs older in Bombala

47 yrs 57th pct 31 yrs 7th pct

Age structure

27.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +27.6 pts 0.0%

24.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +11.7 pts 13.0%

20.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.5 pts 13.0%

17.1% Children (0–14) +0.3 pts ▸ 17.4%

9.1% Youth (15–24) +3.9 pts ▸ 13.0%

Marital status

43.6% Married +1.4 pts ▸ 45.0%

33.3% Never married ◂ +3.3 pts 30.0%

11.4% Divorced ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

8.0% Widowed ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

3.9% Separated ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bombala Paddys Flat

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

82.3% Australia +30.8 pts ▸ 113.0%

1.9% England ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% New Zealand ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.4% Vietnam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Nepal ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% India ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Philippines even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

45.1% Australian +7.1 pts ▸ 52.2%

40.3% English +3.2 pts ▸ 43.5%

11.1% Irish +28.1 pts ▸ 39.1%

10.5% Scottish ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%

4.8% German ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

0.9% Dutch ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Italian ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Indian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

88.6% English only +24.5 pts ▸ 113.0%

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

Religious affiliation

59.7% Christianity +27.3 pts ▸ 87.0%

28.3% No religion ◂ +2.2 pts 26.1%

10.1% Not stated ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%

0.8% Buddhism ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.6% Other religions ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Islam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Hinduism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Bombala in Paddys Flat

12.77 79th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Bombala in Paddys Flat +3 more in Bombala

3 67th pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Bombala in Paddys Flat

108 27th pct —

ICSEA in Bombala in Paddys Flat

941 23rd pct —

Highest year of school

33.0% Year 12 +2.3 pts ▸ 35.3%

30.4% Year 10 ◂ +12.7 pts 17.6%

17.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%

7.9% Year 11 ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

39.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +39.3 pts 0.0%

14.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%

11.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

3.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

3.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

2.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

7.1% Agriculture & environment +55.4 pts ▸ 62.5%

18.7% Engineering & related +18.8 pts ▸ 37.5%

9.5% Society & culture +28.0 pts ▸ 37.5%

10.2% Management & commerce ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

9.4% Education ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

9.2% Health ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

5.7% Architecture & building ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

5.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

1.6% Creative arts ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.4% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.9% Information technology ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bombala in Paddys Flat +$150 higher in Bombala

$725 45th pct $575 21st pct

Household income in Bombala in Paddys Flat +$98 higher in Paddys Flat

$1,277 30th pct $1,375 38th pct

Family income in Bombala in Paddys Flat +$275 higher in Bombala

$1,712 39th pct $1,437 23rd pct

Household income distribution

32.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +32.3 pts 0.0%

28.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%

21.1% Under $650 ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%

7.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

5.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

39.8% Under $650 +20.2 pts ▸ 60.0%

33.3% $650–$1,499 +26.7 pts ▸ 60.0%

14.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%

1.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

14.1% Arthritis ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%

7.4% Mental health ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

7.2% Other condition ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%

6.0% Asthma ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

6.0% Heart disease ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

5.8% Diabetes ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

3.3% Cancer ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

3.3% Lung condition ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

1.5% Stroke ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

1.2% Dementia ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.1% None +16.8 pts ▸ 73.9%

19.9% One condition +14.9 pts ▸ 34.8%

7.9% Two conditions ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

4.0% Three or more ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Bombala in Paddys Flat +35 larger in Bombala

35 74th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Bombala in Paddys Flat

18 yrs 18th pct —

Median income in Bombala in Paddys Flat

$774 63rd pct —

Household income in Bombala in Paddys Flat

$2,550 80th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Bombala in Paddys Flat +0.8 larger in Paddys Flat

2.1 19th pct 2.9 81st pct

Family composition

48.8% Couples with children +12.1 pts ▸ 60.9%

37.2% Couples without children ◂ +11.1 pts 26.1%

14.6% One-parent families ◂ +1.6 pts 13.0%

0.4% Other families ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Household size

38.0% 2 people +62.0 pts ▸ 100.0%

9.2% 4 people +90.8 pts ▸ 100.0%

35.3% 1 person ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%

10.6% 3 people ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%

4.1% 5 people ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

1.8% 6 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bombala in Paddys Flat +$15 higher in Bombala

$215 29th pct $200 25th pct

Mortgage in Bombala in Paddys Flat +$183 higher in Bombala

$1,083 18th pct $900 12th pct

People / bedroom in Bombala in Paddys Flat +0.20 higher in Paddys Flat

0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct

How homes are owned or rented

20.9% Rented +79.1 pts ▸ 100.0%

29.9% Owned with a mortgage +45.1 pts ▸ 75.0%

45.0% Owned outright ◂ +45.0 pts 0.0%

1.6% Other tenure ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.4% Not stated ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

94.6% Separate house +30.4 pts ▸ 125.0%

3.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

0.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.5% Other dwelling ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

50.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +50.5 pts 0.0%

21.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%

20.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +20.2 pts 0.0%

3.8% 5 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

2.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

0.7% Studio / none ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

53.4% $200–$349 ◂ +53.4 pts 0.0%

41.4% Under $200 ◂ +41.4 pts 0.0%

2.6% $350–$549 ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

44.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +44.0 pts 0.0%

34.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +34.3 pts 0.0%

9.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

4.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Bombala in Paddys Flat +2 more in Bombala

2 71st pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Bombala in Paddys Flat +1.46 more in Bombala

1.46 63rd pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Bombala in Paddys Flat +7.3 more in Bombala

7.3 58th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Bombala in Paddys Flat +3 more in Bombala

3 79th pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Bombala in Paddys Flat

39 73rd pct —

How people get to work

71.1% Car (driver) ◂ +37.7 pts 33.3%

6.8% Worked at home +53.2 pts ▸ 60.0%

5.8% Walked ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

2.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +35.6 pts 0.0%

35.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +35.0 pts 0.0%

16.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%

6.9% 4 or more ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

6.2% No vehicle ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

18.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +21.9 pts ▸ 40.0%

12.4% Retail trade ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%

12.3% Manufacturing ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%

7.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

7.6% Construction ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

7.6% Education & training ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

6.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

5.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

4.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

2.4% Professional & technical ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

2.3% Other services ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

1.8% Administrative & support ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

14.2% Managers +5.8 pts ▸ 20.0%

12.3% Technicians & trades +7.7 pts ▸ 20.0%

10.7% Community & personal service +9.3 pts ▸ 20.0%

17.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%

15.8% Labourers ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%

9.7% Professionals ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

9.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

8.2% Sales workers ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bombala in Paddys Flat +4.2 higher in Bombala

4.2 79th pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Bombala in Paddys Flat +4.8 more in Bombala

4.8 82nd pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Bombala in Paddys Flat +55.0 pts higher in Bombala

55.0% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Bombala in Paddys Flat +51.9 pts higher in Bombala

51.9% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Bombala in Paddys Flat +35.9 pts higher in Bombala

35.9% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Bombala in Paddys Flat +63.9 pts higher in Bombala

63.9% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Bombala in Paddys Flat +74.9 pts higher in Bombala

74.9% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Bombala in Paddys Flat +38.3 pts higher in Bombala

38.3% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Bombala in Paddys Flat +20.4 more in Bombala

20.4 62nd pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Bombala in Paddys Flat +3 higher in Bombala

4 63rd pct 1 50th pct

Mean slope in Bombala in Paddys Flat +1.5 pts higher in Bombala

8.9% 75th pct 7.3% 65th pct

Compare Bombala with nearby areas

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Compare Paddys Flat with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bombala vs Paddys Flat [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10454/bombala/vs/SAL13128/paddys-flat