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Boomerang Beach vs Tiona

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.8 km apart · Boomerang Beach profile · Tiona profile

Boomerang Beach Tiona

Boomerang Beach and Tiona are neighbouring areas in New South Wales, though they differ greatly in size and population. Boomerang Beach is a more established area with 423 residents, whereas Tiona is sparsely populated with only 10 people. There are significant gaps in wealth and accessibility; the typical weekly household income in Boomerang Beach is $1,454, which is far higher than the $874 seen in Tiona. Boomerang Beach is also much more walkable, with 66.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 97.1% within reach of a school, while Tiona has 0.0% for both.

Both areas are very similar in their street connectivity and the variety of amenity types available within a 15-minute walk. This shared layout exists despite other differences, such as the typical age of residents being noticeably older in Boomerang Beach at 46 compared to 39 in Tiona. While Tiona has a far higher number of public transport departures per 1,000 people, the actual number of stops is far larger in Boomerang Beach.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +413 larger in Boomerang Beach gap widening
423 62nd pct 10 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 434
  • First area, 2016: 298
  • First area, 2021: 423
  • Second area, 2016: 0
  • Second area, 2021: 10
Median age in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +7 yrs older in Boomerang Beach
46 yrs 54th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
  • First area, 2011: 51 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
4.5% 71st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.7%
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
19.6% 54th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 24.4%
  • First area, 2016: 21.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.6%
19.1% 64th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 16.4%
  • First area, 2016: 18.8%
  • First area, 2021: 19.1%
13.9% 64th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.4%
  • First area, 2016: 10.6%
  • First area, 2021: 13.9%

Age structure

35.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +5.9 pts 30.0%
19.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
19.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
19.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
8.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

28.8% Never married +71.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
48.5% Married ◂ +48.5 pts 0.0%
14.2% Divorced ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%
4.9% Separated ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
2.0% Widowed ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

12.3% 54th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 10.8%
  • First area, 2016: 9.1%
  • First area, 2021: 12.3%

Country of birth

81.3% Australia +18.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
4.0% England ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
1.4% New Zealand ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.2% Philippines ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

40.7% Australian +29.3 pts ▸ 70.0%
47.8% English +2.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
16.1% Scottish +13.9 pts ▸ 30.0%
16.1% Irish ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
3.5% German ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.8% Italian ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.9% Filipino ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% Dutch ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% Vietnamese ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Language

2.8% 45th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.8%
  • First area, 2016: 1.7%
  • First area, 2021: 2.8%
Limited English in Boomerang Beachin Tiona
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

91.3% English only +8.7 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

59.8% 94th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 22.5%
  • First area, 2016: 41.3%
  • First area, 2021: 59.8%

Religious affiliation

59.8% No religion ◂ +19.8 pts 40.0%
32.2% Christianity ◂ +32.2 pts 0.0%
6.4% Not stated ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
0.7% Buddhism ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

53.9% 70th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 39.2%
  • First area, 2016: 44.3%
  • First area, 2021: 53.9%
29.9% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 17.9%
  • First area, 2016: 17.4%
  • First area, 2021: 29.9%
Schools/1k kids in Boomerang Beachin Tiona
12.35 79th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +1 more in Boomerang Beach
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
247 42nd pct —
1,007 60th pct —

Highest year of school

53.9% Year 12 +21.1 pts ▸ 75.0%
29.3% Year 10 ◂ +29.3 pts 0.0%
4.8% Year 11 ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

27.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +27.1 pts 0.0%
26.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +26.0 pts 0.0%
12.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
8.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
4.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
3.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.7% Management & commerce ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
13.6% Education ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
12.0% Architecture & building ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
11.2% Engineering & related ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
9.3% Society & culture ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
7.8% Health ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
7.4% Creative arts ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
3.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +$182 higher in Boomerang Beach
$757 51st pct $575 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: $433
  • First area, 2016: $643
  • First area, 2021: $757
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Household income in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +$580 higher in Boomerang Beach
$1,454 44th pct $874 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: $894
  • First area, 2016: $1,114
  • First area, 2021: $1,454
  • Second area, 2021: $874
Family income in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +$588 higher in Boomerang Beach
$1,713 39th pct $1,125 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,039
  • First area, 2016: $1,781
  • First area, 2021: $1,713
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
9.0% 55th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 6.6%
  • First area, 2016: 7.2%
  • First area, 2021: 9.0%
High-income homes in Boomerang Beachin Tiona
13.8% 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.5%
  • First area, 2016: 7.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.8%

Household income distribution

31.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +31.1 pts 0.0%
29.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +29.3 pts 0.0%
18.6% Under $650 ◂ +18.6 pts 0.0%
9.6% $4,000 or more ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

34.9% Under $650 ◂ +34.9 pts 0.0%
33.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +33.4 pts 0.0%
12.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
5.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Boomerang Beachin Tiona
22.9% 23rd pct —
7.3% 42nd pct —
Needs assistance in Boomerang Beachin Tiona
4.0% 42nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.5%
  • First area, 2016: 3.7%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.7% Other condition ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
8.0% Arthritis ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
7.3% Mental health ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
6.6% Asthma ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
3.1% Cancer ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
3.1% Heart disease ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% Diabetes ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.9% Lung condition ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.7% Stroke ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.0% None +1.0 pts ▸ 70.0%
15.6% One condition ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
5.9% Two conditions ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% Three or more ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

16.0% 40th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 22.7%
  • First area, 2016: 21.2%
  • First area, 2021: 16.0%
10.2% 26th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 14.3%
  • First area, 2016: 11.4%
  • First area, 2021: 10.2%
Unpaid child care in Boomerang Beachin Tiona
24.1% 44th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 24.6%
  • First area, 2016: 29.2%
  • First area, 2021: 24.1%
Defence service in Boomerang Beachin Tiona
1.2% 34th pct —
26.7% 64th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 33.6%
  • First area, 2016: 21.2%
  • First area, 2021: 26.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +19 larger in Boomerang Beach
19 67th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +38 yrs older in Tiona
17 yrs 14th pct 55 yrs 91st pct
Median income in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +$150 higher in Boomerang Beach
$725 58th pct $575 43rd pct
Household income in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +$124 higher in Boomerang Beach
$1,249 29th pct $1,125 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +0.3 larger in Boomerang Beach gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
16.7% 78th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 13.7%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 16.7%
28.1% 65th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 30.2%
  • First area, 2016: 27.5%
  • First area, 2021: 28.1%

Family composition

51.1% Couples with children +48.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
32.8% Couples without children ◂ +32.8 pts 0.0%
16.7% One-parent families ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

42.5% 2 people ◂ +42.5 pts 0.0%
28.1% 1 person ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%
11.4% 3 people ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
10.2% 4 people ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
6.6% 5 people ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
2.4% 6 or more ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +$50 higher in Boomerang Beach
$350 71st pct $300 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: $231
  • First area, 2016: $300
  • First area, 2021: $350
  • Second area, 2021: $300
$2,032 73rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: $1,517
  • First area, 2016: $1,378
  • First area, 2021: $2,032
People / bedroom in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +0.50 higher in Tiona
0.80 43rd pct 1.30 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 1.30
28.7% 77th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 33.1%
  • First area, 2016: 33.0%
  • First area, 2021: 28.7%
41.3% 50th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 48.5%
  • First area, 2016: 32.1%
  • First area, 2021: 41.3%
Separate houses in Boomerang Beachin Tiona
62.9% 11th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 67.5%
  • First area, 2016: 74.3%
  • First area, 2021: 62.9%
64.7% 19th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 60.4%
  • First area, 2016: 74.3%
  • First area, 2021: 64.7%

How homes are owned or rented

41.3% Owned outright ◂ +41.3 pts 0.0%
28.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +28.7 pts 0.0%
28.7% Rented ◂ +28.7 pts 0.0%
2.4% Other tenure ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
2.4% Not stated ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

0.0% Other dwelling +83.3 pts ▸ 83.3%
62.9% Separate house ◂ +62.9 pts 0.0%
30.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +30.5 pts 0.0%
8.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

33.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +33.5 pts 0.0%
30.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +30.5 pts 0.0%
25.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +25.1 pts 0.0%
9.0% 5 or more ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
1.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

2.4% 58th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.1%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 2.4%
28.7% 78th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 15.4%
  • First area, 2016: 14.8%
  • First area, 2021: 28.7%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +4 more in Boomerang Beach
7 77th pct 3 72nd pct
Stops/1k in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +283.45 more in Tiona
16.55 91st pct 300.00 100th pct
Departures/1k in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +4,717.3 more in Tiona
82.7 67th pct 4,800.0 100th pct
PT routes in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +2 more in Tiona
1 71st pct 3 79th pct
Stop walk in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +2 longer in Tiona
4 29th pct 6 36th pct

How people get to work

6.2% Walked +68.8 pts ▸ 75.0%
49.4% Car (driver) ◂ +49.4 pts 0.0%
28.7% Worked at home ◂ +28.7 pts 0.0%
3.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.9 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

44.7% 2 vehicles +122.0 pts ▸ 166.7%
38.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +38.2 pts 0.0%
12.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
2.4% No vehicle ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
2.4% 4 or more ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

50.1% 90th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 39.0%
  • First area, 2016: 42.3%
  • First area, 2021: 50.1%
Recent arrivals in Boomerang Beachin Tiona
7.7% 55th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.9%
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 7.7%

Jobs & Industry

5.8% 75th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.5%
  • First area, 2016: 3.9%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
55.2% 33rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 47.7%
  • First area, 2016: 54.2%
  • First area, 2021: 55.2%
43.8% 7th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 45.6%
  • First area, 2016: 49.2%
  • First area, 2021: 43.8%

Industries people work in

19.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
17.4% Construction ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
12.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
11.8% Education & training ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
5.6% Professional & technical ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
3.9% Retail trade ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% Administrative & support ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% Other services ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
2.2% Manufacturing ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.7% Mining ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.7% Finance & insurance ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

23.0% Professionals ◂ +23.0 pts 0.0%
15.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
15.2% Community & personal service ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
14.0% Managers ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
13.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
6.2% Sales workers ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
6.2% Labourers ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
2.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +1.3 higher in Boomerang Beach
4.7 82nd pct 3.5 75th pct
Types ≤15 min in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +0.9 more in Boomerang Beach
4.9 82nd pct 4.0 78th pct
15-min city in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +66.0 pts higher in Boomerang Beach
66.0% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +66.2 pts higher in Boomerang Beach
66.2% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +2.5 pts higher in Tiona
97.5% 92nd pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to school in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +97.1 pts higher in Boomerang Beach
97.1% 98th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +3.3 pts higher in Tiona
96.7% 84th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +50.5 pts higher in Boomerang Beach
50.5% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +571.6 more in Tiona
28.4 72nd pct 600.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +2 higher in Tiona
22 74th pct 24 74th pct
Mean slope in Boomerang Beachin Tiona +1.7 pts higher in Tiona
7.4% 66th pct 9.2% 77th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Boomerang Beach vs Tiona [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10485/boomerang-beach/vs/SAL13897/tiona