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Boona Mount vs Derriwong

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 54 km apart · Boona Mount profile · Derriwong profile

Boona Mount Derriwong

Boona Mount and Derriwong are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Boona Mount is far more likely to have adults working or looking for work (91.4% compared to 34.5% in Derriwong) and a higher share of people who completed Year 12 (28.6% versus 10.3%). In contrast, Derriwong has a much higher proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week (13.8% compared to 0.0%) and a higher rate of long-term health conditions (39.5% versus 21.7%).

These two areas both have no residents born overseas and no one using a language other than English at home. This shared lack of diversity is consistent across both places, though other gaps are widening, such as the difference in people who have moved in the last five years, which is far higher in Derriwong at 46.2% compared to 16.3% in Boona Mount.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Boona Mountin Derriwong +8 larger in Boona Mount gap narrowing
46 26th pct 38 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 22
  • First area, 2021: 46
  • Second area, 2016: 38
  • Second area, 2021: 38
Median age in Boona Mountin Derriwong +3 yrs older in Derriwong gap widening
43 yrs 43rd pct 46 yrs 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 46 yrs
First Nations in Boona Mountin Derriwong +7.9 pts higher in Derriwong gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 7.9% 85th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.9%
Aged 65+ in Boona Mountin Derriwong +8.1 pts higher in Derriwong gap widening
26.1% 77th pct 34.2% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.2%
  • First area, 2021: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.2%
Under 15 in Boona Mountin Derriwong +2.4 pts higher in Boona Mount gap narrowing
26.1% 89th pct 23.7% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.6%
  • First area, 2021: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.7%
De facto in Boona Mountin Derriwong +2.3 pts higher in Derriwong
10.7% 38th pct 13.0% 57th pct
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%

Age structure

26.1% Seniors (65+) +8.1 pts ▸ 34.2%
23.9% Older adults (45–64) +5.0 pts ▸ 28.9%
26.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +2.4 pts 23.7%
21.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
8.7% Youth (15–24) +1.8 pts ▸ 10.5%

Marital status

80.0% Married ◂ +24.8 pts 55.2%
14.3% Never married +13.3 pts ▸ 27.6%
0.0% Widowed +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Boona Mount Derriwong

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

  • 85+ in Boona Mount: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Boona Mount: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Boona Mount: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Boona Mount: 10.3% males, 7.7% females; 70–74 in Derriwong: 12.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Boona Mount: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 12.5% females
  • 60–64 in Boona Mount: 0.0% males, 7.7% females; 60–64 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Boona Mount: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Boona Mount: 7.7% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Derriwong: 12.5% males, 12.5% females
  • 45–49 in Boona Mount: 0.0% males, 12.8% females; 45–49 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Boona Mount: 7.7% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Boona Mount: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Boona Mount: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Boona Mount: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Boona Mount: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Boona Mount: 10.3% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Derriwong: 12.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Boona Mount: 0.0% males, 7.7% females; 10–14 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 16.7% females
  • 5–9 in Boona Mount: 7.7% males, 7.7% females; 5–9 in Derriwong: 20.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Boona Mount: 12.8% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Derriwong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Boona Mountin Derriwong 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%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +7.9 pts 92.1%
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

54.3% Australian ◂ +30.7 pts 23.7%
45.7% English ◂ +19.3 pts 26.3%
0.0% Irish +31.6 pts ▸ 31.6%
17.4% Scottish +14.2 pts ▸ 31.6%
0.0% German +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
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 Boona Mountin Derriwong 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 Boona Mountin Derriwong 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

100.0% English only ◂ +13.2 pts 86.8%
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 Boona Mountin Derriwong +21.1 pts higher in Derriwong gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 21.1% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.1%

Religious affiliation

100.0% Christianity ◂ +47.4 pts 52.6%
0.0% No religion +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Not stated +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
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 Boona Mountin Derriwong +18.2 pts higher in Boona Mount
28.6% 11th pct 10.3% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%
Bachelor+ in Boona Mountin Derriwong +1.9 pts higher in Derriwong
25.7% 79th pct 27.6% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 25.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.6%
Schools ≤3 km in Boona Mountin Derriwong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

25.7% Year 10 +15.7 pts ▸ 41.4%
28.6% Year 12 ◂ +18.2 pts 10.3%
20.0% Year 11 ◂ +9.7 pts 10.3%
20.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.2 pts 13.8%

Highest qualification level

42.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.8 pts 42.1%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
14.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

28.6% Health ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
19.0% Education +2.0 pts ▸ 21.1%
19.0% Engineering & related ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
14.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
14.3% Management & commerce ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Boona Mountin Derriwong +$125 higher in Boona Mount gap narrowing
$550 18th pct $425 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $550
  • Second area, 2016: $474
  • Second area, 2021: $425
Household income in Boona Mountin Derriwong +$226 higher in Boona Mount gap narrowing
$1,125 21st pct $899 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,562
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2016: $1,187
  • Second area, 2021: $899
Family income in Boona Mountin Derriwong +$459 higher in Derriwong gap widening
$1,374 19th pct $1,833 46th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,562
  • First area, 2021: $1,374
  • Second area, 2016: $1,187
  • Second area, 2021: $1,833
High earners in Boona Mountin Derriwong +13.8 pts higher in Derriwong
0.0% 0th pct 13.8% 76th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%

Household income distribution

69.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +33.5 pts 35.7%
38.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

45.7% Under $650 +16.4 pts ▸ 62.1%
42.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +32.5 pts 10.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Boona Mountin Derriwong +17.7 pts higher in Derriwong
21.7% 19th pct 39.5% 89th pct
Mental health in Boona Mountin Derriwong +13.2 pts higher in Derriwong
0.0% 0th pct 13.2% 87th pct
Needs assistance in Boona Mountin Derriwong +7.9 pts higher in Derriwong gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.9% 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

17.4% Other condition ◂ +9.5 pts 7.9%
0.0% Mental health +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Arthritis +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Asthma +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Heart disease +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

65.2% None ◂ +20.5 pts 44.7%
21.7% One condition +15.1 pts ▸ 36.8%
0.0% Two conditions +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Boona Mountin Derriwong +7.2 pts higher in Boona Mount
48.6% 100th pct 41.4% 95th pct
  • First area, 2021: 48.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.4%
Unpaid carers in Boona Mountin Derriwong +10.1 pts higher in Boona Mount
34.3% 100th pct 24.1% 96th pct
  • First area, 2021: 34.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.1%
Unpaid child care in Boona Mountin Derriwong +11.2 pts higher in Boona Mount
45.7% 99th pct 34.5% 87th pct
  • First area, 2021: 45.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.5%
Defence service in Boona Mountin Derriwong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Boona Mountin Derriwong +13.5 pts higher in Boona Mount
51.4% 100th pct 37.9% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 51.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Boona Mountin Derriwong +3 larger in Derriwong
0 0th pct 3 43rd pct
52 yrs 89th pct
$225 2nd pct
Household income in Boona Mountin Derriwong
$399 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Boona Mountin Derriwong +1.0 larger in Boona Mount
3.3 91st pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Boona Mountin Derriwong +12.1 pts higher in Derriwong gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 12.1% 58th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%

Family composition

61.7% Couples with children ◂ +10.2 pts 51.5%
27.7% Couples without children ◂ +12.5 pts 15.2%
0.0% One-parent families +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

61.5% 2 people ◂ +18.7 pts 42.9%
0.0% 1 person +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
23.1% 4 people ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
23.1% 6 or more ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Boona Mountin Derriwong +$103 higher in Derriwong
$80 3rd pct $183 21st pct
Mortgage in Boona Mountin Derriwong +$5,587 higher in Boona Mount
$6,666 100th pct $1,079 18th pct
People / bedroom in Boona Mountin Derriwong even
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80

How homes are owned or rented

76.9% Owned outright ◂ +26.9 pts 50.0%
61.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +33.0 pts 28.6%
0.0% Rented +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
30.8% Other tenure ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +21.4 pts 78.6%
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

30.8% 4 bedrooms +26.4 pts ▸ 57.1%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
38.5% 5 or more ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

50.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

56.3% 100th pct
0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Boona Mountin Derriwong +2 more in Derriwong
0 0th pct 2 71st pct
Stops/1k in Boona Mountin Derriwong +52.63 more in Derriwong
0.00 0th pct 52.63 100th pct
Departures/1k in Boona Mountin Derriwong +157.9 more in Derriwong
0.0 0th pct 157.9 72nd pct
PT routes in Boona Mountin Derriwong +2 more in Derriwong
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
11 47th pct

How people get to work

28.1% Car (driver) +81.9 pts ▸ 110.0%
56.3% Worked at home ◂ +56.3 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

53.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +3.8 pts 50.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
30.8% 4 or more ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Boona Mountin Derriwong +29.9 pts higher in Derriwong gap widening
16.3% 11th pct 46.2% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.2%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Boona Mountin Derriwong +56.9 pts higher in Boona Mount
91.4% 100th pct 34.5% 5th pct
  • First area, 2021: 91.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.5%
78.1% 95th pct

Industries people work in

75.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +35.0 pts 40.0%
15.6% Health care & social assistance +34.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
12.5% Education & training ◂ +12.5 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

53.1% Managers ◂ +13.1 pts 40.0%
15.6% Professionals +24.4 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
9.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.4 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% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Boona Mountin Derriwong +0.5 higher in Derriwong
0.0 0th pct 0.5 51st pct
Types ≤15 min in Boona Mountin Derriwong +0.3 more in Derriwong
0.0 0th pct 0.3 48th pct
15-min city in Boona Mountin Derriwong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Boona Mountin Derriwong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Boona Mountin Derriwong +32.6 pts higher in Derriwong
0.0% 0th pct 32.6% 68th pct
Walk to school in Boona Mountin Derriwong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Boona Mountin Derriwong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Boona Mountin Derriwong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Boona Mountin Derriwong +52.6 more in Derriwong
0.0 0th pct 52.6 82nd pct
Intersections/km² in Boona Mountin Derriwong even
0 5th pct 0 20th pct
Mean slope in Boona Mountin Derriwong +0.1 pts higher in Boona Mount
3.9% 28th pct 3.8% 26th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Boona Mount vs Derriwong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10489/boona-mount/vs/SAL11245/derriwong