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Boorga vs Myall Park

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Boorga profile · Myall Park profile

Boorga Myall Park

Myall Park (NSW) and Boorga are nearby rural areas in New South Wales, though Boorga is sparsely populated with only 27 residents. Myall Park (NSW) has a higher share of people who finished Year 12 (43.6% compared to 15.0% in Boorga) and a higher percentage of people with no religion (27.0% versus 0.0%). While Boorga has a higher typical weekly household income of $2,749, Myall Park (NSW) is more likely to have people earning over $2,000 a week (10.9% compared to 0.0%).

Both areas are car-dependent and have almost the same share of children under 15. Boorga has a higher rate of volunteering at 40.0%, whereas Myall Park (NSW) has a higher share of people born overseas (8.4% compared to 0.0%). Residents in Boorga are more likely to be working or looking for work (85.0%) and a higher share have long-term health conditions (37.0% compared to 23.0% in Myall Park (NSW)).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Boorgain Myall Park +199 larger in Myall Park gap steady
27 18th pct 226 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14
  • First area, 2021: 27
  • Second area, 2011: 136
  • Second area, 2016: 198
  • Second area, 2021: 226
Median age in Boorgain Myall Park +3 yrs older in Myall Park gap narrowing
44 yrs 46th pct 47 yrs 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 47 yrs
First Nations in Boorgain Myall Park +2.2 pts higher in Myall Park
0.0% 0th pct 2.2% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2%
Aged 65+ in Boorgain Myall Park +2.0 pts higher in Myall Park
14.8% 32nd pct 16.8% 41st pct
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.8%
Under 15 in Boorgain Myall Park +0.2 pts higher in Boorga
14.8% 35th pct 14.6% 34th pct
  • First area, 2021: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.6%
10.1% 33rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.1%

Age structure

22.2% Older adults (45–64) +8.8 pts ▸ 31.0%
29.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +15.0 pts 14.6%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%
14.8% Seniors (65+) +2.0 pts ▸ 16.8%
14.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.2 pts 14.6%

Marital status

80.0% Married ◂ +20.4 pts 59.6%
15.0% Never married +17.6 pts ▸ 32.6%
0.0% Divorced +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Widowed +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Boorga Myall Park

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

  • 85+ in Boorga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Myall Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Boorga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Myall Park: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Boorga: 50.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Myall Park: 3.6% males, 2.2% females
  • 70–74 in Boorga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Myall Park: 3.6% males, 2.7% females
  • 65–69 in Boorga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Myall Park: 3.6% males, 2.2% females
  • 60–64 in Boorga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Myall Park: 3.6% males, 4.9% females
  • 55–59 in Boorga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Myall Park: 5.4% males, 1.3% females
  • 50–54 in Boorga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Myall Park: 5.4% males, 8.1% females
  • 45–49 in Boorga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Myall Park: 2.7% males, 5.4% females
  • 40–44 in Boorga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Myall Park: 1.3% males, 1.3% females
  • 35–39 in Boorga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Myall Park: 2.2% males, 1.8% females
  • 30–34 in Boorga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Myall Park: 1.8% males, 1.3% females
  • 25–29 in Boorga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Myall Park: 1.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Boorga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Myall Park: 3.1% males, 3.6% females
  • 15–19 in Boorga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Myall Park: 4.0% males, 7.6% females
  • 10–14 in Boorga: 50.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Myall Park: 3.1% males, 3.6% females
  • 5–9 in Boorga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Myall Park: 2.2% males, 1.8% females
  • 0–4 in Boorga: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Myall Park: 2.7% males, 1.8% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Boorgain Myall Park +8.4 pts higher in Myall Park
0.0% 0th pct 8.4% 36th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.4%

Country of birth

74.1% Australia +7.3 pts ▸ 81.4%
0.0% Philippines +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
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% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

55.6% Australian ◂ +22.4 pts 33.2%
33.3% English +7.4 pts ▸ 40.7%
22.2% German ◂ +17.8 pts 4.4%
18.5% Italian ◂ +0.8 pts 17.7%
14.8% Scottish ◂ +3.8 pts 11.1%
0.0% Irish +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Filipino +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Dutch +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Boorgain Myall Park +7.5 pts higher in Myall Park
0.0% 0th pct 7.5% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.5%
Limited English in Boorgain Myall Park 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

74.1% English only +9.1 pts ▸ 83.2%
0.0% Tagalog +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
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%

Religion

No religion in Boorgain Myall Park +27.0 pts higher in Myall Park
0.0% 0th pct 27.0% 18th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.0%

Religious affiliation

70.4% Christianity ◂ +9.3 pts 61.1%
0.0% No religion +27.0 pts ▸ 27.0%
0.0% Not stated +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Buddhism +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
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

Year 12 in Boorgain Myall Park +28.6 pts higher in Myall Park
15.0% 0th pct 43.6% 46th pct
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 43.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.6%
Bachelor+ in Boorgain Myall Park +1.6 pts higher in Myall Park
15.0% 51st pct 16.6% 57th pct
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.6%
Schools ≤3 km in Boorgain Myall Park even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

60.0% Year 10 ◂ +30.4 pts 29.6%
15.0% Year 12 +28.6 pts ▸ 43.6%
15.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.3 pts 6.7%
0.0% Year 11 +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Highest qualification level

26.7% Certificate III / IV +7.8 pts ▸ 34.5%
20.0% Bachelor degree +5.7 pts ▸ 25.7%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

33.3% Engineering & related ◂ +12.1 pts 21.2%
0.0% Management & commerce +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Education +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Society & culture +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Health +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Boorgain Myall Park +$323 higher in Boorga gap widening
$1,187 90th pct $864 68th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,124
  • First area, 2021: $1,187
  • Second area, 2011: $524
  • Second area, 2016: $833
  • Second area, 2021: $864
Household income in Boorgain Myall Park +$775 higher in Boorga gap widening
$2,749 93rd pct $1,974 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,875
  • First area, 2021: $2,749
  • Second area, 2011: $1,271
  • Second area, 2016: $1,937
  • Second area, 2021: $1,974
Family income in Boorgain Myall Park +$468 higher in Boorga gap widening
$2,749 87th pct $2,281 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,875
  • First area, 2021: $2,749
  • Second area, 2011: $1,583
  • Second area, 2016: $2,250
  • Second area, 2021: $2,281
High earners in Boorgain Myall Park +10.9 pts higher in Myall Park
0.0% 0th pct 10.9% 64th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.9%
High-income homes in Boorgain Myall Park
24.7% 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.7%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +21.9 pts ▸ 21.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +15.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Under $650 +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +32.1 pts ▸ 32.1%
25.0% $650–$1,499 +5.6 pts ▸ 30.6%
25.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.4 pts 17.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Boorgain Myall Park +14.0 pts higher in Boorga
37.0% 85th pct 23.0% 23rd pct
Mental health in Boorgain Myall Park +5.8 pts higher in Myall Park
0.0% 0th pct 5.8% 28th pct
Needs assistance in Boorgain Myall Park +2.2 pts higher in Myall Park
0.0% 0th pct 2.2% 26th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

22.2% Asthma ◂ +14.7 pts 7.5%
18.5% Other condition ◂ +15.4 pts 3.1%
0.0% Mental health +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Arthritis +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Cancer +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Heart disease +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Lung condition +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Diabetes +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.9% None +14.1 pts ▸ 65.9%
37.0% One condition ◂ +18.5 pts 18.6%
0.0% Two conditions +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Boorgain Myall Park +16.2 pts higher in Boorga
40.0% 94th pct 23.8% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%
Unpaid carers in Boorgain Myall Park +7.0 pts higher in Boorga
20.0% 90th pct 13.0% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%
Unpaid child care in Boorgain Myall Park +12.7 pts higher in Boorga
35.0% 88th pct 22.3% 35th pct
  • First area, 2021: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.3%
Defence service in Boorgain Myall Park +3.1 pts higher in Myall Park
0.0% 0th pct 3.1% 57th pct
Housework 15h+ in Boorgain Myall Park +9.4 pts higher in Myall Park
15.0% 12th pct 24.4% 51st pct
  • First area, 2021: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Boorgain Myall Park +5 larger in Myall Park
0 0th pct 5 49th pct
24 yrs 43rd pct
Median income in Boorgain Myall Park
$450 25th pct
Household income in Boorgain Myall Park
$1,875 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Boorgain Myall Park +0.2 larger in Myall Park gap narrowing
2.8 76th pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
One-parent in Boorgain Myall Park +1.6 pts higher in Myall Park
0.0% 0th pct 1.6% 13th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.6%
Living alone in Boorgain Myall Park
15.1% 19th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.1%

Family composition

70.0% Couples with children +4.1 pts ▸ 74.1%
50.0% Couples without children ◂ +25.1 pts 24.9%
0.0% One-parent families +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

133.3% 2 people ◂ +105.9 pts 27.4%
66.7% 3 people ◂ +48.9 pts 17.8%
0.0% 4 people +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
0.0% 1 person +15.1 pts ▸ 15.1%
0.0% 5 people +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% 6 or more +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Housing & Dwellings

$250 40th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $400
  • Second area, 2016: $120
  • Second area, 2021: $250
$2,022 73rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: $2,175
  • Second area, 2016: $1,885
  • Second area, 2021: $2,022
People / bedroom in Boorgain Myall Park +0.10 higher in Myall Park gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.50
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
11.0% 30th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.0%
Owned outright in Boorgain Myall Park
38.4% 42nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 37.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.4%
Separate houses in Boorgain Myall Park
91.8% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 98.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 91.8%
90.4% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 82.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 82.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 90.4%

How homes are owned or rented

133.3% Owned outright ◂ +95.0 pts 38.4%
50.0% Other tenure ◂ +45.9 pts 4.1%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +45.2 pts ▸ 45.2%
0.0% Rented +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +8.2 pts 91.8%
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

83.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +47.7 pts 35.6%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +38.4 pts ▸ 38.4%
0.0% 5 or more +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Boorgain Myall Park
12.4% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.4%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Boorgain Myall Park even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Boorgain Myall Park even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Boorgain Myall Park even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Boorgain Myall Park even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

29.4% Car (driver) +37.0 pts ▸ 66.4%
52.9% Worked at home ◂ +40.5 pts 12.4%
23.5% Walked ◂ +17.7 pts 5.8%
0.0% Car (passenger) +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

66.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +24.2 pts 42.5%
0.0% 4 or more +31.5 pts ▸ 31.5%
0.0% 3 vehicles +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%
0.0% 1 vehicle +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Boorgain Myall Park +3.9 pts higher in Boorga
19.0% 14th pct 15.1% 10th pct
  • First area, 2021: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Boorgain Myall Park
3.5% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.5%
Participation in Boorgain Myall Park +10.9 pts higher in Boorga
85.0% 99th pct 74.1% 88th pct
  • First area, 2021: 85.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 58.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 63.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 74.1%
59.9% 59th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 67.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 69.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.9%

Industries people work in

70.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +48.0 pts 22.6%
29.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +17.0 pts 12.4%
0.0% Manufacturing +20.4 pts ▸ 20.4%
0.0% Retail trade +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Education & training +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Rental & real estate +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Other services +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Construction +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Finance & insurance +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Wholesale trade +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Occupations people work in

70.6% Managers ◂ +50.9 pts 19.7%
0.0% Professionals +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
0.0% Labourers +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% Sales workers +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Community & personal service +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Walkability

Walk score in Boorgain Myall Park even
0.0 29th pct 0.0 20th pct
Types ≤15 min in Boorgain Myall Park even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 29th pct
15-min city in Boorgain Myall Park even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Boorgain Myall Park even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Boorgain Myall Park even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Boorgain Myall Park even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Boorgain Myall Park +0.5 pts higher in Myall Park
0.0% 0th pct 0.5% 31st pct
Walk to health in Boorgain Myall Park even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Boorgain Myall Park +32.6 more in Boorga
37.0 76th pct 4.4 28th pct
Intersections/km² in Boorgain Myall Park even
0 7th pct 0 20th pct
Mean slope in Boorgain Myall Park +1.6 pts higher in Myall Park
3.3% 17th pct 5.0% 42nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Boorga vs Myall Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10495/boorga/vs/SAL12884/myall-park