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Boorolong vs Yarrowyck

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Boorolong profile · Yarrowyck profile

Boorolong Yarrowyck

Yarrowyck and Boorolong are two small, nearby rural areas in New South Wales. Boorolong has a wealthier profile, with 30.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week compared to 7.4% in Yarrowyck. This is consistent with a more qualified workforce, as Boorolong has a far higher share of people who finished Year 12 (56.4% versus 46.2%). In contrast, Yarrowyck has a far higher share of one-parent families (15.5% compared to 0.0%) and more people who own their homes outright (42.6% versus 30.4%).

Everyday life in both places is very similar, with both areas consisting entirely of separate houses and having an unemployment rate of 0.0%. They also share a similar typical weekly household income, around $1,600. While they are alike in these ways, some gaps are wide; for instance, Boorolong is noticeably older, with a typical resident aged 46 compared to 39 in Yarrowyck. Working patterns also differ, as people in Boorolong are far more likely to work from home (39.5% versus 22.1%).

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Where they differ most

Population: 104 larger in Yarrowyck One-parent: 15.5 pts higher in Yarrowyck Renting: 17.5 pts higher in Boorolong Work from home: 17.4 pts higher in Boorolong Participation: 16.5 pts higher in Boorolong

Demographics & Identity

Population in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +104 larger in Yarrowyck gap widening
71 34th pct 175 51st pct
Median age in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +7 yrs older in Boorolong gap widening
46 yrs 54th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
First Nations in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +1.9 pts higher in Boorolong gap steady
4.2% 69th pct 2.3% 54th pct
Aged 65+ in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +3.7 pts higher in Boorolong gap steady
22.5% 66th pct 18.9% 51st pct
Under 15 in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +2.9 pts higher in Yarrowyck gap narrowing
21.1% 75th pct 24.0% 86th pct
De facto in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +5.6 pts higher in Boorolong gap narrowing
22.0% 90th pct 16.4% 77th pct

Age structure

36.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +9.8 pts 26.9%
28.2% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.0 pts 25.1%
21.1% Children (0–14) +2.9 pts ▸ 24.0%
22.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.7 pts 18.9%
14.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.5 pts 8.6%

Marital status

57.4% Married ◂ +10.4 pts 47.0%
27.9% Never married +4.2 pts ▸ 32.1%
0.0% Divorced +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Separated +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
6.6% Widowed ◂ +4.3 pts 2.2%

Age & sex structure

Boorolong Yarrowyck

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +2.1 pts higher in Yarrowyck gap narrowing
4.2% 18th pct 6.3% 26th pct

Country of birth

87.3% Australia ◂ +11.3 pts 76.0%
0.0% England +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
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

43.7% English ◂ +4.2 pts 39.4%
40.8% Australian ◂ +5.4 pts 35.4%
15.5% Irish ◂ +2.4 pts 13.1%
12.7% Scottish +0.5 pts ▸ 13.1%
0.0% German +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Italian +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Chinese 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 Boorolongin Yarrowyck even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Boorolongin Yarrowyck even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.7% English only ◂ +5.9 pts 82.9%
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 Boorolongin Yarrowyck +4.7 pts higher in Yarrowyck gap narrowing
32.4% 28th pct 37.1% 40th pct

Religious affiliation

67.6% Christianity ◂ +27.0 pts 40.6%
32.4% No religion +4.7 pts ▸ 37.1%
9.9% Not stated +10.1 pts ▸ 20.0%
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 Boorolongin Yarrowyck +10.2 pts higher in Boorolong gap widening
56.4% 74th pct 46.2% 53rd pct
Bachelor+ in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +8.0 pts higher in Boorolong gap narrowing
31.1% 87th pct 23.1% 74th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Boorolongin Yarrowyck even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

56.4% Year 12 ◂ +10.2 pts 46.2%
20.0% Year 10 +5.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
7.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.5 pts 6.8%
0.0% Year 11 +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Highest qualification level

10.5% Certificate III / IV +26.7 pts ▸ 37.2%
28.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +11.9 pts 17.0%
13.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +6.8 pts 6.4%
7.9% Postgraduate degree +1.7 pts ▸ 9.6%
7.9% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.6 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

26.3% Society & culture ◂ +15.7 pts 10.6%
7.9% Health +10.2 pts ▸ 18.1%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
13.2% Education ◂ +0.4 pts 12.8%
10.5% Management & commerce ◂ +2.0 pts 8.5%
7.9% Creative arts ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Architecture & building +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +$154 higher in Boorolong gap steady
$771 54th pct $617 27th pct
Household income in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +$63 higher in Yarrowyck gap narrowing
$1,562 51st pct $1,625 56th pct
Family income in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +$167 higher in Boorolong gap narrowing
$1,875 49th pct $1,708 38th pct
High earners in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +0.9 pts higher in Yarrowyck gap narrowing
6.6% 41st pct 7.5% 47th pct
High-income homes in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +23.0 pts higher in Boorolong gap widening
30.4% 83rd pct 7.4% 22nd pct

Household income distribution

52.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.0 pts 35.2%
47.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +14.5 pts 33.3%
30.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +23.0 pts 7.4%
0.0% Under $650 +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

26.2% Under $650 +19.3 pts ▸ 45.5%
41.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +14.1 pts 26.9%
18.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.6 pts 7.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +7.7 pts higher in Yarrowyck
19.7% 13th pct 27.4% 43rd pct
Mental health in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +1.8 pts higher in Yarrowyck
5.6% 28th pct 7.4% 43rd pct
Needs assistance in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +2.3 pts higher in Yarrowyck gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 2.3% 26th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

12.7% Arthritis ◂ +5.8 pts 6.9%
4.2% Asthma +3.8 pts ▸ 8.0%
5.6% Mental health +1.8 pts ▸ 7.4%
4.2% Cancer +2.1 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Diabetes +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Lung condition +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Other condition +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Heart disease +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

63.4% None ◂ +7.4 pts 56.0%
5.6% One condition +12.7 pts ▸ 18.3%
5.6% Two conditions +1.2 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +5.6 pts higher in Yarrowyck gap widening
21.3% 64th pct 26.9% 80th pct
Unpaid carers in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +2.2 pts higher in Boorolong gap steady
16.4% 81st pct 14.2% 65th pct
Unpaid child care in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +5.3 pts higher in Boorolong gap widening
26.2% 55th pct 20.9% 29th pct
Defence service in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +2.2 pts higher in Yarrowyck
0.0% 0th pct 2.2% 42nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +8.0 pts higher in Boorolong gap widening
31.1% 82nd pct 23.1% 44th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +1 larger in Yarrowyck
3 43rd pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +1 yrs older in Boorolong
14 yrs 10th pct 13 yrs 9th pct
Median income in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +$599 higher in Boorolong
$824 67th pct $225 2nd pct
Household income in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +$400 higher in Boorolong
$1,125 23rd pct $725 9th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +0.2 larger in Yarrowyck gap steady
2.6 57th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +15.5 pts higher in Yarrowyck gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.5% 74th pct
Living alone in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +11.9 pts higher in Boorolong gap widening
30.4% 73rd pct 18.5% 31st pct

Family composition

53.8% Couples with children ◂ +1.1 pts 52.7%
44.2% Couples without children ◂ +12.4 pts 31.8%
0.0% One-parent families +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

56.5% 2 people ◂ +19.5 pts 37.0%
30.4% 1 person ◂ +11.9 pts 18.5%
13.0% 4 people +5.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
17.4% 5 people ◂ +8.1 pts 9.3%
0.0% 3 people +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% 6 or more +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +$110 higher in Yarrowyck gap widening
$290 54th pct $400 82nd pct
Mortgage in Boorolongin Yarrowyck gap narrowing
— $1,733 57th pct
People / bedroom in Boorolongin Yarrowyck even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +17.5 pts higher in Boorolong gap steady
30.4% 79th pct 13.0% 38th pct
Owned outright in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +12.2 pts higher in Yarrowyck gap narrowing
30.4% 23rd pct 42.6% 54th pct
Separate houses in Boorolongin Yarrowyck even gap steady
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +0.7 pts higher in Yarrowyck gap narrowing
82.6% 59th pct 83.3% 61st pct

How homes are owned or rented

30.4% Owned outright +12.2 pts ▸ 42.6%
26.1% Owned with a mortgage +9.1 pts ▸ 35.2%
30.4% Rented ◂ +17.5 pts 13.0%
17.4% Other tenure ◂ +10.0 pts 7.4%
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

21.7% 3 bedrooms +19.0 pts ▸ 40.7%
39.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.5 pts 29.6%
21.7% 5 or more ◂ +8.8 pts 13.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% 1 bedroom +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $350–$549 +171.4 pts ▸ 171.4%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

66.7% Under $1,000 ◂ +45.6 pts 21.1%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Boorolongin Yarrowyck even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +17.4 pts higher in Boorolong gap narrowing
39.5% 90th pct 22.1% 65th pct
PT commute in Boorolongin Yarrowyck even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +1 more in Yarrowyck
0 0th pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +5.71 more in Yarrowyck
0.00 0th pct 5.71 80th pct
Departures/1k in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +11.4 more in Yarrowyck
0.0 0th pct 11.4 58th pct
PT routes in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +2 more in Yarrowyck
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
Stop walk in Boorolongin Yarrowyck
— 59 85th pct

How people get to work

36.8% Car (driver) +17.6 pts ▸ 54.4%
39.5% Worked at home ◂ +17.4 pts 22.1%
10.5% Walked ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

52.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +23.0 pts 29.2%
13.0% 3 vehicles +14.0 pts ▸ 27.1%
21.7% 4 or more +3.3 pts ▸ 25.0%
17.4% 1 vehicle +3.4 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +5.2 pts higher in Boorolong gap narrowing
36.6% 70th pct 31.4% 52nd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Boorolongin Yarrowyck even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +16.5 pts higher in Boorolong gap widening
67.2% 73rd pct 50.7% 23rd pct
Full-time in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +4.3 pts higher in Boorolong gap steady
63.2% 73rd pct 58.8% 54th pct

Industries people work in

60.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +35.5 pts 25.0%
10.5% Health care & social assistance +11.5 pts ▸ 22.1%
13.2% Education & training +3.0 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Retail trade +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Construction +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Finance & insurance +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Professional & technical +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

31.6% Managers ◂ +2.2 pts 29.4%
10.5% Professionals +7.1 pts ▸ 17.6%
7.9% Community & personal service +6.8 pts ▸ 14.7%
7.9% Clerical & administrative +5.3 pts ▸ 13.2%
7.9% Sales workers +2.4 pts ▸ 10.3%
7.9% Labourers ◂ +0.5 pts 7.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Boorolongin Yarrowyck even
0.0 28th pct 0.0 17th pct
Types ≤15 min in Boorolongin Yarrowyck even
0.0 31st pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Boorolongin Yarrowyck even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Boorolongin Yarrowyck even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Boorolongin Yarrowyck even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Boorolongin Yarrowyck even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +1.9 pts higher in Boorolong
1.9% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Boorolongin Yarrowyck even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +2.7 more in Boorolong
14.1 51st pct 11.4 45th pct
Intersections/km² in Boorolongin Yarrowyck even
0 12th pct 0 14th pct
Mean slope in Boorolongin Yarrowyck +1.4 pts higher in Boorolong
7.5% 66th pct 6.1% 54th pct

Compare Boorolong with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Boorolong vs Yarrowyck [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10497/boorolong/vs/SAL14510/yarrowyck