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Booroorban vs Hay

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 53 km apart · Booroorban profile · Hay profile

Booroorban Hay

Hay (NSW) and Booroorban are two rural areas in New South Wales with very different profiles. Hay (NSW) is a larger center with a typical resident age of 47 and a significant senior population, with 24.4% aged 65 and over. In contrast, Booroorban is sparsely populated and much younger, with 27.8% of its residents being children under 15. There are also sharp gaps in education and income; Booroorban has a far higher share of people who completed Year 12 (69.0%) and a typical weekly household income that is far higher at $1,874, compared to $1,152 in Hay (NSW).

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in their total lack of public transport, with no stops or departures in either location. They also share a similar typical personal weekly income of around $670. While Hay (NSW) is somewhat walkable and has most homes within a 15-minute walk of schools and health services, Booroorban remains car-dependent.

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Where they differ most

Population: 2,264 larger in Hay Year 12: 35.2 pts higher in Booroorban Unpaid child care: 28.3 pts higher in Booroorban Work from home: 30.8 pts higher in Booroorban Participation: 32.6 pts higher in Booroorban

Demographics & Identity

Population in Booroorbanin Hay +2,264 larger in Hay gap steady
36 22nd pct 2,300 80th pct
Median age in Booroorbanin Hay +5 yrs older in Hay gap widening
42 yrs 38th pct 47 yrs 57th pct
First Nations in Booroorbanin Hay +8.7 pts higher in Hay gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.7% 86th pct
Aged 65+ in Booroorbanin Hay +24.4 pts higher in Hay gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 24.4% 73rd pct
Under 15 in Booroorbanin Hay +11.0 pts higher in Booroorban gap widening
27.8% 92nd pct 16.8% 47th pct
De facto in Booroorbanin Hay +1.2 pts higher in Hay gap narrowing
10.7% 38th pct 11.9% 47th pct

Age structure

41.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +22.6 pts 19.0%
19.4% Older adults (45–64) +8.8 pts ▸ 28.3%
27.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +11.0 pts 16.8%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +24.4 pts ▸ 24.4%
11.1% Youth (15–24) +0.6 pts ▸ 11.7%

Marital status

73.3% Married ◂ +28.6 pts 44.7%
40.0% Never married ◂ +4.4 pts 35.6%
20.0% Divorced ◂ +12.0 pts 8.0%
0.0% Widowed +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Separated +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Age & sex structure

Booroorban Hay

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Booroorbanin Hay +7.0 pts higher in Hay gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 7.0% 29th pct

Country of birth

113.9% Australia ◂ +33.8 pts 80.1%
0.0% New Zealand +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% India +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% England +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% South Africa +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Italy +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% China +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Philippines +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

75.0% Australian ◂ +33.4 pts 41.6%
25.0% English +16.9 pts ▸ 41.9%
0.0% Irish +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
0.0% Scottish +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
8.3% Dutch ◂ +7.9 pts 0.4%
0.0% Italian +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% German +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Indian +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Filipino +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Greek +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Chinese +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Booroorbanin Hay +3.9 pts higher in Hay gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 3.9% 54th pct
Limited English in Booroorbanin Hay +0.5 pts higher in Hay gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.5% 70th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +15.7 pts 84.3%
0.0% Italian +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Greek +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Mandarin +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Cantonese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Hindi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Booroorbanin Hay +22.5 pts higher in Booroorban gap widening
47.2% 72nd pct 24.7% 14th pct

Religious affiliation

61.1% Christianity +0.1 pts ▸ 61.2%
47.2% No religion ◂ +22.5 pts 24.7%
0.0% Not stated +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Hinduism +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Other religions +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Buddhism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Islam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Booroorbanin Hay +35.2 pts higher in Booroorban gap narrowing
69.0% 90th pct 33.8% 21st pct
Bachelor+ in Booroorbanin Hay +3.1 pts higher in Booroorban gap steady
10.0% 29th pct 6.9% 17th pct
Schools/1k kids in Booroorbanin Hay
— 7.77 70th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Booroorbanin Hay +3 more in Hay
0 0th pct 3 67th pct
Avg size in Booroorbanin Hay
— 135 31st pct
ICSEA in Booroorbanin Hay
— 928 17th pct

Highest year of school

69.0% Year 12 ◂ +35.2 pts 33.8%
17.2% Year 10 +8.4 pts ▸ 25.7%
13.8% Year 9 or below +4.3 pts ▸ 18.1%
10.3% Year 11 ◂ +1.5 pts 8.9%

Highest qualification level

47.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +9.6 pts 37.8%
15.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +5.1 pts 10.7%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Field of qualification

42.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +35.1 pts 7.0%
21.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +20.3 pts 0.8%
21.1% Health ◂ +11.9 pts 9.1%
0.0% Engineering & related +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Management & commerce +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Society & culture +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Education +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Architecture & building +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Creative arts +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Information technology +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Income

Personal income in Booroorbanin Hay +$6 higher in Booroorban gap steady
$675 36th pct $669 35th pct
Household income in Booroorbanin Hay +$722 higher in Booroorban gap widening
$1,874 69th pct $1,152 22nd pct
Family income in Booroorbanin Hay +$377 higher in Booroorban gap widening
$1,958 55th pct $1,581 31st pct
High earners in Booroorbanin Hay +5.4 pts higher in Hay gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.4% 34th pct
High-income homes in Booroorbanin Hay
— 7.7% 23rd pct

Household income distribution

33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.0 pts 28.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +25.1 pts ▸ 25.1%
0.0% Under $650 +24.5 pts ▸ 24.5%
16.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +12.5 pts 4.2%
0.0% $4,000 or more +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Personal income distribution

43.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.6 pts 30.7%
40.0% Under $650 +2.2 pts ▸ 42.2%
26.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.2 pts 11.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Booroorbanin Hay +6.9 pts higher in Hay
27.8% 45th pct 34.7% 77th pct
Mental health in Booroorbanin Hay +1.9 pts higher in Booroorban
11.1% 77th pct 9.2% 61st pct
Needs assistance in Booroorbanin Hay +7.0 pts higher in Hay gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.0% 74th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.3% Asthma +3.4 pts ▸ 11.7%
8.3% Arthritis +2.9 pts ▸ 11.3%
11.1% Mental health ◂ +1.9 pts 9.2%
8.3% Other condition ◂ +3.0 pts 5.3%
0.0% Diabetes +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Heart disease +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Cancer +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Lung condition +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Dementia +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Stroke +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.1% None ◂ +9.8 pts 51.3%
27.8% One condition ◂ +5.9 pts 21.9%
0.0% Two conditions +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Three or more +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Booroorbanin Hay +15.4 pts higher in Booroorban gap narrowing
36.7% 91st pct 21.3% 64th pct
Unpaid carers in Booroorbanin Hay +9.7 pts higher in Booroorban gap narrowing
23.3% 95th pct 13.6% 59th pct
Unpaid child care in Booroorbanin Hay +28.3 pts higher in Booroorban gap widening
50.0% 100th pct 21.7% 33rd pct
Defence service in Booroorbanin Hay +2.3 pts higher in Hay
0.0% 0th pct 2.3% 45th pct
Housework 15h+ in Booroorbanin Hay +19.8 pts higher in Booroorban gap widening
40.0% 95th pct 20.2% 27th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Booroorbanin Hay +201 larger in Hay
0 0th pct 201 86th pct
Median age in Booroorbanin Hay +36 yrs older in Booroorban
60 yrs 95th pct 24 yrs 43rd pct
Year 12 in Booroorbanin Hay
— 30.6% 27th pct
Unemployment in Booroorbanin Hay
— 11.6% 56th pct
Median income in Booroorbanin Hay +$556 higher in Booroorban
$1,125 86th pct $569 42nd pct
Household income in Booroorbanin Hay +$306 higher in Hay
$1,125 23rd pct $1,431 38th pct
Indigenous language in Booroorbanin Hay
— 1.5% 36th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Booroorbanin Hay +0.3 larger in Booroorban gap widening
2.5 50th pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Booroorbanin Hay +18.5 pts higher in Hay gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 18.5% 84th pct
Living alone in Booroorbanin Hay
— 34.9% 84th pct

Family composition

71.8% Couples with children ◂ +24.7 pts 47.1%
46.2% Couples without children ◂ +13.3 pts 32.9%
0.0% One-parent families +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Other families +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Household size

50.0% 2 people ◂ +14.5 pts 35.5%
0.0% 1 person +34.9 pts ▸ 34.9%
33.3% 3 people ◂ +20.1 pts 13.3%
16.7% 4 people ◂ +7.6 pts 9.1%
0.0% 5 people +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% 6 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Booroorbanin Hay
— $175 19th pct
Mortgage in Booroorbanin Hay
— $867 11th pct
People / bedroom in Booroorbanin Hay even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Booroorbanin Hay
— 28.3% 76th pct
Owned outright in Booroorbanin Hay
— 42.1% 53rd pct
Separate houses in Booroorbanin Hay
— 91.7% 36th pct
3+ bedrooms in Booroorbanin Hay
— 77.5% 44th pct

How homes are owned or rented

38.9% Owned outright +3.2 pts ▸ 42.1%
0.0% Rented +28.3 pts ▸ 28.3%
22.2% Owned with a mortgage +1.9 pts ▸ 24.1%
16.7% Other tenure ◂ +14.2 pts 2.4%
0.0% Not stated +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +8.3 pts 91.7%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +8.4 pts ▸ 8.4%
0.0% Other dwelling +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

38.9% 3 bedrooms +6.3 pts ▸ 45.2%
44.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +19.1 pts 25.3%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% 5 or more +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Studio / none +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

100.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +45.9 pts 54.1%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +33.5 pts ▸ 33.5%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Booroorbanin Hay
— 6.7% 80th pct
Work from home in Booroorbanin Hay +30.8 pts higher in Booroorban gap widening
38.5% 89th pct 7.7% 18th pct
PT commute in Booroorbanin Hay even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Booroorbanin Hay even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Booroorbanin Hay even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Booroorbanin Hay even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Booroorbanin Hay even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

53.8% Car (driver) +10.7 pts ▸ 64.5%
38.5% Worked at home ◂ +30.8 pts 7.7%
0.0% Walked +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Car (passenger) +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Bicycle +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 1 vehicle +37.7 pts ▸ 37.7%
16.7% 2 vehicles +19.0 pts ▸ 35.6%
27.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +15.7 pts 12.1%
22.2% 4 or more ◂ +14.1 pts 8.1%
0.0% No vehicle +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Booroorbanin Hay +6.5 pts higher in Booroorban gap narrowing
34.1% 61st pct 27.6% 38th pct
Recent arrivals in Booroorbanin Hay
— 23.0% 89th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Booroorbanin Hay +4.7 pts higher in Hay
0.0% 0th pct 4.7% 65th pct
Participation in Booroorbanin Hay +32.6 pts higher in Booroorban gap widening
86.7% 100th pct 54.1% 30th pct
Full-time in Booroorbanin Hay +13.7 pts higher in Booroorban gap widening
73.1% 91st pct 59.4% 57th pct

Industries people work in

57.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +41.9 pts 15.8%
0.0% Retail trade +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
11.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.3 pts 8.2%
0.0% Construction +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Education & training +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Accommodation & food +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Manufacturing +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Other services +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Professional & technical +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Occupations people work in

46.2% Managers ◂ +31.1 pts 15.1%
19.2% Labourers ◂ +1.2 pts 18.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Community & personal service +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Professionals +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% Sales workers +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Booroorbanin Hay +4.7 higher in Hay
0.1 41st pct 4.8 82nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Booroorbanin Hay +5.0 more in Hay
0.1 42nd pct 5.1 83rd pct
15-min city in Booroorbanin Hay +67.0 pts higher in Hay
0.0% 0th pct 67.0% 84th pct
Walk to shops in Booroorbanin Hay +67.9 pts higher in Hay
0.0% 0th pct 67.9% 84th pct
Walk to transit in Booroorbanin Hay even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Booroorbanin Hay +76.1 pts higher in Hay
0.0% 0th pct 76.1% 84th pct
Walk to a park in Booroorbanin Hay +82.6 pts higher in Hay
3.2% 43rd pct 85.8% 78th pct
Walk to health in Booroorbanin Hay +70.4 pts higher in Hay
0.0% 0th pct 70.4% 90th pct
Amenities/1k in Booroorbanin Hay +62.0 more in Booroorban
83.3 87th pct 21.3 63rd pct
Intersections/km² in Booroorbanin Hay even
0 2nd pct 0 23rd pct
Mean slope in Booroorbanin Hay +0.3 pts higher in Hay
2.7% 8th pct 3.0% 12th pct

Compare Booroorban with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Booroorban vs Hay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10500/booroorban/vs/SAL11881/hay