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Booyong vs Eureka

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.0 km apart · Booyong profile · Eureka profile

Booyong Eureka

Eureka (NSW) and Booyong are neighbouring areas in New South Wales with very different profiles. Eureka (NSW) has a more international and affluent feel, with 19.0% of people born overseas and 23.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. It is also a hub for flexibility, as 33.8% of people work from home. In contrast, Booyong has a much higher share of people in de facto relationships (28.4%) and a higher rate of full-time employment at 56.5%. Health and access also differ, with people with a mental health condition far higher in Booyong at 17.9%.

Everyday life is similar in both places, as they share the same typical weekly rent of around $460 and the same average of 2.5 people per home. Neither area has any residents who use public transport to get to work, and every home in both locations has a motor vehicle. While Eureka (NSW) has far more public transport stops and school access, Booyong is better for nature, with a much higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park.

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Where they differ most

Population: 269 larger in Eureka De facto: 19.0 pts higher in Booyong First Nations: 4.8 pts higher in Booyong Unemployment: 5.2 pts higher in Eureka Other language: 5.7 pts higher in Eureka

Demographics & Identity

Population in Booyongin Eureka +269 larger in Eureka gap steady
84 37th pct 353 60th pct
Median age in Booyongin Eureka +4 yrs older in Eureka gap widening
43 yrs 43rd pct 47 yrs 57th pct
First Nations in Booyongin Eureka +4.8 pts higher in Booyong gap widening
4.8% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Booyongin Eureka +5.7 pts higher in Eureka gap widening
11.9% 22nd pct 17.6% 45th pct
Under 15 in Booyongin Eureka +10.0 pts higher in Eureka gap widening
4.8% 7th pct 14.7% 35th pct
De facto in Booyongin Eureka +19.0 pts higher in Booyong gap widening
28.4% 98th pct 9.3% 28th pct

Age structure

34.5% Older adults (45–64) +2.3 pts ▸ 36.8%
27.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.3 pts 20.1%
11.9% Seniors (65+) +5.7 pts ▸ 17.6%
4.8% Children (0–14) +10.0 pts ▸ 14.7%
10.7% Youth (15–24) +4.0 pts ▸ 14.7%

Marital status

41.4% Married +3.6 pts ▸ 45.0%
44.3% Never married ◂ +9.5 pts 34.8%
7.1% Divorced +2.8 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Widowed +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
4.3% Separated ◂ +0.6 pts 3.6%

Age & sex structure

Booyong Eureka

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Booyongin Eureka +10.6 pts higher in Eureka gap narrowing
8.3% 35th pct 19.0% 75th pct

Country of birth

82.1% Australia ◂ +15.9 pts 66.3%
6.0% England ◂ +0.9 pts 5.1%
0.0% New Zealand +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

50.0% Australian ◂ +22.2 pts 27.8%
33.3% English +8.0 pts ▸ 41.4%
11.9% Irish +5.9 pts ▸ 17.8%
4.8% Scottish +10.3 pts ▸ 15.0%
14.3% German ◂ +11.2 pts 3.1%
6.0% Italian ◂ +3.1 pts 2.8%
0.0% Chinese +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Dutch +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Indian +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Booyongin Eureka +5.7 pts higher in Eureka gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.7% 63rd pct
Limited English in Booyongin Eureka even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

95.2% English only ◂ +15.6 pts 79.6%
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 Booyongin Eureka +5.2 pts higher in Eureka gap widening
45.2% 65th pct 50.4% 80th pct

Religious affiliation

45.2% No religion +5.2 pts ▸ 50.4%
34.5% Christianity ◂ +4.2 pts 30.3%
9.5% Not stated +7.5 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% Buddhism +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
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 Booyongin Eureka +1.0 pts higher in Eureka gap narrowing
58.8% 78th pct 59.8% 79th pct
Bachelor+ in Booyongin Eureka +1.8 pts higher in Booyong gap widening
24.3% 76th pct 22.5% 73rd pct
Schools/1k kids in Booyongin Eureka
— 19.23 87th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Booyongin Eureka +1 more in Eureka
2 62nd pct 3 67th pct
Avg size in Booyongin Eureka +27 larger in Booyong
73 21st pct 46 16th pct
ICSEA in Booyongin Eureka +11 higher in Booyong
1,064 83rd pct 1,053 79th pct

Highest year of school

58.8% Year 12 +1.0 pts ▸ 59.8%
22.1% Year 10 ◂ +8.5 pts 13.5%
11.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.6 pts 7.1%
4.4% Year 11 ◂ +0.5 pts 3.9%

Highest qualification level

15.2% Certificate III / IV +5.9 pts ▸ 21.1%
19.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +1.3 pts 18.3%
19.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +6.0 pts 13.6%
10.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.4 pts 8.5%
8.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
6.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.4 pts 5.2%

Field of qualification

15.2% Creative arts ◂ +6.8 pts 8.5%
8.7% Management & commerce +5.4 pts ▸ 14.1%
13.0% Engineering & related ◂ +7.9 pts 5.2%
6.5% Society & culture +3.8 pts ▸ 10.3%
8.7% Health ◂ +0.7 pts 8.0%
6.5% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.0 pts ▸ 7.5%
6.5% Architecture & building ◂ +1.8 pts 4.7%
6.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.8 pts 4.7%
0.0% Education +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Information technology +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Income

Personal income in Booyongin Eureka +$173 higher in Eureka gap widening
$682 38th pct $855 67th pct
Household income in Booyongin Eureka +$152 higher in Eureka gap narrowing
$1,792 65th pct $1,944 73rd pct
Family income in Booyongin Eureka +$118 higher in Eureka gap narrowing
$2,041 60th pct $2,159 66th pct
High earners in Booyongin Eureka +2.6 pts higher in Booyong gap narrowing
12.9% 73rd pct 10.3% 62nd pct
High-income homes in Booyongin Eureka +10.9 pts higher in Eureka gap widening
12.9% 40th pct 23.8% 71st pct

Household income distribution

45.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.3 pts 27.9%
25.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.2 pts 24.6%
12.9% $4,000 or more +3.5 pts ▸ 16.4%
0.0% Under $650 +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%

Personal income distribution

44.3% Under $650 ◂ +11.8 pts 32.5%
20.0% $650–$1,499 +11.5 pts ▸ 31.5%
22.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.6 pts 10.3%
4.3% $3,000 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 5.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Booyongin Eureka +6.9 pts higher in Booyong
31.0% 61st pct 24.1% 27th pct
Mental health in Booyongin Eureka +10.2 pts higher in Booyong
17.9% 98th pct 7.6% 45th pct
Needs assistance in Booyongin Eureka +3.6 pts higher in Booyong gap steady
3.6% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

17.9% Mental health ◂ +10.2 pts 7.6%
9.5% Arthritis ◂ +4.4 pts 5.1%
0.0% Asthma +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
3.6% Heart disease +2.4 pts ▸ 5.9%
4.8% Other condition +0.6 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Cancer +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Diabetes +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Lung condition +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% Stroke +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.6% None +5.4 pts ▸ 58.9%
27.4% One condition ◂ +8.7 pts 18.7%
3.6% Two conditions +1.5 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Three or more +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Booyongin Eureka +11.4 pts higher in Eureka gap narrowing
11.4% 17th pct 22.8% 70th pct
Unpaid carers in Booyongin Eureka +4.1 pts higher in Booyong gap widening
15.7% 77th pct 11.6% 38th pct
Unpaid child care in Booyongin Eureka +0.2 pts higher in Booyong gap narrowing
21.4% 32nd pct 21.2% 30th pct
Defence service in Booyongin Eureka +3.3 pts higher in Eureka
0.0% 0th pct 3.3% 60th pct
Housework 15h+ in Booyongin Eureka +1.2 pts higher in Booyong gap narrowing
25.7% 59th pct 24.5% 52nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Booyongin Eureka +4 larger in Booyong
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Booyongin Eureka +5 yrs older in Booyong
29 yrs 60th pct 24 yrs 43rd pct
Median income in Booyongin Eureka +$376 higher in Eureka
$749 60th pct $1,125 86th pct
Household income in Booyongin Eureka
$1,749 52nd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Booyongin Eureka even gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Booyongin Eureka +10.4 pts higher in Eureka gap widening
9.9% 44th pct 20.2% 87th pct
Living alone in Booyongin Eureka +9.3 pts higher in Eureka gap widening
19.4% 34th pct 28.7% 67th pct

Family composition

53.5% Couples with children ◂ +9.0 pts 44.5%
32.4% Couples without children ◂ +0.4 pts 32.0%
9.9% One-parent families +10.4 pts ▸ 20.2%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

54.8% 2 people ◂ +21.2 pts 33.6%
19.4% 1 person +9.3 pts ▸ 28.7%
0.0% 3 people +18.0 pts ▸ 18.0%
12.9% 4 people ◂ +4.7 pts 8.2%
0.0% 5 people +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% 6 or more +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Booyongin Eureka +$5 higher in Booyong gap narrowing
$460 89th pct $455 88th pct
Mortgage in Booyongin Eureka +$14 higher in Booyong gap narrowing
$2,000 72nd pct $1,986 71st pct
People / bedroom in Booyongin Eureka +0.10 higher in Booyong gap steady
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Booyongin Eureka +4.4 pts higher in Eureka gap narrowing
16.1% 48th pct 20.5% 61st pct
Owned outright in Booyongin Eureka +1.4 pts higher in Eureka gap narrowing
35.5% 34th pct 36.9% 38th pct
Separate houses in Booyongin Eureka +6.4 pts higher in Eureka gap widening
90.3% 33rd pct 96.7% 52nd pct
3+ bedrooms in Booyongin Eureka +9.3 pts higher in Eureka gap widening
67.7% 24th pct 77.0% 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

35.5% Owned outright +1.4 pts ▸ 36.9%
35.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +1.9 pts 33.6%
16.1% Rented +4.4 pts ▸ 20.5%
0.0% Other tenure +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Not stated +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Types of homes

90.3% Separate house +6.4 pts ▸ 96.7%
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

38.7% 3 bedrooms +2.3 pts ▸ 41.0%
29.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.4 pts 19.7%
0.0% 5 or more +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%
9.7% 2 bedrooms +1.8 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% 1 bedroom +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

80.0% $350–$549 ◂ +36.0 pts 44.0%
0.0% $200–$349 +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

63.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +41.7 pts 22.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +31.7 pts ▸ 31.7%
0.0% Under $1,000 +22.0 pts ▸ 22.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +22.0 pts ▸ 22.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Booyongin Eureka even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Booyongin Eureka +14.2 pts higher in Eureka gap widening
19.6% 59th pct 33.8% 86th pct
PT commute in Booyongin Eureka even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Booyongin Eureka +8 more in Eureka
0 0th pct 8 78th pct
Stops/1k in Booyongin Eureka +22.66 more in Eureka
0.00 0th pct 22.66 94th pct
Departures/1k in Booyongin Eureka +113.3 more in Eureka
0.0 0th pct 113.3 70th pct
PT routes in Booyongin Eureka +1 more in Eureka
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Booyongin Eureka +51 longer in Booyong
55 82nd pct 4 29th pct

How people get to work

63.0% Car (driver) ◂ +21.8 pts 41.3%
19.6% Worked at home +14.2 pts ▸ 33.8%
0.0% Walked +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Car (passenger) +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

61.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +24.2 pts 37.1%
12.9% 1 vehicle +16.4 pts ▸ 29.3%
9.7% 3 vehicles +8.4 pts ▸ 18.1%
9.7% 4 or more +2.4 pts ▸ 12.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Booyongin Eureka +3.9 pts higher in Booyong gap steady
33.8% 60th pct 29.9% 46th pct
Recent arrivals in Booyongin Eureka
— 6.0% 47th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Booyongin Eureka +5.2 pts higher in Eureka gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 5.2% 72nd pct
Participation in Booyongin Eureka +8.8 pts higher in Booyong gap widening
65.7% 68th pct 57.0% 38th pct
Full-time in Booyongin Eureka +10.9 pts higher in Booyong gap widening
56.5% 41st pct 45.6% 9th pct

Industries people work in

23.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +9.5 pts 14.4%
21.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +5.5 pts 16.3%
19.6% Construction ◂ +12.7 pts 6.9%
17.4% Retail trade ◂ +10.5 pts 6.9%
15.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +10.8 pts 4.4%
0.0% Education & training +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Professional & technical +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
6.5% Manufacturing ◂ +3.4 pts 3.1%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Wholesale trade +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Media & telecommunications +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Arts & recreation +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Occupations people work in

30.4% Managers ◂ +4.8 pts 25.6%
13.0% Professionals +11.3 pts ▸ 24.4%
15.2% Clerical & administrative ◂ +4.0 pts 11.3%
0.0% Technicians & trades +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Sales workers +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
8.7% Labourers +0.1 pts ▸ 8.8%
8.7% Community & personal service ◂ +2.4 pts 6.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Booyongin Eureka +0.2 higher in Eureka
0.3 46th pct 0.5 51st pct
Types ≤15 min in Booyongin Eureka +0.1 more in Eureka
0.3 47th pct 0.4 50th pct
15-min city in Booyongin Eureka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Booyongin Eureka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Booyongin Eureka +19.1 pts higher in Eureka
0.0% 0th pct 19.1% 63rd pct
Walk to school in Booyongin Eureka +12.4 pts higher in Eureka
0.0% 0th pct 12.4% 62nd pct
Walk to a park in Booyongin Eureka +32.3 pts higher in Booyong
33.3% 59th pct 1.0% 34th pct
Walk to health in Booyongin Eureka even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Booyongin Eureka +16.4 more in Eureka
11.9 46th pct 28.3 72nd pct
Intersections/km² in Booyongin Eureka even
1 54th pct 1 47th pct
Mean slope in Booyongin Eureka +0.1 pts higher in Booyong
11.2% 86th pct 11.1% 86th pct

Compare Booyong with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Booyong vs Eureka [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10504/booyong/vs/SAL11464/eureka