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Borah Creek vs Mayvale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 25 km apart · Borah Creek profile · Mayvale profile

Borah Creek Mayvale

Borah Creek and Mayvale are both sparsely populated, rural areas in New South Wales. There are stark differences in typical weekly incomes, which are far higher in Mayvale, where the typical household earns $1,125 compared to $524 in Borah Creek. Residents in Borah Creek are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 46 compared to 40 in Mayvale. Borah Creek has a slightly higher number of people per home and more people per bedroom.

Both areas are completely car-dependent, with no public transport or walkable amenities nearby. While they share similar typical personal incomes, the gap in household and family earnings remains significant. These two neighbours have both stayed well below the national figures for typical incomes.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Borah Creekin Mayvale +3 larger in Borah Creek gap narrowing
22 15th pct 19 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31
  • First area, 2021: 22
  • Second area, 2016: 12
  • Second area, 2021: 19
Median age in Borah Creekin Mayvale +6 yrs older in Borah Creek gap widening
46 yrs 54th pct 40 yrs 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 40 yrs
First Nations in Borah Creekin Mayvale
13.6% 89th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 12.9%
  • First area, 2021: 13.6%
18.2% 47th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 19.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

50.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +28.9 pts 21.1%
45.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.9 pts 31.6%
36.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
18.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%

Marital status

59.1% Never married ◂ +28.3 pts 30.8%
45.5% Married ◂ +7.0 pts 38.5%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Borah Creek Mayvale

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

  • 85+ in Borah Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Mayvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Borah Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Mayvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Borah Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Mayvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Borah Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Mayvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Borah Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Mayvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Borah Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Mayvale: 0.0% males, 23.1% females
  • 55–59 in Borah Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Mayvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Borah Creek: 0.0% males, 19.2% females; 50–54 in Mayvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Borah Creek: 0.0% males, 19.2% females; 45–49 in Mayvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Borah Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Mayvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Borah Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Mayvale: 0.0% males, 23.1% females
  • 30–34 in Borah Creek: 19.2% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Mayvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Borah Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Mayvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Borah Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Mayvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Borah Creek: 15.4% males, 26.9% females; 15–19 in Mayvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Borah Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Mayvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Borah Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Mayvale: 30.8% males, 23.1% females
  • 0–4 in Borah Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Mayvale: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Borah Creekin Mayvale
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

68.2% Australia ◂ +15.6 pts 52.6%
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

45.5% English ◂ +29.7 pts 15.8%
27.3% Dutch ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%
13.6% Australian +12.7 pts ▸ 26.3%
18.2% Scottish ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
18.2% German ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Borah Creekin Mayvale
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Borah Creekin Mayvale
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

68.2% English only ◂ +47.1 pts 21.1%
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%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

40.9% 51st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 29.0%
  • First area, 2021: 40.9%

Religious affiliation

45.5% Christianity ◂ +29.7 pts 15.8%
40.9% No religion ◂ +19.9 pts 21.1%
36.4% Not stated ◂ +4.8 pts 31.6%
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

32.0% 16th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 24.0%
  • First area, 2021: 32.0%
27.3% 81st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Borah Creekin Mayvale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

32.0% Year 12 ◂ +8.9 pts 23.1%
24.0% Year 10 ◂ +24.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
50.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

50.0% Society & culture ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Borah Creekin Mayvale +$13 higher in Mayvale gap narrowing
$524 14th pct $537 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: $483
  • First area, 2021: $524
  • Second area, 2016: $450
  • Second area, 2021: $537
Household income in Borah Creekin Mayvale +$601 higher in Mayvale gap narrowing
$524 0th pct $1,125 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $762
  • First area, 2021: $524
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Family income in Borah Creekin Mayvale +$799 higher in Mayvale gap widening
$575 0th pct $1,374 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: $850
  • First area, 2021: $575
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $1,374
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

31.8% Under $650 +6.6 pts ▸ 38.5%
36.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Borah Creekin Mayvale
13.6% 6th pct —
Mental health in Borah Creekin Mayvale
0.0% 0th pct —
Needs assistance in Borah Creekin Mayvale
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

13.6% Lung condition ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis even 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

36.4% None +16.3 pts ▸ 52.6%
13.6% One condition ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

18.2% 51st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 32.0%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
Unpaid carers in Borah Creekin Mayvale
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 40.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Borah Creekin Mayvale
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Borah Creekin Mayvale
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Borah Creekin Mayvale
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 16.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Borah Creekin Mayvale +3 larger in Borah Creek
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
31 yrs 66th pct —
Median income in Borah Creekin Mayvale
$900 73rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Borah Creekin Mayvale +0.2 larger in Borah Creek gap widening
2.5 50th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.1
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3

Family composition

120.0% Couples with children ◂ +70.0 pts 50.0%
0.0% Couples without children +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

37.5% 2 people ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

People / bedroom in Borah Creekin Mayvale +0.30 higher in Borah Creek gap widening
0.90 86th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.50
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
50.0% Other tenure +25.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

112.5% Separate house ◂ +12.5 pts 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

0.0% 4 bedrooms +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
50.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 3 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Borah Creekin Mayvale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Borah Creekin Mayvale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Borah Creekin Mayvale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Borah Creekin Mayvale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

40.0% Car (driver) +10.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
40.0% Worked at home ◂ +40.0 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

50.0% 2 vehicles +25.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
37.5% 4 or more ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Borah Creekin Mayvale
22.7% 22nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 32.3%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Borah Creekin Mayvale
45.5% 14th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 76.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.5%

Industries people work in

60.0% Professional & technical ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
40.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
30.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +30.0 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

60.0% Managers ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Borah Creekin Mayvale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Borah Creekin Mayvale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Borah Creekin Mayvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Borah Creekin Mayvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Borah Creekin Mayvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Borah Creekin Mayvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Borah Creekin Mayvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Borah Creekin Mayvale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Borah Creekin Mayvale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Borah Creekin Mayvale even
0 8th pct 0 1st pct
Mean slope in Borah Creekin Mayvale +0.2 pts higher in Mayvale
4.6% 37th pct 4.8% 40th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Borah Creek vs Mayvale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10506/borah-creek/vs/SAL12549/mayvale