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Bowman Farm vs Callaghans Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 10 km apart · Bowman Farm profile · Callaghans Creek profile

Bowman Farm Callaghans Creek

Bowman Farm and Callaghans Creek are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. The most striking difference is the age of residents; while the typical person in Bowman Farm is 49, they are far older in Callaghans Creek at 59. There are also notable gaps in income. Typical weekly household income is well higher in Callaghans Creek at $1,375 compared to $949 in Bowman Farm, though typical weekly personal income is well higher in Bowman Farm at $575.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining almost entirely car-dependent with no homes within a 15-minute walk of shops, health services or public transport. They are very alike in other ways, with both having a typical household size of around 2.5 people and very similar terrain slopes. Bowman Farm is slightly more connected to services with one school within 3 km, whereas Callaghans Creek has none.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bowman Farmin Callaghans Creek +24 larger in Bowman Farm gap narrowing
41 24th pct 17 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 47
  • First area, 2021: 41
  • Second area, 2016: 4
  • Second area, 2021: 17
Median age in Bowman Farmin Callaghans Creek +10 yrs older in Callaghans Creek gap widening
49 yrs 67th pct 59 yrs 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 57 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 59 yrs
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 25.5%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
7.3% 11th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 25.5%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%
17.1% 50th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 6.4%
  • First area, 2021: 17.1%
28.1% 98th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 28.1%

Age structure

36.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +18.9 pts 17.6%
7.3% Seniors (65+) +10.3 pts ▸ 17.6%
17.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
9.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
7.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

47.1% Married +26.3 pts ▸ 73.3%
23.5% Never married +3.1 pts ▸ 26.7%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bowman Farm Callaghans Creek

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

  • 85+ in Bowman Farm: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Callaghans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Bowman Farm: 0.0% males, 8.6% females; 80–84 in Callaghans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Bowman Farm: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Callaghans Creek: 0.0% males, 55.6% females
  • 70–74 in Bowman Farm: 11.4% males, 11.4% females; 70–74 in Callaghans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Bowman Farm: 0.0% males, 8.6% females; 65–69 in Callaghans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Bowman Farm: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Callaghans Creek: 44.4% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Bowman Farm: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Callaghans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Bowman Farm: 0.0% males, 11.4% females; 50–54 in Callaghans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Bowman Farm: 11.4% males, 11.4% females; 45–49 in Callaghans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Bowman Farm: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Callaghans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Bowman Farm: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Callaghans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Bowman Farm: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Callaghans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Bowman Farm: 0.0% males, 8.6% females; 25–29 in Callaghans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Bowman Farm: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Callaghans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Bowman Farm: 8.6% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Callaghans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Bowman Farm: 8.6% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Callaghans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Bowman Farm: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Callaghans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Bowman Farm: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Callaghans Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

12.2% 54th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 10.6%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%

Country of birth

80.5% Australia +7.7 pts ▸ 88.2%
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

46.3% Australian +18.4 pts ▸ 64.7%
53.7% English ◂ +36.0 pts 17.6%
19.5% Scottish +21.7 pts ▸ 41.2%
14.6% Irish +8.9 pts ▸ 23.5%
9.8% German ◂ +9.8 pts 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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

12.2% 79th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 8.5%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

97.6% English only ◂ +3.4 pts 94.1%
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

29.3% 22nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 34.0%
  • First area, 2021: 29.3%

Religious affiliation

65.9% Christianity +10.6 pts ▸ 76.5%
29.3% No religion ◂ +29.3 pts 0.0%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

36.4% 27th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 32.5%
  • First area, 2021: 36.4%
8.8% 25th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
Schools ≤3 km in Bowman Farmin Callaghans Creek +1 more in Bowman Farm
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
52 17th pct —
966 35th pct —

Highest year of school

36.4% Year 12 ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
30.3% Year 10 ◂ +10.3 pts 20.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
9.1% Year 11 ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

41.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.4 pts 40.0%
13.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
10.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.2% Engineering & related ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
13.8% Architecture & building ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
13.8% Creative arts ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
10.3% Health ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.3% Management & commerce ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bowman Farmin Callaghans Creek +$142 higher in Bowman Farm
$575 21st pct $433 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: $394
  • First area, 2021: $575
  • Second area, 2021: $433
Household income in Bowman Farmin Callaghans Creek +$426 higher in Callaghans Creek
$949 11th pct $1,375 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $949
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
Family income in Bowman Farmin Callaghans Creek +$250 higher in Callaghans Creek
$1,125 10th pct $1,375 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: $949
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
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

79.4% Under $650 ◂ +32.7 pts 46.7%
41.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%
14.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

34.1% 75th pct —
12.2% 84th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 17.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

9.8% Arthritis +19.7 pts ▸ 29.4%
12.2% Mental health ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
9.8% Other condition ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
7.3% Asthma ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
7.3% Heart disease ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.5% None ◂ +35.0 pts 23.5%
24.4% One condition +5.0 pts ▸ 29.4%
14.6% Two conditions +14.8 pts ▸ 29.4%
9.8% Three or more ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

38.2% 92nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 45.0%
  • First area, 2021: 38.2%
8.8% 19th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 7.5%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
29.4% 71st pct —
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 29.4%
0.0% 0th pct —
38.2% 93rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 32.5%
  • First area, 2021: 38.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Bowman Farmin Callaghans Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bowman Farmin Callaghans Creek +0.1 larger in Callaghans Creek
2.5 50th pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
27.0% 94th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 26.2%
  • First area, 2021: 27.0%

Family composition

45.9% Couples with children +20.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
35.1% Couples without children +31.5 pts ▸ 66.7%
27.0% One-parent families ◂ +27.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

52.9% 2 people ◂ +52.9 pts 0.0%
35.3% 3 people ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%
23.5% 1 person ◂ +23.5 pts 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

$265 45th pct —
  • First area, 2016: $175
  • First area, 2021: $265
Mortgage in Bowman Farmin Callaghans Creek +$195 higher in Bowman Farm
$1,625 50th pct $1,430 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,750
  • First area, 2021: $1,625
  • Second area, 2021: $1,430
People / bedroom in Bowman Farmin Callaghans Creek +0.30 higher in Callaghans Creek
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00

How homes are owned or rented

35.3% Owned outright +14.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
23.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
23.5% Rented ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
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

29.4% 4 bedrooms +37.3 pts ▸ 66.7%
64.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +14.7 pts 50.0%
17.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

45.5% 94th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 45.5%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

50.0% Car (driver) +10.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
45.5% Worked at home ◂ +45.5 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

0.0% 4 or more +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
52.9% 1 vehicle ◂ +52.9 pts 0.0%
52.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +52.9 pts 0.0%
35.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

38.1% 73rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 37.8%
  • First area, 2021: 38.1%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
58.8% 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 57.5%
  • First area, 2021: 58.8%
27.3% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 56.5%
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%

Industries people work in

22.7% Health care & social assistance +57.3 pts ▸ 80.0%
31.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +28.2 pts ▸ 60.0%
22.7% Education & training ◂ +22.7 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

54.5% Managers +65.5 pts ▸ 120.0%
18.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals 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

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bowman Farmin Callaghans Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bowman Farmin Callaghans Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bowman Farmin Callaghans Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bowman Farmin Callaghans Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bowman Farmin Callaghans Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Bowman Farmin Callaghans Creek +0 higher in Callaghans Creek
0 15th pct 1 42nd pct
Mean slope in Bowman Farmin Callaghans Creek +0.3 pts higher in Callaghans Creek
13.1% 89th pct 13.4% 89th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bowman Farm vs Callaghans Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10530/bowman-farm/vs/SAL10755/callaghans-creek