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Brooman vs Cockwhy

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 10 km apart · Brooman profile · Cockwhy profile

Brooman Cockwhy

Brooman and Cockwhy are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ sharply in age and wealth; the typical resident in Brooman is far older at 59, while the typical person in Cockwhy is just 33. This age gap is reflected in the families, with children under 15 making up 28% of Cockwhy but 0% of Brooman. Income is also very different, with the typical household in Cockwhy earning $2,624 per week, which is far higher than the $1,062 typical in Brooman.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the number of people per bedroom. They are also alike in other ways, as both are car-dependent and have no residents who speak a language other than English. While Brooman has a far higher share of people born overseas and those without a religion, both areas have seen similar levels of movement over the last five years.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Broomanin Cockwhy +1 larger in Brooman gap narrowing
26 17th pct 25 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21
  • First area, 2021: 26
  • Second area, 2016: 17
  • Second area, 2021: 25
Median age in Broomanin Cockwhy +26 yrs older in Brooman gap widening
59 yrs 91st pct 33 yrs 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 47 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 33 yrs
First Nations in Broomanin Cockwhy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Broomanin Cockwhy +11.5 pts higher in Brooman
11.5% 21st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Broomanin Cockwhy +28.0 pts higher in Cockwhy
0.0% 0th pct 28.0% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.0%
18.2% 84th pct —

Age structure

80.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +80.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) +28.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +24.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
11.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

69.6% Married ◂ +8.5 pts 61.1%
30.4% Never married ◂ +13.8 pts 16.7%
17.4% Divorced +4.8 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Brooman Cockwhy

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

  • 85+ in Brooman: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Cockwhy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Brooman: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Cockwhy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Brooman: 15.8% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Cockwhy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Brooman: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Cockwhy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Brooman: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Cockwhy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Brooman: 21.1% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Cockwhy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Brooman: 0.0% males, 21.1% females; 55–59 in Cockwhy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Brooman: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Cockwhy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Brooman: 15.8% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Cockwhy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Brooman: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Cockwhy: 17.6% males, 17.6% females
  • 35–39 in Brooman: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Cockwhy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Brooman: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Cockwhy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Brooman: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Cockwhy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Brooman: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Cockwhy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Brooman: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Cockwhy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Brooman: 0.0% males, 26.3% females; 10–14 in Cockwhy: 23.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Brooman: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Cockwhy: 23.5% males, 17.6% females
  • 0–4 in Brooman: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Cockwhy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Broomanin Cockwhy +15.4 pts higher in Brooman
15.4% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

73.1% Australia +18.9 pts ▸ 92.0%
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

53.8% Australian ◂ +9.8 pts 44.0%
38.5% Scottish ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
30.8% English ◂ +14.8 pts 16.0%
11.5% Irish +4.5 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Broomanin Cockwhy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Broomanin Cockwhy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

107.7% English only ◂ +15.7 pts 92.0%
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 Broomanin Cockwhy +40.9 pts higher in Brooman
76.9% 100th pct 36.0% 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: 76.2%
  • First area, 2021: 76.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.0%

Religious affiliation

76.9% No religion ◂ +40.9 pts 36.0%
23.1% Christianity +24.9 pts ▸ 48.0%
19.2% Not stated ◂ +3.2 pts 16.0%
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

56.0% 74th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Broomanin Cockwhy even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

56.0% Year 12 ◂ +0.4 pts 55.6%
28.0% Year 10 ◂ +28.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

34.8% Certificate III / IV +6.9 pts ▸ 41.7%
26.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +26.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 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

0.0% Education +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
17.4% Engineering & related ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
17.4% Architecture & building ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
13.0% Management & commerce ◂ +13.0 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% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Broomanin Cockwhy +$663 higher in Cockwhy gap widening
$524 14th pct $1,187 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: $612
  • First area, 2021: $524
  • Second area, 2016: $425
  • Second area, 2021: $1,187
Household income in Broomanin Cockwhy +$1,562 higher in Cockwhy gap widening
$1,062 17th pct $2,624 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,124
  • First area, 2021: $1,062
  • Second area, 2016: $1,625
  • Second area, 2021: $2,624
Family income in Broomanin Cockwhy +$1,688 higher in Cockwhy gap widening
$1,062 8th pct $2,750 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,124
  • First area, 2021: $1,062
  • Second area, 2016: $1,625
  • Second area, 2021: $2,750
High earners in Broomanin Cockwhy
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

50.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 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

60.9% Under $650 ◂ +60.9 pts 0.0%
13.0% $650–$1,499 +20.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Broomanin Cockwhy +26.3 pts higher in Brooman
42.3% 93rd pct 16.0% 9th pct
Mental health in Broomanin Cockwhy +19.2 pts higher in Brooman
19.2% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Broomanin Cockwhy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

23.1% Heart disease ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
23.1% Other condition ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
19.2% Mental health ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
11.5% Arthritis +4.5 pts ▸ 16.0%
11.5% Asthma ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
11.5% Cancer ◂ +11.5 pts 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

38.5% None +29.5 pts ▸ 68.0%
15.4% One condition ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
11.5% Two conditions ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Broomanin Cockwhy
39.1% 93rd pct —
Unpaid carers in Broomanin Cockwhy
13.0% 53rd pct —
Unpaid child care in Broomanin Cockwhy
30.4% 75th pct —
Defence service in Broomanin Cockwhy
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Broomanin Cockwhy
43.5% 99th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Broomanin Cockwhy even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
— 41 yrs 79th pct
Median income in Broomanin Cockwhy
— $1,875 94th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Broomanin Cockwhy +0.8 larger in Cockwhy gap narrowing
2.2 24th pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0

Family composition

57.9% Couples with children +63.5 pts ▸ 121.4%
63.2% Couples without children ◂ +27.4 pts 35.7%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 1 person +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% 4 people +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% 2 people even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$150 14th pct —
Mortgage in Broomanin Cockwhy +$200 higher in Brooman
$1,500 42nd pct $1,300 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,000
  • First area, 2021: $1,500
  • Second area, 2021: $1,300
People / bedroom in Broomanin Cockwhy even gap steady
1.10 93rd pct 1.10 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.10

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned with a mortgage +70.0 pts ▸ 120.0%
50.0% Owned outright ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

62.5% Separate house +37.5 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 +140.0 pts ▸ 140.0%
37.5% 3 bedrooms +42.5 pts ▸ 80.0%
37.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +37.5 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%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Broomanin Cockwhy even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Broomanin Cockwhy even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Broomanin Cockwhy even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Broomanin Cockwhy even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
— 74 93rd pct

How people get to work

58.8% Car (driver) +41.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
29.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
23.5% Worked at home ◂ +23.5 pts 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% 3 vehicles +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
62.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +62.5 pts 0.0%
37.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Broomanin Cockwhy +1.0 pts higher in Brooman
19.2% 14th pct 18.2% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Broomanin Cockwhy
65.2% 66th pct —

Industries people work in

0.0% Education & training +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
23.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
17.6% Construction ◂ +17.6 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% 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%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Technicians & trades +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
41.2% Managers ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%
23.5% Professionals +14.0 pts ▸ 37.5%
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 Broomanin Cockwhy even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Broomanin Cockwhy even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Broomanin Cockwhy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Broomanin Cockwhy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Broomanin Cockwhy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Broomanin Cockwhy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Broomanin Cockwhy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Broomanin Cockwhy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Broomanin Cockwhy even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Broomanin Cockwhy even
0 38th pct 0 35th pct
Mean slope in Broomanin Cockwhy +3.1 pts higher in Brooman
11.1% 86th pct 8.1% 71st pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Brooman vs Cockwhy [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10599/brooman/vs/SAL10956/cockwhy