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Bukalong vs Creewah

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Bukalong profile · Creewah profile

Bukalong Creewah

Creewah and Bukalong are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ sharply in wealth and age: the typical resident in Creewah is far older at 59, while the typical person in Bukalong is 46. Bukalong has a much higher typical weekly household income of $2,749, compared to just $875 in Creewah. Homes in Bukalong are also larger, with 2.8 people per home compared to 1.5 in Creewah.

Both areas sit near the national figure for typical personal income, though Bukalong's is well above the national average while Creewah's is about the same. They share a car-dependent nature, with neither area having any homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, grocery store or health service. The gap in typical household income between the two places has widened over time.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bukalongin Creewah +28 larger in Creewah gap narrowing
8 6th pct 36 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0
  • First area, 2021: 8
  • Second area, 2016: 36
  • Second area, 2021: 36
Median age in Bukalongin Creewah +13 yrs older in Creewah
46 yrs 54th pct 59 yrs 91st pct
  • First area, 2021: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 59 yrs
First Nations in Bukalongin Creewah
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
41.7% 97th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.7%
8.3% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%
13.6% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%

Age structure

37.5% Older adults (45–64) +18.1 pts ▸ 55.6%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Children (0–14) +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) even 0.0%

Marital status

44.4% Never married ◂ +20.1 pts 24.3%
0.0% Married +37.8 pts ▸ 37.8%
0.0% Divorced +21.6 pts ▸ 21.6%
0.0% Widowed +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Separated +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bukalongin Creewah
19.4% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.4%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +47.2 pts 52.8%
0.0% New Zealand +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% England even 0.0%
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

87.5% Scottish ◂ +56.9 pts 30.6%
50.0% Australian ◂ +27.8 pts 22.2%
50.0% English ◂ +19.4 pts 30.6%
0.0% Irish +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
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 Bukalongin Creewah
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Bukalongin Creewah
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +25.0 pts 75.0%
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 Bukalongin Creewah
44.4% 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.4%

Religious affiliation

150.0% Christianity ◂ +125.0 pts 25.0%
50.0% No religion ◂ +5.6 pts 44.4%
0.0% Not stated +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
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

23.5% 6th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.5%
29.7% 85th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.7%
Schools ≤3 km in Bukalongin Creewah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

100.0% Year 12 ◂ +76.5 pts 23.5%
0.0% Year 10 +26.5 pts ▸ 26.5%
0.0% Year 9 or below +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Year 11 +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

Highest qualification level

225.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +209.6 pts 15.4%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

75.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Health +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Architecture & building +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Education +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce 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 Bukalongin Creewah +$417 higher in Bukalong
$1,166 89th pct $749 50th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,166
  • Second area, 2016: $325
  • Second area, 2021: $749
Household income in Bukalongin Creewah +$1,874 higher in Bukalong
$2,749 93rd pct $875 9th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,749
  • Second area, 2016: $1,024
  • Second area, 2021: $875
Family income in Bukalongin Creewah +$1,000 higher in Bukalong
$2,749 87th pct $1,749 41st pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,749
  • Second area, 2016: $1,312
  • Second area, 2021: $1,749
High earners in Bukalongin Creewah
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
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

55.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.1 pts 32.4%
0.0% Under $650 +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bukalongin Creewah
25.0% 31st pct
Mental health in Bukalongin Creewah
0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Bukalongin Creewah
8.3% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Stroke +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Arthritis +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
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% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

100.0% None ◂ +47.2 pts 52.8%
37.5% One condition ◂ +15.3 pts 22.2%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bukalongin Creewah
10.8% 15th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Unpaid carers in Bukalongin Creewah
10.8% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Unpaid child care in Bukalongin Creewah
16.2% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%
Defence service in Bukalongin Creewah
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bukalongin Creewah
35.1% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 37.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Bukalongin Creewah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bukalongin Creewah +1.3 larger in Bukalong
2.8 76th pct 1.5 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.8
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5

Family composition

50.0% Couples without children +60.0 pts ▸ 110.0%
75.0% Couples with children ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 1 person +47.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
0.0% 2 people +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
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

$802 9th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $823
  • Second area, 2021: $802
People / bedroom in Bukalongin Creewah +0.10 higher in Bukalong
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Owned outright ◂ +29.4 pts 70.6%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +17.6 pts 82.4%
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

100.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +70.6 pts ▸ 70.6%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Bukalongin Creewah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bukalongin Creewah even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bukalongin Creewah even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bukalongin Creewah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
70 91st pct

How people get to work

75.0% Car (driver) ◂ +16.7 pts 58.3%
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%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

200.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +135.3 pts 64.7%
0.0% 1 vehicle +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bukalongin Creewah
22.2% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.2%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Bukalongin Creewah
32.4% 3rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.4%

Industries people work in

87.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +87.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Education & training +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Construction +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
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%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Managers ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
50.0% Professionals ◂ +8.3 pts 41.7%
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 Bukalongin Creewah +0.7 higher in Bukalong
0.7 56th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bukalongin Creewah +0.4 more in Bukalong
0.4 50th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Bukalongin Creewah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bukalongin Creewah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bukalongin Creewah +43.8 pts higher in Bukalong
43.8% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bukalongin Creewah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bukalongin Creewah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bukalongin Creewah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bukalongin Creewah even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Bukalongin Creewah even
0 5th pct 0 5th pct
Mean slope in Bukalongin Creewah +0.9 pts higher in Creewah
12.4% 88th pct 13.3% 89th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bukalong vs Creewah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10644/bukalong/vs/SAL11112/creewah