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Bulga vs Fordwich

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Bulga profile · Fordwich profile

Bulga Fordwich

Bulga and Fordwich are two nearby rural areas with very different profiles. Bulga has a much larger First Nations population at 19.4%, and its young people are far younger, with a typical age of 15 compared to 27 in Fordwich. Residents in Bulga are also more likely to be caring for children unpaid (34.5%) or doing housework (32.0%), and there are more large homes, with 88.3% having three or more bedrooms. Fordwich has a more affluent feel, with 23.9% of people earning $2,000 or more a week and 37.8% working from home.

Both areas are almost identical in their housing styles, as 100% of homes in both are separate detached houses. They also share similar typical personal incomes around $760 a week and a total lack of public transport. While Bulga has a higher share of people who rent, Fordwich has a much larger proportion of renters at 65.5%. The gap in remote work is particularly stark, with far more people working from home in Fordwich than in Bulga.

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Where they differ most

Mortgage: $2,208 higher in Fordwich Renting: 26.4 pts higher in Fordwich Work from home: 27.2 pts higher in Fordwich Unemployment: 6.6 pts higher in Bulga Limited English: 1.4 pts higher in Bulga

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bulgain Fordwich +328 larger in Bulga gap widening
418 62nd pct 90 39th pct
Median age in Bulgain Fordwich +3 yrs older in Fordwich gap steady
37 yrs 20th pct 40 yrs 29th pct
First Nations in Bulgain Fordwich +11.6 pts higher in Bulga gap widening
19.4% 92nd pct 7.8% 85th pct
Aged 65+ in Bulgain Fordwich +0.4 pts higher in Fordwich gap narrowing
12.9% 25th pct 13.3% 26th pct
Under 15 in Bulgain Fordwich +5.8 pts higher in Bulga gap widening
22.5% 81st pct 16.7% 47th pct
De facto in Bulgain Fordwich +3.1 pts higher in Bulga gap steady
18.1% 84th pct 15.0% 71st pct

Age structure

26.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.0 pts 25.6%
25.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.0 pts 21.1%
22.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.8 pts 16.7%
11.5% Youth (15–24) +3.0 pts ▸ 14.4%
12.9% Seniors (65+) +0.4 pts ▸ 13.3%

Marital status

47.3% Married +9.0 pts ▸ 56.3%
37.9% Never married ◂ +8.4 pts 29.6%
9.4% Divorced ◂ +5.2 pts 4.2%
3.1% Widowed +5.3 pts ▸ 8.5%
3.1% Separated ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bulga Fordwich

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bulgain Fordwich +3.8 pts higher in Bulga gap narrowing
7.2% 30th pct 3.3% 15th pct

Country of birth

84.2% Australia ◂ +13.1 pts 71.1%
2.2% South Africa +1.2 pts ▸ 3.3%
1.7% New Zealand ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.2% England ◂ +1.2 pts 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%

Ancestry

48.8% Australian ◂ +3.2 pts 45.6%
30.6% English ◂ +4.0 pts 26.7%
6.5% Irish +11.3 pts ▸ 17.8%
7.7% Scottish +1.2 pts ▸ 8.9%
1.9% German ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.2% Italian ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Bulgain Fordwich +1.9 pts higher in Bulga gap narrowing
1.9% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Bulgain Fordwich +1.4 pts higher in Bulga gap narrowing
1.4% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

86.8% English only ◂ +6.8 pts 80.0%
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 Bulgain Fordwich +3.2 pts higher in Fordwich gap widening
35.6% 36th pct 38.9% 45th pct

Religious affiliation

52.2% Christianity ◂ +16.6 pts 35.6%
35.6% No religion +3.2 pts ▸ 38.9%
10.8% Not stated +4.8 pts ▸ 15.6%
1.2% Islam ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.2% Buddhism ◂ +1.2 pts 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 Bulgain Fordwich +15.5 pts higher in Fordwich gap steady
29.5% 13th pct 45.1% 50th pct
Bachelor+ in Bulgain Fordwich +4.0 pts higher in Fordwich gap steady
12.9% 43rd pct 16.9% 58th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Bulgain Fordwich +1 more in Fordwich
1 43rd pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Bulgain Fordwich +6 larger in Fordwich
19 4th pct 25 7th pct
ICSEA in Bulgain Fordwich +37 higher in Fordwich
800 6th pct 837 8th pct

Highest year of school

29.5% Year 12 +15.5 pts ▸ 45.1%
39.0% Year 10 ◂ +20.7 pts 18.3%
11.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.8 pts 4.2%
9.7% Year 11 ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

41.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +13.5 pts 27.7%
13.0% Bachelor degree +12.5 pts ▸ 25.5%
13.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.5 pts ▸ 25.5%
5.7% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
2.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
2.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

22.9% Engineering & related +0.5 pts ▸ 23.4%
13.5% Management & commerce ◂ +2.9 pts 10.6%
4.2% Agriculture & environment +6.5 pts ▸ 10.6%
8.9% Health ◂ +2.5 pts 6.4%
8.9% Society & culture ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
1.6% Creative arts +6.9 pts ▸ 8.5%
2.6% Natural & physical sciences +3.8 pts ▸ 6.4%
1.6% Architecture & building +4.8 pts ▸ 6.4%
5.2% Education ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
5.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bulgain Fordwich +$4 higher in Bulga gap narrowing
$760 52nd pct $756 51st pct
Household income in Bulgain Fordwich +$437 higher in Bulga gap narrowing
$2,062 78th pct $1,625 56th pct
Family income in Bulgain Fordwich +$133 higher in Bulga gap narrowing
$2,299 73rd pct $2,166 67th pct
High earners in Bulgain Fordwich +10.2 pts higher in Fordwich gap widening
13.8% 76th pct 23.9% 93rd pct
High-income homes in Bulgain Fordwich +3.4 pts higher in Bulga gap widening
27.5% 78th pct 24.1% 72nd pct

Household income distribution

20.8% $650–$1,499 +17.1 pts ▸ 37.9%
24.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.5 pts 20.7%
11.7% $4,000 or more +12.5 pts ▸ 24.1%
15.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
6.7% Under $650 +7.1 pts ▸ 13.8%

Personal income distribution

36.7% Under $650 +1.4 pts ▸ 38.0%
28.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.0 pts 22.5%
5.0% $3,000 or more +11.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
16.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.2 pts 14.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bulgain Fordwich +1.5 pts higher in Fordwich
28.5% 48th pct 30.0% 56th pct
Mental health in Bulgain Fordwich +5.5 pts higher in Bulga
8.9% 57th pct 3.3% 18th pct
Needs assistance in Bulgain Fordwich +0.6 pts higher in Fordwich gap steady
3.8% 40th pct 4.4% 48th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.8% Arthritis +4.6 pts ▸ 14.4%
13.2% Asthma ◂ +7.6 pts 5.6%
1.7% Diabetes +10.5 pts ▸ 12.2%
3.8% Heart disease +8.4 pts ▸ 12.2%
8.9% Mental health ◂ +5.5 pts 3.3%
5.5% Other condition +1.2 pts ▸ 6.7%
1.2% Lung condition +3.2 pts ▸ 4.4%
1.2% Cancer +2.1 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.9% None ◂ +9.0 pts 48.9%
20.3% One condition ◂ +5.9 pts 14.4%
5.5% Two conditions +3.4 pts ▸ 8.9%
1.7% Three or more +7.2 pts ▸ 8.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bulgain Fordwich +3.4 pts higher in Fordwich gap narrowing
16.3% 41st pct 19.7% 58th pct
Unpaid carers in Bulgain Fordwich +2.6 pts higher in Fordwich gap steady
10.0% 26th pct 12.7% 49th pct
Unpaid child care in Bulgain Fordwich +13.4 pts higher in Bulga gap widening
34.5% 87th pct 21.1% 30th pct
Defence service in Bulgain Fordwich +4.1 pts higher in Bulga
4.1% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bulgain Fordwich +10.8 pts higher in Bulga gap widening
32.0% 85th pct 21.1% 32nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Bulgain Fordwich +74 larger in Bulga
81 84th pct 7 54th pct
Median age in Bulgain Fordwich +12 yrs older in Fordwich
15 yrs 11th pct 27 yrs 54th pct
Year 12 in Bulgain Fordwich
28.6% 23rd pct —
Unemployment in Bulgain Fordwich
8.1% 39th pct —
Median income in Bulgain Fordwich +$168 higher in Bulga
$817 67th pct $649 51st pct
Household income in Bulgain Fordwich +$500 higher in Bulga
$2,374 75th pct $1,874 57th pct
Indigenous language in Bulgain Fordwich
0.0% 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Bulgain Fordwich +0.7 larger in Bulga gap steady
3.0 86th pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in Bulgain Fordwich +0.8 pts higher in Fordwich gap steady
8.8% 38th pct 9.7% 43rd pct
Living alone in Bulgain Fordwich +7.5 pts higher in Fordwich gap narrowing
16.7% 25th pct 24.1% 52nd pct

Family composition

72.9% Couples with children ◂ +18.0 pts 54.8%
20.4% Couples without children +16.7 pts ▸ 37.1%
8.8% One-parent families +0.8 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Other families +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Household size

31.7% 2 people +13.2 pts ▸ 44.8%
16.7% 1 person +7.5 pts ▸ 24.1%
20.0% 3 people ◂ +9.7 pts 10.3%
15.0% 4 people ◂ +1.2 pts 13.8%
11.7% 5 people ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
8.3% 6 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bulgain Fordwich +$78 higher in Bulga gap steady
$423 86th pct $345 70th pct
Mortgage in Bulgain Fordwich +$2,208 higher in Fordwich
$2,092 76th pct $4,300 100th pct
People / bedroom in Bulgain Fordwich +0.10 higher in Bulga gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Bulgain Fordwich +26.4 pts higher in Fordwich gap steady
39.2% 87th pct 65.5% 99th pct
Owned outright in Bulgain Fordwich +16.3 pts higher in Fordwich gap widening
21.7% 11th pct 37.9% 41st pct
Separate houses in Bulgain Fordwich even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Bulgain Fordwich +12.5 pts higher in Bulga gap steady
88.3% 74th pct 75.9% 40th pct

How homes are owned or rented

39.2% Rented +26.4 pts ▸ 65.5%
21.7% Owned outright +16.3 pts ▸ 37.9%
34.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +13.5 pts 20.7%
2.5% Not stated ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

103.3% Separate house ◂ +3.3 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

41.7% 3 bedrooms +3.2 pts ▸ 44.8%
36.7% 4 bedrooms ◂ +19.4 pts 17.2%
10.8% 2 bedrooms +3.0 pts ▸ 13.8%
10.0% 5 or more +3.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

70.2% $350–$549 ◂ +43.9 pts 26.3%
10.6% $200–$349 +26.2 pts ▸ 36.8%
12.8% $550–$749 ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

48.8% $1,800–$2,999 +34.6 pts ▸ 83.3%
31.7% $3,000 or more +35.0 pts ▸ 66.7%
24.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +24.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Bulgain Fordwich even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Bulgain Fordwich +27.2 pts higher in Fordwich gap narrowing
10.6% 29th pct 37.8% 89th pct
PT commute in Bulgain Fordwich even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Bulgain Fordwich even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bulgain Fordwich even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bulgain Fordwich even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bulgain Fordwich even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Bulgain Fordwich
— 141 88th pct

How people get to work

64.8% Car (driver) ◂ +24.3 pts 40.5%
10.6% Worked at home +27.2 pts ▸ 37.8%
1.7% Walked +9.1 pts ▸ 10.8%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

45.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +0.4 pts 44.8%
15.7% 4 or more +8.5 pts ▸ 24.1%
22.6% 3 vehicles ◂ +1.9 pts 20.7%
13.0% 1 vehicle +4.2 pts ▸ 17.2%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bulgain Fordwich +5.5 pts higher in Bulga gap narrowing
43.8% 86th pct 38.3% 74th pct
Recent arrivals in Bulgain Fordwich
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bulgain Fordwich +6.6 pts higher in Bulga gap steady
6.6% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Bulgain Fordwich +9.6 pts higher in Bulga gap widening
61.8% 54th pct 52.1% 26th pct
Full-time in Bulgain Fordwich +4.6 pts higher in Bulga gap steady
58.7% 53rd pct 54.1% 29th pct

Industries people work in

24.0% Mining ◂ +2.4 pts 21.6%
7.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +14.4 pts ▸ 21.6%
4.5% Manufacturing +14.4 pts ▸ 18.9%
1.7% Other services +11.8 pts ▸ 13.5%
11.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +0.4 pts 10.8%
3.4% Accommodation & food +7.5 pts ▸ 10.8%
10.6% Construction ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
5.6% Education & training +2.5 pts ▸ 8.1%
7.3% Retail trade ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
6.1% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
3.4% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Arts & recreation ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

20.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.8 pts 18.9%
12.3% Labourers +6.6 pts ▸ 18.9%
10.6% Managers +5.6 pts ▸ 16.2%
16.2% Community & personal service ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
16.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
11.2% Professionals ◂ +3.1 pts 8.1%
10.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
6.1% Sales workers +2.0 pts ▸ 8.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Bulgain Fordwich +0.4 higher in Bulga
0.5 53rd pct 0.1 39th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bulgain Fordwich +0.5 more in Bulga
0.6 53rd pct 0.1 38th pct
15-min city in Bulgain Fordwich even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bulgain Fordwich even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bulgain Fordwich even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bulgain Fordwich even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bulgain Fordwich +11.2 pts higher in Bulga
20.9% 53rd pct 9.7% 47th pct
Walk to health in Bulgain Fordwich even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bulgain Fordwich +7.9 more in Fordwich
14.4 52nd pct 22.2 64th pct
Intersections/km² in Bulgain Fordwich +1 higher in Fordwich
0 33rd pct 2 58th pct
Mean slope in Bulgain Fordwich +10.0 pts higher in Bulga
15.7% 93rd pct 5.7% 50th pct

Compare Bulga with nearby areas

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Compare Fordwich with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bulga vs Fordwich [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10648/bulga/vs/SAL11544/fordwich