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Bungarby vs Palarang

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Bungarby profile · Palarang profile

Bungarby Palarang

Bungarby and Palarang are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. There are stark differences in their typical incomes; Palarang's typical weekly household income is $1,624, which is far higher than the $824 seen in Bungarby. Palarang also has a much higher share of people in de facto relationships (38.1% compared to 13.3% in Bungarby) and more people who claim no religion (50.0% versus 18.8%). In contrast, Bungarby has a far higher share of people using another language at home, at 17.5% compared to none in Palarang.

Both areas are sparsely populated and share a similar experience of rural life, with nearly identical numbers of people per home. This is consistent with the national figure for the number of people who need help with daily activities, as both areas report 0.0%. While Bungarby's typical resident is slightly older at 58 compared to 55 in Palarang, both are far older than the national average. Across the two areas, the gap in typical weekly household income remains very large.

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Where they differ most

No religion: 31.3 pts higher in Palarang De facto: 24.8 pts higher in Palarang Household income: $800 higher in Palarang Other language: 17.5 pts higher in Bungarby Participation: 20.4 pts higher in Palarang

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bungarbyin Palarang +54 larger in Bungarby gap widening
80 36th pct 26 17th pct
Median age in Bungarbyin Palarang +3 yrs older in Bungarby gap narrowing
58 yrs 90th pct 55 yrs 86th pct
First Nations in Bungarbyin Palarang even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Bungarbyin Palarang +8.8 pts higher in Palarang gap narrowing
41.3% 97th pct 50.0% 100th pct
Under 15 in Bungarbyin Palarang +7.5 pts higher in Bungarby gap steady
7.5% 11th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Bungarbyin Palarang +24.8 pts higher in Palarang gap widening
13.3% 59th pct 38.1% 100th pct

Age structure

25.0% Older adults (45–64) +25.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
41.3% Seniors (65+) +8.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
6.3% Youth (15–24) +24.5 pts ▸ 30.8%
11.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
7.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

43.8% Married ◂ +13.1 pts 30.8%
32.9% Never married ◂ +13.6 pts 19.2%
13.7% Divorced ◂ +2.2 pts 11.5%
5.5% Widowed ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
4.1% Separated ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bungarby Palarang

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bungarbyin Palarang +4.7 pts higher in Bungarby gap narrowing
16.3% 68th pct 11.5% 51st pct

Country of birth

76.3% Australia +12.2 pts ▸ 88.5%
5.0% New Zealand ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
3.8% China ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India 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

40.0% English +2.3 pts ▸ 42.3%
7.5% Irish +34.8 pts ▸ 42.3%
37.5% Australian ◂ +22.1 pts 15.4%
8.8% Scottish +25.9 pts ▸ 34.6%
7.5% German +7.9 pts ▸ 15.4%
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

Other language in Bungarbyin Palarang +17.5 pts higher in Bungarby gap steady
17.5% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Bungarbyin Palarang even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

85.0% English only +15.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Bungarbyin Palarang +31.3 pts higher in Palarang gap widening
18.8% 8th pct 50.0% 79th pct

Religious affiliation

68.8% Christianity ◂ +22.6 pts 46.2%
18.8% No religion +31.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
8.8% Not stated ◂ +8.8 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%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Bungarbyin Palarang +4.2 pts higher in Bungarby gap widening
56.3% 74th pct 52.2% 67th pct
Bachelor+ in Bungarbyin Palarang +8.4 pts higher in Bungarby gap widening
31.5% 87th pct 23.1% 74th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Bungarbyin Palarang even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

56.3% Year 12 ◂ +4.2 pts 52.2%
23.9% Year 10 ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%
18.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.9 pts 17.4%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

7.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +35.0 pts ▸ 42.1%
41.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.5 pts 31.6%
26.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +5.7 pts 21.1%
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

17.9% Agriculture & environment +3.2 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Management & commerce +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
16.1% Health ◂ +0.3 pts 15.8%
8.9% Society & culture ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
7.1% Architecture & building ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
5.4% Engineering & related ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bungarbyin Palarang +$376 higher in Palarang gap narrowing
$464 9th pct $840 65th pct
Household income in Bungarbyin Palarang +$800 higher in Palarang gap widening
$824 7th pct $1,624 56th pct
Family income in Bungarbyin Palarang +$832 higher in Palarang gap widening
$1,292 14th pct $2,124 64th pct
High earners in Bungarbyin Palarang +22.8 pts higher in Palarang gap widening
4.1% 27th pct 26.9% 97th pct
High-income homes in Bungarbyin Palarang
7.7% 23rd pct —

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +58.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
53.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +53.8 pts 0.0%
23.1% Under $650 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
7.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

24.7% $650–$1,499 +36.9 pts ▸ 61.5%
53.4% Under $650 ◂ +41.9 pts 11.5%
8.2% $1,500–$2,999 +18.7 pts ▸ 26.9%
4.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bungarbyin Palarang +5.7 pts higher in Bungarby
28.7% 50th pct 23.1% 23rd pct
Mental health in Bungarbyin Palarang +10.0 pts higher in Bungarby
10.0% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Bungarbyin Palarang even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

16.3% Arthritis ◂ +4.7 pts 11.5%
0.0% Cancer +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
12.5% Heart disease ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
10.0% Mental health ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
6.3% Other condition ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
3.8% Asthma ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Diabetes ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.5% None +31.0 pts ▸ 88.5%
18.8% One condition ◂ +3.4 pts 15.4%
7.5% Two conditions ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
5.0% Three or more ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bungarbyin Palarang +4.3 pts higher in Bungarby gap narrowing
27.4% 81st pct 23.1% 71st pct
Unpaid carers in Bungarbyin Palarang +9.6 pts higher in Palarang gap widening
9.6% 23rd pct 19.2% 89th pct
Unpaid child care in Bungarbyin Palarang +12.4 pts higher in Palarang gap widening
6.8% 3rd pct 19.2% 24th pct
Defence service in Bungarbyin Palarang
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Bungarbyin Palarang +12.5 pts higher in Bungarby gap widening
35.6% 90th pct 23.1% 43rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Bungarbyin Palarang even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Bungarbyin Palarang
63 yrs 97th pct —
Median income in Bungarbyin Palarang
$450 25th pct —
Household income in Bungarbyin Palarang
$1,125 23rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Bungarbyin Palarang +0.1 larger in Bungarby gap narrowing
2.1 19th pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Bungarbyin Palarang even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Bungarbyin Palarang
30.8% 74th pct —

Family composition

81.4% Couples without children ◂ +14.7 pts 66.7%
23.3% Couples with children +19.6 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

53.8% 2 people ◂ +3.8 pts 50.0%
30.8% 1 person +2.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
7.7% 4 people ◂ +7.7 pts 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

Rent in Bungarbyin Palarang +$45 higher in Palarang
$160 16th pct $205 27th pct
Mortgage in Bungarbyin Palarang +$351 higher in Bungarby
$2,011 72nd pct $1,660 52nd pct
People / bedroom in Bungarbyin Palarang even gap steady
0.60 7th pct 0.60 7th pct
Renting in Bungarbyin Palarang
0.0% 0th pct —
Owned outright in Bungarbyin Palarang
56.4% 87th pct —
Separate houses in Bungarbyin Palarang
94.9% 44th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Bungarbyin Palarang
87.2% 71st pct —

How homes are owned or rented

56.4% Owned outright ◂ +23.1 pts 33.3%
0.0% Rented +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
7.7% Other tenure +25.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
25.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +25.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

94.9% Separate house +5.1 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

35.9% 4 bedrooms +14.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
10.3% 2 bedrooms +23.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
33.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +8.3 pts 25.0%
17.9% 5 or more +15.4 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Bungarbyin Palarang
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Bungarbyin Palarang
30.0% 80th pct —
PT commute in Bungarbyin Palarang
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Bungarbyin Palarang even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bungarbyin Palarang even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bungarbyin Palarang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bungarbyin Palarang even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

30.0% Worked at home +54.6 pts ▸ 84.6%
33.3% Car (driver) ◂ +10.3 pts 23.1%
13.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +13.3 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

41.0% 2 vehicles +25.6 pts ▸ 66.7%
33.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +8.3 pts 25.0%
20.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +20.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bungarbyin Palarang +4.1 pts higher in Bungarby gap narrowing
19.5% 14th pct 15.4% 10th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bungarbyin Palarang
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Bungarbyin Palarang +20.4 pts higher in Palarang gap narrowing
41.1% 10th pct 61.5% 53rd pct
Full-time in Bungarbyin Palarang
70.0% 88th pct —

Industries people work in

50.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +50.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
13.3% Education & training ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
13.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
10.0% Retail trade ◂ +10.0 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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

33.3% Managers +28.2 pts ▸ 61.5%
16.7% Labourers +14.1 pts ▸ 30.8%
13.3% Professionals +9.7 pts ▸ 23.1%
16.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +16.7 pts 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%

Walkability

Walk score in Bungarbyin Palarang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bungarbyin Palarang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Bungarbyin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bungarbyin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bungarbyin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bungarbyin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bungarbyin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bungarbyin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bungarbyin Palarang +12.5 more in Bungarby
12.5 47th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Bungarbyin Palarang even
0 10th pct 0 3rd pct
Mean slope in Bungarbyin Palarang +5.4 pts higher in Bungarby
10.6% 84th pct 5.2% 44th pct

Compare Bungarby with nearby areas

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Compare Palarang with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bungarby vs Palarang [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10678/bungarby/vs/SAL13137/palarang