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Byng vs Shadforth

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.2 km apart · Byng profile · Shadforth profile

Byng Shadforth

Shadforth and Byng are both sparsely populated rural areas in New South Wales. Shadforth has more children, with 16.3% of people under 15 compared to 7.7% in Byng. High earners are far more common in Shadforth, where 19.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, while only 8.2% do so in Byng. In contrast, Byng is much older, with 30.8% of residents aged 65 and over, and has a higher share of homeowners who own their place outright (61.9% versus 43.6% in Shadforth).

These two neighbours have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very alike in their basic housing and employment patterns. Both areas consist entirely of detached houses, and the typical weekly personal income is almost the same, sitting around $1,000. They also share a total lack of public transport use for commuting and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. While Byng has a much higher share of volunteers at 38.8%, both areas sit well above the national figure for this activity.

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Where they differ most

Population: 52 larger in Shadforth 3+ bedrooms: 25.6 pts higher in Byng Full-time: 23.0 pts higher in Byng Recent movers: 20.0 pts higher in Byng No religion: 19.2 pts higher in Byng

Demographics & Identity

Population in Byngin Shadforth +52 larger in Shadforth gap widening
52 29th pct 104 42nd pct
Median age in Byngin Shadforth +5 yrs older in Byng gap narrowing
54 yrs 83rd pct 49 yrs 67th pct
First Nations in Byngin Shadforth +5.8 pts higher in Byng gap widening
5.8% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Byngin Shadforth +13.5 pts higher in Byng gap narrowing
30.8% 87th pct 17.3% 43rd pct
Under 15 in Byngin Shadforth +8.7 pts higher in Shadforth gap narrowing
7.7% 12th pct 16.3% 44th pct
De facto in Byngin Shadforth +4.4 pts higher in Shadforth gap narrowing
12.2% 50th pct 16.7% 78th pct

Age structure

50.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +14.4 pts 35.6%
30.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.5 pts 17.3%
7.7% Children (0–14) +8.7 pts ▸ 16.3%
7.7% Young adults (25–44) +5.8 pts ▸ 13.5%
9.6% Youth (15–24) even 9.6%

Marital status

75.5% Married ◂ +17.4 pts 58.1%
18.4% Never married +2.6 pts ▸ 20.9%
0.0% Divorced +16.3 pts ▸ 16.3%
0.0% Separated +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Byng Shadforth

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Byngin Shadforth +2.9 pts higher in Byng gap steady
5.8% 24th pct 2.9% 13th pct

Country of birth

94.2% Australia ◂ +9.6 pts 84.6%
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

51.9% Australian ◂ +12.5 pts 39.4%
26.9% English +23.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
19.2% Irish ◂ +4.8 pts 14.4%
13.5% Scottish ◂ +1.0 pts 12.5%
7.7% German ◂ +4.8 pts 2.9%
0.0% Dutch +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Byngin Shadforth even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Byngin Shadforth even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

101.9% English only ◂ +8.7 pts 93.3%
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 Byngin Shadforth +19.2 pts higher in Byng gap widening
36.5% 38th pct 17.3% 7th pct

Religious affiliation

65.4% Christianity ◂ +3.8 pts 61.5%
36.5% No religion ◂ +19.2 pts 17.3%
0.0% Not stated +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
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 Byngin Shadforth +14.9 pts higher in Byng gap widening
57.8% 76th pct 42.9% 44th pct
Bachelor+ in Byngin Shadforth +5.6 pts higher in Byng gap narrowing
34.7% 89th pct 29.1% 84th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Byngin Shadforth +2 more in Shadforth
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Byngin Shadforth
— 146 32nd pct
ICSEA in Byngin Shadforth
— 1,037 74th pct

Highest year of school

57.8% Year 12 ◂ +14.9 pts 42.9%
24.4% Year 10 +8.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
6.7% Year 11 ◂ +0.7 pts 6.0%
6.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.1 pts 3.6%

Highest qualification level

13.9% Certificate III / IV +23.6 pts ▸ 37.5%
30.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +14.9 pts 15.6%
8.3% Postgraduate degree +5.7 pts ▸ 14.1%
11.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.2 pts 10.9%
8.3% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.0 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +21.9 pts ▸ 21.9%
16.7% Management & commerce ◂ +1.0 pts 15.6%
13.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +7.6 pts 6.3%
11.1% Society & culture +1.4 pts ▸ 12.5%
11.1% Architecture & building ◂ +0.2 pts 10.9%
11.1% Creative arts ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
8.3% Health +2.6 pts ▸ 10.9%
8.3% Education ◂ +0.5 pts 7.8%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Byngin Shadforth +$31 higher in Shadforth gap narrowing
$985 81st pct $1,016 83rd pct
Household income in Byngin Shadforth +$406 higher in Shadforth gap widening
$1,968 74th pct $2,374 87th pct
Family income in Byngin Shadforth +$375 higher in Shadforth gap widening
$2,250 71st pct $2,625 86th pct
High earners in Byngin Shadforth +11.6 pts higher in Shadforth gap widening
8.2% 51st pct 19.8% 89th pct
High-income homes in Byngin Shadforth +1.5 pts higher in Byng
14.3% 45th pct 12.8% 40th pct

Household income distribution

33.3% $1,500–$2,999 +5.1 pts ▸ 38.5%
23.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
14.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.5 pts 12.8%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

32.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.3 pts 31.4%
30.6% Under $650 ◂ +1.5 pts 29.1%
20.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.3 pts 15.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Byngin Shadforth +10.6 pts higher in Byng
40.4% 90th pct 29.8% 55th pct
Mental health in Byngin Shadforth +8.7 pts higher in Byng
15.4% 93rd pct 6.7% 37th pct
Needs assistance in Byngin Shadforth +5.8 pts higher in Shadforth gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 5.8% 63rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

15.4% Mental health ◂ +8.7 pts 6.7%
15.4% Other condition ◂ +12.5 pts 2.9%
5.8% Arthritis +5.8 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Asthma +9.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
7.7% Cancer ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
5.8% Diabetes ◂ +1.0 pts 4.8%
5.8% Heart disease ◂ +2.9 pts 2.9%
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

57.7% None ◂ +1.0 pts 56.7%
28.8% One condition ◂ +11.5 pts 17.3%
0.0% Three or more +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Two conditions +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Byngin Shadforth +15.5 pts higher in Byng gap widening
38.8% 93rd pct 23.3% 71st pct
Unpaid carers in Byngin Shadforth +15.1 pts higher in Shadforth gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.1% 73rd pct
Unpaid child care in Byngin Shadforth +12.5 pts higher in Shadforth gap steady
14.3% 12th pct 26.7% 58th pct
Defence service in Byngin Shadforth +4.9 pts higher in Shadforth
0.0% 0th pct 4.9% 80th pct
Housework 15h+ in Byngin Shadforth +5.8 pts higher in Shadforth gap steady
16.3% 14th pct 22.1% 38th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Byngin Shadforth +3 larger in Byng
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Byngin Shadforth +25 yrs older in Shadforth
23 yrs 38th pct 48 yrs 86th pct
Median income in Byngin Shadforth +$638 higher in Byng
$1,337 88th pct $699 56th pct
Household income in Byngin Shadforth +$4,649 higher in Byng
$4,999 100th pct $350 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Byngin Shadforth +0.3 larger in Shadforth gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.6 57th pct
One-parent in Byngin Shadforth +6.1 pts higher in Shadforth gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 6.1% 26th pct
Living alone in Byngin Shadforth +4.0 pts higher in Byng
14.3% 17th pct 10.3% 8th pct

Family composition

62.2% Couples without children ◂ +19.5 pts 42.7%
42.2% Couples with children +17.5 pts ▸ 59.8%
0.0% One-parent families +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

81.0% 2 people ◂ +39.9 pts 41.0%
14.3% 4 people +8.8 pts ▸ 23.1%
14.3% 1 person ◂ +4.0 pts 10.3%
0.0% 5 people +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% 6 or more +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% 3 people +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Byngin Shadforth +$48 higher in Byng
$303 58th pct $255 42nd pct
Mortgage in Byngin Shadforth +$83 higher in Shadforth gap narrowing
$1,867 64th pct $1,950 69th pct
People / bedroom in Byngin Shadforth +0.10 higher in Shadforth gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Byngin Shadforth +15.4 pts higher in Shadforth
0.0% 0th pct 15.4% 46th pct
Owned outright in Byngin Shadforth +18.3 pts higher in Byng
61.9% 92nd pct 43.6% 57th pct
Separate houses in Byngin Shadforth even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Byngin Shadforth +25.6 pts higher in Byng
100.0% 100th pct 74.4% 37th pct

How homes are owned or rented

61.9% Owned outright ◂ +18.3 pts 43.6%
23.8% Owned with a mortgage +14.7 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% Rented +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
14.3% Other tenure ◂ +14.3 pts 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

57.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +36.6 pts 20.5%
47.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +1.5 pts 46.2%
23.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

60.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +26.7 pts 33.3%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +40.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Byngin Shadforth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Byngin Shadforth +6.9 pts higher in Byng gap widening
33.3% 86th pct 26.4% 74th pct
PT commute in Byngin Shadforth even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Byngin Shadforth +3 more in Shadforth
0 0th pct 3 72nd pct
Stops/1k in Byngin Shadforth +28.85 more in Shadforth
0.00 0th pct 28.85 97th pct
Departures/1k in Byngin Shadforth +615.4 more in Shadforth
0.0 0th pct 615.4 80th pct
PT routes in Byngin Shadforth +2 more in Shadforth
0 0th pct 2 75th pct
Stop walk in Byngin Shadforth
— 16 54th pct

How people get to work

63.3% Car (driver) ◂ +8.6 pts 54.7%
33.3% Worked at home ◂ +6.9 pts 26.4%
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

19.0% 2 vehicles +14.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
33.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +15.4 pts 17.9%
28.6% 4 or more ◂ +15.8 pts 12.8%
14.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +4.0 pts 10.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Byngin Shadforth +20.0 pts higher in Byng gap widening
50.0% 90th pct 30.0% 46th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Byngin Shadforth even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Byngin Shadforth +1.0 pts higher in Shadforth gap narrowing
65.3% 67th pct 66.3% 70th pct
Full-time in Byngin Shadforth +23.0 pts higher in Byng gap widening
83.3% 100th pct 60.4% 62nd pct

Industries people work in

26.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
23.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +6.4 pts 17.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% Construction +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
10.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% Professional & technical ◂ +4.3 pts 5.7%
10.0% Education & training ◂ +4.3 pts 5.7%
10.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +2.5 pts 7.5%
0.0% Retail trade +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Other services +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Mining +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Finance & insurance +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%

Occupations people work in

30.0% Managers ◂ +3.6 pts 26.4%
30.0% Professionals ◂ +18.7 pts 11.3%
23.3% Community & personal service ◂ +17.7 pts 5.7%
20.0% Technicians & trades +0.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
13.3% Labourers ◂ +2.0 pts 11.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% Sales workers +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%

Walkability

Walk score in Byngin Shadforth +0.3 higher in Shadforth
0.1 40th pct 0.4 49th pct
Types ≤15 min in Byngin Shadforth +0.2 more in Shadforth
0.2 44th pct 0.4 48th pct
15-min city in Byngin Shadforth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Byngin Shadforth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Byngin Shadforth +19.4 pts higher in Shadforth
0.0% 0th pct 19.4% 63rd pct
Walk to school in Byngin Shadforth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Byngin Shadforth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Byngin Shadforth even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Byngin Shadforth +9.6 more in Shadforth
19.2 61st pct 28.8 72nd pct
Intersections/km² in Byngin Shadforth even
0 19th pct 0 41st pct
Mean slope in Byngin Shadforth +2.1 pts higher in Byng
7.8% 69th pct 5.7% 50th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Byng vs Shadforth [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10729/byng/vs/SAL13536/shadforth