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Cadia vs Forest Reefs
Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.1 km apart · Cadia profile · Forest Reefs profile
Cadia Forest Reefs
Forest Reefs and Cadia are neighbouring areas in New South Wales, but they differ greatly in scale and age. Forest Reefs has 537 residents, while Cadia is sparsely populated with only 3 people. The typical person in Forest Reefs is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure, whereas the typical resident in Cadia is far younger at 29. Forest Reefs also has a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population with 13 people.
Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 as car-dependent places with almost no walkable amenities or public transport. They share the same lack of nearby schools, parks, and groceries within walking distance. While the terrain is steeper in Cadia, neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of health services or shops.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Cadiain Forest Reefs
3
2nd pct
537
65th pct
- First area, 2016: 0
- First area, 2021: 3
- Second area, 2011: 465
- Second area, 2016: 517
- Second area, 2021: 537
Median age
in Cadiain Forest Reefs
29 yrs
4th pct
43 yrs
43rd pct
- First area, 2021: 29 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 39 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
Age structure
133.3%
Children (0–14)
◂ +114.0 pts
19.4%
0.0%
Older adults (45–64)
+31.7 pts ▸
31.7%
0.0%
Young adults (25–44)
+19.9 pts ▸
19.9%
0.0%
Seniors (65+)
+16.2 pts ▸
16.2%
0.0%
Youth (15–24)
+11.4 pts ▸
11.4%
Marital status
100.0%
Never married
◂ +72.3 pts
27.7%
0.0%
Married
+60.0 pts ▸
60.0%
0.0%
Divorced
+5.9 pts ▸
5.9%
0.0%
Widowed
+3.3 pts ▸
3.3%
0.0%
Separated
+3.1 pts ▸
3.1%
Age & sex structure
Cadia
Forest Reefs
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Cadia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Forest Reefs: 0.6% males, 0.0% females
- 80–84 in Cadia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Forest Reefs: 1.9% males, 0.6% females
- 75–79 in Cadia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Forest Reefs: 0.8% males, 1.9% females
- 70–74 in Cadia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Forest Reefs: 3.5% males, 1.9% females
- 65–69 in Cadia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Forest Reefs: 2.5% males, 2.1% females
- 60–64 in Cadia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Forest Reefs: 2.1% males, 4.2% females
- 55–59 in Cadia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Forest Reefs: 3.7% males, 3.7% females
- 50–54 in Cadia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Forest Reefs: 3.7% males, 3.9% females
- 45–49 in Cadia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Forest Reefs: 5.8% males, 3.7% females
- 40–44 in Cadia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Forest Reefs: 2.5% males, 5.0% females
- 35–39 in Cadia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Forest Reefs: 2.9% males, 1.7% females
- 30–34 in Cadia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Forest Reefs: 2.9% males, 1.9% females
- 25–29 in Cadia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Forest Reefs: 1.5% males, 1.7% females
- 20–24 in Cadia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Forest Reefs: 1.0% males, 0.8% females
- 15–19 in Cadia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Forest Reefs: 4.8% males, 3.3% females
- 10–14 in Cadia: 0.0% males, 100.0% females; 10–14 in Forest Reefs: 6.0% males, 3.7% females
- 5–9 in Cadia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Forest Reefs: 3.3% males, 4.1% females
- 0–4 in Cadia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Forest Reefs: 3.1% males, 3.3% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
0.0%
Australia
+85.8 pts ▸
85.8%
0.0%
England
+1.9 pts ▸
1.9%
0.0%
New Zealand
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
South Africa
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
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
0.0%
English
+48.2 pts ▸
48.2%
0.0%
Australian
+44.5 pts ▸
44.5%
0.0%
Irish
+13.2 pts ▸
13.2%
0.0%
Scottish
+12.7 pts ▸
12.7%
0.0%
German
+3.7 pts ▸
3.7%
0.0%
Chinese
+0.9 pts ▸
0.9%
0.0%
Greek
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Dutch
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Italian
even
0.0%
0.0%
Indian
even
0.0%
0.0%
Filipino
even
0.0%
0.0%
Vietnamese
even
0.0%
Language
Language used at home
0.0%
English only
+91.6 pts ▸
91.6%
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
Religious affiliation
100.0%
Not stated
◂ +90.7 pts
9.3%
0.0%
Christianity
+61.8 pts ▸
61.8%
0.0%
No religion
+27.7 pts ▸
27.7%
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
Highest year of school
0.0%
Year 12
+50.5 pts ▸
50.5%
0.0%
Year 10
+27.2 pts ▸
27.2%
0.0%
Year 11
+6.3 pts ▸
6.3%
0.0%
Year 9 or below
+6.1 pts ▸
6.1%
Highest qualification level
0.0%
Bachelor degree
+29.3 pts ▸
29.3%
0.0%
Certificate III / IV
+26.1 pts ▸
26.1%
0.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+13.9 pts ▸
13.9%
0.0%
Postgraduate degree
+3.9 pts ▸
3.9%
0.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+3.9 pts ▸
3.9%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+1.8 pts ▸
1.8%
Field of qualification
0.0%
Engineering & related
+17.9 pts ▸
17.9%
0.0%
Health
+13.9 pts ▸
13.9%
0.0%
Management & commerce
+12.9 pts ▸
12.9%
0.0%
Education
+10.4 pts ▸
10.4%
0.0%
Society & culture
+9.6 pts ▸
9.6%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
+5.0 pts ▸
5.0%
0.0%
Architecture & building
+4.6 pts ▸
4.6%
0.0%
Natural & physical sciences
+4.3 pts ▸
4.3%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+2.1 pts ▸
2.1%
0.0%
Creative arts
+1.4 pts ▸
1.4%
0.0%
Information technology
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
Income
Personal income
in Cadiain Forest Reefs
—
$891
72nd pct
- Second area, 2011: $605
- Second area, 2016: $783
- Second area, 2021: $891
Household income
in Cadiain Forest Reefs
—
$2,343
87th pct
- Second area, 2011: $1,600
- Second area, 2016: $2,013
- Second area, 2021: $2,343
Family income
in Cadiain Forest Reefs
—
$2,750
88th pct
- Second area, 2011: $1,894
- Second area, 2016: $2,250
- Second area, 2021: $2,750
Personal income distribution
0.0%
Under $650
+36.3 pts ▸
36.3%
0.0%
$1,500–$2,999
+24.2 pts ▸
24.2%
0.0%
$650–$1,499
+23.9 pts ▸
23.9%
0.0%
$3,000 or more
+7.6 pts ▸
7.6%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
0.0%
Mental health
+8.6 pts ▸
8.6%
0.0%
Other condition
+8.2 pts ▸
8.2%
0.0%
Asthma
+6.5 pts ▸
6.5%
0.0%
Arthritis
+6.1 pts ▸
6.1%
0.0%
Cancer
+3.9 pts ▸
3.9%
0.0%
Diabetes
+3.2 pts ▸
3.2%
0.0%
Heart disease
+3.2 pts ▸
3.2%
0.0%
Lung condition
+1.7 pts ▸
1.7%
0.0%
Stroke
+1.5 pts ▸
1.5%
0.0%
Dementia
even
0.0%
Number of long-term health conditions
0.0%
None
+62.4 pts ▸
62.4%
0.0%
One condition
+19.7 pts ▸
19.7%
0.0%
Two conditions
+5.0 pts ▸
5.0%
0.0%
Three or more
+2.2 pts ▸
2.2%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Cadiain Forest Reefs
—
2.9
81st pct
- Second area, 2011: 2.9
- Second area, 2016: 3.0
- Second area, 2021: 2.9
Housing & Dwellings
—
$325
64th pct
- Second area, 2011: $200
- Second area, 2016: $200
- Second area, 2021: $325
Mortgage
in Cadiain Forest Reefs
—
$2,174
80th pct
- Second area, 2011: $1,950
- Second area, 2016: $2,300
- Second area, 2021: $2,174
People / bedroom
in Cadiain Forest Reefs
—
0.80
43rd pct
- Second area, 2011: 1.10
- Second area, 2016: 0.80
- Second area, 2021: 0.80
Transport & Vehicles
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cadia vs Forest Reefs [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10743/cadia/vs/SAL11550/forest-reefs