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Cambalong vs Palarang

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.0 km apart · Cambalong profile · Palarang profile

Cambalong Palarang

Palarang and Cambalong are both sparsely populated, non-residential areas in New South Wales. The two places differ most in their finances and age; typical weekly family income is far higher in Cambalong at $4,499 compared to $2,124 in Palarang. This is consistent with a much larger gap in typical monthly home-loan payments, which are $8,500 in Cambalong and $1,660 in Palarang. Residents are also far older in Cambalong, with a typical age of 63 compared to 55 in Palarang.

These financial gaps are widening as the two areas drift apart. Both remain very similar in other ways, such as having a typical weekly rent of around $200. They are also both car-dependent, with no public transport, schools, or shops within walking distance. While Palarang has a slightly higher number of people per home, both areas sit far below the national figure for people per bedroom.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cambalongin Palarang +14 larger in Palarang gap narrowing
12 9th pct 26 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0
  • First area, 2021: 12
  • Second area, 2016: 58
  • Second area, 2021: 26
Median age in Cambalongin Palarang +8 yrs older in Cambalong
63 yrs 97th pct 55 yrs 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 63 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 55 yrs
First Nations in Cambalongin Palarang
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 50.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 38.1% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 22.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.1%

Age structure

66.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +16.7 pts 50.0%
50.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
25.0% Older adults (45–64) +25.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
33.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%

Marital status

37.5% Never married ◂ +18.3 pts 19.2%
37.5% Separated ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
25.0% Married +5.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% Divorced +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Cambalong Palarang

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

  • 85+ in Cambalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Cambalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Cambalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Cambalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 20.0% females
  • 65–69 in Cambalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Cambalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Palarang: 20.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Cambalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 26.7% females
  • 50–54 in Cambalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Cambalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Cambalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Cambalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Cambalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Cambalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Cambalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Cambalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 33.3% females
  • 10–14 in Cambalong: 100.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Cambalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Cambalong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Palarang: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cambalongin Palarang
— 11.5% 51st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.5%

Country of birth

116.7% Australia ◂ +28.2 pts 88.5%
33.3% England ◂ +33.3 pts 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

100.0% Australian ◂ +84.6 pts 15.4%
58.3% English ◂ +16.0 pts 42.3%
50.0% Irish ◂ +7.7 pts 42.3%
50.0% Scottish ◂ +15.4 pts 34.6%
0.0% German +15.4 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 Cambalongin Palarang
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Cambalongin Palarang
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

125.0% English only ◂ +25.0 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

— 50.0% 79th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%

Religious affiliation

83.3% Christianity ◂ +37.2 pts 46.2%
41.7% No religion +8.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
25.0% Not stated ◂ +25.0 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

— 52.2% 67th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 54.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.2%
— 23.1% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Cambalongin Palarang even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

18.8% Year 12 +33.4 pts ▸ 52.2%
31.3% Year 10 ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

44.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +12.9 pts 31.6%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +42.1 pts ▸ 42.1%
33.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +12.3 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

44.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +23.4 pts 21.1%
0.0% Management & commerce +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Health +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Education 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 Cambalongin Palarang +$284 higher in Cambalong
$1,124 88th pct $840 65th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,124
  • Second area, 2016: $900
  • Second area, 2021: $840
Household income in Cambalongin Palarang +$500 higher in Palarang
$1,124 21st pct $1,624 56th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,124
  • Second area, 2016: $1,312
  • Second area, 2021: $1,624
Family income in Cambalongin Palarang +$2,375 higher in Cambalong
$4,499 100th pct $2,124 64th pct
  • First area, 2021: $4,499
  • Second area, 2016: $1,812
  • Second area, 2021: $2,124
— 26.9% 97th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.9%

Household income distribution

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

Personal income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +61.5 pts ▸ 61.5%
37.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.6 pts 26.9%
25.0% Under $650 ◂ +13.5 pts 11.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cambalongin Palarang
— 23.1% 23rd pct
Mental health in Cambalongin Palarang
— 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Cambalongin Palarang
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

58.3% Arthritis ◂ +46.8 pts 11.5%
41.7% Asthma ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
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% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.3% None +30.1 pts ▸ 88.5%
41.7% Two conditions ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
25.0% One condition ◂ +9.6 pts 15.4%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

— 23.1% 71st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 27.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.1%
Unpaid carers in Cambalongin Palarang
— 19.2% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.2%
Unpaid child care in Cambalongin Palarang
— 19.2% 24th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 20.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.2%
Housework 15h+ in Cambalongin Palarang
— 23.1% 43rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Cambalongin Palarang even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cambalongin Palarang +0.2 larger in Palarang
1.8 9th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.8
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

38.5% Couples without children +28.2 pts ▸ 66.7%
30.8% Couples with children +12.1 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 1 person ◂ +16.7 pts 33.3%
50.0% 2 people even 50.0%
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

Rent in Cambalongin Palarang +$5 higher in Palarang
$200 25th pct $205 27th pct
  • First area, 2021: $200
  • Second area, 2016: $48
  • Second area, 2021: $205
Mortgage in Cambalongin Palarang +$6,840 higher in Cambalong
$8,500 100th pct $1,660 52nd pct
People / bedroom in Cambalongin Palarang +0.20 higher in Palarang
0.40 0th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.40
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned outright ◂ +16.7 pts 33.3%
50.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Other tenure +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
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

50.0% 4 bedrooms even 50.0%
50.0% 5 or more ◂ +16.7 pts 33.3%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Cambalongin Palarang even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Cambalongin Palarang even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Cambalongin Palarang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Cambalongin Palarang even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

180.0% Worked at home ◂ +95.4 pts 84.6%
0.0% Car (driver) +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
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

37.5% 2 vehicles +29.2 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% 1 vehicle +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
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 Cambalongin Palarang
— 15.4% 10th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.4%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Cambalongin Palarang
— 61.5% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 69.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.5%

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
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% 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%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +61.5 pts ▸ 61.5%
0.0% Labourers +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% Professionals +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
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%

Walkability

Walk score in Cambalongin Palarang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cambalongin Palarang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Cambalongin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Cambalongin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Cambalongin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Cambalongin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Cambalongin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Cambalongin Palarang even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Cambalongin Palarang even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Cambalongin Palarang even
0 0th pct 0 3rd pct
Mean slope in Cambalongin Palarang +2.2 pts higher in Cambalong
7.4% 66th pct 5.2% 44th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cambalong vs Palarang [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10760/cambalong/vs/SAL13137/palarang