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Camira vs Wyan

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Camira profile · Wyan profile

Camira Wyan

Camira (NSW) and Wyan are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ most in their family structures and age; residents are far older in Wyan, where the typical age is 53 compared to 45 in Camira (NSW). One-parent families are far more common in Wyan at 47.8%, while Camira (NSW) has none. Other gaps include typical monthly home-loan payments, which are far higher in Camira (NSW) at $1,629 compared to $997 in Wyan, and a far higher share of people in de facto relationships in Camira (NSW).

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people who need help with daily activities. They are also very similar in that neither has any residents with a bachelor degree or higher, and both are completely car-dependent with no public transport stops or walkable amenities. This lack of local services is consistent across both areas, which also share similar typical weekly rents of around $260 to $280.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Camirain Wyan +1 larger in Camira gap narrowing
35 21st pct 34 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 29
  • First area, 2021: 35
  • Second area, 2016: 44
  • Second area, 2021: 34
Median age in Camirain Wyan +8 yrs older in Wyan gap widening
45 yrs 50th pct 53 yrs 80th pct
  • First area, 2016: 57 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 53 yrs
First Nations in Camirain Wyan +8.3 pts higher in Camira gap narrowing
17.1% 90th pct 8.8% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
Aged 65+ in Camirain Wyan +5.5 pts higher in Camira gap widening
14.3% 30th pct 8.8% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
Under 15 in Camirain Wyan +8.6 pts higher in Camira gap narrowing
8.6% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
De facto in Camirain Wyan +33.3 pts higher in Camira gap widening
33.3% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

51.4% Older adults (45–64) +4.5 pts ▸ 55.9%
17.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +8.3 pts 8.8%
14.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.5 pts 8.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
8.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

40.6% Married ◂ +20.0 pts 20.6%
25.0% Never married +7.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
12.5% Divorced +5.1 pts ▸ 17.6%
15.6% Widowed ◂ +0.9 pts 14.7%
0.0% Separated +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

Age & sex structure

Camira Wyan

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

  • 85+ in Camira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Camira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Camira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Camira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Camira: 8.8% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Wyan: 23.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Camira: 11.8% males, 11.8% females; 60–64 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Camira: 11.8% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Wyan: 17.6% males, 17.6% females
  • 50–54 in Camira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Camira: 17.6% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Wyan: 23.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Camira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Camira: 8.8% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Camira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Camira: 0.0% males, 17.6% females; 25–29 in Wyan: 17.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Camira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Camira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Camira: 11.8% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Camira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Camira: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Wyan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Camirain Wyan +8.8 pts higher in Wyan gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 8.8% 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +17.6 pts 82.4%
0.0% England +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
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

37.1% English +21.7 pts ▸ 58.8%
42.9% Australian ◂ +19.3 pts 23.5%
20.0% Irish +9.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
8.6% Scottish +17.9 pts ▸ 26.5%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Camirain Wyan even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Camirain Wyan +8.8 pts higher in Wyan gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.8% 98th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%

Language used at home

91.4% English only ◂ +0.3 pts 91.2%
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 Camirain Wyan +9.7 pts higher in Wyan gap widening
31.4% 26th pct 41.2% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 44.8%
  • First area, 2021: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.2%

Religious affiliation

65.7% Christianity ◂ +21.6 pts 44.1%
31.4% No religion +9.7 pts ▸ 41.2%
11.4% Not stated ◂ +11.4 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 Camirain Wyan +7.0 pts higher in Wyan gap widening
15.6% 0th pct 22.6% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.6%
Bachelor+ in Camirain Wyan even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Camirain Wyan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

25.0% Year 10 +16.9 pts ▸ 41.9%
15.6% Year 12 +7.0 pts ▸ 22.6%
15.6% Year 9 or below +0.5 pts ▸ 16.1%
9.4% Year 11 ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

45.0% Certificate III / IV +13.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
15.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

30.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
15.0% Engineering & related ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% Management & commerce ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Camirain Wyan +$44 higher in Wyan gap narrowing
$425 6th pct $469 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $359
  • First area, 2021: $425
  • Second area, 2016: $431
  • Second area, 2021: $469
Household income in Camirain Wyan +$200 higher in Camira gap narrowing
$962 12th pct $762 4th pct
  • First area, 2016: $649
  • First area, 2021: $962
  • Second area, 2016: $1,062
  • Second area, 2021: $762
Family income in Camirain Wyan +$375 higher in Camira gap widening
$1,437 23rd pct $1,062 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,024
  • First area, 2021: $1,437
  • Second area, 2016: $1,104
  • Second area, 2021: $1,062
High earners in Camirain Wyan even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

38.5% Under $650 +19.9 pts ▸ 58.3%
53.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +28.8 pts 25.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

65.6% Under $650 ◂ +12.7 pts 52.9%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Camirain Wyan +9.8 pts higher in Wyan
34.3% 75th pct 44.1% 95th pct
Mental health in Camirain Wyan +16.8 pts higher in Camira
28.6% 100th pct 11.8% 81st pct
Needs assistance in Camirain Wyan +0.3 pts higher in Wyan gap narrowing
8.6% 85th pct 8.8% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

28.6% Mental health ◂ +16.8 pts 11.8%
0.0% Other condition +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
17.1% Arthritis ◂ +5.4 pts 11.8%
17.1% Heart disease ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
11.4% Asthma ◂ +2.6 pts 8.8%
11.4% Cancer ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
8.6% Diabetes +0.3 pts ▸ 8.8%
8.6% Lung condition ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

51.4% None +1.5 pts ▸ 52.9%
22.9% One condition ◂ +14.0 pts 8.8%
17.1% Three or more ◂ +8.3 pts 8.8%
0.0% Two conditions +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Camirain Wyan +6.8 pts higher in Camira gap narrowing
15.6% 38th pct 8.8% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.1%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
Unpaid carers in Camirain Wyan +0.6 pts higher in Camira gap narrowing
9.4% 22nd pct 8.8% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 16.1%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.8%
Unpaid child care in Camirain Wyan +4.0 pts higher in Camira gap narrowing
18.8% 22nd pct 14.7% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.6%
  • First area, 2021: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.7%
Defence service in Camirain Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Camirain Wyan +14.0 pts higher in Wyan gap narrowing
12.5% 10th pct 26.5% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Camirain Wyan +3 larger in Camira
6 51st pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Camirain Wyan +12 yrs older in Camira
38 yrs 76th pct 26 yrs 50th pct
Median income in Camirain Wyan
$1,124 86th pct
Household income in Camirain Wyan +$500 higher in Camira
$1,375 35th pct $875 13th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Camirain Wyan +0.1 larger in Camira gap widening
2.5 50th pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.9
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 1.9
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
One-parent in Camirain Wyan +47.8 pts higher in Wyan gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 47.8% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.8%

Family composition

64.0% Couples with children ◂ +24.9 pts 39.1%
0.0% One-parent families +47.8 pts ▸ 47.8%
32.0% Couples without children ◂ +14.6 pts 17.4%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

23.1% 2 people +43.6 pts ▸ 66.7%
61.5% 1 person ◂ +19.9 pts 41.7%
0.0% 4 people +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
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 Camirain Wyan +$20 higher in Wyan
$260 43rd pct $280 50th pct
Mortgage in Camirain Wyan +$632 higher in Camira gap widening
$1,629 50th pct $997 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,473
  • First area, 2021: $1,629
  • Second area, 2016: $867
  • Second area, 2021: $997
People / bedroom in Camirain Wyan +0.10 higher in Camira gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Rented +58.3 pts ▸ 58.3%
46.2% Owned outright +3.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
46.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +4.5 pts 41.7%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

69.2% Separate house +30.8 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

30.8% 4 bedrooms +27.6 pts ▸ 58.3%
46.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +46.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
30.8% Studio / none ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Camirain Wyan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Camirain Wyan even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Camirain Wyan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Camirain Wyan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

100.0% Car (driver) ◂ +11.1 pts 88.9%
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%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

46.2% 1 vehicle +3.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
38.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +5.1 pts 33.3%
38.5% 4 or more ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Camirain Wyan +3.2 pts higher in Wyan gap narrowing
35.0% 64th pct 38.2% 74th pct
  • First area, 2016: 23.3%
  • First area, 2021: 35.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.2%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Camirain Wyan +6.3 pts higher in Wyan gap narrowing
43.8% 12th pct 50.0% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.6%
  • First area, 2021: 43.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%

Industries people work in

0.0% Education & training +55.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
21.4% Manufacturing ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
21.4% Retail trade ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
21.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Mining 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%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Community & personal service +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
42.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
28.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Managers even 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Camirain Wyan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Camirain Wyan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Camirain Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Camirain Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Camirain Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Camirain Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Camirain Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Camirain Wyan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Camirain Wyan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Camirain Wyan even
0 23rd pct 0 13th pct
Mean slope in Camirain Wyan +0.7 pts higher in Camira
7.6% 68th pct 6.9% 62nd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Camira vs Wyan [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10776/camira/vs/SAL14450/wyan