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Carwell vs Pinnacle Swamp

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.0 km apart · Carwell profile · Pinnacle Swamp profile

Carwell Pinnacle Swamp

Pinnacle Swamp and Carwell are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ sharply in age and household makeup; Carwell has a much higher share of children under 15 (28.6%) and seniors aged 65 and over (42.9%), while Pinnacle Swamp has a much higher share of people in de facto relationships (17.2%). Education and income also vary, with a far higher share of adults in Carwell holding a bachelor degree or higher (32.0%), though the typical weekly family income is well higher in Pinnacle Swamp at $2,374.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very small residential hubs with no public transport and no walkable amenities. They are alike in that no one uses a language other than English at home and neither has any residents who served in the Defence Force. While they share these core characteristics, the gap in qualifications and age between the two neighbours has remained a distinct feature.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +12 larger in Pinnacle Swamp gap narrowing
28 18th pct 40 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15
  • First area, 2021: 28
  • Second area, 2016: 32
  • Second area, 2021: 40
Median age in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +9 yrs older in Carwell gap widening
54 yrs 83rd pct 45 yrs 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 47 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 45 yrs
First Nations in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +25.4 pts higher in Carwell
42.9% 98th pct 17.5% 44th pct
  • First area, 2021: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.5%
Under 15 in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +21.1 pts higher in Carwell
28.6% 93rd pct 7.5% 11th pct
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.5%
De facto in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +17.2 pts higher in Pinnacle Swamp
0.0% 0th pct 17.2% 80th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.2%

Age structure

35.7% Older adults (45–64) +9.3 pts ▸ 45.0%
42.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +25.4 pts 17.5%
28.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +21.1 pts 7.5%
28.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +21.1 pts 7.5%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%

Marital status

84.0% Married ◂ +24.0 pts 60.0%
12.0% Never married +21.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Carwell Pinnacle Swamp

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

  • 85+ in Carwell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Pinnacle Swamp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Carwell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Pinnacle Swamp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Carwell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Pinnacle Swamp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Carwell: 12.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Pinnacle Swamp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Carwell: 0.0% males, 16.0% females; 65–69 in Pinnacle Swamp: 13.6% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Carwell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Pinnacle Swamp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Carwell: 12.0% males, 12.0% females; 55–59 in Pinnacle Swamp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Carwell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Pinnacle Swamp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Carwell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Pinnacle Swamp: 22.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Carwell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Pinnacle Swamp: 0.0% males, 13.6% females
  • 35–39 in Carwell: 20.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Pinnacle Swamp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Carwell: 0.0% males, 12.0% females; 30–34 in Pinnacle Swamp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Carwell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Pinnacle Swamp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Carwell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Pinnacle Swamp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Carwell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Pinnacle Swamp: 0.0% males, 18.2% females
  • 10–14 in Carwell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Pinnacle Swamp: 0.0% males, 13.6% females
  • 5–9 in Carwell: 0.0% males, 16.0% females; 5–9 in Pinnacle Swamp: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Carwell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Pinnacle Swamp: 0.0% males, 18.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +3.9 pts higher in Carwell
21.4% 79th pct 17.5% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.5%

Country of birth

96.4% Australia ◂ +23.9 pts 72.5%
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

64.3% Australian ◂ +39.3 pts 25.0%
42.9% English ◂ +0.4 pts 42.5%
39.3% Irish ◂ +26.8 pts 12.5%
0.0% Scottish +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Dutch +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

114.3% English only ◂ +29.3 pts 85.0%
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 Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +11.4 pts higher in Carwell
21.4% 11th pct 10.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%

Religious affiliation

82.1% Christianity ◂ +27.1 pts 55.0%
17.9% Not stated +19.6 pts ▸ 37.5%
21.4% No religion ◂ +11.4 pts 10.0%
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 Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +7.3 pts higher in Carwell
44.0% 47th pct 36.7% 27th pct
  • First area, 2021: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.7%
Bachelor+ in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +22.0 pts higher in Carwell
32.0% 87th pct 10.0% 29th pct
  • First area, 2021: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +2 more in Carwell
3 67th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +21 larger in Carwell
120 29th pct 99 25th pct
ICSEA in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +80 higher in Pinnacle Swamp
909 13th pct 989 49th pct

Highest year of school

44.0% Year 12 ◂ +7.3 pts 36.7%
28.0% Year 10 +5.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

61.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +45.7 pts 15.8%
0.0% Certificate III / IV +36.8 pts ▸ 36.8%
30.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.5 pts 26.3%
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

38.5% Management & commerce ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
23.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
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% 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 Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +$84 higher in Pinnacle Swamp gap widening
$749 50th pct $833 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: $575
  • First area, 2021: $749
  • Second area, 2016: $556
  • Second area, 2021: $833
Household income in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +$625 higher in Pinnacle Swamp gap widening
$1,749 62nd pct $2,374 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,875
  • First area, 2021: $1,749
  • Second area, 2016: $1,687
  • Second area, 2021: $2,374
Family income in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +$499 higher in Pinnacle Swamp gap narrowing
$1,875 49th pct $2,374 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,374
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
  • Second area, 2016: $2,083
  • Second area, 2021: $2,374
High earners in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
30.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

48.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.7 pts 43.3%
12.0% Under $650 +31.3 pts ▸ 43.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +1.4 pts higher in Carwell
21.4% 18th pct 20.0% 14th pct
Mental health in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +7.5 pts higher in Pinnacle Swamp
0.0% 0th pct 7.5% 78th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Other condition +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
17.9% Asthma ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Diabetes +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia 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%

Number of long-term health conditions

89.3% None ◂ +46.8 pts 42.5%
14.3% One condition +5.7 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +9.3 pts higher in Pinnacle Swamp
24.0% 73rd pct 33.3% 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.3%
Unpaid carers in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +36.7 pts higher in Pinnacle Swamp
0.0% 0th pct 36.7% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.7%
Unpaid child care in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +10.7 pts higher in Pinnacle Swamp
16.0% 14th pct 26.7% 57th pct
  • First area, 2021: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.7%
Defence service in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +15.3 pts higher in Pinnacle Swamp
28.0% 71st pct 43.3% 99th pct
  • First area, 2021: 28.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +35 yrs older in Carwell
54 yrs 90th pct 19 yrs 21st pct
Median income in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +$150 higher in Carwell
$225 2nd pct $75 0th pct
Household income in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +$2,525 higher in Pinnacle Swamp
$225 0th pct $2,750 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +0.7 larger in Pinnacle Swamp gap widening
2.3 29th pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
One-parent in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +9.4 pts higher in Pinnacle Swamp
0.0% 0th pct 9.4% 41st pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%

Family composition

40.7% Couples with children +12.4 pts ▸ 53.1%
37.0% Couples without children ◂ +24.5 pts 12.5%
0.0% One-parent families +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

53.8% 2 people ◂ +28.8 pts 25.0%
0.0% 3 people +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
23.1% 4 people ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$215 29th pct —
Mortgage in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +$981 higher in Carwell
$2,350 86th pct $1,369 33rd pct
People / bedroom in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +0.40 higher in Pinnacle Swamp
0.60 7th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.60
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00

How homes are owned or rented

76.9% Owned outright ◂ +10.3 pts 66.7%
30.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
23.1% Rented ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 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

23.1% 3 bedrooms +10.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
30.8% 4 bedrooms +2.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
23.1% 5 or more ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 24.0% 70th pct
— 0.0% 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
— 83 98th pct

How people get to work

38.9% Car (driver) ◂ +2.9 pts 36.0%
27.8% Walked ◂ +11.8 pts 16.0%
0.0% Worked at home +24.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

46.2% 2 vehicles +45.5 pts ▸ 91.7%
30.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%
23.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +6.3 pts higher in Carwell
25.0% 28th pct 18.8% 13th pct
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.8%

Jobs & Industry

— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +11.3 pts higher in Pinnacle Swamp
72.0% 86th pct 83.3% 98th pct
  • First area, 2021: 72.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 83.3%
— 32.0% 0th pct

Industries people work in

77.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +53.8 pts 24.0%
0.0% Education & training +28.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
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% 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%

Occupations people work in

33.3% Managers ◂ +9.3 pts 24.0%
22.2% Labourers ◂ +6.2 pts 16.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
16.7% Professionals ◂ +0.7 pts 16.0%
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 Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp even
0 13th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Carwellin Pinnacle Swamp +5.2 pts higher in Carwell
12.3% 88th pct 7.2% 64th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Carwell vs Pinnacle Swamp [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10839/carwell/vs/SAL13233/pinnacle-swamp