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Charleys Forest vs Mongarlowe

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.7 km apart · Charleys Forest profile · Mongarlowe profile

Charleys Forest Mongarlowe

Mongarlowe and Charleys Forest are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Mongarlowe has a much older population, with 28.9% aged 65 and over compared to 18.6% in Charleys Forest. It also has a far higher share of people with no religion (62.8% versus 35.7%) and a higher rate of volunteers at 36.5%. In contrast, Charleys Forest has a far higher share of people who have served in the Defence Force (14.3%) and more homes owned outright at 71.4%.

Both areas are almost identical in their home sizes, with a typical household of 2.1 people. They also share similar landscapes with no public transport stops and no amenities within a 15-minute walk. While they have many similarities, some gaps are wide; for example, the typical monthly home-loan payment is far higher in Mongarlowe at $1,950, while in Charleys Forest it is $1,200.

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Where they differ most

No religion: 27.1 pts higher in Mongarlowe Living alone: 20.8 pts higher in Charleys Forest Population: 51 larger in Mongarlowe Volunteering: 18.2 pts higher in Mongarlowe Owned outright: 16.9 pts higher in Charleys Forest

Demographics & Identity

Population in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +51 larger in Mongarlowe gap steady
70 33rd pct 121 44th pct
Median age in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +1 yrs older in Charleys Forest gap narrowing
55 yrs 86th pct 54 yrs 83rd pct
First Nations in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +6.5 pts higher in Charleys Forest gap widening
11.4% 88th pct 5.0% 73rd pct
Aged 65+ in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +10.4 pts higher in Mongarlowe gap narrowing
18.6% 49th pct 28.9% 84th pct
Under 15 in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +0.8 pts higher in Mongarlowe gap narrowing
15.7% 40th pct 16.5% 46th pct
De facto in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +10.6 pts higher in Mongarlowe gap narrowing
5.9% 13th pct 16.5% 77th pct

Age structure

50.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +12.0 pts 38.0%
18.6% Seniors (65+) +10.4 pts ▸ 28.9%
15.7% Children (0–14) +0.8 pts ▸ 16.5%
12.9% Young adults (25–44) +1.2 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

Marital status

53.3% Married ◂ +12.9 pts 40.4%
23.3% Never married +18.0 pts ▸ 41.3%
20.0% Divorced ◂ +11.3 pts 8.7%
5.0% Widowed ◂ +2.1 pts 2.9%
5.0% Separated ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Charleys Forest Mongarlowe

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +1.0 pts higher in Mongarlowe gap narrowing
17.1% 71st pct 18.2% 73rd pct

Country of birth

85.7% Australia ◂ +8.9 pts 76.9%
11.4% England ◂ +4.8 pts 6.6%
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

54.3% English ◂ +11.3 pts 43.0%
35.7% Australian ◂ +3.5 pts 32.2%
15.7% Irish ◂ +1.7 pts 14.0%
12.9% Scottish ◂ +1.3 pts 11.6%
12.9% German ◂ +7.1 pts 5.8%
5.7% Chinese ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Dutch ◂ +5.7 pts 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 Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +2.5 pts higher in Mongarlowe gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 2.5% 42nd pct
Limited English in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

92.9% English only ◂ +1.1 pts 91.7%
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 Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +27.1 pts higher in Mongarlowe gap narrowing
35.7% 36th pct 62.8% 97th pct

Religious affiliation

35.7% No religion +27.1 pts ▸ 62.8%
42.9% Christianity ◂ +18.9 pts 24.0%
17.1% Not stated ◂ +12.2 pts 5.0%
0.0% Other religions +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +4.1 pts higher in Mongarlowe gap widening
51.7% 66th pct 55.8% 73rd pct
Bachelor+ in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +1.7 pts higher in Mongarlowe gap steady
30.0% 86th pct 31.7% 87th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

51.7% Year 12 +4.1 pts ▸ 55.8%
28.3% Year 10 ◂ +6.2 pts 22.1%
8.3% Year 11 ◂ +5.4 pts 2.9%
8.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.4 pts 2.9%

Highest qualification level

45.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +14.9 pts 31.1%
29.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +6.8 pts 23.0%
18.9% Postgraduate degree +2.7 pts ▸ 21.6%
21.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +9.5 pts 12.2%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

24.3% Management & commerce ◂ +10.8 pts 13.5%
16.2% Society & culture +5.4 pts ▸ 21.6%
13.5% Engineering & related ◂ +1.4 pts 12.2%
13.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.8 pts 6.8%
0.0% Education +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Creative arts +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
10.8% Health ◂ +4.1 pts 6.8%
8.1% Architecture & building ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +$98 higher in Mongarlowe gap widening
$589 23rd pct $687 38th pct
Household income in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +$431 higher in Mongarlowe gap widening
$850 8th pct $1,281 31st pct
Family income in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +$312 higher in Mongarlowe gap widening
$1,375 19th pct $1,687 37th pct
High earners in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +4.8 pts higher in Mongarlowe gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 4.8% 30th pct
High-income homes in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +5.3 pts higher in Charleys Forest gap widening
10.7% 32nd pct 5.5% 17th pct

Household income distribution

21.4% $650–$1,499 +16.8 pts ▸ 38.2%
35.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +26.6 pts 9.1%
28.6% Under $650 ◂ +14.0 pts 14.5%
10.7% $4,000 or more ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

Personal income distribution

65.0% Under $650 ◂ +15.0 pts 50.0%
25.0% $650–$1,499 +1.0 pts ▸ 26.0%
5.0% $1,500–$2,999 +11.3 pts ▸ 16.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +2.8 pts higher in Mongarlowe
28.6% 49th pct 31.4% 63rd pct
Mental health in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +5.0 pts higher in Charleys Forest
10.0% 68th pct 5.0% 25th pct
Needs assistance in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +1.8 pts higher in Charleys Forest gap narrowing
4.3% 46th pct 2.5% 27th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

18.6% Asthma ◂ +10.3 pts 8.3%
7.1% Arthritis +3.6 pts ▸ 10.7%
7.1% Other condition +3.6 pts ▸ 10.7%
10.0% Mental health ◂ +5.0 pts 5.0%
0.0% Diabetes +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Cancer +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Heart disease +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
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

65.7% None ◂ +4.6 pts 61.2%
20.0% One condition +0.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% Three or more +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Two conditions +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +18.2 pts higher in Mongarlowe gap widening
18.3% 51st pct 36.5% 91st pct
Unpaid carers in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +3.2 pts higher in Mongarlowe gap narrowing
8.3% 16th pct 11.5% 37th pct
Unpaid child care in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +2.2 pts higher in Charleys Forest gap widening
16.7% 16th pct 14.4% 12th pct
Defence service in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +11.5 pts higher in Charleys Forest
14.3% 100th pct 2.8% 52nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +12.4 pts higher in Mongarlowe gap widening
18.3% 19th pct 30.8% 81st pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +2 larger in Charleys Forest
8 57th pct 6 51st pct
Median age in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +25 yrs older in Charleys Forest
41 yrs 79th pct 16 yrs 13th pct
Median income in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +$213 higher in Charleys Forest
$900 73rd pct $687 55th pct
Household income in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +$1,875 higher in Mongarlowe
$1,499 42nd pct $3,374 90th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even gap narrowing
2.1 19th pct 2.1 19th pct
One-parent in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +14.5 pts higher in Mongarlowe gap narrowing
7.0% 28th pct 21.4% 88th pct
Living alone in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +20.8 pts higher in Charleys Forest gap steady
53.6% 100th pct 32.7% 79th pct

Family composition

53.5% Couples without children ◂ +9.4 pts 44.0%
41.9% Couples with children ◂ +6.1 pts 35.7%
7.0% One-parent families +14.5 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

53.6% 1 person ◂ +20.8 pts 32.7%
32.1% 2 people +11.5 pts ▸ 43.6%
10.7% 3 people +2.0 pts ▸ 12.7%
10.7% 5 people ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +$35 higher in Charleys Forest
$275 48th pct $240 37th pct
Mortgage in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +$750 higher in Mongarlowe gap widening
$1,200 24th pct $1,950 69th pct
People / bedroom in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +0.10 higher in Mongarlowe gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +3.4 pts higher in Charleys Forest gap steady
10.7% 29th pct 7.3% 17th pct
Owned outright in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +16.9 pts higher in Charleys Forest gap widening
71.4% 100th pct 54.5% 84th pct
Separate houses in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +7.3 pts higher in Charleys Forest gap widening
100.0% 100th pct 92.7% 39th pct
3+ bedrooms in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +13.8 pts higher in Mongarlowe gap widening
57.1% 12th pct 70.9% 29th pct

How homes are owned or rented

71.4% Owned outright ◂ +16.9 pts 54.5%
42.9% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +21.0 pts 21.8%
10.7% Rented ◂ +3.4 pts 7.3%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +7.3 pts 92.7%
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

42.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +2.9 pts 40.0%
35.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +21.2 pts 14.5%
0.0% 1 bedroom +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% 5 or more +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
14.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +1.6 pts 12.7%
0.0% Studio / none +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%

Weekly rent distribution

100.0% $200–$349 ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
33.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +8.5 pts higher in Mongarlowe gap widening
13.3% 39th pct 21.9% 65th pct
PT commute in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

63.3% Car (driver) ◂ +7.1 pts 56.3%
13.3% Worked at home +8.5 pts ▸ 21.9%
10.0% Walked ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.3% 2 vehicles +0.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
32.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +8.5 pts 23.6%
21.4% 3 vehicles +0.4 pts ▸ 21.8%
21.4% 4 or more ◂ +14.2 pts 7.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +9.7 pts higher in Charleys Forest gap widening
33.8% 60th pct 24.1% 26th pct
Recent arrivals in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +4.8 pts higher in Mongarlowe gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 4.8% 66th pct
Participation in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +10.6 pts higher in Mongarlowe gap narrowing
50.0% 22nd pct 60.6% 50th pct
Full-time in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +13.3 pts higher in Charleys Forest gap narrowing
63.3% 74th pct 50.0% 15th pct

Industries people work in

26.7% Construction ◂ +17.3 pts 9.4%
20.0% Retail trade ◂ +10.6 pts 9.4%
0.0% Education & training +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
16.7% Other services ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
10.0% Public administration & safety +4.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
13.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +8.6 pts 4.7%
13.3% Manufacturing ◂ +5.5 pts 7.8%
10.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +5.3 pts 4.7%
0.0% Professional & technical +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Arts & recreation +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

16.7% Professionals +13.0 pts ▸ 29.7%
23.3% Labourers ◂ +15.5 pts 7.8%
20.0% Managers ◂ +13.8 pts 6.3%
16.7% Technicians & trades +2.1 pts ▸ 18.8%
10.0% Clerical & administrative +0.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Sales workers +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Community & personal service +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe even
0 10th pct 0 36th pct
Mean slope in Charleys Forestin Mongarlowe +0.8 pts higher in Charleys Forest
8.8% 75th pct 8.1% 71st pct

Compare Charleys Forest with nearby areas

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Compare Mongarlowe with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Charleys Forest vs Mongarlowe [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10885/charleys-forest/vs/SAL12689/mongarlowe