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Chichester vs Upper Karuah River

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Chichester profile · Upper Karuah River profile

Chichester Upper Karuah River

Chichester (NSW) and Upper Karuah River are both sparsely populated, non-residential areas located 11 km apart. Residents in Upper Karuah River are far older, with a typical age of 72 compared to 59 in Chichester (NSW). There is a significant gap in earnings, as typical weekly personal income is far higher in Chichester (NSW) at $487, while it is $224 in Upper Karuah River.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 as deeply remote places. They are both car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport. In both locations, the usual number of people per home is around two, and the typical household income is slightly higher in Chichester (NSW) at $949 compared to $824 in Upper Karuah River.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Chichesterin Upper Karuah River +22 larger in Chichester gap steady
25 17th pct 3 2nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 29
  • First area, 2021: 25
  • Second area, 2016: 6
  • Second area, 2021: 3
Median age in Chichesterin Upper Karuah River +13 yrs older in Upper Karuah River gap narrowing
59 yrs 91st pct 72 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 73 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 72 yrs
12.0% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 17.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%
12.0% 22nd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 20.7%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%
12.0% 23rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%

Age structure

12.0% Seniors (65+) +88.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
36.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +36.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) even 0.0%

Marital status

50.0% Married +50.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
22.2% Never married ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Chichester Upper Karuah River

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

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

12.0% 53rd pct —
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%

Country of birth

0.0% New Zealand +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
52.0% Australia ◂ +52.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% England ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

28.0% English +72.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
24.0% Australian ◂ +24.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Scottish ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Irish even 0.0%
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

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

64.0% English only +36.0 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

36.0% 37th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.0%

Religious affiliation

36.0% No religion +64.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
32.0% Christianity ◂ +32.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Not stated ◂ +12.0 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

Schools ≤3 km in Chichesterin Upper Karuah River even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

33.3% Year 12 +66.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
50.0% Year 10 ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

23.1% Bachelor degree +143.6 pts ▸ 166.7%
23.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate III / IV even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

23.1% Engineering & related ◂ +23.1 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% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce 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 Chichesterin Upper Karuah River +$263 higher in Chichester gap widening
$487 11th pct $224 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $574
  • First area, 2021: $487
  • Second area, 2016: $466
  • Second area, 2021: $224
Household income in Chichesterin Upper Karuah River +$125 higher in Chichester
$949 11th pct $824 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: $933
  • First area, 2021: $949
  • Second area, 2021: $824
Family income in Chichesterin Upper Karuah River +$125 higher in Chichester
$949 5th pct $824 2nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $933
  • First area, 2021: $949
  • Second area, 2021: $824

Personal income distribution

44.4% Under $650 +122.2 pts ▸ 166.7%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

24.0% 27th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +166.7 pts ▸ 166.7%
20.0% Other condition ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
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%

Number of long-term health conditions

24.0% One condition +142.7 pts ▸ 166.7%
56.0% None ◂ +56.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

13.0% 100th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Chichesterin Upper Karuah River +3 larger in Chichester
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
70 yrs 100th pct —
$449 25th pct —
$900 14th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Chichesterin Upper Karuah River +0.1 larger in Chichester
2.1 19th pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0

Family composition

46.7% Couples without children +53.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
40.0% One-parent families ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Couples with children ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$230 34th pct —
People / bedroom in Chichesterin Upper Karuah River even
0.60 7th pct 0.60 7th pct

Transport & Vehicles

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Migration & Movement

35.0% 64th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 35.0%

Walkability

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Chichesterin Upper Karuah River even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Chichesterin Upper Karuah River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Chichesterin Upper Karuah River +293.3 more in Upper Karuah River
40.0 77th pct 333.3 97th pct
Intersections/km² in Chichesterin Upper Karuah River +1 higher in Upper Karuah River
0 23rd pct 1 47th pct
Mean slope in Chichesterin Upper Karuah River +2.1 pts higher in Upper Karuah River
14.4% 91st pct 16.4% 94th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Chichester vs Upper Karuah River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10899/chichester/vs/SAL14050/upper-karuah-river