# Coaldale vs Fortis Creek — 2021 Census comparison

Suburb / Locality comparison · about 9.7 km apart

Coaldale and Fortis Creek are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Coaldale is more likely to have children, with 15.1% of its population under 15 compared to none in Fortis Creek. The two areas differ sharply in wealth and age; the typical household income in Coaldale is $2,124, which is far higher than the $849 found in Fortis Creek. Residents in Fortis Creek are also far older, with a typical age of 58 and a high share of seniors aged 65 and over (39.5%).

Life in both places is heavily car-dependent, as neither area has any public transport stops or amenities within a 15-minute walk. They also share a similar lack of diversity in language, with no residents using a language other than English at home. While the two areas are quite different in their demographics and incomes, they both remain very small, non-residential hubs in the Clarence Valley.

## Where they differ most

- Aged 65+: 27.1 pts higher in Fortis Creek
- Participation: 28.4 pts higher in Coaldale
- First Nations: 8.2 pts higher in Coaldale
- No religion: 20.4 pts higher in Coaldale
- Unpaid child care: 18.7 pts higher in Coaldale

## Demographics & Identity

| Statistic | Coaldale | Fortis Creek | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Population | 73 | 38 | 35 larger in Coaldale | gap steady |
| Median age | 47 yrs | 58 yrs | 11 yrs older in Fortis Creek | gap narrowing |
| First Nations | 8.2% | 0.0% | 8.2 pts higher in Coaldale | gap widening |
| Aged 65+ | 12.3% | 39.5% | 27.1 pts higher in Fortis Creek | gap narrowing |
| Under 15 | 15.1% | 0.0% | 15.1 pts higher in Coaldale | gap widening |
| De facto | 0.0% | 0.0% |  | gap narrowing |

### Age structure

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Older adults (45–64) | 41.1% | 10.5% | +30.6 |
| Seniors (65+) | 12.3% | 39.5% | -27.1 |
| Young adults (25–44) | 24.7% | 10.5% | +14.1 |
| Children (0–14) | 15.1% | 0.0% | +15.1 |
| Youth (15–24) | 6.8% | 10.5% | -3.7 |

### Marital status

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Married | 63.2% | 38.9% | +24.3 |
| Never married | 31.6% | 36.1% | -4.5 |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 11.1% | -5.8 |
| Widowed | 7.0% | 11.1% | -4.1 |
| Separated | 10.5% | 0.0% | +10.5 |

### Age profile

Share of each region's population by age band and sex.

| Age band | Coaldale male | Coaldale female | Fortis Creek male | Fortis Creek female |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0–4 | 0.0% | 13.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 5–9 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 10–14 | 7.4% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 15–19 | 0.0% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 25–29 | 7.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 30–34 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 35–39 | 0.0% | 9.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 40–44 | 5.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 45–49 | 7.4% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 50–54 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 55–59 | 5.6% | 7.4% | 11.5% | 15.4% |
| 60–64 | 0.0% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 65–69 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 30.8% | 0.0% |
| 70–74 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 11.5% |
| 75–79 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 15.4% |
| 80–84 | 7.4% | 0.0% | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| 85+ | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |

## Ancestry & Birthplace

| Statistic | Coaldale | Fortis Creek | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Born overseas | 4.1% | 7.9% | 3.8 pts higher in Fortis Creek | gap narrowing |

### Country of birth

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australia | 78.1% | 68.4% | +9.7 |
| England | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| India | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| China | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| New Zealand | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Philippines | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Vietnam | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Nepal | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Italy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| South Africa | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Ancestry

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English | 38.4% | 71.1% | -32.7 |
| Australian | 53.4% | 18.4% | +35.0 |
| Irish | 4.1% | 10.5% | -6.4 |
| Scottish | 4.1% | 0.0% | +4.1 |
| German | 4.1% | 0.0% | +4.1 |
| Chinese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Italian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Indian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Greek | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Dutch | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Filipino | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Vietnamese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Language

| Statistic | Coaldale | Fortis Creek | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other language | 0.0% | 0.0% |  | gap narrowing |
| Limited English | 0.0% | 0.0% |  | gap steady |

### Language used at home

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English only | 80.8% | 78.9% | +1.9 |
| Mandarin | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Arabic | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Vietnamese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Cantonese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Punjabi | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Greek | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Italian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Hindi | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Tagalog | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Religion

| Statistic | Coaldale | Fortis Creek | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 49.3% | 28.9% | 20.4 pts higher in Coaldale | gap widening |

### Religious affiliation

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 49.3% | 28.9% | +20.4 |
| Christianity | 32.9% | 18.4% | +14.5 |
| Not stated | 24.7% | 21.1% | +3.6 |
| Islam | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Hinduism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Buddhism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Judaism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Other religions | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Education & Qualifications

| Statistic | Coaldale | Fortis Creek | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 25.8% | 16.7% | 9.1 pts higher in Coaldale | gap narrowing |
| Bachelor+ | 12.3% | 0.0% | 12.3 pts higher in Coaldale | gap widening |
| Schools ≤3 km | 0 | 0 |  |  |

### Highest year of school

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 10 | 30.6% | 25.0% | +5.6 |
| Year 12 | 25.8% | 16.7% | +9.1 |
| Year 9 or below | 6.5% | 22.2% | -15.8 |
| Year 11 | 4.8% | 0.0% | +4.8 |

### Highest qualification level

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Certificate III / IV | 39.0% | 40.0% | -1.0 |
| Advanced diploma / diploma | 12.2% | 20.0% | -7.8 |
| Bachelor degree | 17.1% | 0.0% | +17.1 |
| Postgraduate degree | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Graduate diploma / certificate | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Certificate I / II | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Field of qualification

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Architecture & building | 0.0% | 20.0% | -20.0 |
| Engineering & related | 12.2% | 15.0% | -2.8 |
| Management & commerce | 14.6% | 15.0% | -0.4 |
| Society & culture | 9.8% | 0.0% | +9.8 |
| Education | 7.3% | 0.0% | +7.3 |
| Natural & physical sciences | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Information technology | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Agriculture & environment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Health | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Creative arts | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Food, hospitality & personal services | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Income

| Statistic | Coaldale | Fortis Creek | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personal income | $828 | $466 | $362 higher in Coaldale | gap widening |
| Household income | $2,124 | $849 | $1,275 higher in Coaldale | gap widening |
| Family income | $2,062 | $933 | $1,129 higher in Coaldale | gap widening |
| High earners | 7.0% | 0.0% | 7.0 pts higher in Coaldale | gap widening |

### Household income distribution

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $650–$1,499 | 0.0% | 42.9% | -42.9 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 41.2% | 0.0% | +41.2 |
| $4,000 or more | 17.6% | 0.0% | +17.6 |
| Under $650 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| $3,000–$3,999 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Personal income distribution

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $650–$1,499 | 43.9% | 16.7% | +27.2 |
| Under $650 | 42.1% | 36.1% | +6.0 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 7.0% | 0.0% | +7.0 |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Health & Disability

| Statistic | Coaldale | Fortis Creek | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health condition | 31.5% | 34.2% | 2.7 pts higher in Fortis Creek |  |
| Mental health | 16.4% | 10.5% | 5.9 pts higher in Coaldale |  |
| Needs assistance | 5.5% | 10.5% | 5.0 pts higher in Fortis Creek | gap narrowing |

### Long-term health conditions reported

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other condition | 6.8% | 26.3% | -19.5 |
| Arthritis | 8.2% | 23.7% | -15.5 |
| Heart disease | 0.0% | 23.7% | -23.7 |
| Mental health | 16.4% | 10.5% | +5.9 |
| Asthma | 4.1% | 13.2% | -9.0 |
| Cancer | 0.0% | 7.9% | -7.9 |
| Diabetes | 6.8% | 7.9% | -1.0 |
| Dementia | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Lung condition | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Stroke | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Number of long-term health conditions

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| None | 60.3% | 28.9% | +31.3 |
| One condition | 23.3% | 21.1% | +2.2 |
| Two conditions | 6.8% | 15.8% | -8.9 |
| Three or more | 5.5% | 7.9% | -2.4 |

## Community Participation

| Statistic | Coaldale | Fortis Creek | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteering | 10.5% | 8.3% | 2.2 pts higher in Coaldale | gap narrowing |
| Unpaid carers | 8.8% | 22.2% | 13.5 pts higher in Fortis Creek | gap steady |
| Unpaid child care | 29.8% | 11.1% | 18.7 pts higher in Coaldale | gap widening |
| Defence service | 0.0% | 9.7% | 9.7 pts higher in Fortis Creek |  |
| Housework 15h+ | 28.1% | 30.6% | 2.5 pts higher in Fortis Creek | gap narrowing |

## First Nations

| Statistic | Coaldale | Fortis Creek | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Nations people | 6 | 0 | 6 larger in Coaldale |  |
| Median age | 14 yrs | — |  |  |
| Median income | $200 | — |  |  |
| Household income | $1,625 | — |  |  |

## Family & Households

| Statistic | Coaldale | Fortis Creek | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Household size | 3.1 | 2.0 | 1.1 larger in Coaldale | gap widening |
| One-parent | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |

### Family composition

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Couples with children | 81.7% | 0.0% | +81.7 |
| Couples without children | 21.7% | 56.0% | -34.3 |
| Other families | 6.7% | 0.0% | +6.7 |
| One-parent families | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Household size

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 people | 58.8% | 78.6% | -19.7 |
| 3 people | 58.8% | 0.0% | +58.8 |
| 1 person | 0.0% | 50.0% | -50.0 |
| 6 or more | 23.5% | 0.0% | +23.5 |
| 4 people | 0.0% | 21.4% | -21.4 |
| 5 people | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Housing & Dwellings

| Statistic | Coaldale | Fortis Creek | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rent | $250 | — |  |  |
| Mortgage | $1,289 | $646 | $643 higher in Coaldale |  |
| People / bedroom | 0.90 | 0.80 | 0.10 higher in Coaldale | gap narrowing |

### How homes are owned or rented

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Owned outright | 41.2% | 64.3% | -23.1 |
| Owned with a mortgage | 47.1% | 35.7% | +11.3 |
| Rented | 23.5% | 0.0% | +23.5 |
| Other tenure | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Not stated | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Types of homes

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Separate house | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0 |
| Townhouse / semi-detached | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Flat or apartment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Other dwelling | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Bedrooms per home

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4 bedrooms | 70.6% | 42.9% | +27.7 |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.4% | 21.4% | +8.0 |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% | 21.4% | -21.4 |
| 3 bedrooms | 17.6% | 21.4% | -3.8 |
| Studio / none | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| 5 or more | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Monthly mortgage distribution

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $1,000–$1,799 | 37.5% | 0.0% | +37.5 |
| Under $1,000 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| $1,800–$2,999 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Transport & Vehicles

| Statistic | Coaldale | Fortis Creek | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Work from home | 9.4% | — |  |  |
| PT commute | 0.0% | — |  |  |
| PT stops | 0 | 0 |  |  |
| Stops/1k | 0.00 | 0.00 |  |  |
| Departures/1k | 0.0 | 0.0 |  |  |
| PT routes | 0 | 0 |  |  |

### How people get to work

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Car (driver) | 75.0% | 62.5% | +12.5 |
| Worked at home | 9.4% | 0.0% | +9.4 |
| Car (passenger) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Train | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Bus | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Bicycle | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Walked | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Motor vehicles per home

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 vehicles | 64.7% | 42.9% | +21.8 |
| 3 vehicles | 47.1% | 21.4% | +25.6 |
| 4 or more | 35.3% | 0.0% | +35.3 |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% | 28.6% | -28.6 |
| No vehicle | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Migration & Movement

| Statistic | Coaldale | Fortis Creek | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Recent movers | 28.2% | 15.2% | 13.0 pts higher in Coaldale | gap narrowing |

## Jobs & Industry

| Statistic | Coaldale | Fortis Creek | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | — |  |  |
| Participation | 56.1% | 27.8% | 28.4 pts higher in Coaldale | gap widening |
| Full-time | 78.1% | — |  |  |

### Industries people work in

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Manufacturing | 12.5% | 75.0% | -62.5 |
| Accommodation & food | 0.0% | 50.0% | -50.0 |
| Education & training | 15.6% | 0.0% | +15.6 |
| Health care & social assistance | 12.5% | 0.0% | +12.5 |
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 9.4% | 0.0% | +9.4 |
| Professional & technical | 9.4% | 0.0% | +9.4 |
| Public administration & safety | 9.4% | 0.0% | +9.4 |
| Arts & recreation | 9.4% | 0.0% | +9.4 |
| Mining | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Electricity, gas & water | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Construction | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Occupations people work in

| Category | Coaldale % | Fortis Creek % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Labourers | 21.9% | 50.0% | -28.1 |
| Technicians & trades | 0.0% | 37.5% | -37.5 |
| Managers | 31.3% | 0.0% | +31.3 |
| Clerical & administrative | 31.3% | 0.0% | +31.3 |
| Community & personal service | 15.6% | 0.0% | +15.6 |
| Machinery operators & drivers | 12.5% | 0.0% | +12.5 |
| Professionals | 9.4% | 0.0% | +9.4 |
| Sales workers | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Walkability

| Statistic | Coaldale | Fortis Creek | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 0.0 | 0.0 |  |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 0.0 | 0.0 |  |  |
| 15-min city | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| Walk to shops | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| Walk to transit | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| Walk to school | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| Walk to a park | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| Walk to health | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| Amenities/1k | 13.7 | 26.3 | 12.6 more in Fortis Creek |  |
| Intersections/km² | 0 | 0 |  |  |
| Mean slope | 9.0% | 7.1% | 1.8 pts higher in Coaldale |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10944/coaldale/vs/SAL11554/fortis-creek