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Cobaki Lakes vs Tweed Heads West

Name: Cobaki Lakes vs Tweed Heads West — 2021 Census comparison
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.8 km apart · Cobaki Lakes profile · Tweed Heads West profile

Cobaki Lakes Tweed Heads West

Tweed Heads West and Cobaki Lakes are neighbouring areas with very different scales and lifestyles. Tweed Heads West is a larger community where 14.5% of residents are children, and 22.4% of families are one-parent households. In contrast, Cobaki Lakes is sparsely populated with no children and a much higher typical weekly household income of $2,250, compared to $1,029 in Tweed Heads West. Tweed Heads West is also more connected, with a walkability score of 5.5 (somewhat walkable), while Cobaki Lakes is 0.0 (car-dependent).

Both areas are very similar in that almost no one speaks little or no English. However, other trends diverge; Cobaki Lakes has a much higher share of people working from home at 25.8%, while Tweed Heads West has a far higher rate of people with long-term health conditions at 35.2%. The two areas also differ in education, as a far higher share of adults in Tweed Heads West hold a bachelor degree or higher at 12.4%, compared to 0.0% in Cobaki Lakes.

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Where they differ most

Population: 6,134 larger in Tweed Heads West One-parent: 22.4 pts higher in Tweed Heads West Participation: 22.1 pts higher in Cobaki Lakes Needs assistance: 7.8 pts higher in Tweed Heads West First Nations: 6.5 pts higher in Tweed Heads West

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +6,134 larger in Tweed Heads West gap steady

42 24th pct 6,176 86th pct

Median age in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +1 yrs older in Cobaki Lakes gap narrowing

48 yrs 62nd pct 47 yrs 57th pct

Age structure

33.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +24.3 pts 9.1%

33.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +9.6 pts 23.7%

19.0% Seniors (65+) +9.9 pts ▸ 29.0%

9.5% Young adults (25–44) +14.3 pts ▸ 23.8%

0.0% Children (0–14) +14.5 pts ▸ 14.5%

Marital status

46.3% Married ◂ +10.1 pts 36.2%

46.3% Never married ◂ +10.2 pts 36.1%

14.6% Divorced ◂ +0.1 pts 14.6%

7.3% Widowed +1.5 pts ▸ 8.8%

0.0% Separated +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

Age & sex structure

Cobaki Lakes Tweed Heads West

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

88.1% Australia ◂ +14.9 pts 73.2%

14.3% New Zealand ◂ +10.8 pts 3.5%

7.1% England ◂ +2.4 pts 4.7%

0.0% India +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.0% Philippines +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.0% South Africa +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.0% Italy +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Nepal +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% China +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Ancestry

54.8% English ◂ +13.8 pts 40.9%

42.9% Australian ◂ +7.5 pts 35.3%

21.4% Scottish ◂ +10.9 pts 10.5%

0.0% Irish +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%

7.1% Dutch ◂ +5.8 pts 1.3%

0.0% German +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

0.0% Italian +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%

0.0% Filipino +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.0% Indian +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.0% Greek +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.0% Chinese +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

109.5% English only ◂ +26.2 pts 83.3%

0.0% Punjabi +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.0% Tagalog +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.0% Mandarin +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.0% Italian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% Hindi +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

0.0% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

52.4% No religion ◂ +12.1 pts 40.3%

40.5% Christianity +5.5 pts ▸ 45.9%

0.0% Not stated +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%

0.0% Buddhism +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.0% Other religions +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.0% Hinduism +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.0% Islam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools ≤3 km in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +10 more in Tweed Heads West

5 73rd pct 15 86th pct

Avg size in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +618 larger in Cobaki Lakes

965 100th pct 347 53rd pct

ICSEA in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +20 higher in Cobaki Lakes

1,025 69th pct 1,005 59th pct

Highest year of school

58.5% Year 12 ◂ +19.4 pts 39.1%

26.8% Year 10 +2.7 pts ▸ 29.5%

9.8% Year 9 or below +4.7 pts ▸ 14.5%

7.3% Year 11 +0.4 pts ▸ 7.8%

Highest qualification level

42.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +6.4 pts 35.9%

19.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.8 pts 14.4%

0.0% Bachelor degree +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%

0.0% Postgraduate degree +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

0.0% Certificate I / II +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Field of qualification

38.5% Management & commerce ◂ +24.1 pts 14.4%

30.8% Engineering & related ◂ +18.3 pts 12.5%

23.1% Health ◂ +11.9 pts 11.2%

19.2% Information technology ◂ +17.4 pts 1.8%

11.5% Architecture & building ◂ +3.3 pts 8.2%

11.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +3.8 pts 7.7%

0.0% Society & culture +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%

0.0% Education +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%

0.0% Creative arts +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

0.0% Agriculture & environment +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

Income

Personal income in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +$248 higher in Cobaki Lakes gap widening

$860 68th pct $612 26th pct

Household income in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +$1,221 higher in Cobaki Lakes gap widening

$2,250 86th pct $1,029 15th pct

Family income in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +$926 higher in Cobaki Lakes gap widening

$2,333 75th pct $1,407 21st pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +36.6 pts ▸ 36.6%

16.7% Under $650 +8.4 pts ▸ 25.0%

16.7% $1,500–$2,999 +5.6 pts ▸ 22.2%

22.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +19.0 pts 3.2%

0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Personal income distribution

19.5% Under $650 +27.9 pts ▸ 47.4%

39.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +8.1 pts 30.9%

17.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.4 pts 9.6%

0.0% $3,000 or more +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

19.0% Other condition ◂ +9.3 pts 9.7%

14.3% Mental health ◂ +2.8 pts 11.5%

0.0% Arthritis +13.1 pts ▸ 13.1%

0.0% Asthma +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

0.0% Heart disease +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

0.0% Diabetes +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%

0.0% Cancer +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

0.0% Lung condition +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

0.0% Stroke +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

0.0% Dementia +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

73.8% None ◂ +19.4 pts 54.4%

21.4% One condition ◂ +0.5 pts 21.0%

0.0% Two conditions +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%

0.0% Three or more +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +401 larger in Tweed Heads West

0 0th pct 401 86th pct

Median age in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West

— 28 yrs 57th pct

Median income in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West

— $557 40th pct

Household income in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West

— $1,108 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +0.8 larger in Cobaki Lakes gap widening

2.9 81st pct 2.1 19th pct

Family composition

54.8% Couples with children ◂ +12.3 pts 42.5%

25.8% Couples without children +8.1 pts ▸ 33.9%

0.0% One-parent families +22.4 pts ▸ 22.4%

0.0% Other families +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Household size

27.8% 1 person +8.6 pts ▸ 36.4%

16.7% 2 people +19.4 pts ▸ 36.1%

16.7% 5 people ◂ +13.6 pts 3.1%

0.0% 3 people +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%

0.0% 4 people +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%

0.0% 6 or more +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +$50 higher in Cobaki Lakes

$400 82nd pct $350 71st pct

Mortgage in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +$364 higher in Tweed Heads West gap widening

$1,300 29th pct $1,664 53rd pct

People / bedroom in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +0.30 higher in Cobaki Lakes gap widening

1.10 93rd pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

55.6% Owned outright ◂ +16.3 pts 39.2%

0.0% Rented +29.7 pts ▸ 29.7%

16.7% Owned with a mortgage +10.4 pts ▸ 27.1%

16.7% Other tenure ◂ +15.1 pts 1.5%

0.0% Not stated +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +43.6 pts 56.4%

0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +21.9 pts ▸ 21.9%

0.0% Flat or apartment +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%

0.0% Other dwelling +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Bedrooms per home

16.7% 2 bedrooms +26.1 pts ▸ 42.8%

38.9% 4 bedrooms ◂ +25.5 pts 13.4%

0.0% 3 bedrooms +33.6 pts ▸ 33.6%

0.0% 1 bedroom +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

0.0% 5 or more +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

0.0% Studio / none +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

100.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +65.2 pts 34.8%

0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +33.1 pts ▸ 33.1%

0.0% Under $1,000 +19.9 pts ▸ 19.9%

0.0% $3,000 or more +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +21 more in Tweed Heads West

0 0th pct 21 86th pct

Stops/1k in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +3.40 more in Tweed Heads West

0.00 0th pct 3.40 71st pct

Departures/1k in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +557.6 more in Tweed Heads West

0.0 0th pct 557.6 79th pct

PT routes in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +2 more in Tweed Heads West

0 0th pct 2 75th pct

Stop walk in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West

— 11 47th pct

How people get to work

45.2% Car (driver) +22.6 pts ▸ 67.8%

25.8% Worked at home ◂ +16.6 pts 9.2%

0.0% Car (passenger) +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

0.0% Walked +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%

0.0% Bus +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.0% Bicycle +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 1 vehicle +47.4 pts ▸ 47.4%

22.2% 2 vehicles +8.6 pts ▸ 30.8%

16.7% 4 or more ◂ +13.1 pts 3.5%

0.0% 3 vehicles +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%

0.0% No vehicle +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

0.0% Health care & social assistance +19.2 pts ▸ 19.2%

12.9% Construction +0.3 pts ▸ 13.2%

12.9% Professional & technical ◂ +9.2 pts 3.7%

9.7% Retail trade +2.5 pts ▸ 12.2%

9.7% Accommodation & food +0.8 pts ▸ 10.5%

9.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.3 pts 3.4%

9.7% Rental & real estate ◂ +8.1 pts 1.6%

9.7% Other services ◂ +5.3 pts 4.4%

0.0% Education & training +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%

0.0% Administrative & support +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

0.0% Manufacturing +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%

0.0% Public administration & safety +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

Occupations people work in

25.8% Managers ◂ +17.4 pts 8.4%

22.6% Sales workers ◂ +11.5 pts 11.1%

19.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.7 pts 17.7%

19.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.1 pts 10.2%

0.0% Community & personal service +16.4 pts ▸ 16.4%

0.0% Professionals +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%

12.9% Labourers +0.6 pts ▸ 13.5%

0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +5.4 higher in Tweed Heads West

0.0 17th pct 5.5 85th pct

Types ≤15 min in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +5.4 more in Tweed Heads West

0.0 0th pct 5.4 85th pct

15-min city in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +76.6 pts higher in Tweed Heads West

0.0% 0th pct 76.6% 87th pct

Walk to shops in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +78.6 pts higher in Tweed Heads West

0.0% 0th pct 78.6% 88th pct

Walk to transit in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +82.8 pts higher in Tweed Heads West

0.0% 0th pct 82.8% 82nd pct

Walk to school in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +91.8 pts higher in Tweed Heads West

0.0% 0th pct 91.8% 81st pct

Walk to health in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +71.5 pts higher in Tweed Heads West

0.0% 0th pct 71.5% 91st pct

Amenities/1k in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +8.3 more in Tweed Heads West

0.0 0th pct 8.3 37th pct

Intersections/km² in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +36 higher in Tweed Heads West

4 64th pct 40 77th pct

Mean slope in Cobaki Lakes in Tweed Heads West +6.4 pts higher in Cobaki Lakes

12.6% 88th pct 6.2% 56th pct

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Compare Tweed Heads West with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cobaki Lakes vs Tweed Heads West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10947/cobaki-lakes/vs/SAL14004/tweed-heads-west