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Cobar Park vs McKellars Park

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 1.0 km apart · Cobar Park profile · McKellars Park profile

Cobar Park McKellars Park

McKellars Park and Cobar Park are neighbouring areas in New South Wales, but they differ significantly in their populations. McKellars Park is the larger of the two and has a more diverse community, with 15.2% of people born overseas compared to none in Cobar Park. Income is far higher in McKellars Park, where the typical weekly household income is $1,390, while Cobar Park is much lower at $774. Cobar Park is a very young area with children making up 44.4% of the population, whereas McKellars Park has a more balanced age spread and a typical resident aged 39.

Both areas share a similar physical environment, as they are both considered somewhat walkable and have almost identical terrain slopes. However, they differ in how people live and work; McKellars Park has a far higher share of adults working or looking for work at 58.8%, compared to 32.3% in Cobar Park. Health needs are also more common in Cobar Park, where 22.2% of people need help with daily activities, compared to 4.8% in McKellars Park.

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Where they differ most

Population: 174 larger in McKellars Park Rent: $183 higher in McKellars Park Participation: 26.6 pts higher in McKellars Park Personal income: $416 higher in McKellars Park Under 15: 23.5 pts higher in Cobar Park

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +174 larger in McKellars Park gap steady
36 22nd pct 210 55th pct
Median age in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +9 yrs older in Cobar Park gap widening
48 yrs 62nd pct 39 yrs 26th pct
First Nations in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +8.9 pts higher in Cobar Park gap narrowing
22.2% 93rd pct 13.3% 88th pct
Aged 65+ in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +1.7 pts higher in Cobar Park gap narrowing
25.0% 74th pct 23.3% 70th pct
Under 15 in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +23.5 pts higher in Cobar Park gap widening
44.4% 100th pct 21.0% 75th pct
De facto in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +1.7 pts higher in Cobar Park gap narrowing
14.3% 66th pct 12.6% 53rd pct

Age structure

44.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +23.5 pts 21.0%
41.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +13.6 pts 28.1%
11.1% Young adults (25–44) +15.1 pts ▸ 26.2%
25.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.7 pts 23.3%
13.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.2 pts 6.7%

Marital status

29.0% Married +19.2 pts ▸ 48.2%
25.8% Never married +6.0 pts ▸ 31.8%
9.7% Widowed ◂ +2.0 pts 7.6%
0.0% Divorced +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Separated +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Age & sex structure

Cobar Park McKellars Park

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +15.2 pts higher in McKellars Park gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.2% 65th pct

Country of birth

97.2% Australia ◂ +17.2 pts 80.0%
0.0% England +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% South Africa +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
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%

Ancestry

72.2% English ◂ +34.6 pts 37.6%
41.7% Australian +7.4 pts ▸ 49.0%
13.9% Irish ◂ +2.5 pts 11.4%
8.3% Scottish +1.2 pts ▸ 9.5%
0.0% German +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Dutch +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Chinese +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
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 Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +7.6 pts higher in Cobar Park gap narrowing
16.7% 86th pct 9.0% 74th pct
Limited English in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

86.1% English only ◂ +2.8 pts 83.3%
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 Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +1.7 pts higher in Cobar Park gap narrowing
38.9% 45th pct 37.1% 40th pct

Religious affiliation

69.4% Christianity ◂ +18.5 pts 51.0%
38.9% No religion ◂ +1.7 pts 37.1%
0.0% Not stated +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Islam +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Other religions +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +22.3 pts higher in McKellars Park gap widening
22.6% 5th pct 44.8% 50th pct
Bachelor+ in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +3.2 pts higher in Cobar Park gap widening
16.1% 56th pct 12.9% 43rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +1 more in McKellars Park
5 73rd pct 6 74th pct
Avg size in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +16 larger in Cobar Park
329 51st pct 312 49th pct
ICSEA in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +6 higher in McKellars Park
931 18th pct 937 21st pct

Highest year of school

22.6% Year 12 +22.3 pts ▸ 44.8%
32.3% Year 10 +0.5 pts ▸ 32.7%
29.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +16.9 pts 12.1%
0.0% Year 11 +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%

Highest qualification level

50.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +34.0 pts 16.0%
40.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.0 pts 39.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

40.0% Education ◂ +33.0 pts 7.0%
30.0% Management & commerce ◂ +19.0 pts 11.0%
0.0% Engineering & related +22.0 pts ▸ 22.0%
0.0% Society & culture +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Health +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +$416 higher in McKellars Park gap widening
$430 6th pct $846 66th pct
Household income in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +$616 higher in McKellars Park gap widening
$774 5th pct $1,390 40th pct
Family income in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +$501 higher in McKellars Park gap narrowing
$1,124 10th pct $1,625 34th pct
High earners in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +8.8 pts higher in McKellars Park gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.8% 54th pct
High-income homes in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park
— 8.1% 24th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +36.0 pts ▸ 36.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +22.1 pts ▸ 22.1%
0.0% Under $650 +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% $4,000 or more +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Personal income distribution

29.0% Under $650 +12.1 pts ▸ 41.2%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +32.9 pts ▸ 32.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +12.9 pts higher in Cobar Park
50.0% 100th pct 37.1% 85th pct
Mental health in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +3.7 pts higher in McKellars Park
11.1% 77th pct 14.8% 91st pct
Needs assistance in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +17.5 pts higher in Cobar Park gap widening
22.2% 100th pct 4.8% 52nd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

33.3% Arthritis ◂ +21.4 pts 11.9%
11.1% Mental health +3.7 pts ▸ 14.8%
11.1% Asthma ◂ +1.6 pts 9.5%
11.1% Cancer ◂ +8.3 pts 2.9%
11.1% Heart disease ◂ +8.3 pts 2.9%
8.3% Diabetes +0.7 pts ▸ 9.0%
8.3% Other condition ◂ +1.7 pts 6.7%
0.0% Lung condition +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.0% None +3.8 pts ▸ 53.8%
30.6% One condition ◂ +6.3 pts 24.3%
11.1% Two conditions ◂ +3.5 pts 7.6%
11.1% Three or more ◂ +5.4 pts 5.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +4.6 pts higher in Cobar Park gap narrowing
19.4% 56th pct 14.7% 33rd pct
Unpaid carers in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +19.0 pts higher in Cobar Park gap widening
29.0% 100th pct 10.0% 25th pct
Unpaid child care in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +6.0 pts higher in McKellars Park gap narrowing
25.8% 53rd pct 31.8% 80th pct
Defence service in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +2.4 pts higher in McKellars Park
0.0% 0th pct 2.4% 45th pct
Housework 15h+ in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +22.1 pts higher in McKellars Park gap widening
9.7% 7th pct 31.8% 85th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +20 larger in McKellars Park
8 57th pct 28 72nd pct
Median age in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +28 yrs older in McKellars Park
9 yrs 3rd pct 37 yrs 75th pct
Median income in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +$375 higher in McKellars Park
$350 12th pct $725 58th pct
Household income in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +$849 higher in McKellars Park
$900 14th pct $1,749 52nd pct
Indigenous language in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park
— 14.3% 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +0.2 larger in Cobar Park gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +3.6 pts higher in McKellars Park gap narrowing
9.1% 39th pct 12.7% 61st pct
Living alone in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park
— 30.2% 72nd pct

Family composition

60.6% Couples with children ◂ +12.8 pts 47.8%
18.2% Couples without children +15.6 pts ▸ 33.8%
9.1% One-parent families +3.6 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Other families +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%

Household size

23.1% 2 people +17.6 pts ▸ 40.7%
30.8% 1 person ◂ +0.5 pts 30.2%
0.0% 3 people +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% 4 people +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% 5 people +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% 6 or more +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +$183 higher in McKellars Park
$157 15th pct $340 69th pct
Mortgage in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +$594 higher in McKellars Park gap widening
$975 14th pct $1,569 46th pct
People / bedroom in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park
— 25.6% 72nd pct
Owned outright in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park
— 55.8% 86th pct
Separate houses in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park
— 90.7% 34th pct
3+ bedrooms in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park
— 75.6% 40th pct

How homes are owned or rented

69.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +51.8 pts 17.4%
53.8% Owned outright +2.0 pts ▸ 55.8%
23.1% Rented +2.5 pts ▸ 25.6%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +9.3 pts 90.7%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

69.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +16.9 pts 52.3%
46.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +32.2 pts 14.0%
30.8% 4 bedrooms ◂ +7.5 pts 23.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $350–$549 +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% $200–$349 +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Under $200 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 +46.7 pts ▸ 46.7%
0.0% Under $1,000 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park
— 3.5% 65th pct
Work from home in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park
— 17.7% 54th pct
PT commute in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +9 longer in Cobar Park
17 56th pct 8 43rd pct
Drive to city in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +123 longer in Cobar Park
234 100th pct 111 75th pct

How people get to work

72.7% Worked at home ◂ +55.0 pts 17.7%
0.0% Car (driver) +62.5 pts ▸ 62.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

66.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +26.0 pts 40.7%
33.3% 1 vehicle +6.2 pts ▸ 39.5%
0.0% 4 or more +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% 3 vehicles +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% No vehicle +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +14.8 pts higher in McKellars Park gap widening
14.3% 9th pct 29.1% 43rd pct
Recent arrivals in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park
— 9.4% 62nd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park
— 3.0% 43rd pct
Participation in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +26.6 pts higher in McKellars Park gap widening
32.3% 3rd pct 58.8% 43rd pct
Full-time in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park
— 60.4% 62nd pct

Industries people work in

36.4% Construction ◂ +33.2 pts 3.1%
36.4% Education & training ◂ +32.2 pts 4.2%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
0.0% Public administration & safety +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Administrative & support +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Mining +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Retail trade +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Finance & insurance +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Manufacturing +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Accommodation & food +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Media & telecommunications +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Occupations people work in

54.5% Managers ◂ +51.4 pts 3.1%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Professionals +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Community & personal service +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Sales workers +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Labourers +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Technicians & trades +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +0.4 higher in Cobar Park
4.4 80th pct 4.0 78th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +0.9 more in McKellars Park
3.4 74th pct 4.3 79th pct
15-min city in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +22.2 pts higher in McKellars Park
17.2% 71st pct 39.5% 77th pct
Walk to shops in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +28.9 pts higher in McKellars Park
0.0% 0th pct 28.9% 74th pct
Walk to transit in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +30.8 pts higher in Cobar Park
96.6% 89th pct 65.8% 77th pct
Walk to school in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +11.8 pts higher in McKellars Park
0.0% 0th pct 11.8% 62nd pct
Walk to a park in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +3.4 pts higher in McKellars Park
96.6% 84th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +31.3 pts higher in McKellars Park
20.7% 77th pct 52.0% 85th pct
Amenities/1k in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +46.0 more in Cobar Park
55.6 84th pct 9.5 40th pct
Intersections/km² in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +33 higher in McKellars Park
4 63rd pct 36 76th pct
Mean slope in Cobar Parkin McKellars Park +0.4 pts higher in McKellars Park
13.2% 89th pct 13.7% 90th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cobar Park vs McKellars Park [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10949/cobar-park/vs/SAL12554/mckellars-park