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Coleambally vs Gala Vale

Name: Coleambally vs Gala Vale — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 21 km apart · Coleambally profile · Gala Vale profile

Coleambally Gala Vale

Coleambally and Gala Vale are nearby areas in New South Wales, but they differ greatly in scale and layout. Coleambally is a more established hub where 38.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school and the walkability score is mostly car-dependent. In contrast, Gala Vale is sparsely populated and completely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or walkable amenities. There are also notable financial gaps; typical weekly household incomes are well higher in Gala Vale at $2,374, compared to $1,555 in Coleambally, though typical monthly home-loan payments are far higher in Coleambally at $867.

These two areas have tracked in similar directions since 2011, remaining distinct in their roles. They share some basic residential traits, such as having the same typical number of people per home at 2.4 and an identical number of people per bedroom. While Coleambally is a more active centre with two schools and a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, both areas remain far below the national figure for typical home-loan payments.

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Where they differ most

Population: 1,139 larger in Coleambally Rent: $120 higher in Gala Vale Mortgage: $567 higher in Coleambally Family income: $1,066 higher in Gala Vale Household income: $819 higher in Gala Vale

Demographics & Identity

Population in Coleambally in Gala Vale +1,139 larger in Coleambally gap narrowing

1,152 74th pct 13 9th pct

Median age in Coleambally in Gala Vale +6 yrs older in Coleambally gap steady

43 yrs 43rd pct 37 yrs 20th pct

Age structure

22.7% Young adults (25–44) +8.0 pts ▸ 30.8%

28.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +28.3 pts 0.0%

19.8% Seniors (65+) ◂ +19.8 pts 0.0%

18.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%

10.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

53.8% Married ◂ +53.8 pts 0.0%

30.4% Never married +12.5 pts ▸ 42.9%

7.0% Divorced ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

5.7% Widowed ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

2.0% Separated ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

86.7% Australia +13.3 pts ▸ 100.0%

0.9% England ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.8% New Zealand ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.7% South Africa ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% India ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.3% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Italy ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.9% Australian +22.4 pts ▸ 69.2%

40.8% English ◂ +10.0 pts 30.8%

12.3% Scottish +26.1 pts ▸ 38.5%

14.1% Irish ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%

3.0% German ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

2.7% Italian ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

0.7% Chinese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.5% Filipino ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.4% Dutch ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

89.3% English only +10.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

0.3% Punjabi ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Italian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Tagalog ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

64.9% Christianity +27.4 pts ▸ 92.3%

24.9% No religion +5.9 pts ▸ 30.8%

8.7% Not stated ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

0.3% Buddhism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Hinduism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in Coleambally in Gala Vale

9.26 73rd pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Coleambally in Gala Vale +2 more in Coleambally

2 62nd pct 0 0th pct

Avg size in Coleambally in Gala Vale

93 24th pct —

ICSEA in Coleambally in Gala Vale

947 25th pct —

Highest year of school

38.4% Year 12 ◂ +2.7 pts 35.7%

31.9% Year 10 ◂ +31.9 pts 0.0%

12.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%

8.3% Year 11 ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

13.1% Advanced diploma / diploma +120.2 pts ▸ 133.3%

34.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +34.9 pts 0.0%

18.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%

4.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

3.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

3.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.0% Engineering & related ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%

12.5% Management & commerce ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%

12.3% Education ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%

11.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%

8.4% Health ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

7.0% Society & culture ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

4.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

3.9% Architecture & building ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

2.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.6% Creative arts ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.8% Information technology ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Coleambally in Gala Vale +$284 higher in Gala Vale gap narrowing

$841 65th pct $1,125 88th pct

Household income in Coleambally in Gala Vale +$819 higher in Gala Vale

$1,555 51st pct $2,374 87th pct

Family income in Coleambally in Gala Vale +$1,066 higher in Gala Vale

$1,808 44th pct $2,874 89th pct

Household income distribution

36.7% $1,500–$2,999 +38.3 pts ▸ 75.0%

33.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +33.0 pts 0.0%

11.4% Under $650 ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

5.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

4.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

13.3% $1,500–$2,999 +29.6 pts ▸ 42.9%

39.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +17.5 pts 21.4%

36.1% Under $650 ◂ +7.5 pts 28.6%

2.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

12.2% Arthritis ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

11.5% Asthma ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%

6.7% Other condition ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

6.2% Mental health ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

4.7% Diabetes ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

3.9% Heart disease ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

3.7% Cancer ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

2.0% Lung condition ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

0.6% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.3% Dementia ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.7% None ◂ +3.9 pts 53.8%

20.2% One condition ◂ +20.2 pts 0.0%

6.8% Two conditions ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

3.6% Three or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Coleambally in Gala Vale +49 larger in Coleambally

49 77th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Coleambally in Gala Vale

37 yrs 75th pct —

Median income in Coleambally in Gala Vale

$725 58th pct —

Household income in Coleambally in Gala Vale

$1,437 39th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Coleambally in Gala Vale even

2.4 43rd pct 2.4 43rd pct

Family composition

55.5% Couples with children +8.1 pts ▸ 63.6%

32.9% Couples without children +12.5 pts ▸ 45.5%

9.7% One-parent families ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%

1.2% Other families ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Household size

35.3% 2 people +39.7 pts ▸ 75.0%

31.2% 1 person ◂ +31.2 pts 0.0%

14.1% 3 people ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%

9.3% 4 people ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%

7.1% 5 people ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

3.6% 6 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Coleambally in Gala Vale +$120 higher in Gala Vale

$180 20th pct $300 57th pct

Mortgage in Coleambally in Gala Vale +$567 higher in Coleambally

$867 11th pct $300 0th pct

People / bedroom in Coleambally in Gala Vale even

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

41.2% Owned outright +33.8 pts ▸ 75.0%

24.6% Rented ◂ +24.6 pts 0.0%

23.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +23.7 pts 0.0%

8.4% Other tenure ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

3.4% Not stated ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

91.8% Separate house +8.2 pts ▸ 100.0%

4.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

1.6% Other dwelling ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.7% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

43.3% 3 bedrooms +56.7 pts ▸ 100.0%

33.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +33.5 pts 0.0%

11.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

7.5% 5 or more ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

1.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Coleambally in Gala Vale +1 more in Coleambally

1 64th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Coleambally in Gala Vale +0.87 more in Coleambally

0.87 61st pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Coleambally in Gala Vale +12.2 more in Coleambally

12.2 59th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Coleambally in Gala Vale +1 more in Coleambally

1 71st pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

52.6% Car (driver) +34.9 pts ▸ 87.5%

20.3% Worked at home ◂ +20.3 pts 0.0%

8.8% Walked ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

3.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

0.8% Bus ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.5% Bicycle ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.9% 2 vehicles +89.1 pts ▸ 125.0%

28.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%

16.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%

14.1% 4 or more ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%

3.2% No vehicle ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

45.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +8.3 pts 37.5%

10.2% Education & training ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%

6.9% Construction ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

6.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

4.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

3.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

3.6% Manufacturing ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

2.7% Retail trade ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

2.4% Other services ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

1.6% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

1.6% Wholesale trade ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

36.1% Managers +38.9 pts ▸ 75.0%

10.7% Labourers +39.3 pts ▸ 50.0%

12.3% Professionals ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%

11.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

9.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

8.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

7.4% Community & personal service ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

2.0% Sales workers ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Coleambally in Gala Vale +2.8 higher in Coleambally

2.8 71st pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in Coleambally in Gala Vale +2.9 more in Coleambally

2.9 72nd pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Coleambally in Gala Vale +36.0 pts higher in Coleambally

36.0% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Coleambally in Gala Vale +35.9 pts higher in Coleambally

35.9% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Coleambally in Gala Vale +34.1 pts higher in Coleambally

34.1% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Coleambally in Gala Vale +38.2 pts higher in Coleambally

38.2% 71st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Coleambally in Gala Vale +37.3 pts higher in Coleambally

37.3% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Coleambally in Gala Vale +35.5 pts higher in Coleambally

35.5% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Coleambally in Gala Vale +32.1 more in Coleambally

32.1 73rd pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Coleambally in Gala Vale even

0 29th pct 0 16th pct

Mean slope in Coleambally in Gala Vale +0.1 pts higher in Gala Vale

2.2% 0th pct 2.3% 2nd pct

Compare Coleambally with nearby areas

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Compare Gala Vale with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Coleambally vs Gala Vale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10964/coleambally/vs/SAL11582/gala-vale