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Combara vs Gulargambone

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 26 km apart · Combara profile · Gulargambone profile

Combara Gulargambone

Gulargambone and Combara are nearby rural areas in New South Wales, though they differ significantly in size and layout. Gulargambone has a larger population and is somewhat walkable, with 67.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 72.2% near a school. In contrast, Combara is sparsely populated and car-dependent. There are also notable social differences; Gulargambone has a far higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (30.9% compared to 10.7% in Combara) and more one-parent families (28.2% versus 0.0%).

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011 in that they remain very distinct from one another. They share some common ground, such as similar typical weekly personal incomes of around $560 to $590. They are also alike in that no residents in either area report speaking little or no English. While Gulargambone is more connected, both areas sit well below the national figure for adults with a bachelor degree or higher.

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Where they differ most

Population: 500 larger in Gulargambone One-parent: 28.2 pts higher in Gulargambone Recent movers: 26.8 pts higher in Gulargambone First Nations: 20.2 pts higher in Gulargambone De facto: 15.8 pts higher in Gulargambone

Demographics & Identity

Population in Combarain Gulargambone +500 larger in Gulargambone gap steady
28 18th pct 528 65th pct
Median age in Combarain Gulargambone +3 yrs older in Gulargambone gap steady
40 yrs 29th pct 43 yrs 43rd pct
First Nations in Combarain Gulargambone +20.2 pts higher in Gulargambone gap narrowing
10.7% 87th pct 30.9% 98th pct
Aged 65+ in Combarain Gulargambone +7.0 pts higher in Combara gap widening
25.0% 74th pct 18.0% 47th pct
Under 15 in Combarain Gulargambone +8.7 pts higher in Combara gap widening
28.6% 93rd pct 19.9% 69th pct
De facto in Combarain Gulargambone +15.8 pts higher in Gulargambone gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.8% 74th pct

Age structure

14.3% Older adults (45–64) +15.8 pts ▸ 30.1%
28.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +8.7 pts 19.9%
28.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +20.2 pts 8.3%
25.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +7.0 pts 18.0%
21.4% Young adults (25–44) +0.7 pts ▸ 22.2%

Marital status

46.2% Married ◂ +9.9 pts 36.2%
15.4% Never married +26.6 pts ▸ 42.0%
19.2% Divorced ◂ +9.6 pts 9.6%
0.0% Widowed +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Separated +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Age & sex structure

Combara Gulargambone

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Combarain Gulargambone +1.9 pts higher in Gulargambone gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.9% 9th pct

Country of birth

92.9% Australia ◂ +7.1 pts 85.8%
0.0% India +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% England +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% New Zealand +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
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

50.0% English ◂ +15.3 pts 34.7%
42.9% Australian ◂ +5.9 pts 36.9%
28.6% Irish ◂ +22.1 pts 6.4%
21.4% Scottish ◂ +14.2 pts 7.2%
0.0% German +3.6 pts ▸ 3.6%
0.0% Chinese +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Indian +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Italian 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

Other language in Combarain Gulargambone +1.7 pts higher in Gulargambone gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 1.7% 38th pct
Limited English in Combarain Gulargambone even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

92.9% English only ◂ +6.7 pts 86.2%
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 Combarain Gulargambone +6.9 pts higher in Combara gap narrowing
39.3% 46th pct 32.4% 28th pct

Religious affiliation

75.0% Christianity ◂ +20.6 pts 54.4%
39.3% No religion ◂ +6.9 pts 32.4%
0.0% Not stated +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Other religions +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Combarain Gulargambone +5.9 pts higher in Combara gap narrowing
35.0% 23rd pct 29.1% 12th pct
Bachelor+ in Combarain Gulargambone +9.4 pts higher in Gulargambone gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 9.4% 27th pct
Schools/1k kids in Combarain Gulargambone
— 9.52 74th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Combarain Gulargambone +1 more in Gulargambone
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Combarain Gulargambone
— 104 26th pct
ICSEA in Combarain Gulargambone
— 693 0th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 10 +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
35.0% Year 12 ◂ +5.9 pts 29.1%
15.0% Year 11 ◂ +8.1 pts 6.9%
15.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.2 pts 13.8%

Highest qualification level

37.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +8.4 pts 29.1%
18.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +8.1 pts 10.7%
0.0% Bachelor degree +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.8% Education ◂ +7.1 pts 11.7%
18.8% Management & commerce ◂ +11.5 pts 7.3%
0.0% Health +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Engineering & related +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Society & culture +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Architecture & building +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Combarain Gulargambone +$26 higher in Combara gap narrowing
$589 23rd pct $563 20th pct
Household income in Combarain Gulargambone +$341 higher in Gulargambone gap widening
$612 0th pct $953 12th pct
Family income in Combarain Gulargambone +$302 higher in Combara gap widening
$1,749 41st pct $1,447 24th pct
High earners in Combarain Gulargambone +4.6 pts higher in Gulargambone gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 4.6% 29th pct
High-income homes in Combarain Gulargambone
— 9.9% 29th pct

Household income distribution

30.8% Under $650 +2.7 pts ▸ 33.5%
30.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.2 pts 28.6%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% $4,000 or more +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Personal income distribution

42.3% Under $650 +4.7 pts ▸ 47.0%
23.1% $650–$1,499 +6.2 pts ▸ 29.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Combarain Gulargambone +4.1 pts higher in Combara
35.7% 80th pct 31.6% 64th pct
Mental health in Combarain Gulargambone +21.6 pts higher in Combara
28.6% 100th pct 7.0% 39th pct
Needs assistance in Combarain Gulargambone +6.9 pts higher in Combara gap steady
14.3% 100th pct 7.4% 77th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

28.6% Mental health ◂ +21.6 pts 7.0%
17.9% Asthma ◂ +5.7 pts 12.1%
17.9% Other condition ◂ +11.6 pts 6.3%
10.7% Arthritis +0.1 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Diabetes +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Heart disease +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Lung condition +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Cancer +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Dementia +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.1% None ◂ +3.4 pts 53.8%
32.1% One condition ◂ +12.3 pts 19.9%
17.9% Three or more ◂ +13.9 pts 4.0%
0.0% Two conditions +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Combarain Gulargambone +9.3 pts higher in Gulargambone gap widening
11.5% 18th pct 20.9% 62nd pct
Unpaid carers in Combarain Gulargambone +4.8 pts higher in Combara gap widening
15.4% 75th pct 10.6% 28th pct
Unpaid child care in Combarain Gulargambone even gap steady
19.2% 24th pct 19.2% 24th pct
Defence service in Combarain Gulargambone
— 3.8% 69th pct
Housework 15h+ in Combarain Gulargambone +6.1 pts higher in Combara gap narrowing
23.1% 43rd pct 17.0% 14th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Combarain Gulargambone +160 larger in Gulargambone
3 43rd pct 163 86th pct
Median age in Combarain Gulargambone +2 yrs older in Combara
27 yrs 54th pct 25 yrs 46th pct
Year 12 in Combarain Gulargambone
— 19.4% 10th pct
Unemployment in Combarain Gulargambone
— 25.9% 90th pct
Median income in Combarain Gulargambone +$87 higher in Combara
$524 36th pct $437 23rd pct
Household income in Combarain Gulargambone
— $871 13th pct
Indigenous language in Combarain Gulargambone
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Combarain Gulargambone +0.3 larger in Combara gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Combarain Gulargambone +28.2 pts higher in Gulargambone gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 28.2% 96th pct
Living alone in Combarain Gulargambone
— 37.4% 88th pct

Family composition

90.5% Couples with children ◂ +49.8 pts 40.6%
42.9% Couples without children ◂ +12.6 pts 30.3%
0.0% One-parent families +28.2 pts ▸ 28.2%
0.0% Other families +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Household size

38.5% 2 people ◂ +4.5 pts 34.0%
30.8% 1 person +6.7 pts ▸ 37.4%
0.0% 3 people +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% 4 people +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% 6 or more +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% 5 people +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Combarain Gulargambone
— $160 16th pct
Mortgage in Combarain Gulargambone +$65 higher in Combara
$607 4th pct $542 3rd pct
People / bedroom in Combarain Gulargambone +0.10 higher in Gulargambone gap steady
0.60 7th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Combarain Gulargambone
— 30.0% 78th pct
Owned outright in Combarain Gulargambone
— 42.9% 55th pct
Separate houses in Combarain Gulargambone
— 94.1% 42nd pct
3+ bedrooms in Combarain Gulargambone
— 72.9% 33rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

76.9% Owned outright ◂ +34.1 pts 42.9%
0.0% Rented +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
23.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +7.8 pts 15.3%
0.0% Not stated +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Other tenure +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Types of homes

92.3% Separate house +1.8 pts ▸ 94.1%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

0.0% 3 bedrooms +41.4 pts ▸ 41.4%
23.1% 4 bedrooms +3.0 pts ▸ 26.1%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
0.0% 5 or more +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% 1 bedroom +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 +58.1 pts ▸ 58.1%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +22.6 pts ▸ 22.6%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Combarain Gulargambone
— 9.8% 87th pct
Work from home in Combarain Gulargambone
— 16.8% 51st pct
PT commute in Combarain Gulargambone
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Combarain Gulargambone +1 more in Gulargambone
0 0th pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Combarain Gulargambone +1.89 more in Gulargambone
0.00 0th pct 1.89 65th pct
Departures/1k in Combarain Gulargambone +26.5 more in Gulargambone
0.0 0th pct 26.5 60th pct
PT routes in Combarain Gulargambone +3 more in Gulargambone
0 0th pct 3 79th pct
Stop walk in Combarain Gulargambone
— 71 91st pct

How people get to work

30.0% Car (driver) +28.6 pts ▸ 58.6%
30.0% Worked at home ◂ +13.2 pts 16.8%
0.0% Walked +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +2.9 pts 35.6%
38.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +7.5 pts 30.9%
0.0% 3 vehicles +17.0 pts ▸ 17.0%
0.0% No vehicle +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% 4 or more +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Combarain Gulargambone +26.8 pts higher in Gulargambone gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 26.8% 35th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Combarain Gulargambone
— 10.0% 90th pct
Participation in Combarain Gulargambone +14.1 pts higher in Gulargambone gap steady
38.5% 8th pct 52.5% 26th pct
Full-time in Combarain Gulargambone
— 69.1% 87th pct

Industries people work in

70.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +38.6 pts 31.4%
30.0% Education & training ◂ +15.9 pts 14.1%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Accommodation & food +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Construction +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Wholesale trade +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Retail trade +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Other services +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Manufacturing +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%

Occupations people work in

70.0% Managers ◂ +40.7 pts 29.3%
50.0% Professionals ◂ +38.5 pts 11.5%
0.0% Labourers +17.8 pts ▸ 17.8%
0.0% Community & personal service +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% Technicians & trades +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Sales workers +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Combarain Gulargambone +4.8 higher in Gulargambone
0.0 0th pct 4.8 82nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Combarain Gulargambone +5.5 more in Gulargambone
0.0 0th pct 5.5 85th pct
15-min city in Combarain Gulargambone +66.2 pts higher in Gulargambone
0.0% 0th pct 66.2% 84th pct
Walk to shops in Combarain Gulargambone +67.5 pts higher in Gulargambone
0.0% 0th pct 67.5% 84th pct
Walk to transit in Combarain Gulargambone +53.0 pts higher in Gulargambone
0.0% 0th pct 53.0% 74th pct
Walk to school in Combarain Gulargambone +72.2 pts higher in Gulargambone
0.0% 0th pct 72.2% 83rd pct
Walk to a park in Combarain Gulargambone +73.2 pts higher in Gulargambone
0.0% 0th pct 73.2% 71st pct
Walk to health in Combarain Gulargambone +65.4 pts higher in Gulargambone
0.0% 0th pct 65.4% 89th pct
Amenities/1k in Combarain Gulargambone +41.7 more in Gulargambone
0.0 0th pct 41.7 78th pct
Intersections/km² in Combarain Gulargambone even
0 3rd pct 0 23rd pct
Mean slope in Combarain Gulargambone +0.4 pts higher in Gulargambone
2.8% 10th pct 3.2% 17th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Combara vs Gulargambone [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10990/combara/vs/SAL11798/gulargambone