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Coolumbooka vs Creewah

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Coolumbooka profile · Creewah profile

Coolumbooka Creewah

Creewah and Coolumbooka are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. There are stark differences between them: the typical resident in Creewah is far older at 59, while the typical person in Coolumbooka is 35. This age gap is reflected in the home lives and finances of the two places; Coolumbooka has a much higher typical weekly household income of $1,875 compared to $875 in Creewah, and homes in Coolumbooka are more crowded with 3.0 people per home compared to just 1.5 in Creewah.

Both areas are car-dependent and lack nearby shops, parks or public transport. In Coolumbooka, the typical weekly household income of $1,875 is about the same as the national figure. This mirrors a shared lack of basic infrastructure in both places, as neither has a single public transport stop or a school within 3 km.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Coolumbookain Creewah +23 larger in Creewah gap narrowing
13 9th pct 36 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 3
  • First area, 2021: 13
  • Second area, 2016: 36
  • Second area, 2021: 36
Median age in Coolumbookain Creewah +24 yrs older in Creewah gap widening
35 yrs 14th pct 59 yrs 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 29 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 59 yrs
First Nations in Coolumbookain Creewah
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
41.7% 97th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.7%
8.3% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%
13.6% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%

Age structure

0.0% Older adults (45–64) +55.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
30.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +22.4 pts 8.3%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) even 0.0%

Marital status

100.0% Never married ◂ +75.7 pts 24.3%
0.0% Married +37.8 pts ▸ 37.8%
0.0% Divorced +21.6 pts ▸ 21.6%
0.0% Widowed +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Separated +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%

Age & sex structure

Coolumbooka Creewah

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

  • 85+ in Coolumbooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Creewah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Coolumbooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Creewah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Coolumbooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Creewah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Coolumbooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Creewah: 11.1% males, 11.1% females
  • 65–69 in Coolumbooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Creewah: 11.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Coolumbooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Creewah: 22.2% males, 18.5% females
  • 55–59 in Coolumbooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Creewah: 14.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Coolumbooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Creewah: 0.0% males, 11.1% females
  • 45–49 in Coolumbooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Creewah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Coolumbooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Creewah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Coolumbooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Creewah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Coolumbooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Creewah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Coolumbooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Creewah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Coolumbooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Creewah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Coolumbooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Creewah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Coolumbooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Creewah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Coolumbooka: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Creewah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Coolumbooka: 0.0% males, 100.0% females; 0–4 in Creewah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Coolumbookain Creewah
19.4% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.4%

Country of birth

69.2% Australia ◂ +16.5 pts 52.8%
0.0% New Zealand +13.9 pts ▸ 13.9%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
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

61.5% English ◂ +31.0 pts 30.6%
53.8% Irish ◂ +45.5 pts 8.3%
30.8% Scottish ◂ +0.2 pts 30.6%
0.0% Australian +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian 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 Coolumbookain Creewah
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Coolumbookain Creewah
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

69.2% English only +5.8 pts ▸ 75.0%
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

44.4% 63rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 16.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 44.4%

Religious affiliation

46.2% No religion ◂ +1.7 pts 44.4%
30.8% Christianity ◂ +5.8 pts 25.0%
0.0% Not stated +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

23.5% 6th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.5%
29.7% 85th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.7%
Schools ≤3 km in Coolumbookain Creewah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

80.0% Year 10 ◂ +53.5 pts 26.5%
0.0% Year 12 +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% Year 9 or below +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Year 11 +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

Highest qualification level

57.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +34.1 pts 23.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Bachelor degree +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Health +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Architecture & building +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Education +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Coolumbookain Creewah +$101 higher in Coolumbooka gap narrowing
$850 66th pct $749 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $850
  • Second area, 2016: $325
  • Second area, 2021: $749
Household income in Coolumbookain Creewah +$1,000 higher in Coolumbooka
$1,875 69th pct $875 9th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
  • Second area, 2016: $1,024
  • Second area, 2021: $875
Family income in Coolumbookain Creewah +$126 higher in Coolumbooka
$1,875 49th pct $1,749 41st pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
  • Second area, 2016: $1,312
  • Second area, 2021: $1,749
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +32.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
0.0% Under $650 +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Coolumbookain Creewah
25.0% 31st pct
Mental health in Coolumbookain Creewah
0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Coolumbookain Creewah
8.3% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Stroke +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Arthritis +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Asthma even 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.2% None ◂ +16.5 pts 52.8%
0.0% One condition +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

10.8% 15th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Unpaid carers in Coolumbookain Creewah
10.8% 31st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Unpaid child care in Coolumbookain Creewah
16.2% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.2%
Defence service in Coolumbookain Creewah
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Coolumbookain Creewah
35.1% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 37.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Coolumbookain Creewah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Coolumbookain Creewah +1.5 larger in Coolumbooka
3.0 86th pct 1.5 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 3.0
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5
  • Second area, 2021: 1.5

Family composition

0.0% Couples without children +110.0 pts ▸ 110.0%
50.0% Couples with children ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Mortgage in Coolumbookain Creewah +$398 higher in Coolumbooka
$1,200 24th pct $802 9th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,200
  • Second area, 2016: $823
  • Second area, 2021: $802
People / bedroom in Coolumbookain Creewah +0.20 higher in Coolumbooka
0.80 43rd pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Coolumbookain Creewah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Coolumbookain Creewah even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Coolumbookain Creewah even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Coolumbookain Creewah even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

100.0% Car (driver) ◂ +41.7 pts 58.3%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%
0.0% Worked at home even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Coolumbookain Creewah
22.2% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2016: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.2%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Coolumbookain Creewah
32.4% 3rd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.4%

Industries people work in

75.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
75.0% Manufacturing ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Education & training +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Construction +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

75.0% Managers ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
75.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Coolumbookain Creewah even
0.0 29th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Coolumbookain Creewah even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Coolumbookain Creewah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Coolumbookain Creewah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Coolumbookain Creewah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Coolumbookain Creewah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Coolumbookain Creewah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Coolumbookain Creewah even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Coolumbookain Creewah +76.9 more in Coolumbooka
76.9 86th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Coolumbookain Creewah +1 higher in Coolumbooka
1 47th pct 0 5th pct
Mean slope in Coolumbookain Creewah +4.7 pts higher in Creewah
8.5% 73rd pct 13.3% 89th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Coolumbooka vs Creewah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11034/coolumbooka/vs/SAL11112/creewah