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Cooma vs Dangelong

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Cooma profile · Dangelong profile

Cooma Dangelong

Cooma (NSW) is a larger centre with 6,715 residents, while Dangelong is sparsely populated with only 6 people. There are stark differences in wealth and age; the typical resident in Dangelong is far younger at 32, compared to 44 in Cooma (NSW). Dangelong also has much higher incomes, with a typical weekly household income of $2,750, while the typical household in Cooma (NSW) earns $1,374. Cooma (NSW) is far more walkable, described as somewhat walkable with a score of 5.6, whereas Dangelong is car-dependent with a score of 0.2.

These two nearby areas have diverged significantly in their infrastructure and costs, as seen by the widening gap in home-loan payments. Those in Dangelong pay a typical monthly amount of $2,925, which is far higher than the $1,300 typical in Cooma (NSW). Both areas are alike in how they use their homes, with an identical 0.70 people per bedroom.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Coomain Dangelong +6,709 larger in Cooma gap steady
6,715 86th pct 6 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6,664
  • First area, 2016: 6,681
  • First area, 2021: 6,715
  • Second area, 2016: 6
  • Second area, 2021: 6
Median age in Coomain Dangelong +12 yrs older in Cooma gap narrowing
44 yrs 46th pct 32 yrs 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 27 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 32 yrs
First Nations in Coomain Dangelong
4.5% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.2%
  • First area, 2016: 3.2%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
23.0% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.4%
  • First area, 2016: 23.0%
  • First area, 2021: 23.0%
16.4% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.8%
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 16.4%
12.9% 56th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.6%
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.9%

Age structure

24.8% Young adults (25–44) +75.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
26.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +26.2 pts 0.0%
23.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +23.0 pts 0.0%
16.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
9.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

43.2% Married +156.8 pts ▸ 200.0%
35.4% Never married ◂ +35.4 pts 0.0%
10.3% Divorced ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
7.1% Widowed ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
3.9% Separated ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Cooma Dangelong

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

  • 85+ in Cooma: 1.5% males, 1.9% females; 85+ in Dangelong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Cooma: 1.4% males, 2.1% females; 80–84 in Dangelong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Cooma: 2.1% males, 2.4% females; 75–79 in Dangelong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Cooma: 2.9% males, 3.0% females; 70–74 in Dangelong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Cooma: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 65–69 in Dangelong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Cooma: 3.6% males, 3.6% females; 60–64 in Dangelong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Cooma: 3.2% males, 3.6% females; 55–59 in Dangelong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Cooma: 3.3% males, 3.2% females; 50–54 in Dangelong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Cooma: 2.8% males, 2.9% females; 45–49 in Dangelong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Cooma: 2.7% males, 2.6% females; 40–44 in Dangelong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Cooma: 3.6% males, 3.2% females; 35–39 in Dangelong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Cooma: 3.6% males, 3.2% females; 30–34 in Dangelong: 0.0% males, 100.0% females
  • 25–29 in Cooma: 3.5% males, 2.5% females; 25–29 in Dangelong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Cooma: 2.7% males, 2.2% females; 20–24 in Dangelong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Cooma: 2.6% males, 2.3% females; 15–19 in Dangelong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Cooma: 3.0% males, 2.3% females; 10–14 in Dangelong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Cooma: 2.8% males, 2.5% females; 5–9 in Dangelong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Cooma: 3.0% males, 2.8% females; 0–4 in Dangelong: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Coomain Dangelong
16.5% 69th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.2%
  • First area, 2016: 14.6%
  • First area, 2021: 16.5%

Country of birth

77.8% Australia +38.9 pts ▸ 116.7%
2.2% England ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.6% New Zealand ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.1% India ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.9% Italy ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.7% Philippines ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% China ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Nepal ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnam ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

11.9% Irish +121.5 pts ▸ 133.3%
35.2% English +14.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
10.9% Scottish +39.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
39.1% Australian ◂ +39.1 pts 0.0%
5.8% German ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
3.4% Italian ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
1.9% Dutch ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
1.3% Chinese ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.1% Indian ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.8% Filipino ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.5% Greek ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Coomain Dangelong
9.0% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.0%
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 9.0%
Limited English in Coomain Dangelong
1.0% 76th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.8%
  • First area, 2021: 1.0%

Language used at home

82.7% English only +17.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.8% Italian ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.4% Greek ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Tagalog ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Arabic ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% Cantonese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Hindi ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Mandarin ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Coomain Dangelong
36.7% 39th pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.7%
  • First area, 2016: 26.6%
  • First area, 2021: 36.7%

Religious affiliation

36.7% No religion +63.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
49.2% Christianity ◂ +49.2 pts 0.0%
10.1% Not stated ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
1.2% Buddhism ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.2% Islam ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.9% Hinduism ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.6% Other religions ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

44.6% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 35.7%
  • First area, 2016: 37.7%
  • First area, 2021: 44.6%
17.2% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.6%
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
Schools/1k kids in Coomain Dangelong
5.45 60th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Coomain Dangelong +6 more in Cooma
6 74th pct 0 0th pct
240 42nd pct
996 54th pct

Highest year of school

44.6% Year 12 +105.4 pts ▸ 150.0%
27.1% Year 10 ◂ +27.1 pts 0.0%
11.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
6.2% Year 11 ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

32.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +32.8 pts 0.0%
18.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +18.7 pts 0.0%
13.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
5.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
3.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

9.1% Health +65.9 pts ▸ 75.0%
16.0% Engineering & related ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
15.5% Management & commerce ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
10.3% Society & culture ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
7.2% Education ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
6.4% Architecture & building ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
5.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
3.1% Creative arts ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.3% Information technology ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Coomain Dangelong +$853 higher in Dangelong gap widening
$771 54th pct $1,624 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: $518
  • First area, 2016: $609
  • First area, 2021: $771
  • Second area, 2016: $699
  • Second area, 2021: $1,624
Household income in Coomain Dangelong +$1,376 higher in Dangelong
$1,374 38th pct $2,750 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: $897
  • First area, 2016: $1,006
  • First area, 2021: $1,374
  • Second area, 2021: $2,750
Family income in Coomain Dangelong +$1,592 higher in Dangelong
$1,907 51st pct $3,499 97th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,193
  • First area, 2016: $1,413
  • First area, 2021: $1,907
  • Second area, 2021: $3,499
High earners in Coomain Dangelong
9.6% 58th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.5%
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 9.6%
High-income homes in Coomain Dangelong
15.2% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.2%
  • First area, 2016: 6.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.2%

Household income distribution

30.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +30.3 pts 0.0%
27.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +27.6 pts 0.0%
19.4% Under $650 ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
8.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
6.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

38.1% Under $650 ◂ +38.1 pts 0.0%
32.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +32.1 pts 0.0%
15.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
3.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Coomain Dangelong
33.8% 73rd pct
Mental health in Coomain Dangelong
11.1% 77th pct
Needs assistance in Coomain Dangelong
7.6% 78th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 7.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.1% Mental health +38.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
13.0% Arthritis ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
8.9% Other condition ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
8.4% Asthma ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
5.9% Diabetes ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Heart disease ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.6% Cancer ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.8% Lung condition ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.2% Dementia ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.1% Stroke ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

55.8% None +60.9 pts ▸ 116.7%
21.4% One condition ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
7.7% Two conditions ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
4.7% Three or more ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Coomain Dangelong
17.5% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.5%
  • First area, 2016: 22.2%
  • First area, 2021: 17.5%
Unpaid carers in Coomain Dangelong
12.9% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.9%
Unpaid child care in Coomain Dangelong
22.8% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.8%
  • First area, 2016: 22.2%
  • First area, 2021: 22.8%
Defence service in Coomain Dangelong
3.8% 68th pct
Housework 15h+ in Coomain Dangelong
20.4% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.6%
  • First area, 2016: 20.9%
  • First area, 2021: 20.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Coomain Dangelong +301 larger in Cooma
301 86th pct 0 0th pct
26 yrs 50th pct
28.7% 23rd pct
Unemployment in Coomain Dangelong
6.5% 32nd pct
Median income in Coomain Dangelong
$744 60th pct
Household income in Coomain Dangelong
$1,604 47th pct
Indigenous language in Coomain Dangelong
1.7% 37th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Coomain Dangelong +0.8 larger in Dangelong
2.2 24th pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.2
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
16.3% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.5%
  • First area, 2016: 19.2%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
Living alone in Coomain Dangelong
34.5% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.2%
  • First area, 2016: 34.9%
  • First area, 2021: 34.5%

Family composition

49.7% Couples with children +17.0 pts ▸ 66.7%
33.1% Couples without children +0.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
16.3% One-parent families ◂ +16.3 pts 0.0%
0.8% Other families ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

35.8% 2 people ◂ +35.8 pts 0.0%
34.5% 1 person ◂ +34.5 pts 0.0%
12.9% 3 people ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
10.2% 4 people ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
4.4% 5 people ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
2.0% 6 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$290 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: $180
  • First area, 2016: $225
  • First area, 2021: $290
Mortgage in Coomain Dangelong +$1,625 higher in Dangelong
$1,300 29th pct $2,925 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,200
  • First area, 2016: $1,179
  • First area, 2021: $1,300
  • Second area, 2021: $2,925
People / bedroom in Coomain Dangelong even
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
29.1% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.0%
  • First area, 2016: 30.6%
  • First area, 2021: 29.1%
Owned outright in Coomain Dangelong
38.2% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.1%
  • First area, 2016: 35.8%
  • First area, 2021: 38.2%
Separate houses in Coomain Dangelong
88.4% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 88.4%
  • First area, 2016: 87.5%
  • First area, 2021: 88.4%
3+ bedrooms in Coomain Dangelong
76.8% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 76.3%
  • First area, 2016: 74.4%
  • First area, 2021: 76.8%

How homes are owned or rented

29.0% Owned with a mortgage +71.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
38.2% Owned outright ◂ +38.2 pts 0.0%
29.1% Rented ◂ +29.1 pts 0.0%
2.3% Other tenure ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.5% Not stated ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

88.4% Separate house +11.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
6.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.8% Other dwelling ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

47.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +47.6 pts 0.0%
23.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +23.4 pts 0.0%
16.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
5.8% 5 or more ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
4.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.2% Studio / none ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

45.8% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +45.8 pts 0.0%
26.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%
17.4% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
3.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

7.2% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.6%
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 7.2%
Work from home in Coomain Dangelong
9.1% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.8%
  • First area, 2016: 4.0%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
0.6% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.3%
  • First area, 2016: 0.4%
  • First area, 2021: 0.6%
PT stops in Coomain Dangelong +67 more in Cooma
67 88th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Coomain Dangelong +9.98 more in Cooma
9.98 87th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Coomain Dangelong +92.9 more in Cooma
92.9 68th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Coomain Dangelong +6 more in Cooma
6 86th pct 0 0th pct
41 74th pct

How people get to work

63.2% Car (driver) +61.8 pts ▸ 125.0%
9.1% Worked at home ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
6.4% Walked ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
6.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.6% Bus ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.5% Bicycle ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.1% 2 vehicles +164.9 pts ▸ 200.0%
40.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +40.3 pts 0.0%
11.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
7.2% No vehicle ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
5.9% 4 or more ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Coomain Dangelong
36.0% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.3%
  • First area, 2016: 31.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.0%
Recent arrivals in Coomain Dangelong
19.9% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.5%
  • First area, 2016: 4.8%
  • First area, 2021: 19.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Coomain Dangelong
3.8% 53rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.4%
  • First area, 2016: 4.8%
  • First area, 2021: 3.8%
Participation in Coomain Dangelong
55.9% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 57.3%
  • First area, 2016: 53.5%
  • First area, 2021: 55.9%
61.3% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 62.3%
  • First area, 2016: 59.1%
  • First area, 2021: 61.3%

Industries people work in

11.0% Health care & social assistance +64.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
13.0% Retail trade ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
11.8% Construction ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
9.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
8.9% Accommodation & food ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
8.7% Education & training ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
6.1% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.3% Professional & technical ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.2% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.4% Other services ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.2% Administrative & support ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

18.1% Professionals +56.9 pts ▸ 75.0%
13.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
13.0% Community & personal service ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
12.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
12.3% Managers ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
10.3% Labourers ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.3% Sales workers ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
7.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Coomain Dangelong +5.3 higher in Cooma
5.6 86th pct 0.2 45th pct
Types ≤15 min in Coomain Dangelong +5.1 more in Cooma
5.5 85th pct 0.4 49th pct
15-min city in Coomain Dangelong +53.9 pts higher in Cooma
53.9% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Coomain Dangelong +52.0 pts higher in Cooma
52.0% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Coomain Dangelong +91.9 pts higher in Cooma
91.9% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Coomain Dangelong +77.7 pts higher in Cooma
77.7% 84th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Coomain Dangelong +53.3 pts higher in Cooma
91.7% 81st pct 38.5% 60th pct
Walk to health in Coomain Dangelong +55.1 pts higher in Cooma
55.1% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Coomain Dangelong +305.9 more in Dangelong
27.4 71st pct 333.3 97th pct
Intersections/km² in Coomain Dangelong +9 higher in Cooma
9 72nd pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Coomain Dangelong +7.7 pts higher in Dangelong
7.5% 66th pct 15.2% 92nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cooma vs Dangelong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11036/cooma/vs/SAL11202/dangelong