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Coombell vs Myrtle Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Coombell profile · Myrtle Creek profile

Coombell Myrtle Creek

Myrtle Creek (NSW) and Coombell are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Myrtle Creek (NSW) is the larger of the two with 92 residents, while Coombell has only 12. Typical weekly rents are far higher in Myrtle Creek (NSW) at $290, compared to $100 in Coombell. However, typical weekly household income is well higher in Coombell at $1,125, while Myrtle Creek (NSW) is $850. There are also far more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Myrtle Creek (NSW) than in Coombell.

Everyday life in both places is very similar, as both are car-dependent and have no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store. Both areas share the same number of schools within 3 km and have almost identical average school sizes. The two areas also have very similar house sizes, with about 2.3 to 2.4 people per home.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Coombellin Myrtle Creek +80 larger in Myrtle Creek gap widening
12 9th pct 92 39th pct
  • First area, 2016: 24
  • First area, 2021: 12
  • Second area, 2011: 236
  • Second area, 2016: 86
  • Second area, 2021: 92
Median age in Coombellin Myrtle Creek +2 yrs older in Myrtle Creek gap narrowing
58 yrs 90th pct 60 yrs 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 52 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 58 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 48 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 60 yrs
— 8.7% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.7%
— 28.3% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%
— 13.0% 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%
— 14.9% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.9%

Age structure

0.0% Older adults (45–64) +43.5 pts ▸ 43.5%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +28.3 pts ▸ 28.3%
0.0% Children (0–14) +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%

Marital status

66.7% Married ◂ +29.5 pts 37.2%
33.3% Never married ◂ +5.4 pts 27.9%
0.0% Divorced +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Widowed +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Separated +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%

Age & sex structure

Coombell Myrtle Creek

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

  • 85+ in Coombell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Myrtle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Coombell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Myrtle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Coombell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Myrtle Creek: 3.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Coombell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Myrtle Creek: 7.1% males, 7.1% females
  • 65–69 in Coombell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Myrtle Creek: 0.0% males, 8.2% females
  • 60–64 in Coombell: 44.4% males, 55.6% females; 60–64 in Myrtle Creek: 8.2% males, 10.6% females
  • 55–59 in Coombell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Myrtle Creek: 3.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Coombell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Myrtle Creek: 9.4% males, 3.5% females
  • 45–49 in Coombell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Myrtle Creek: 8.2% males, 3.5% females
  • 40–44 in Coombell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Myrtle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Coombell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Myrtle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Coombell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Myrtle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Coombell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Myrtle Creek: 7.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Coombell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Myrtle Creek: 0.0% males, 5.9% females
  • 15–19 in Coombell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Myrtle Creek: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Coombell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Myrtle Creek: 0.0% males, 4.7% females
  • 5–9 in Coombell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Myrtle Creek: 0.0% males, 4.7% females
  • 0–4 in Coombell: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Myrtle Creek: 0.0% males, 4.7% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

— 8.7% 37th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.7%

Country of birth

33.3% Australia +41.7 pts ▸ 75.0%
0.0% England +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
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%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

33.3% Australian +10.1 pts ▸ 43.5%
25.0% English +7.6 pts ▸ 32.6%
0.0% Irish +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Scottish +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% German +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Coombellin Myrtle Creek
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

58.3% English only +25.4 pts ▸ 83.7%
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

— 29.3% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.3%

Religious affiliation

58.3% Not stated ◂ +38.8 pts 19.6%
33.3% Christianity +14.5 pts ▸ 47.8%
25.0% No religion +4.3 pts ▸ 29.3%
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

— 25.6% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.6%
— 4.7% 11th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.7%
Schools ≤3 km in Coombellin Myrtle Creek even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
17 3rd pct 17 3rd pct
896 12th pct 896 12th pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 10 +30.2 pts ▸ 30.2%
0.0% Year 12 +25.6 pts ▸ 25.6%
0.0% Year 9 or below +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Year 11 +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Highest qualification level

33.3% Certificate III / IV +5.4 pts ▸ 38.8%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +18.4 pts ▸ 18.4%
0.0% Bachelor degree +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +20.4 pts ▸ 20.4%
0.0% Management & commerce +16.3 pts ▸ 16.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Health +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Coombellin Myrtle Creek +$83 higher in Myrtle Creek gap widening
$374 2nd pct $457 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: $537
  • First area, 2021: $374
  • Second area, 2011: $294
  • Second area, 2016: $478
  • Second area, 2021: $457
Household income in Coombellin Myrtle Creek +$275 higher in Coombell gap steady
$1,125 21st pct $850 8th pct
  • First area, 2016: $762
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2011: $712
  • Second area, 2016: $1,041
  • Second area, 2021: $850
Family income in Coombellin Myrtle Creek +$374 higher in Coombell gap widening
$1,499 27th pct $1,125 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $899
  • First area, 2021: $1,499
  • Second area, 2011: $715
  • Second area, 2016: $1,208
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Coombellin Myrtle Creek
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +38.2 pts ▸ 38.2%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +26.5 pts ▸ 26.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +54.7 pts ▸ 54.7%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Coombellin Myrtle Creek
— 33.7% 73rd pct
— 9.8% 66th pct
Needs assistance in Coombellin Myrtle Creek
— 12.0% 94th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +19.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
0.0% Heart disease +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Lung condition +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Mental health +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Asthma +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Other condition +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Cancer +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Stroke +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Diabetes +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

25.0% None +23.9 pts ▸ 48.9%
0.0% One condition +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Two conditions +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Three or more +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%

Community Participation

— 15.1% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.1%
— 22.1% 93rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.1%
Unpaid child care in Coombellin Myrtle Creek
— 17.4% 18th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.4%
Defence service in Coombellin Myrtle Creek
— 8.1% 92nd pct
— 34.9% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Coombellin Myrtle Creek +8 larger in Myrtle Creek
0 0th pct 8 57th pct
— 34 yrs 72nd pct
— $574 43rd pct
Household income in Coombellin Myrtle Creek
— $1,625 47th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Coombellin Myrtle Creek +0.1 larger in Myrtle Creek gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.3
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9
  • Second area, 2016: 2.6
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
— 24.6% 92nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.6%
— 23.5% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.5%

Family composition

100.0% Couples with children ◂ +72.3 pts 27.7%
57.1% One-parent families ◂ +32.5 pts 24.6%
0.0% Couples without children +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +47.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
0.0% 3 people +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% 1 person +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% 6 or more +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% 5 people +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Coombellin Myrtle Creek +$190 higher in Myrtle Creek gap widening
$100 6th pct $290 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: $155
  • First area, 2021: $100
  • Second area, 2011: $50
  • Second area, 2016: $80
  • Second area, 2021: $290
— $600 4th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $1,170
  • Second area, 2016: $888
  • Second area, 2021: $600
People / bedroom in Coombellin Myrtle Creek +0.10 higher in Myrtle Creek
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
— 17.6% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.6%
— 58.8% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 45.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.8%
Separate houses in Coombellin Myrtle Creek
— 100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
— 73.5% 35th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 55.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 92.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 73.5%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +58.8 pts ▸ 58.8%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Rented +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

0.0% Separate house +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
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% 4 bedrooms +41.2 pts ▸ 41.2%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +20.6 pts ▸ 20.6%
0.0% 5 or more +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Studio / none +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% 1 bedroom +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 32.0% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.0%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Coombellin Myrtle Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +48.0 pts ▸ 48.0%
0.0% Worked at home +32.0 pts ▸ 32.0%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +38.2 pts ▸ 38.2%
0.0% 1 vehicle +32.4 pts ▸ 32.4%
0.0% 3 vehicles +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

— 20.2% 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.2%

Jobs & Industry

— 16.7% 99th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
— 27.9% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 42.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.9%
— 40.0% 2nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 66.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%

Industries people work in

0.0% Manufacturing +36.0 pts ▸ 36.0%
0.0% Education & training +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Other services +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Labourers +28.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Managers +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Coombellin Myrtle Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 22nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Coombellin Myrtle Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 30th pct
15-min city in Coombellin Myrtle Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Coombellin Myrtle Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Coombellin Myrtle Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Coombellin Myrtle Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Coombellin Myrtle Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Coombellin Myrtle Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Coombellin Myrtle Creek +21.7 more in Myrtle Creek
0.0 0th pct 21.7 64th pct
Intersections/km² in Coombellin Myrtle Creek even
0 24th pct 0 22nd pct
Mean slope in Coombellin Myrtle Creek +0.2 pts higher in Myrtle Creek
5.0% 43rd pct 5.2% 45th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Coombell vs Myrtle Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11040/coombell/vs/SAL12890/myrtle-creek