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Cope vs Ulan

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Cope profile · Ulan profile

Cope Ulan

Cope and Ulan are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ most in their family and social makeup. Ulan has a much higher proportion of one-parent families at 48.6% compared to 14.4% in Cope. The First Nations population is also far higher in Ulan, where it reaches 17.3%, while Cope sits at 3.5%. There are also stark differences in typical income; weekly household income is well higher in Ulan at $1,624, compared to $1,125 in Cope.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining car-dependent with no residents within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. They share similar levels of education, with about 5% of adults in both places holding a bachelor degree or higher. While Cope is noticeably older with a typical resident aged 43, and Ulan is slightly younger at 38, both areas have a low number of adults working or looking for work compared to the national figure.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Copein Ulan +32 larger in Cope gap narrowing
113 44th pct 81 36th pct
  • First area, 2016: 128
  • First area, 2021: 113
  • Second area, 2016: 58
  • Second area, 2021: 81
Median age in Copein Ulan +5 yrs older in Cope gap narrowing
43 yrs 43rd pct 38 yrs 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 47 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 38 yrs
First Nations in Copein Ulan +13.7 pts higher in Ulan gap widening
3.5% 64th pct 17.3% 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.3%
Aged 65+ in Copein Ulan +9.5 pts higher in Cope gap narrowing
29.2% 85th pct 19.8% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.6%
  • First area, 2021: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.8%
Under 15 in Copein Ulan +2.1 pts higher in Ulan gap narrowing
17.7% 54th pct 19.8% 68th pct
  • First area, 2016: 27.3%
  • First area, 2021: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.8%
De facto in Copein Ulan +12.7 pts higher in Cope gap narrowing
12.7% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

29.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.5 pts 19.8%
24.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.5 pts 17.3%
19.5% Older adults (45–64) +4.0 pts ▸ 23.5%
17.7% Children (0–14) +2.1 pts ▸ 19.8%
9.7% Youth (15–24) +8.8 pts ▸ 18.5%

Marital status

55.8% Married ◂ +25.2 pts 30.6%
30.5% Never married +11.1 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% Separated +15.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
3.2% Widowed +5.2 pts ▸ 8.3%
5.3% Divorced ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Cope Ulan

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

  • 85+ in Cope: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Ulan: 0.0% males, 5.3% females
  • 80–84 in Cope: 2.7% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Ulan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Cope: 0.0% males, 2.7% females; 75–79 in Ulan: 3.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Cope: 4.5% males, 2.7% females; 70–74 in Ulan: 3.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Cope: 7.2% males, 8.1% females; 65–69 in Ulan: 3.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Cope: 4.5% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Ulan: 0.0% males, 6.6% females
  • 55–59 in Cope: 3.6% males, 2.7% females; 55–59 in Ulan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Cope: 2.7% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Ulan: 3.9% males, 6.6% females
  • 45–49 in Cope: 8.1% males, 5.4% females; 45–49 in Ulan: 3.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Cope: 6.3% males, 5.4% females; 40–44 in Ulan: 3.9% males, 7.9% females
  • 35–39 in Cope: 4.5% males, 4.5% females; 35–39 in Ulan: 3.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Cope: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Ulan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Cope: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Ulan: 14.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Cope: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Ulan: 5.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Cope: 2.7% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Ulan: 13.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Cope: 5.4% males, 4.5% females; 10–14 in Ulan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Cope: 3.6% males, 8.1% females; 5–9 in Ulan: 5.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Cope: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Ulan: 3.9% males, 3.9% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Copein Ulan +12.4 pts higher in Cope gap widening
12.4% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.7%
  • First area, 2021: 12.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

77.0% Australia ◂ +21.4 pts 55.6%
8.0% England ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
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

49.6% English ◂ +18.7 pts 30.9%
38.1% Australian ◂ +7.2 pts 30.9%
15.0% Irish ◂ +10.1 pts 4.9%
0.0% Italian +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
5.3% German ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
3.5% Scottish +1.4 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Chinese 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 Copein Ulan +2.7 pts higher in Cope gap steady
2.7% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.3%
  • First area, 2021: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Copein Ulan even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

85.0% English only ◂ +28.2 pts 56.8%
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 Copein Ulan +13.7 pts higher in Cope gap widening
31.0% 25th pct 17.3% 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 33.6%
  • First area, 2021: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.3%

Religious affiliation

55.8% Christianity ◂ +15.0 pts 40.7%
13.3% Not stated +27.5 pts ▸ 40.7%
31.0% No religion ◂ +13.7 pts 17.3%
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

Year 12 in Copein Ulan +0.7 pts higher in Cope gap narrowing
25.3% 8th pct 24.6% 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 18.9%
  • First area, 2021: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.6%
Bachelor+ in Copein Ulan +0.3 pts higher in Ulan gap narrowing
5.3% 12th pct 5.6% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
Schools ≤3 km in Copein Ulan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

42.9% Year 10 ◂ +26.5 pts 16.4%
25.3% Year 12 ◂ +0.7 pts 24.6%
11.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.4 pts 6.6%
5.5% Year 11 ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

52.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +32.1 pts 20.4%
8.2% Bachelor degree even 8.2%
4.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
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

24.6% Engineering & related ◂ +0.1 pts 24.5%
13.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
9.8% Health ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
4.9% Architecture & building ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Education ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Management & commerce ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Society & culture ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
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 Copein Ulan +$103 higher in Ulan gap widening
$472 10th pct $575 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $532
  • First area, 2021: $472
  • Second area, 2016: $462
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Household income in Copein Ulan +$499 higher in Ulan gap widening
$1,125 21st pct $1,624 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $1,624
Family income in Copein Ulan +$251 higher in Ulan gap narrowing
$1,374 19th pct $1,625 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,708
  • First area, 2021: $1,374
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $1,625
High earners in Copein Ulan +6.0 pts higher in Cope gap steady
11.6% 68th pct 5.6% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.2%
  • First area, 2021: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
High-income homes in Copein Ulan
21.7% 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.3%
  • First area, 2021: 21.7%

Household income distribution

34.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +34.8 pts 0.0%
13.0% Under $650 +10.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
6.5% $3,000–$3,999 +17.0 pts ▸ 23.5%
19.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
15.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

47.4% Under $650 ◂ +8.5 pts 38.9%
24.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.7 pts 12.5%
6.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% $1,500–$2,999 +0.3 pts ▸ 5.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Copein Ulan +4.3 pts higher in Cope
26.5% 38th pct 22.2% 20th pct
Mental health in Copein Ulan +2.7 pts higher in Cope
8.8% 57th pct 6.2% 32nd pct
Needs assistance in Copein Ulan +1.2 pts higher in Ulan gap narrowing
6.2% 67th pct 7.4% 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

12.4% Arthritis ◂ +2.5 pts 9.9%
2.7% Asthma +7.2 pts ▸ 9.9%
8.8% Mental health ◂ +2.7 pts 6.2%
8.0% Heart disease ◂ +4.3 pts 3.7%
6.2% Diabetes +1.2 pts ▸ 7.4%
7.1% Other condition ◂ +0.9 pts 6.2%
2.7% Cancer ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
2.7% Stroke ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.2% None ◂ +23.1 pts 37.0%
14.2% One condition +0.7 pts ▸ 14.8%
7.1% Three or more ◂ +3.4 pts 3.7%
3.5% Two conditions +2.6 pts ▸ 6.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Copein Ulan +1.2 pts higher in Cope gap steady
13.7% 28th pct 12.5% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
Unpaid carers in Copein Ulan +7.1 pts higher in Cope gap narrowing
12.6% 48th pct 5.6% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.4%
  • First area, 2021: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.6%
Unpaid child care in Copein Ulan +11.1 pts higher in Cope gap narrowing
30.5% 75th pct 19.4% 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 30.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.4%
Defence service in Copein Ulan +0.1 pts higher in Ulan
4.1% 72nd pct 4.2% 74th pct
Housework 15h+ in Copein Ulan +19.0 pts higher in Cope gap steady
23.2% 44th pct 4.2% 1st pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.2%
  • First area, 2021: 23.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Copein Ulan +10 larger in Ulan
4 46th pct 14 63rd pct
Median age in Copein Ulan +42 yrs older in Cope
57 yrs 92nd pct 15 yrs 11th pct
Median income in Copein Ulan +$125 higher in Ulan
$225 2nd pct $350 12th pct
Household income in Copein Ulan +$1,225 higher in Ulan
$774 10th pct $1,999 62nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Copein Ulan +0.3 larger in Ulan gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 2.7 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.1
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
One-parent in Copein Ulan +34.1 pts higher in Ulan gap widening
14.4% 70th pct 48.6% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.4%
  • First area, 2021: 14.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.6%
Living alone in Copein Ulan
19.6% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 33.3%
  • First area, 2021: 19.6%

Family composition

53.3% Couples with children ◂ +10.5 pts 42.9%
14.4% One-parent families +34.1 pts ▸ 48.6%
36.7% Couples without children ◂ +19.5 pts 17.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

19.6% 1 person +27.5 pts ▸ 47.1%
34.8% 2 people +6.4 pts ▸ 41.2%
0.0% 5 people +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
19.6% 4 people ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Copein Ulan +$170 higher in Ulan
$200 25th pct $370 76th pct
  • First area, 2021: $200
  • Second area, 2016: $210
  • Second area, 2021: $370
Mortgage in Copein Ulan +$491 higher in Cope
$1,825 62nd pct $1,334 31st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,600
  • First area, 2021: $1,825
  • Second area, 2021: $1,334
People / bedroom in Copein Ulan +0.10 higher in Cope gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.50
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Copein Ulan
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Owned outright in Copein Ulan
45.7% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 63.9%
  • First area, 2021: 45.7%
Separate houses in Copein Ulan
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Copein Ulan
58.7% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 72.2%
  • First area, 2021: 58.7%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Rented +58.8 pts ▸ 58.8%
45.7% Owned outright ◂ +16.2 pts 29.4%
39.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +21.5 pts 17.6%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +11.8 pts 88.2%
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% 5 or more +35.3 pts ▸ 35.3%
32.6% 3 bedrooms ◂ +15.0 pts 17.6%
26.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +2.6 pts 23.5%
23.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.3 pts 17.6%
8.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

22.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
16.7% Under $1,000 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Copein Ulan +4.1 pts higher in Ulan gap narrowing
9.5% 25th pct 13.6% 40th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
PT commute in Copein Ulan even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Copein Ulan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Copein Ulan even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Copein Ulan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Copein Ulan even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

61.9% Car (driver) +19.9 pts ▸ 81.8%
9.5% Worked at home +4.1 pts ▸ 13.6%
7.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% Walked ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.5% 2 vehicles +23.2 pts ▸ 66.7%
21.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +1.7 pts 20.0%
19.6% 4 or more ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
13.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Copein Ulan +11.0 pts higher in Cope gap narrowing
22.8% 22nd pct 11.8% 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.2%
  • First area, 2021: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Copein Ulan +9.3 pts higher in Cope gap widening
9.3% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.5%
  • First area, 2021: 9.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Copein Ulan +10.5 pts higher in Cope gap widening
45.3% 14th pct 34.7% 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51.1%
  • First area, 2021: 45.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.7%
Full-time in Copein Ulan +7.6 pts higher in Cope gap narrowing
66.7% 83rd pct 59.1% 55th pct
  • First area, 2016: 48.9%
  • First area, 2021: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.1%

Industries people work in

28.6% Mining +35.1 pts ▸ 63.6%
0.0% Accommodation & food +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
11.9% Health care & social assistance +6.3 pts ▸ 18.2%
11.9% Retail trade +1.7 pts ▸ 13.6%
11.9% Administrative & support ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
9.5% Construction ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
7.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

14.3% Technicians & trades +26.6 pts ▸ 40.9%
14.3% Managers +17.5 pts ▸ 31.8%
21.4% Machinery operators & drivers +5.8 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
16.7% Community & personal service ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
7.1% Labourers +6.5 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Copein Ulan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 29th pct
Types ≤15 min in Copein Ulan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 30th pct
15-min city in Copein Ulan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Copein Ulan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Copein Ulan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Copein Ulan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Copein Ulan +1.9 pts higher in Ulan
0.0% 0th pct 1.9% 38th pct
Walk to health in Copein Ulan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Copein Ulan +24.7 more in Ulan
0.0 0th pct 24.7 68th pct
Intersections/km² in Copein Ulan even
0 9th pct 0 25th pct
Mean slope in Copein Ulan +1.2 pts higher in Ulan
6.0% 53rd pct 7.2% 64th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cope vs Ulan [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11057/cope/vs/SAL14020/ulan