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Corrowong vs Delegate

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 21 km apart · Corrowong profile · Delegate profile

Corrowong Delegate

Delegate and Corrowong are nearby areas in New South Wales, though they differ greatly in scale and demographics. Delegate is a larger centre with a typical resident aged 53, where 16.6% of the population are children. In contrast, Corrowong is sparsely populated and far older, with a typical age of 62 and no children. There is a stark gap in wealth and education; the typical household income in Corrowong is $1,749 per week, compared to $785 in Delegate, and 87.0% of Corrowong residents completed Year 12 compared to 37.1% in Delegate.

Both areas are effectively alike in that no one speaks little or no English and very few people live within walking distance of public transport. While Corrowong is car-dependent, Delegate is mostly car-dependent, though it offers more amenities within a 15-minute walk. Since 2011, the gap in typical income between the two has remained wide, with Corrowong continuing to see far higher weekly personal and household earnings than Delegate.

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Where they differ most

Population: 272 larger in Delegate Year 12: 49.9 pts higher in Corrowong Volunteering: 57.2 pts higher in Corrowong Unpaid child care: 21.8 pts higher in Delegate First Nations: 6.4 pts higher in Delegate

Demographics & Identity

Population in Corrowongin Delegate +272 larger in Delegate gap narrowing
23 16th pct 295 59th pct
Median age in Corrowongin Delegate +9 yrs older in Corrowong gap widening
62 yrs 96th pct 53 yrs 80th pct
First Nations in Corrowongin Delegate +6.4 pts higher in Delegate
0.0% 0th pct 6.4% 79th pct
Aged 65+ in Corrowongin Delegate +7.1 pts higher in Delegate
21.7% 63rd pct 28.8% 84th pct
Under 15 in Corrowongin Delegate +16.6 pts higher in Delegate
0.0% 0th pct 16.6% 46th pct
De facto in Corrowongin Delegate +1.1 pts higher in Corrowong
14.3% 66th pct 13.1% 58th pct

Age structure

78.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +52.2 pts 26.1%
21.7% Seniors (65+) +7.1 pts ▸ 28.8%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +18.6 pts ▸ 18.6%
0.0% Children (0–14) +16.6 pts ▸ 16.6%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%

Marital status

47.8% Married ◂ +4.3 pts 43.5%
26.1% Never married +3.8 pts ▸ 29.8%
0.0% Divorced +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Widowed +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Separated +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Age & sex structure

Corrowong Delegate

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Corrowongin Delegate +7.5 pts higher in Delegate
0.0% 0th pct 7.5% 31st pct

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +16.9 pts 83.1%
0.0% Philippines +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% England +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

52.2% Australian ◂ +8.8 pts 43.4%
39.1% English ◂ +0.5 pts 38.6%
17.4% Italian ◂ +14.7 pts 2.7%
0.0% Irish +15.9 pts ▸ 15.9%
13.0% Scottish +1.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% German +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Filipino +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Chinese +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Corrowongin Delegate +1.7 pts higher in Delegate
0.0% 0th pct 1.7% 38th pct
Limited English in Corrowongin Delegate even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

108.7% English only ◂ +17.8 pts 90.8%
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 Corrowongin Delegate +5.6 pts higher in Corrowong
39.1% 45th pct 33.6% 30th pct

Religious affiliation

73.9% Christianity ◂ +16.6 pts 57.3%
39.1% No religion ◂ +5.6 pts 33.6%
0.0% Not stated +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
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 Corrowongin Delegate +49.9 pts higher in Corrowong
87.0% 100th pct 37.1% 28th pct
Bachelor+ in Corrowongin Delegate +6.5 pts higher in Corrowong
17.4% 60th pct 10.9% 34th pct
Schools/1k kids in Corrowongin Delegate
— 20.41 88th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Corrowongin Delegate +1 more in Delegate
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Corrowongin Delegate
— 22 6th pct
ICSEA in Corrowongin Delegate
— 982 45th pct

Highest year of school

87.0% Year 12 ◂ +49.9 pts 37.1%
13.0% Year 10 +14.9 pts ▸ 27.9%
0.0% Year 9 or below +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
13.0% Year 11 ◂ +6.4 pts 6.7%

Highest qualification level

42.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +33.7 pts 9.2%
19.0% Certificate III / IV +19.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
19.0% Bachelor degree +0.2 pts ▸ 19.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

42.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +29.1 pts 13.8%
38.1% Society & culture ◂ +27.1 pts 11.0%
19.0% Engineering & related ◂ +3.5 pts 15.6%
19.0% Management & commerce ◂ +9.0 pts 10.1%
0.0% Health +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Education +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Creative arts +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Corrowongin Delegate +$360 higher in Corrowong gap widening
$833 64th pct $473 10th pct
Household income in Corrowongin Delegate +$964 higher in Corrowong
$1,749 62nd pct $785 5th pct
Family income in Corrowongin Delegate +$963 higher in Corrowong gap widening
$2,249 71st pct $1,286 14th pct
High earners in Corrowongin Delegate +6.0 pts higher in Delegate
0.0% 0th pct 6.0% 38th pct
High-income homes in Corrowongin Delegate
— 2.3% 7th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +34.6 pts ▸ 34.6%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +32.3 pts ▸ 32.3%
31.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Personal income distribution

30.4% Under $650 +28.0 pts ▸ 58.5%
30.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +22.4 pts 8.1%
17.4% $650–$1,499 +7.6 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Corrowongin Delegate +0.5 pts higher in Delegate
34.8% 77th pct 35.3% 78th pct
Mental health in Corrowongin Delegate +14.6 pts higher in Corrowong
21.7% 100th pct 7.1% 40th pct
Needs assistance in Corrowongin Delegate +4.6 pts higher in Corrowong
13.0% 97th pct 8.5% 84th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

34.8% Arthritis ◂ +18.9 pts 15.9%
30.4% Cancer ◂ +26.7 pts 3.7%
21.7% Mental health ◂ +14.6 pts 7.1%
13.0% Diabetes ◂ +8.3 pts 4.7%
13.0% Heart disease ◂ +8.6 pts 4.4%
0.0% Other condition +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Asthma +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Dementia +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Lung condition +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Stroke +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.6% None ◂ +11.9 pts 57.6%
30.4% Three or more ◂ +28.7 pts 1.7%
21.7% One condition +1.7 pts ▸ 23.4%
17.4% Two conditions ◂ +8.6 pts 8.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Corrowongin Delegate +57.2 pts higher in Corrowong
82.6% 100th pct 25.4% 76th pct
Unpaid carers in Corrowongin Delegate +2.1 pts higher in Corrowong
17.4% 86th pct 15.3% 75th pct
Unpaid child care in Corrowongin Delegate +21.8 pts higher in Delegate
0.0% 0th pct 21.8% 33rd pct
Defence service in Corrowongin Delegate +8.0 pts higher in Corrowong
11.5% 99th pct 3.6% 65th pct
Housework 15h+ in Corrowongin Delegate +5.7 pts higher in Delegate
21.7% 35th pct 27.4% 68th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Corrowongin Delegate +19 larger in Delegate
0 0th pct 19 67th pct
Median age in Corrowongin Delegate
— 18 yrs 18th pct
Median income in Corrowongin Delegate
— $217 1st pct
Household income in Corrowongin Delegate
— $900 14th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Corrowongin Delegate +0.1 larger in Delegate
2.0 14th pct 2.1 19th pct
One-parent in Corrowongin Delegate +16.5 pts higher in Delegate
0.0% 0th pct 16.5% 77th pct
Living alone in Corrowongin Delegate
— 38.5% 89th pct

Family composition

52.4% Couples without children ◂ +11.1 pts 41.2%
19.0% Couples with children +23.2 pts ▸ 42.3%
0.0% One-parent families +16.5 pts ▸ 16.5%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

56.3% 2 people ◂ +17.8 pts 38.5%
0.0% 1 person +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% 4 people +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% 5 people +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% 3 people +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% 6 or more +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Corrowongin Delegate
— $150 14th pct
Mortgage in Corrowongin Delegate +$379 higher in Delegate
$480 1st pct $859 11th pct
People / bedroom in Corrowongin Delegate +0.20 higher in Delegate
0.50 0th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Corrowongin Delegate
— 15.4% 46th pct
Owned outright in Corrowongin Delegate
— 61.5% 92nd pct
Separate houses in Corrowongin Delegate
— 97.7% 55th pct
3+ bedrooms in Corrowongin Delegate
— 73.8% 36th pct

How homes are owned or rented

43.8% Owned outright +17.8 pts ▸ 61.5%
31.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +12.8 pts 18.5%
0.0% Rented +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Other tenure +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Not stated +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +2.3 pts 97.7%
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

31.3% 3 bedrooms +18.0 pts ▸ 49.2%
37.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +15.2 pts 22.3%
18.8% 5 or more ◂ +16.4 pts 2.3%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% 1 bedroom +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

60.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +22.5 pts 37.5%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Corrowongin Delegate
— 3.3% 64th pct
Work from home in Corrowongin Delegate
— 13.3% 39th pct
PT commute in Corrowongin Delegate
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Corrowongin Delegate even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Corrowongin Delegate even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Corrowongin Delegate even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Corrowongin Delegate even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

20.0% Car (driver) +41.1 pts ▸ 61.1%
33.3% Worked at home ◂ +20.1 pts 13.3%
0.0% Walked +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 1 vehicle +36.9 pts ▸ 36.9%
26.7% 2 vehicles +10.2 pts ▸ 36.9%
33.3% 4 or more ◂ +29.2 pts 4.1%
20.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.0 pts 18.0%
0.0% No vehicle +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Corrowongin Delegate +11.3 pts higher in Delegate
13.0% 7th pct 24.4% 27th pct
Recent arrivals in Corrowongin Delegate
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Corrowongin Delegate
— 6.8% 82nd pct
Participation in Corrowongin Delegate +18.0 pts higher in Corrowong
65.2% 66th pct 47.2% 16th pct
Full-time in Corrowongin Delegate
— 59.3% 57th pct

Industries people work in

93.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +63.2 pts 30.1%
0.0% Public administration & safety +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Education & training +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Retail trade +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Finance & insurance +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Professional & technical +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Administrative & support +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Manufacturing +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Accommodation & food +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Arts & recreation +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Occupations people work in

80.0% Managers ◂ +52.6 pts 27.4%
20.0% Labourers +1.2 pts ▸ 21.2%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
0.0% Community & personal service +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Professionals +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Technicians & trades +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Sales workers +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Corrowongin Delegate +3.4 higher in Delegate
0.0 0th pct 3.4 75th pct
Types ≤15 min in Corrowongin Delegate +4.1 more in Delegate
0.0 0th pct 4.1 78th pct
15-min city in Corrowongin Delegate +59.0 pts higher in Delegate
0.0% 0th pct 59.0% 82nd pct
Walk to shops in Corrowongin Delegate +59.0 pts higher in Delegate
0.0% 0th pct 59.0% 82nd pct
Walk to transit in Corrowongin Delegate even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Corrowongin Delegate +55.3 pts higher in Delegate
0.0% 0th pct 55.3% 77th pct
Walk to a park in Corrowongin Delegate +59.8 pts higher in Delegate
0.0% 0th pct 59.8% 67th pct
Walk to health in Corrowongin Delegate +58.4 pts higher in Delegate
0.0% 0th pct 58.4% 86th pct
Amenities/1k in Corrowongin Delegate +40.7 more in Delegate
0.0 0th pct 40.7 77th pct
Intersections/km² in Corrowongin Delegate even
0 13th pct 0 39th pct
Mean slope in Corrowongin Delegate +2.4 pts higher in Corrowong
8.8% 75th pct 6.3% 57th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Corrowong vs Delegate [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11084/corrowong/vs/SAL11235/delegate