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Cowabbie vs Tara

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 22 km apart · Cowabbie profile · Tara profile

Cowabbie Tara

Tara (NSW) and Cowabbie are both sparsely populated rural areas located about 22 km apart. There are stark differences in wealth between them; the typical weekly household income in Cowabbie is $3,125, which is far higher than the $1,437 seen in Tara (NSW). While Cowabbie has much higher typical personal and family incomes, Tara (NSW) has a far higher typical weekly rent of $265, compared to $150 in Cowabbie. Residents in Tara (NSW) are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 39 compared to 34 in Cowabbie.

Both areas are completely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of shops, parks, schools, or public transport. They share this lack of walkable amenities, and both have a walkability score of 0.0. Other similarities include a lack of public transport stops and routes, and both areas have very few residents.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cowabbiein Tara +31 larger in Tara gap widening
16 11th pct 47 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17
  • First area, 2021: 16
  • Second area, 2016: 27
  • Second area, 2021: 47
Median age in Cowabbiein Tara +5 yrs older in Tara gap narrowing
34 yrs 13th pct 39 yrs 26th pct
  • First area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 34 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 39 yrs
First Nations in Cowabbiein Tara
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 25.5% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 29.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.5%
— 29.8% 95th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.8%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

37.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +9.8 pts 27.7%
37.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +22.6 pts 14.9%
25.0% Children (0–14) +4.8 pts ▸ 29.8%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +25.5 pts ▸ 25.5%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%

Marital status

72.7% Married +6.1 pts ▸ 78.8%
27.3% Never married +3.0 pts ▸ 30.3%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Cowabbie Tara

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

  • 85+ in Cowabbie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Tara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Cowabbie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Tara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Cowabbie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Tara: 10.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Cowabbie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Tara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Cowabbie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Tara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Cowabbie: 0.0% males, 38.5% females; 60–64 in Tara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Cowabbie: 30.8% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Tara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Cowabbie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Tara: 13.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Cowabbie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Tara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Cowabbie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Tara: 0.0% males, 13.3% females
  • 35–39 in Cowabbie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Tara: 16.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Cowabbie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Tara: 0.0% males, 10.0% females
  • 25–29 in Cowabbie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Tara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Cowabbie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Tara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Cowabbie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Tara: 0.0% males, 16.7% females
  • 10–14 in Cowabbie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Tara: 0.0% males, 10.0% females
  • 5–9 in Cowabbie: 30.8% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Tara: 0.0% males, 10.0% females
  • 0–4 in Cowabbie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Tara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cowabbiein Tara
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

81.3% Australia +10.2 pts ▸ 91.5%
0.0% England even 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

81.3% English ◂ +38.7 pts 42.6%
18.8% Australian +19.5 pts ▸ 38.3%
31.3% Scottish ◂ +16.4 pts 14.9%
18.8% German ◂ +10.2 pts 8.5%
0.0% Irish +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
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

Other language in Cowabbiein Tara
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Cowabbiein Tara
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +8.5 pts 91.5%
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 Cowabbiein Tara
— 23.4% 13th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.4%

Religious affiliation

43.8% Christianity +24.3 pts ▸ 68.1%
37.5% No religion ◂ +14.1 pts 23.4%
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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

— 51.4% 65th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 51.4%
Bachelor+ in Cowabbiein Tara
— 9.1% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%
Schools ≤3 km in Cowabbiein Tara even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

63.6% Year 10 ◂ +29.4 pts 34.3%
54.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +46.0 pts 8.6%
27.3% Year 12 +24.2 pts ▸ 51.4%
0.0% Year 11 +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%

Highest qualification level

50.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +18.8 pts 31.3%
0.0% Bachelor degree +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

25.0% Health ◂ +6.3 pts 18.8%
0.0% Engineering & related +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
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% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cowabbiein Tara +$644 higher in Cowabbie gap widening
$1,312 93rd pct $668 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: $333
  • First area, 2021: $1,312
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $668
Household income in Cowabbiein Tara +$1,688 higher in Cowabbie
$3,125 98th pct $1,437 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $3,125
  • Second area, 2016: $1,437
  • Second area, 2021: $1,437
Family income in Cowabbiein Tara +$1,688 higher in Cowabbie
$3,125 92nd pct $1,437 23rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $3,125
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $1,437
High earners in Cowabbiein Tara
— 12.1% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.1%

Household income distribution

60.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +35.0 pts 25.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +42.4 pts ▸ 42.4%
36.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.0 pts 33.3%
27.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +18.2 pts 9.1%
0.0% $3,000 or more +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cowabbiein Tara
— 23.4% 25th pct
Mental health in Cowabbiein Tara
— 8.5% 54th pct
Needs assistance in Cowabbiein Tara
— 6.4% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

31.3% Asthma ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
18.8% Arthritis ◂ +6.0 pts 12.8%
0.0% Diabetes +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Mental health +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Cancer +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.3% None +9.7 pts ▸ 66.0%
31.3% One condition ◂ +16.4 pts 14.9%
0.0% Three or more +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cowabbiein Tara
— 42.4% 95th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 45.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.4%
Unpaid carers in Cowabbiein Tara
— 15.2% 74th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%
Unpaid child care in Cowabbiein Tara
— 48.5% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 48.5%
Defence service in Cowabbiein Tara
— 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Cowabbiein Tara
— 45.5% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 45.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.5%

First Nations

First Nations people in Cowabbiein Tara even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Cowabbiein Tara
— 59 yrs 94th pct
Household income in Cowabbiein Tara
— $575 4th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Cowabbiein Tara +0.6 larger in Tara gap narrowing
2.7 71st pct 3.3 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3
One-parent in Cowabbiein Tara
— 10.3% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.3%

Family composition

62.5% Couples with children ◂ +6.1 pts 56.4%
62.5% Couples without children ◂ +39.4 pts 23.1%
0.0% One-parent families +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

80.0% 2 people ◂ +30.0 pts 50.0%
0.0% 4 people +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% 5 people +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Cowabbiein Tara +$115 higher in Tara
$150 14th pct $265 45th pct
— $350 0th pct
People / bedroom in Cowabbiein Tara +0.30 higher in Tara
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Other tenure ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Owned outright +91.7 pts ▸ 91.7%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage even 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 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

80.0% 5 or more ◂ +80.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +41.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Cowabbiein Tara
— 48.1% 96th pct
PT commute in Cowabbiein Tara
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Cowabbiein Tara even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Cowabbiein Tara even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Cowabbiein Tara even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Cowabbiein Tara even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

77.8% Car (driver) ◂ +59.3 pts 18.5%
0.0% Worked at home +48.1 pts ▸ 48.1%
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

133.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +77.8 pts 55.6%
133.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +133.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cowabbiein Tara
— 29.3% 44th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 25.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Cowabbiein Tara
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Cowabbiein Tara
— 81.8% 96th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 70.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.8%
Full-time in Cowabbiein Tara
— 63.0% 73rd pct

Industries people work in

88.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +18.5 pts 70.4%
33.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing 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%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Managers ◂ +40.7 pts 59.3%
0.0% Technicians & trades +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
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 Cowabbiein Tara even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cowabbiein Tara even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Cowabbiein Tara even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Cowabbiein Tara even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Cowabbiein Tara even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Cowabbiein Tara even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Cowabbiein Tara even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Cowabbiein Tara even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Cowabbiein Tara even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Cowabbiein Tara even
0 14th pct 0 21st pct
Mean slope in Cowabbiein Tara +1.8 pts higher in Tara
2.9% 11th pct 4.7% 38th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cowabbie vs Tara [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11096/cowabbie/vs/SAL13771/tara