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Craigie vs Delegate River

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 23 km apart · Craigie profile · Delegate River profile

Craigie Delegate River

Delegate River and Craigie (NSW) are both sparsely populated areas located about 23 km apart. They differ sharply in wealth and education; the typical weekly personal income in Craigie (NSW) is $1,062, which is far higher than the $387 found in Delegate River. Education levels also diverge, with 73.9% of Craigie (NSW) residents completing Year 12 compared to 36.7% in Delegate River. Demographically, Delegate River has a far higher share of children under 15 at 14.6%, while Craigie (NSW) has a far higher share of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.3%.

Both areas are car-dependent and lack local schools or public transport. A notable gap is widening in the workforce, as 42.3% of people in Craigie (NSW) now earn $2,000 or more a week, while no one in Delegate River earns that amount. This contrast is consistent with the higher proportion of bachelor degrees held in Craigie (NSW) and the larger share of people born overseas who live there.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Craigiein Delegate River +12 larger in Delegate River gap widening
29 18th pct 41 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26
  • First area, 2021: 29
  • Second area, 2016: 27
  • Second area, 2021: 41
Median age in Craigiein Delegate River +4 yrs older in Craigie gap narrowing
42 yrs 38th pct 38 yrs 23rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 65 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 38 yrs
First Nations in Craigiein Delegate River 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%
Aged 65+ in Craigiein Delegate River +10.3 pts higher in Craigie gap narrowing
10.3% 17th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 57.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Craigiein Delegate River +14.6 pts higher in Delegate River gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 14.6% 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.6%
De facto in Craigiein Delegate River +11.1 pts higher in Craigie gap narrowing
33.3% 100th pct 22.2% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.2%

Age structure

27.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.6 pts 22.0%
13.8% Youth (15–24) +8.2 pts ▸ 22.0%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +19.5 pts ▸ 19.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
10.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

34.6% Never married +32.1 pts ▸ 66.7%
57.7% Married ◂ +41.0 pts 16.7%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Craigie Delegate River

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

  • 85+ in Craigie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Delegate River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Craigie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Delegate River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Craigie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Delegate River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Craigie: 23.8% males, 19.0% females; 70–74 in Delegate River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Craigie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Delegate River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Craigie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Delegate River: 0.0% males, 12.5% females
  • 55–59 in Craigie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Delegate River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Craigie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Delegate River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Craigie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Delegate River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Craigie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Delegate River: 12.5% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Craigie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Delegate River: 16.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Craigie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Delegate River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Craigie: 33.3% males, 23.8% females; 25–29 in Delegate River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Craigie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Delegate River: 16.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Craigie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Delegate River: 0.0% males, 12.5% females
  • 10–14 in Craigie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Delegate River: 16.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Craigie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Delegate River: 0.0% males, 12.5% females
  • 0–4 in Craigie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Delegate River: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Craigiein Delegate River +24.7 pts higher in Craigie gap widening
34.5% 92nd pct 9.8% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%

Country of birth

72.4% Australia +3.2 pts ▸ 75.6%
0.0% England +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
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

41.4% Australian +5.0 pts ▸ 46.3%
41.4% English +0.1 pts ▸ 41.5%
17.2% Irish ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
13.8% Scottish ◂ +6.5 pts 7.3%
0.0% German +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Dutch +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Craigiein Delegate River +9.8 pts higher in Delegate River gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 9.8% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%
Limited English in Craigiein Delegate River 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

100.0% English only ◂ +29.3 pts 70.7%
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

No religion in Craigiein Delegate River +2.5 pts higher in Craigie gap narrowing
58.6% 92nd pct 56.1% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.4%
  • First area, 2021: 58.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.1%

Religious affiliation

58.6% No religion ◂ +2.5 pts 56.1%
37.9% Christianity ◂ +8.7 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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Craigiein Delegate River +37.2 pts higher in Craigie gap widening
73.9% 94th pct 36.7% 27th pct
  • First area, 2016: 53.8%
  • First area, 2021: 73.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.7%
Bachelor+ in Craigiein Delegate River +20.8 pts higher in Craigie gap widening
30.8% 86th pct 10.0% 29th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 30.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Craigiein Delegate River even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

73.9% Year 12 ◂ +37.2 pts 36.7%
0.0% Year 11 +36.7 pts ▸ 36.7%
21.7% Year 10 ◂ +5.1 pts 16.7%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

34.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +13.4 pts 21.4%
21.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +0.3 pts 21.4%
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

0.0% Engineering & related +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
26.1% Management & commerce ◂ +4.7 pts 21.4%
17.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
13.0% Education ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
13.0% Society & culture ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Craigiein Delegate River +$675 higher in Craigie gap widening
$1,062 86th pct $387 3rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $612
  • First area, 2021: $1,062
  • Second area, 2016: $450
  • Second area, 2021: $387
Household income in Craigiein Delegate River +$376 higher in Craigie gap narrowing
$2,250 86th pct $1,874 69th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2016: $1,874
  • Second area, 2021: $1,874
Family income in Craigiein Delegate River +$541 higher in Craigie gap narrowing
$2,416 78th pct $1,875 49th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,625
  • First area, 2021: $2,416
  • Second area, 2016: $1,875
  • Second area, 2021: $1,875
High earners in Craigiein Delegate River +42.3 pts higher in Craigie gap widening
42.3% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 42.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

37.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.2% Under $650 +3.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
42.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +42.3 pts 0.0%
34.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
11.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Craigiein Delegate River +16.0 pts higher in Craigie
37.9% 86th pct 22.0% 20th pct
Mental health in Craigiein Delegate River +19.5 pts higher in Delegate River
0.0% 0th pct 19.5% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Craigiein Delegate River +9.8 pts higher in Delegate River gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 9.8% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Asthma +26.8 pts ▸ 26.8%
0.0% Mental health +19.5 pts ▸ 19.5%
13.8% Heart disease ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
10.3% Cancer ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.3% Stroke ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arthritis +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Other condition +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Lung condition +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

31.0% None +22.6 pts ▸ 53.7%
37.9% One condition ◂ +25.7 pts 12.2%
0.0% Two conditions +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Three or more +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Craigiein Delegate River +4.6 pts higher in Craigie gap narrowing
34.6% 90th pct 30.0% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 61.5%
  • First area, 2021: 34.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.0%
Unpaid carers in Craigiein Delegate River +5.9 pts higher in Craigie gap narrowing
19.2% 89th pct 13.3% 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Unpaid child care in Craigiein Delegate River +1.3 pts higher in Delegate River gap narrowing
15.4% 13th pct 16.7% 16th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
Defence service in Craigiein Delegate River +14.7 pts higher in Delegate River
0.0% 0th pct 14.7% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Craigiein Delegate River +3.6 pts higher in Craigie gap narrowing
26.9% 65th pct 23.3% 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: 50.0%
  • First area, 2021: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Craigiein Delegate River even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
39 yrs 77th pct
$350 12th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Craigiein Delegate River +1.5 larger in Delegate River gap widening
2.5 50th pct 4.0 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 4.0
One-parent in Craigiein Delegate River even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

57.7% Couples with children +32.3 pts ▸ 90.0%
65.4% Couples without children ◂ +52.1 pts 13.3%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

75.0% 2 people ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$200 25th pct
Mortgage in Craigiein Delegate River +$109 higher in Craigie
$1,734 57th pct $1,625 50th pct
People / bedroom in Craigiein Delegate River +0.30 higher in Delegate River gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 1.10 93rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.40
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 1.10

How homes are owned or rented

50.0% Owned with a mortgage +50.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Other tenure +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
75.0% Owned outright +5.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +40.0 pts 60.0%
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% 5 or more +120.0 pts ▸ 120.0%
75.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
37.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Craigiein Delegate River even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

47.4% Car (driver) +8.2 pts ▸ 55.6%
42.1% Worked at home ◂ +25.4 pts 16.7%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

50.0% 3 vehicles +50.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
87.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +87.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Craigiein Delegate River +13.0 pts higher in Craigie gap widening
42.3% 83rd pct 29.3% 44th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 42.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.3%

Jobs & Industry

40.0% 100th pct
Participation in Craigiein Delegate River +6.4 pts higher in Craigie gap narrowing
73.1% 87th pct 66.7% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 61.5%
  • First area, 2021: 73.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 90.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 66.7%

Industries people work in

68.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +46.2 pts 22.2%
0.0% Arts & recreation +38.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
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% Accommodation & food 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

0.0% Sales workers +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
26.3% Managers ◂ +9.6 pts 16.7%
0.0% Labourers +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Craigiein Delegate River +0.1 higher in Delegate River
0.0 0th pct 0.1 36th pct
Types ≤15 min in Craigiein Delegate River +0.1 more in Delegate River
0.0 0th pct 0.1 36th pct
15-min city in Craigiein Delegate River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Craigiein Delegate River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Craigiein Delegate River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Craigiein Delegate River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Craigiein Delegate River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Craigiein Delegate River even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Craigiein Delegate River +24.4 more in Delegate River
0.0 0th pct 24.4 67th pct
Intersections/km² in Craigiein Delegate River +0 higher in Delegate River
0 30th pct 1 42nd pct
Mean slope in Craigiein Delegate River +1.8 pts higher in Delegate River
7.4% 65th pct 9.2% 77th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Craigie vs Delegate River [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11104/craigie/vs/SAL20734/delegate-river