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Cullen Bullen vs Dark Corner

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Cullen Bullen profile · Dark Corner profile

Cullen Bullen Dark Corner

Cullen Bullen and Dark Corner are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Cullen Bullen is more walkable, with 71.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools, while Dark Corner is car-dependent. There are stark differences in education and demographics; 24.3% of adults in Dark Corner hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to just 4.3% in Cullen Bullen. Additionally, Cullen Bullen has a far higher proportion of First Nations people at 13.9%, whereas Dark Corner has none.

Both areas share a similar household size, with about 2.5 people per home. However, the gap in how many people move into the area is widening, as 51.1% of Dark Corner residents arrived in the last five years compared to 21.0% in Cullen Bullen. This trend is consistent with Dark Corner's younger age structure, where children under 15 make up 31.1% of the population, far higher than the 13.3% seen in Cullen Bullen.

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Where they differ most

Recent movers: 30.0 pts higher in Dark Corner Year 12: 24.9 pts higher in Dark Corner First Nations: 13.9 pts higher in Cullen Bullen Bachelor+: 20.0 pts higher in Dark Corner Population: 121 larger in Cullen Bullen

Demographics & Identity

Population in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +121 larger in Cullen Bullen gap narrowing
166 50th pct 45 26th pct
Median age in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +3 yrs older in Cullen Bullen gap widening
51 yrs 74th pct 48 yrs 62nd pct
First Nations in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +13.9 pts higher in Cullen Bullen
13.9% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +3.8 pts higher in Dark Corner
29.5% 86th pct 33.3% 89th pct
Under 15 in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +17.9 pts higher in Dark Corner
13.3% 27th pct 31.1% 96th pct
De facto in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +1.5 pts higher in Dark Corner
13.8% 63rd pct 15.4% 73rd pct

Age structure

29.5% Seniors (65+) +3.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
13.3% Children (0–14) +17.9 pts ▸ 31.1%
28.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +6.7 pts 22.2%
13.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
13.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.4 pts 8.9%

Marital status

45.7% Married +11.0 pts ▸ 56.8%
32.9% Never married ◂ +8.5 pts 24.3%
10.0% Divorced +8.9 pts ▸ 18.9%
6.4% Separated +7.1 pts ▸ 13.5%
4.3% Widowed ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Cullen Bullen Dark Corner

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +3.5 pts higher in Dark Corner
5.4% 23rd pct 8.9% 38th pct

Country of birth

89.2% Australia ◂ +6.9 pts 82.2%
2.4% New Zealand ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.8% England ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

42.2% Australian +8.9 pts ▸ 51.1%
50.0% English ◂ +18.9 pts 31.1%
13.9% Irish +6.1 pts ▸ 20.0%
10.8% Scottish ◂ +2.0 pts 8.9%
6.0% Italian ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
5.4% German ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
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 Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

94.0% English only ◂ +9.5 pts 84.4%
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 Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +3.3 pts higher in Cullen Bullen
27.7% 19th pct 24.4% 14th pct

Religious affiliation

65.1% Christianity ◂ +38.4 pts 26.7%
27.7% No religion ◂ +3.3 pts 24.4%
0.0% Islam +24.4 pts ▸ 24.4%
7.8% Not stated +5.5 pts ▸ 13.3%
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 Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +24.9 pts higher in Dark Corner
26.4% 9th pct 51.4% 65th pct
Bachelor+ in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +20.0 pts higher in Dark Corner
4.3% 10th pct 24.3% 76th pct
Schools/1k kids in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner
45.45 100th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +1 more in Cullen Bullen
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner
8 0th pct —
ICSEA in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner
790 5th pct —

Highest year of school

26.4% Year 12 +24.9 pts ▸ 51.4%
35.0% Year 10 ◂ +13.4 pts 21.6%
25.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
6.4% Year 11 +7.1 pts ▸ 13.5%

Highest qualification level

52.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +2.2 pts 50.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
9.0% Bachelor degree +11.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
10.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +9.6 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

9.0% Society & culture +21.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
25.4% Engineering & related ◂ +25.4 pts 0.0%
16.4% Management & commerce +8.6 pts ▸ 25.0%
9.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
7.5% Health ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.0% Information technology ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
4.5% Education ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +$241 higher in Dark Corner gap narrowing
$484 11th pct $725 45th pct
Household income in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +$143 higher in Cullen Bullen gap narrowing
$1,042 16th pct $899 10th pct
Family income in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +$506 higher in Cullen Bullen gap narrowing
$1,406 21st pct $900 4th pct
High earners in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +4.4 pts higher in Dark Corner
6.4% 41st pct 10.8% 64th pct
High-income homes in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner
15.0% 47th pct —

Household income distribution

38.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +38.3 pts 0.0%
18.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +18.3 pts 0.0%
16.7% Under $650 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
8.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
6.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

55.0% Under $650 ◂ +11.8 pts 43.2%
25.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.1 pts 18.9%
9.3% $1,500–$2,999 +9.6 pts ▸ 18.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +17.5 pts higher in Cullen Bullen
39.8% 89th pct 22.2% 20th pct
Mental health in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +6.1 pts higher in Dark Corner
7.2% 41st pct 13.3% 88th pct
Needs assistance in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +4.5 pts higher in Dark Corner
6.6% 72nd pct 11.1% 92nd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

15.7% Arthritis ◂ +6.8 pts 8.9%
7.2% Mental health +6.1 pts ▸ 13.3%
9.0% Other condition +4.3 pts ▸ 13.3%
13.3% Asthma ◂ +6.6 pts 6.7%
9.0% Diabetes ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
4.2% Cancer +4.7 pts ▸ 8.9%
4.2% Heart disease ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.6% Dementia ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.0% Lung condition ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

50.6% None +7.2 pts ▸ 57.8%
22.9% One condition ◂ +2.9 pts 20.0%
18.7% Two conditions ◂ +12.0 pts 6.7%
3.0% Three or more ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +2.9 pts higher in Dark Corner
21.4% 65th pct 24.3% 74th pct
Unpaid carers in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +2.8 pts higher in Cullen Bullen
13.6% 59th pct 10.8% 31st pct
Unpaid child care in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +3.8 pts higher in Cullen Bullen
20.0% 26th pct 16.2% 14th pct
Defence service in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +6.0 pts higher in Dark Corner
2.1% 42nd pct 8.1% 91st pct
Housework 15h+ in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +13.6 pts higher in Dark Corner
24.3% 51st pct 37.8% 92nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +23 larger in Cullen Bullen
23 71st pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +8 yrs older in Dark Corner
20 yrs 25th pct 28 yrs 57th pct
Median income in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +$751 higher in Dark Corner
$374 13th pct $1,125 86th pct
Household income in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +$6,688 higher in Dark Corner
$1,312 32nd pct $8,000 100th pct
Indigenous language in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner
17.4% 86th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +0.1 larger in Cullen Bullen gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +16.8 pts higher in Dark Corner
16.5% 77th pct 33.3% 100th pct
Living alone in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner
30.0% 72nd pct —

Family composition

44.9% Couples with children ◂ +20.6 pts 24.2%
36.2% Couples without children ◂ +8.9 pts 27.3%
16.5% One-parent families +16.8 pts ▸ 33.3%
3.1% Other families ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Household size

41.7% 2 people ◂ +10.1 pts 31.6%
30.0% 1 person +1.6 pts ▸ 31.6%
5.0% 3 people +21.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
5.0% 5 people +16.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
11.7% 6 or more ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
6.7% 4 people ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +$60 higher in Dark Corner
$190 23rd pct $250 40th pct
Mortgage in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +$488 higher in Dark Corner
$1,571 46th pct $2,059 74th pct
People / bedroom in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +0.10 higher in Dark Corner
0.80 43rd pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner
10.0% 27th pct —
Owned outright in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner
51.7% 78th pct —
Separate houses in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner
93.3% 40th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner
81.7% 56th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

51.7% Owned outright ◂ +4.3 pts 47.4%
28.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +12.5 pts 15.8%
10.0% Rented +11.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

93.3% Separate house +6.7 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

58.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +32.0 pts 26.3%
18.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +2.5 pts 15.8%
6.7% 1 bedroom +9.1 pts ▸ 15.8%
15.0% 2 bedrooms +0.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
5.0% 5 or more ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

100.0% Under $200 ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
50.0% $200–$349 +50.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

29.4% $1,800–$2,999 +70.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
41.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%
29.4% Under $1,000 ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner
10.2% 27th pct —
PT commute in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +2 more in Cullen Bullen
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +12.05 more in Cullen Bullen
12.05 88th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +156.6 more in Cullen Bullen
156.6 72nd pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +13 more in Cullen Bullen
13 86th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner
65 88th pct —
Drive to city in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +35 longer in Dark Corner
151 90th pct 186 97th pct

How people get to work

66.1% Car (driver) +6.1 pts ▸ 72.2%
10.2% Worked at home +12.1 pts ▸ 22.2%
8.5% Walked ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

30.6% 1 vehicle +22.0 pts ▸ 52.6%
45.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +45.2 pts 0.0%
11.3% 3 vehicles +9.8 pts ▸ 21.1%
14.5% 4 or more ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +30.0 pts higher in Dark Corner
21.0% 18th pct 51.1% 91st pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner
4.7% 65th pct —
Participation in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +2.9 pts higher in Dark Corner
45.7% 14th pct 48.6% 19th pct
Full-time in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner
69.5% 87th pct —

Industries people work in

5.1% Public administration & safety +17.1 pts ▸ 22.2%
10.2% Health care & social assistance +12.1 pts ▸ 22.2%
20.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +20.3 pts 0.0%
10.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +6.5 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Professional & technical +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
11.9% Education & training ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
8.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
6.8% Mining ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
5.1% Retail trade ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

23.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.5 pts 22.2%
20.3% Managers +1.9 pts ▸ 22.2%
0.0% Professionals +22.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
16.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
16.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
13.6% Community & personal service ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
11.9% Labourers ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +4.5 higher in Cullen Bullen
4.5 80th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +4.4 more in Cullen Bullen
4.4 79th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +71.2 pts higher in Cullen Bullen
71.2% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +71.7 pts higher in Cullen Bullen
71.7% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +70.2 pts higher in Cullen Bullen
70.2% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +70.2 pts higher in Cullen Bullen
70.2% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +75.9 pts higher in Cullen Bullen
75.9% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +54.2 more in Cullen Bullen
54.2 83rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +2 higher in Dark Corner
1 45th pct 2 59th pct
Mean slope in Cullen Bullenin Dark Corner +11.3 pts higher in Dark Corner
7.9% 70th pct 19.2% 99th pct

Compare Cullen Bullen with nearby areas

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Compare Dark Corner with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Cullen Bullen vs Dark Corner [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11149/cullen-bullen/vs/SAL11209/dark-corner