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Curlew Waters vs Naradhan

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 45 km apart · Curlew Waters profile · Naradhan profile

Curlew Waters Naradhan

Naradhan and Curlew Waters are both sparsely populated areas of New South Wales. They differ sharply in their demographics and wealth; Naradhan has a much higher typical weekly personal income of $959 compared to $575 in Curlew Waters. Naradhan is also home to many more children, with 30.2% of its residents under 15, while Curlew Waters has none. In contrast, Curlew Waters has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 23.8%, compared to 0.0% in Naradhan.

Daily life in both places shares several similarities, as both are car-dependent and have no homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, or groceries. They also have very similar typical family weekly incomes, around $2,250. However, they have tracked differently over time, with Curlew Waters seeing a much higher share of people who moved in the last five years (42.9%) compared to Naradhan (23.2%).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +42 larger in Naradhan gap narrowing
21 15th pct 63 32nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 14
  • First area, 2021: 21
  • Second area, 2011: 166
  • Second area, 2016: 79
  • Second area, 2021: 63
Median age in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +11 yrs older in Naradhan gap widening
39 yrs 26th pct 50 yrs 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 50 yrs
First Nations in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +23.8 pts higher in Curlew Waters
23.8% 94th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +9.5 pts higher in Curlew Waters
14.3% 30th pct 4.8% 7th pct
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%
Under 15 in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +30.2 pts higher in Naradhan
0.0% 0th pct 30.2% 95th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.2%
8.2% 22nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%

Age structure

0.0% Older adults (45–64) +49.2 pts ▸ 49.2%
42.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) +30.2 pts ▸ 30.2%
19.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +12.7 pts 6.3%
14.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +9.5 pts 4.8%

Marital status

21.7% Married +63.7 pts ▸ 85.4%
34.8% Never married ◂ +18.1 pts 16.7%
17.4% Separated ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Curlew Waters Naradhan

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

  • 85+ in Curlew Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Naradhan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Curlew Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Naradhan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Curlew Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Naradhan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Curlew Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Naradhan: 6.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Curlew Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Naradhan: 6.3% males, 6.3% females
  • 60–64 in Curlew Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Naradhan: 10.4% males, 12.5% females
  • 55–59 in Curlew Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Naradhan: 16.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Curlew Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Naradhan: 6.3% males, 8.3% females
  • 45–49 in Curlew Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Naradhan: 0.0% males, 6.3% females
  • 40–44 in Curlew Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Naradhan: 8.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Curlew Waters: 0.0% males, 36.4% females; 35–39 in Naradhan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Curlew Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Naradhan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Curlew Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Naradhan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Curlew Waters: 27.3% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Naradhan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Curlew Waters: 36.4% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Naradhan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Curlew Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Naradhan: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Curlew Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Naradhan: 0.0% males, 6.3% females
  • 0–4 in Curlew Waters: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Naradhan: 6.3% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +6.3 pts higher in Naradhan
0.0% 0th pct 6.3% 26th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.3%

Country of birth

76.2% Australia ◂ +1.6 pts 74.6%
0.0% England +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
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

47.6% English ◂ +1.6 pts 46.0%
0.0% Australian +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% Irish +15.9 pts ▸ 15.9%
0.0% Scottish +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% German +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
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 Curlew Watersin Naradhan +9.5 pts higher in Naradhan
0.0% 0th pct 9.5% 75th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.5%
Limited English in Curlew Watersin Naradhan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

76.2% English only +3.2 pts ▸ 79.4%
0.0% Mandarin +9.5 pts ▸ 9.5%
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 Curlew Watersin Naradhan +14.3 pts higher in Curlew Waters
28.6% 21st pct 14.3% 4th pct
  • First area, 2021: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%

Religious affiliation

23.8% Christianity +49.2 pts ▸ 73.0%
38.1% Not stated ◂ +30.2 pts 7.9%
28.6% No religion ◂ +14.3 pts 14.3%
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

43.8% 47th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 48.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.8%
Bachelor+ in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +12.5 pts higher in Naradhan
0.0% 0th pct 12.5% 41st pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
Schools ≤3 km in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +1 more in Naradhan
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
9 0th pct
922 14th pct

Highest year of school

23.1% Year 12 +20.7 pts ▸ 43.8%
23.1% Year 10 +20.7 pts ▸ 43.8%
0.0% Year 9 or below +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

80.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +52.0 pts 28.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree +24.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
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

0.0% Agriculture & environment +24.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
0.0% Architecture & building +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Education +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Society & culture +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +$384 higher in Naradhan gap widening
$575 21st pct $959 78th pct
  • First area, 2016: $675
  • First area, 2021: $575
  • Second area, 2011: $437
  • Second area, 2016: $700
  • Second area, 2021: $959
Household income in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +$100 higher in Naradhan gap widening
$1,649 57th pct $1,749 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,125
  • First area, 2021: $1,649
  • Second area, 2011: $1,097
  • Second area, 2016: $1,187
  • Second area, 2021: $1,749
Family income in Curlew Watersin Naradhan even
$2,250 71st pct $2,249 71st pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,250
  • Second area, 2011: $900
  • Second area, 2016: $1,562
  • Second area, 2021: $2,249
High earners in Curlew Watersin Naradhan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Curlew Watersin Naradhan
26.1% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.1%

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +26.1 pts ▸ 26.1%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

13.0% Under $650 +24.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
26.1% $650–$1,499 +9.3 pts ▸ 35.4%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +11.1 pts higher in Curlew Waters
33.3% 72nd pct 22.2% 20th pct
Mental health in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +4.8 pts higher in Naradhan
0.0% 0th pct 4.8% 24th pct
Needs assistance in Curlew Watersin Naradhan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

42.9% Asthma ◂ +31.7 pts 11.1%
14.3% Arthritis +4.8 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Other condition +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Heart disease +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Mental health +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

42.9% None +20.6 pts ▸ 63.5%
47.6% One condition ◂ +27.0 pts 20.6%
14.3% Two conditions ◂ +6.3 pts 7.9%
0.0% Three or more +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +9.5 pts higher in Naradhan
21.7% 66th pct 31.3% 87th pct
  • First area, 2021: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 41.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 31.3%
Unpaid carers in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +2.6 pts higher in Curlew Waters
13.0% 53rd pct 10.4% 28th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 23.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.4%
Unpaid child care in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +14.0 pts higher in Naradhan
13.0% 10th pct 27.1% 59th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 48.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 43.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.1%
Defence service in Curlew Watersin Naradhan
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +30.7 pts higher in Naradhan
13.0% 10th pct 43.8% 99th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 37.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +5 larger in Curlew Waters
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
19 yrs 21st pct
$574 43rd pct
Household income in Curlew Watersin Naradhan
$3,249 89th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +0.7 larger in Curlew Waters gap narrowing
3.2 89th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.5
  • First area, 2021: 3.2
  • Second area, 2011: 2.9
  • Second area, 2016: 2.8
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
5.8% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

91.7% Couples with children ◂ +43.6 pts 48.1%
0.0% Couples without children +51.9 pts ▸ 51.9%
0.0% One-parent families +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +65.2 pts ▸ 65.2%
0.0% 4 people +30.4 pts ▸ 30.4%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$35 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: $15
  • Second area, 2021: $35
$217 0th pct
People / bedroom in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +0.60 higher in Curlew Waters gap widening
1.30 100th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 1.30
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
65.2% 95th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 63.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.2%
Separate houses in Curlew Watersin Naradhan
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
87.0% 70th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 89.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 87.0%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned outright +65.2 pts ▸ 65.2%
44.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +14.0 pts 30.4%
0.0% Other tenure +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
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

0.0% 4 bedrooms +60.9 pts ▸ 60.9%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +26.1 pts ▸ 26.1%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
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

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 7.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
53.3% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 40.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.3%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Curlew Watersin Naradhan even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

100.0% Car (driver) ◂ +82.2 pts 17.8%
0.0% Worked at home +53.3 pts ▸ 53.3%
50.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Walked +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 3 vehicles +39.1 pts ▸ 39.1%
0.0% 1 vehicle +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% 2 vehicles +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% 4 or more +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +19.6 pts higher in Curlew Waters
42.9% 84th pct 23.2% 24th pct
  • First area, 2021: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.2%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +59.0 pts higher in Naradhan
34.8% 5th pct 93.8% 100th pct
  • First area, 2021: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 78.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 84.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 93.8%
60.0% 60th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 68.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.0%

Industries people work in

75.0% Manufacturing ◂ +75.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +68.9 pts ▸ 68.9%
37.5% Education & training ◂ +17.5 pts 20.0%
0.0% Mining 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% Managers +51.1 pts ▸ 51.1%
50.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Labourers +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Professionals +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +0.3 higher in Naradhan
0.0 0th pct 0.3 46th pct
Types ≤15 min in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +0.4 more in Naradhan
0.0 0th pct 0.4 50th pct
15-min city in Curlew Watersin Naradhan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Curlew Watersin Naradhan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Curlew Watersin Naradhan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +21.5 pts higher in Naradhan
0.0% 0th pct 21.5% 65th pct
Walk to a park in Curlew Watersin Naradhan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Curlew Watersin Naradhan even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +47.6 more in Naradhan
0.0 0th pct 47.6 80th pct
Intersections/km² in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +1 higher in Curlew Waters
1 45th pct 0 17th pct
Mean slope in Curlew Watersin Naradhan +0.8 pts higher in Naradhan
3.5% 21st pct 4.4% 34th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Curlew Waters vs Naradhan [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11169/curlew-waters/vs/SAL12904/naradhan