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Darkes Forest vs Maddens Plains

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 4.3 km apart · Darkes Forest profile · Maddens Plains profile

Darkes Forest Maddens Plains

Darkes Forest and Maddens Plains are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. There are notable differences in how they are laid out and who lives there. Typical personal weekly income is well higher in Maddens Plains at $1,449 compared to $933 in Darkes Forest. Access to local services also varies; 39% of Darkes Forest homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while 0% of homes in Maddens Plains are. Conversely, 41.7% of Maddens Plains homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, compared to 0% in Darkes Forest.

Everyday life in both places is very similar, as both are car-dependent and have no residents within a 10-minute walk of public transport. They also share a similar typical household income, sitting around $2,600 to $2,700 a week. While the typical resident in Darkes Forest is noticeably older at 45 compared to 40 in Maddens Plains, both areas have a population that is older than the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Population: 87 larger in Darkes Forest Personal income: $516 higher in Maddens Plains People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Darkes Forest Household size: 0.7 larger in Darkes Forest Median age: 5 yrs older in Darkes Forest

Demographics & Identity

Population in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +87 larger in Darkes Forest gap narrowing
95 40th pct 8 6th pct
Median age in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +5 yrs older in Darkes Forest gap narrowing
45 yrs 50th pct 40 yrs 29th pct
First Nations in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
3.2% 61st pct —
Aged 65+ in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
14.7% 32nd pct —
Under 15 in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
10.5% 18th pct —
De facto in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
8.5% 24th pct —

Age structure

17.9% Young adults (25–44) +19.6 pts ▸ 37.5%
24.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
17.9% Youth (15–24) ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
14.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
10.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

53.8% Married +46.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
35.0% Never married ◂ +35.0 pts 0.0%
6.3% Divorced ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Widowed ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
5.3% 22nd pct —

Country of birth

88.4% Australia ◂ +0.9 pts 87.5%
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

54.7% Australian +7.8 pts ▸ 62.5%
53.7% English ◂ +53.7 pts 0.0%
6.3% Scottish +31.2 pts ▸ 37.5%
9.5% Irish ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
0.0% 0th pct —
Limited English in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

92.6% English only ◂ +17.6 pts 75.0%
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 Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
46.3% 69th pct —

Religious affiliation

46.3% No religion +16.2 pts ▸ 62.5%
45.3% Christianity ◂ +45.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated +37.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
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 Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
58.8% 78th pct —
Bachelor+ in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
21.3% 71st pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +6 more in Maddens Plains
2 62nd pct 8 77th pct
Avg size in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +45 larger in Maddens Plains
155 33rd pct 199 37th pct
ICSEA in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +55 higher in Maddens Plains
1,040 75th pct 1,095 90th pct

Highest year of school

58.8% Year 12 ◂ +58.8 pts 0.0%
26.3% Year 10 ◂ +26.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
3.8% Year 11 ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

32.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +32.1 pts 0.0%
25.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
25.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
8.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
5.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

28.6% Engineering & related ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
16.1% Management & commerce ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
14.3% Health ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
10.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
8.9% Architecture & building ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
7.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +$516 higher in Maddens Plains gap widening
$933 76th pct $1,449 97th pct
Household income in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +$125 higher in Maddens Plains gap widening
$2,624 91st pct $2,749 93rd pct
Family income in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +$334 higher in Maddens Plains gap narrowing
$2,416 78th pct $2,750 88th pct
High earners in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
15.0% 79th pct —
High-income homes in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
38.5% 92nd pct —

Personal income distribution

20.0% $1,500–$2,999 +80.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
35.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +35.0 pts 0.0%
32.5% Under $650 ◂ +32.5 pts 0.0%
10.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
25.3% 32nd pct —
Mental health in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
5.3% 26th pct —
Needs assistance in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
0.0% 0th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

9.5% Asthma ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
5.3% Cancer ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Diabetes ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Mental health ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.2% Arthritis ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Other condition ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
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%

Number of long-term health conditions

73.7% None ◂ +36.2 pts 37.5%
20.0% One condition ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
4.2% Two conditions ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Three or more ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
32.5% 88th pct —
Unpaid carers in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
17.5% 86th pct —
Unpaid child care in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
32.5% 83rd pct —
Defence service in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
26.3% 62nd pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +3 larger in Darkes Forest
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
35 yrs 73rd pct —
Median income in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
$1,124 86th pct —
Household income in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
$1,374 35th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +0.7 larger in Darkes Forest gap narrowing
3.2 89th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
13.2% 63rd pct —
Living alone in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
11.5% 10th pct —

Family composition

76.3% Couples with children +23.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
22.4% Couples without children ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%
13.2% One-parent families ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +$112 higher in Maddens Plains gap widening
$488 91st pct $600 100th pct
Mortgage in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
$1,326 30th pct —
People / bedroom in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +0.20 higher in Darkes Forest gap narrowing
1.00 89th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
34.6% 85th pct —
Owned outright in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
42.3% 53rd pct —
Separate houses in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
92.3% 38th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
96.2% 92nd pct —

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
34.9% 87th pct —
PT commute in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +8 longer in Darkes Forest
56 42nd pct 48 37th pct

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
31.1% 51st pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
78.8% 93rd pct —
Full-time in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains
49.2% 14th pct —

Walkability

Walk score in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +0.2 higher in Darkes Forest
0.9 59th pct 0.7 57th pct
Types ≤15 min in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains even
0.8 58th pct 0.8 58th pct
15-min city in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +39.0 pts higher in Darkes Forest
39.0% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +41.7 pts higher in Maddens Plains
0.0% 0th pct 41.7% 72nd pct
Walk to a park in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +29.1 pts higher in Darkes Forest
45.8% 63rd pct 16.7% 51st pct
Walk to health in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +853.9 more in Maddens Plains
21.1 63rd pct 875.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +11 higher in Maddens Plains
2 58th pct 12 72nd pct
Mean slope in Darkes Forestin Maddens Plains +4.7 pts higher in Maddens Plains
6.3% 57th pct 11.0% 85th pct

Compare Darkes Forest with nearby areas

Maddens Plains Stanwell Tops Coalcliff Scarborough Wombarra Clifton Woronora Dam Stanwell Park

Compare Maddens Plains with nearby areas

Scarborough Wombarra Clifton Coalcliff Coledale Darkes Forest Stanwell Park Stanwell Tops

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Darkes Forest vs Maddens Plains [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11210/darkes-forest/vs/SAL12448/maddens-plains