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Darlow vs Westwood

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.8 km apart · Darlow profile · Westwood profile

Darlow Westwood

Darlow and Westwood (NSW) are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. There are significant differences in who lives here and what they earn. Residents are far older in Darlow, where the typical person is 61, compared to 42 in Westwood (NSW). Weekly incomes are far higher in Westwood (NSW), where the typical household earns $3,250, while the typical household in Darlow earns $1,937.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very small and remote. They are both car-dependent, with no public transport, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. While Westwood (NSW) has more people per home, both areas are far below the national figure for population density.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 19 yrs older in Darlow Personal income: $843 higher in Westwood Population: 23 larger in Darlow Household income: $1,313 higher in Westwood Household size: 0.6 larger in Westwood

Demographics & Identity

Population in Darlowin Westwood +23 larger in Darlow gap narrowing
30 19th pct 7 5th pct
Median age in Darlowin Westwood +19 yrs older in Darlow gap narrowing
61 yrs 94th pct 42 yrs 38th pct
First Nations in Darlowin Westwood
0.0% 0th pct —
Aged 65+ in Darlowin Westwood
30.0% 86th pct —
Under 15 in Darlowin Westwood
0.0% 0th pct —
De facto in Darlowin Westwood
0.0% 0th pct —

Age structure

0.0% Young adults (25–44) +42.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
30.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
23.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +23.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

57.1% Married ◂ +19.6 pts 37.5%
14.3% Never married +23.2 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Divorced even 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Darlowin Westwood
16.7% 70th pct —

Country of birth

60.0% Australia +40.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
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

43.3% Australian +13.8 pts ▸ 57.1%
26.7% English +16.2 pts ▸ 42.9%
10.0% Scottish +32.9 pts ▸ 42.9%
26.7% Irish ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
13.3% German ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
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 Darlowin Westwood
0.0% 0th pct —
Limited English in Darlowin Westwood
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

70.0% English only +30.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Darlowin Westwood
0.0% 0th pct —

Religious affiliation

63.3% Christianity ◂ +6.2 pts 57.1%
13.3% Not stated +29.5 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% No religion even 0.0%
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

Bachelor+ in Darlowin Westwood
0.0% 0th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Darlowin Westwood even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

61.1% Year 12 +1.4 pts ▸ 62.5%
38.9% Year 10 ◂ +38.9 pts 0.0%
27.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

0.0% Bachelor degree +133.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
28.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
21.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
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

21.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
21.4% Society & culture ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education 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 Darlowin Westwood +$843 higher in Westwood gap widening
$1,031 85th pct $1,874 100th pct
Household income in Darlowin Westwood +$1,313 higher in Westwood
$1,937 72nd pct $3,250 100th pct
Family income in Darlowin Westwood +$1,000 higher in Westwood
$2,250 71st pct $3,250 94th pct
High earners in Darlowin Westwood
10.7% 64th pct —

Personal income distribution

10.7% $1,500–$2,999 +26.8 pts ▸ 37.5%
21.4% Under $650 ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
17.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Darlowin Westwood
20.0% 14th pct —
Mental health in Darlowin Westwood
0.0% 0th pct —
Needs assistance in Darlowin Westwood
0.0% 0th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

13.3% Asthma +43.8 pts ▸ 57.1%
20.0% Other condition ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
13.3% Arthritis ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

23.3% One condition +48.1 pts ▸ 71.4%
36.7% None +6.2 pts ▸ 42.9%
16.7% Two conditions ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% Three or more ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Darlowin Westwood
32.1% 88th pct —
Unpaid carers in Darlowin Westwood
14.3% 66th pct —
Unpaid child care in Darlowin Westwood
14.3% 12th pct —
Defence service in Darlowin Westwood
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Darlowin Westwood
21.4% 34th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Darlowin Westwood even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Darlowin Westwood +0.6 larger in Westwood
2.1 19th pct 2.7 71st pct

Family composition

42.1% Couples without children +43.6 pts ▸ 85.7%
15.8% One-parent families ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Couples with children even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Mortgage in Darlowin Westwood
$3,900 100th pct —
People / bedroom in Darlowin Westwood +0.10 higher in Darlow
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Darlowin Westwood even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Darlowin Westwood even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Darlowin Westwood even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Darlowin Westwood even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

58.8% Worked at home ◂ +21.3 pts 37.5%
17.6% Car (driver) ◂ +17.6 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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Darlowin Westwood
26.7% 34th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Darlowin Westwood
60.7% 50th pct —

Industries people work in

58.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +21.3 pts 37.5%
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% 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%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

58.8% Managers ◂ +21.3 pts 37.5%
35.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service 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 Darlowin Westwood even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Darlowin Westwood even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Darlowin Westwood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Darlowin Westwood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Darlowin Westwood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Darlowin Westwood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Darlowin Westwood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Darlowin Westwood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Darlowin Westwood even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Darlowin Westwood even
0 15th pct 0 35th pct
Mean slope in Darlowin Westwood +2.7 pts higher in Westwood
9.9% 80th pct 12.6% 88th pct

Compare Darlow with nearby areas

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Compare Westwood with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Darlow vs Westwood [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11217/darlow/vs/SAL14280/westwood