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Dooralong vs Ravensdale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.5 km apart · Dooralong profile · Ravensdale profile

Dooralong Ravensdale

Dooralong and Ravensdale are neighbouring rural areas in New South Wales. Dooralong is the larger of the two, with a typical weekly household income that is well higher than Ravensdale's at $2,833 compared to $2,124. Homes in Dooralong are also much more likely to be large, with 90.9% having three or more bedrooms, while only 46.2% of homes in Ravensdale have at least three bedrooms. In contrast, Ravensdale has a far older population, with a typical resident aged 51 compared to 42 in Dooralong.

Both areas are almost identical in their housing styles, with every single home in both places being a separate detached house. This shared rural character extends to the local landscape, as neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service. However, Dooralong has more local infrastructure, with far higher numbers of public transport stops and weekly departures. This differs from Ravensdale, where residents are far more likely to be volunteers and provide unpaid care.

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Where they differ most

3+ bedrooms: 44.8 pts higher in Dooralong Population: 280 larger in Dooralong Unpaid carers: 12.4 pts higher in Ravensdale Median age: 9 yrs older in Ravensdale De facto: 13.3 pts higher in Dooralong

Demographics & Identity

Population in Dooralongin Ravensdale +280 larger in Dooralong gap narrowing
350 60th pct 70 33rd pct
Median age in Dooralongin Ravensdale +9 yrs older in Ravensdale gap widening
42 yrs 38th pct 51 yrs 74th pct
First Nations in Dooralongin Ravensdale +1.1 pts higher in Dooralong gap narrowing
1.1% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Dooralongin Ravensdale +8.6 pts higher in Ravensdale gap widening
11.4% 20th pct 20.0% 56th pct
Under 15 in Dooralongin Ravensdale +1.4 pts higher in Dooralong gap narrowing
17.1% 50th pct 15.7% 40th pct
De facto in Dooralongin Ravensdale +13.3 pts higher in Dooralong gap widening
13.3% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

34.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.6 pts 34.3%
22.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +13.7 pts 8.6%
11.4% Seniors (65+) +8.6 pts ▸ 20.0%
17.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.4 pts 15.7%
11.7% Youth (15–24) +2.6 pts ▸ 14.3%

Marital status

53.1% Married +13.5 pts ▸ 66.7%
35.3% Never married +3.0 pts ▸ 38.3%
8.4% Divorced ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%
3.5% Widowed ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
1.4% Separated ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Dooralong Ravensdale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Dooralongin Ravensdale +1.7 pts higher in Dooralong gap narrowing
14.6% 63rd pct 12.9% 57th pct

Country of birth

81.1% Australia +6.0 pts ▸ 87.1%
6.0% England ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.9% New Zealand +4.9 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.1% South Africa ◂ +3.1 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%

Ancestry

44.0% English +16.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
43.1% Australian ◂ +6.0 pts 37.1%
7.7% Irish +18.0 pts ▸ 25.7%
10.9% Scottish ◂ +6.6 pts 4.3%
3.1% Italian ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
2.3% German ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.1% Chinese ◂ +1.1 pts 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 Dooralongin Ravensdale +4.3 pts higher in Dooralong gap steady
4.3% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Dooralongin Ravensdale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

92.9% English only even 92.9%
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 Dooralongin Ravensdale +11.7 pts higher in Dooralong gap steady
36.0% 37th pct 24.3% 14th pct

Religious affiliation

57.1% Christianity +7.1 pts ▸ 64.3%
36.0% No religion ◂ +11.7 pts 24.3%
4.6% Not stated +5.4 pts ▸ 10.0%
1.7% Buddhism ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Dooralongin Ravensdale +1.1 pts higher in Ravensdale gap narrowing
53.1% 69th pct 54.2% 71st pct
Bachelor+ in Dooralongin Ravensdale +1.7 pts higher in Dooralong gap narrowing
21.7% 72nd pct 20.0% 67th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Dooralongin Ravensdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

53.1% Year 12 +1.1 pts ▸ 54.2%
32.6% Year 10 ◂ +0.4 pts 32.2%
6.2% Year 9 or below +9.0 pts ▸ 15.3%
3.7% Year 11 ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

22.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +11.9 pts ▸ 34.2%
28.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.3 pts 23.7%
28.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +6.9 pts 21.1%
2.3% Graduate diploma / certificate +5.6 pts ▸ 7.9%
5.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
4.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

11.4% Society & culture +14.9 pts ▸ 26.3%
17.1% Engineering & related +6.5 pts ▸ 23.7%
9.7% Health +14.0 pts ▸ 23.7%
5.1% Information technology +10.6 pts ▸ 15.8%
9.7% Education +6.1 pts ▸ 15.8%
14.9% Management & commerce ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
4.6% Agriculture & environment +6.0 pts ▸ 10.5%
2.3% Creative arts +8.2 pts ▸ 10.5%
7.4% Architecture & building ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
4.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.4% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Dooralongin Ravensdale +$178 higher in Dooralong gap narrowing
$806 60th pct $628 29th pct
Household income in Dooralongin Ravensdale +$709 higher in Dooralong gap widening
$2,833 94th pct $2,124 80th pct
Family income in Dooralongin Ravensdale +$521 higher in Dooralong gap widening
$2,770 88th pct $2,249 71st pct
High earners in Dooralongin Ravensdale +4.6 pts higher in Ravensdale gap widening
15.4% 80th pct 20.0% 89th pct
High-income homes in Dooralongin Ravensdale +3.0 pts higher in Dooralong
41.4% 94th pct 38.5% 92nd pct

Household income distribution

24.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.9 pts 15.4%
23.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.2 pts 0.0%
23.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +23.2 pts 0.0%
17.2% $3,000–$3,999 +5.9 pts ▸ 23.1%
6.1% Under $650 +5.5 pts ▸ 11.5%

Personal income distribution

39.9% Under $650 +5.1 pts ▸ 45.0%
30.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +17.4 pts 13.3%
19.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.6 pts 16.7%
6.3% $3,000 or more +8.7 pts ▸ 15.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Dooralongin Ravensdale +10.0 pts higher in Ravensdale
24.3% 28th pct 34.3% 75th pct
Mental health in Dooralongin Ravensdale +3.7 pts higher in Dooralong
12.3% 85th pct 8.6% 54th pct
Needs assistance in Dooralongin Ravensdale +2.9 pts higher in Dooralong gap widening
2.9% 30th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

6.9% Other condition +6.0 pts ▸ 12.9%
12.3% Mental health ◂ +3.7 pts 8.6%
1.7% Diabetes +8.3 pts ▸ 10.0%
5.1% Arthritis +2.0 pts ▸ 7.1%
6.3% Asthma +0.9 pts ▸ 7.1%
2.3% Heart disease +4.9 pts ▸ 7.1%
1.4% Cancer ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.1% Lung condition ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.9% None ◂ +3.1 pts 65.7%
17.1% One condition +4.3 pts ▸ 21.4%
5.7% Two conditions +1.4 pts ▸ 7.1%
1.1% Three or more ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Dooralongin Ravensdale +12.2 pts higher in Ravensdale gap widening
17.8% 49th pct 30.0% 86th pct
Unpaid carers in Dooralongin Ravensdale +12.4 pts higher in Ravensdale gap widening
5.9% 11th pct 18.3% 87th pct
Unpaid child care in Dooralongin Ravensdale +0.6 pts higher in Ravensdale gap narrowing
22.7% 37th pct 23.3% 40th pct
Defence service in Dooralongin Ravensdale +2.1 pts higher in Dooralong
2.1% 42nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Dooralongin Ravensdale +2.2 pts higher in Ravensdale gap narrowing
31.1% 82nd pct 33.3% 87th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Dooralongin Ravensdale +4 larger in Dooralong
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Dooralongin Ravensdale +1 yrs older in Dooralong
42 yrs 80th pct 41 yrs 79th pct
Median income in Dooralongin Ravensdale +$900 higher in Ravensdale
$225 2nd pct $1,125 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Dooralongin Ravensdale +0.1 larger in Dooralong gap narrowing
3.1 88th pct 3.0 86th pct
One-parent in Dooralongin Ravensdale +6.8 pts higher in Dooralong gap widening
6.8% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Dooralongin Ravensdale +9.9 pts higher in Ravensdale
13.1% 13th pct 23.1% 48th pct

Family composition

65.1% Couples with children +5.4 pts ▸ 70.5%
27.7% Couples without children +0.2 pts ▸ 27.9%
6.8% One-parent families ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

33.3% 2 people ◂ +6.4 pts 26.9%
13.1% 1 person +9.9 pts ▸ 23.1%
22.2% 3 people ◂ +3.0 pts 19.2%
17.2% 4 people ◂ +5.6 pts 11.5%
12.1% 6 or more ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% 5 people +5.5 pts ▸ 11.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Dooralongin Ravensdale +$125 higher in Dooralong
$500 92nd pct $375 77th pct
Mortgage in Dooralongin Ravensdale +$347 higher in Dooralong gap narrowing
$2,947 92nd pct $2,600 88th pct
People / bedroom in Dooralongin Ravensdale even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Dooralongin Ravensdale +6.3 pts higher in Ravensdale
9.1% 24th pct 15.4% 46th pct
Owned outright in Dooralongin Ravensdale +2.1 pts higher in Ravensdale
36.4% 36th pct 38.5% 42nd pct
Separate houses in Dooralongin Ravensdale even
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Dooralongin Ravensdale +44.8 pts higher in Dooralong
90.9% 80th pct 46.2% 7th pct

How homes are owned or rented

47.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +24.4 pts 23.1%
36.4% Owned outright +2.1 pts ▸ 38.5%
9.1% Rented +6.3 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Other tenure 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

36.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +17.1 pts 19.2%
30.3% 5 or more ◂ +30.3 pts 0.0%
24.2% 3 bedrooms +2.7 pts ▸ 26.9%
7.1% 2 bedrooms +8.3 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

44.4% $200–$349 ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
44.4% $550–$749 ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

46.8% $3,000 or more +3.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
19.1% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
17.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%
6.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Dooralongin Ravensdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Dooralongin Ravensdale +3.2 pts higher in Dooralong gap narrowing
33.5% 86th pct 30.3% 81st pct
PT commute in Dooralongin Ravensdale even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Dooralongin Ravensdale +18 more in Dooralong
18 86th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Dooralongin Ravensdale +51.43 more in Dooralong
51.43 100th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Dooralongin Ravensdale +442.9 more in Dooralong
442.9 77th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Dooralongin Ravensdale +2 more in Dooralong
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Dooralongin Ravensdale
7 39th pct —
Drive to city in Dooralongin Ravensdale +130 longer in Ravensdale
74 53rd pct 204 100th pct
Reach 30 min in Dooralongin Ravensdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Reach 45 min in Dooralongin Ravensdale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

46.8% Car (driver) ◂ +4.4 pts 42.4%
33.5% Worked at home ◂ +3.2 pts 30.3%
2.9% Car (passenger) ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.3% Walked ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

33.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +16.7 pts 16.7%
24.2% 4 or more +9.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
25.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +25.3 pts 0.0%
14.1% 1 vehicle +10.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Dooralongin Ravensdale +13.4 pts higher in Ravensdale gap narrowing
37.4% 72nd pct 50.8% 91st pct
Recent arrivals in Dooralongin Ravensdale
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Dooralongin Ravensdale +2.2 pts higher in Dooralong gap narrowing
2.2% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Dooralongin Ravensdale +7.6 pts higher in Dooralong gap widening
62.6% 57th pct 55.0% 32nd pct
Full-time in Dooralongin Ravensdale +0.9 pts higher in Dooralong gap narrowing
55.5% 36th pct 54.5% 31st pct

Industries people work in

13.3% Health care & social assistance +10.9 pts ▸ 24.2%
6.9% Education & training +11.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
16.2% Professional & technical ◂ +7.1 pts 9.1%
11.0% Retail trade +4.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
11.6% Construction ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
2.9% Wholesale trade +6.2 pts ▸ 9.1%
1.7% Finance & insurance +7.4 pts ▸ 9.1%
7.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.4% Manufacturing ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
4.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
1.7% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

9.8% Sales workers +20.5 pts ▸ 30.3%
22.5% Managers ◂ +1.3 pts 21.2%
19.1% Professionals +2.1 pts ▸ 21.2%
15.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +6.5 pts 9.1%
8.7% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%
8.1% Labourers ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
5.8% Community & personal service ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
5.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Dooralongin Ravensdale +1.1 higher in Dooralong
1.1 60th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Dooralongin Ravensdale +1.0 more in Dooralong
1.0 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Dooralongin Ravensdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Dooralongin Ravensdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Dooralongin Ravensdale +53.4 pts higher in Dooralong
53.4% 74th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Dooralongin Ravensdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Dooralongin Ravensdale +20.3 pts higher in Dooralong
20.3% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Dooralongin Ravensdale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Dooralongin Ravensdale +45.7 more in Dooralong
60.0 86th pct 14.3 52nd pct
Intersections/km² in Dooralongin Ravensdale +1 higher in Dooralong
3 61st pct 2 58th pct
Mean slope in Dooralongin Ravensdale +9.4 pts higher in Ravensdale
10.0% 81st pct 19.4% 99th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Dooralong vs Ravensdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11278/dooralong/vs/SAL13333/ravensdale