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Drake Village vs Timbarra

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 21 km apart · Drake Village profile · Timbarra profile

Drake Village Timbarra

Drake Village and Timbarra (NSW) are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ sharply in age and health; residents are far older in Drake Village, where the typical age is 54 compared to 35 in Timbarra (NSW). This age gap is reflected in health needs, with people needing help with daily activities and those with long-term health conditions far higher in Drake Village. Economic profiles also diverge, as typical weekly household income is far higher in Timbarra (NSW) at $1,833, while Drake Village earns $687.

Both areas sit near the national figure for full-time employment, with 45% of the workforce in full-time roles. Outside of work, they share a similar lack of linguistic diversity, as no one in either area uses a language other than English at home. Despite these shared traits, their daily lives differ; Timbarra (NSW) has a much higher share of people working from home, while Drake Village is more walkable and has more public transport options.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Drake Villagein Timbarra +59 larger in Drake Village
95 40th pct 36 22nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 95
  • Second area, 2016: 29
  • Second area, 2021: 36
Median age in Drake Villagein Timbarra +19 yrs older in Drake Village
54 yrs 83rd pct 35 yrs 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 54 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 29 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 35 yrs
First Nations in Drake Villagein Timbarra +8.4 pts higher in Drake Village
8.4% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Drake Villagein Timbarra +26.3 pts higher in Drake Village
26.3% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 26.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Drake Villagein Timbarra +6.5 pts higher in Timbarra
7.4% 11th pct 13.9% 30th pct
  • First area, 2021: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.9%
De facto in Drake Villagein Timbarra +14.5 pts higher in Drake Village
14.5% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Age structure

34.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +20.8 pts 13.9%
14.7% Young adults (25–44) +13.0 pts ▸ 27.8%
26.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +26.3 pts 0.0%
8.4% Youth (15–24) +16.6 pts ▸ 25.0%
7.4% Children (0–14) +6.5 pts ▸ 13.9%

Marital status

26.8% Married +32.5 pts ▸ 59.4%
50.0% Never married ◂ +12.5 pts 37.5%
14.6% Divorced +4.1 pts ▸ 18.8%
6.1% Widowed ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.9% Separated ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Drake Village Timbarra

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

  • 85+ in Drake Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Timbarra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Drake Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Timbarra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Drake Village: 0.0% males, 3.6% females; 75–79 in Timbarra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Drake Village: 0.0% males, 8.4% females; 70–74 in Timbarra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Drake Village: 10.8% males, 3.6% females; 65–69 in Timbarra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Drake Village: 8.4% males, 6.0% females; 60–64 in Timbarra: 12.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Drake Village: 3.6% males, 4.8% females; 55–59 in Timbarra: 9.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Drake Village: 9.6% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Timbarra: 0.0% males, 12.1% females
  • 45–49 in Drake Village: 0.0% males, 7.2% females; 45–49 in Timbarra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Drake Village: 4.8% males, 3.6% females; 40–44 in Timbarra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Drake Village: 4.8% males, 6.0% females; 35–39 in Timbarra: 15.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Drake Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Timbarra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Drake Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Timbarra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Drake Village: 0.0% males, 3.6% females; 20–24 in Timbarra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Drake Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Timbarra: 0.0% males, 27.3% females
  • 10–14 in Drake Village: 4.8% males, 6.0% females; 10–14 in Timbarra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Drake Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Timbarra: 9.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Drake Village: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Timbarra: 15.2% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Drake Villagein Timbarra +9.7 pts higher in Timbarra
4.2% 18th pct 13.9% 60th pct
  • First area, 2021: 4.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.9%

Country of birth

74.7% Australia +3.0 pts ▸ 77.8%
3.2% New Zealand ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 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

38.9% English +27.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
40.0% Australian +15.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
14.7% Irish +4.7 pts ▸ 19.4%
10.5% Scottish +6.1 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% German +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
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 Drake Villagein Timbarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Drake Villagein Timbarra 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

86.3% English only +2.6 pts ▸ 88.9%
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 Drake Villagein Timbarra +16.2 pts higher in Timbarra
42.1% 55th pct 58.3% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 42.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 51.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 58.3%

Religious affiliation

42.1% No religion +16.2 pts ▸ 58.3%
33.7% Christianity ◂ +0.4 pts 33.3%
20.0% Not stated ◂ +11.7 pts 8.3%
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

Year 12 in Drake Villagein Timbarra +19.1 pts higher in Timbarra
28.9% 12th pct 48.0% 58th pct
Bachelor+ in Drake Villagein Timbarra +12.5 pts higher in Timbarra
0.0% 0th pct 12.5% 41st pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.5%
Schools ≤3 km in Drake Villagein Timbarra +1 more in Drake Village
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
14 2nd pct —
928 17th pct —

Highest year of school

28.9% Year 12 +19.1 pts ▸ 48.0%
27.7% Year 10 +4.3 pts ▸ 32.0%
22.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +22.9 pts 0.0%
9.6% Year 11 ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

38.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +22.3 pts 15.8%
0.0% Bachelor degree +21.1 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
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% Engineering & related +15.4 pts ▸ 36.8%
14.3% Health +6.8 pts ▸ 21.1%
14.3% Management & commerce +6.8 pts ▸ 21.1%
19.0% Society & culture ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
9.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
7.1% Education ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Drake Villagein Timbarra +$91 higher in Timbarra
$454 8th pct $545 17th pct
  • First area, 2021: $454
  • Second area, 2016: $762
  • Second area, 2021: $545
Household income in Drake Villagein Timbarra +$1,146 higher in Timbarra
$687 1st pct $1,833 67th pct
  • First area, 2021: $687
  • Second area, 2016: $1,374
  • Second area, 2021: $1,833
Family income in Drake Villagein Timbarra +$1,021 higher in Timbarra
$1,062 8th pct $2,083 62nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,062
  • Second area, 2016: $1,749
  • Second area, 2021: $2,083
High earners in Drake Villagein Timbarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Drake Villagein Timbarra
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

47.6% Under $650 ◂ +47.6 pts 0.0%
11.9% $1,500–$2,999 +32.5 pts ▸ 44.4%
33.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

59.8% Under $650 +5.9 pts ▸ 65.6%
20.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.1 pts 15.6%
6.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Drake Villagein Timbarra +25.1 pts higher in Drake Village
38.9% 88th pct 13.9% 6th pct
Mental health in Drake Villagein Timbarra +21.1 pts higher in Drake Village
21.1% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Drake Villagein Timbarra +12.6 pts higher in Drake Village
12.6% 96th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

22.1% Arthritis ◂ +8.2 pts 13.9%
21.1% Mental health ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
4.2% Cancer +6.9 pts ▸ 11.1%
10.5% Other condition ◂ +2.2 pts 8.3%
4.2% Asthma +4.1 pts ▸ 8.3%
5.3% Diabetes ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.2% Lung condition ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

48.4% None +18.2 pts ▸ 66.7%
24.2% One condition ◂ +10.3 pts 13.9%
9.5% Three or more ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
6.3% Two conditions ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Drake Villagein Timbarra +11.9 pts higher in Timbarra
25.6% 77th pct 37.5% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 25.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.5%
Unpaid carers in Drake Villagein Timbarra +4.0 pts higher in Drake Village
13.4% 57th pct 9.4% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%
Unpaid child care in Drake Villagein Timbarra +19.7 pts higher in Timbarra
14.6% 12th pct 34.4% 87th pct
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 81.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.4%
Defence service in Drake Villagein Timbarra +12.5 pts higher in Timbarra
0.0% 0th pct 12.5% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Drake Villagein Timbarra +15.4 pts higher in Drake Village
34.1% 88th pct 18.8% 21st pct
  • First area, 2021: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.8%

First Nations

First Nations people in Drake Villagein Timbarra +8 larger in Drake Village
8 57th pct 0 0th pct
19 yrs 21st pct —
$225 2nd pct —
Household income in Drake Villagein Timbarra
$725 9th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Drake Villagein Timbarra +1.0 larger in Timbarra
2.1 19th pct 3.1 88th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5
  • Second area, 2021: 3.1
One-parent in Drake Villagein Timbarra +34.5 pts higher in Drake Village
34.5% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 34.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
38.1% 89th pct —

Family composition

40.0% Couples with children +43.3 pts ▸ 83.3%
34.5% One-parent families ◂ +34.5 pts 0.0%
29.1% Couples without children +4.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 4 people +55.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
23.8% 2 people +20.6 pts ▸ 44.4%
38.1% 1 person ◂ +38.1 pts 0.0%
19.0% 3 people ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
7.1% 6 or more ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$180 20th pct —
Mortgage in Drake Villagein Timbarra +$340 higher in Timbarra
$635 5th pct $975 14th pct
People / bedroom in Drake Villagein Timbarra +0.10 higher in Timbarra
0.90 86th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
11.9% 34th pct —
64.3% 94th pct —
Separate houses in Drake Villagein Timbarra
83.3% 23rd pct —
47.6% 8th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

64.3% Owned outright +35.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
31.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +31.0 pts 0.0%
11.9% Rented ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

83.3% Separate house +16.7 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

11.9% 4 bedrooms +65.9 pts ▸ 77.8%
35.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +2.4 pts 33.3%
23.8% 1 bedroom ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
16.7% 2 bedrooms ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

15.4% 91st pct —
Work from home in Drake Villagein Timbarra +35.0 pts higher in Timbarra
0.0% 0th pct 35.0% 87th pct
PT commute in Drake Villagein Timbarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Drake Villagein Timbarra +2 more in Drake Village
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Drake Villagein Timbarra +21.05 more in Drake Village
21.05 93rd pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Drake Villagein Timbarra +63.2 more in Drake Village
63.2 64th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Drake Villagein Timbarra +1 more in Drake Village
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
18 57th pct —

How people get to work

95.0% Car (driver) ◂ +40.0 pts 55.0%
0.0% Worked at home +35.0 pts ▸ 35.0%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

43.6% 2 vehicles +26.4 pts ▸ 70.0%
7.7% 3 vehicles +32.3 pts ▸ 40.0%
33.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
15.4% No vehicle ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
12.8% 4 or more ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Drake Villagein Timbarra +8.8 pts higher in Drake Village
28.1% 39th pct 19.4% 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Drake Villagein Timbarra +34.6 pts higher in Drake Village
34.6% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Drake Villagein Timbarra +30.8 pts higher in Timbarra
31.7% 2nd pct 62.5% 57th pct
  • First area, 2021: 31.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 81.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 62.5%
45.0% 9th pct 45.0% 9th pct

Industries people work in

25.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +15.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
25.0% Manufacturing ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
25.0% Administrative & support ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Construction ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other services +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water 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%

Occupations people work in

55.0% Labourers ◂ +55.0 pts 0.0%
45.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +45.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% Managers +20.0 pts ▸ 35.0%
35.0% Community & personal service ◂ +15.0 pts 20.0%
0.0% Professionals +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
15.0% Technicians & trades even 15.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Drake Villagein Timbarra +3.5 higher in Drake Village
3.5 75th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Drake Villagein Timbarra +3.7 more in Drake Village
3.7 76th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Drake Villagein Timbarra +58.9 pts higher in Drake Village
58.9% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Drake Villagein Timbarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Drake Villagein Timbarra +60.0 pts higher in Drake Village
60.0% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Drake Villagein Timbarra +60.0 pts higher in Drake Village
60.0% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Drake Villagein Timbarra +62.2 pts higher in Drake Village
62.2% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Drake Villagein Timbarra even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Drake Villagein Timbarra +67.0 more in Drake Village
94.7 87th pct 27.8 71st pct
Intersections/km² in Drake Villagein Timbarra +19 higher in Drake Village
19 73rd pct 0 3rd pct
Mean slope in Drake Villagein Timbarra +9.7 pts higher in Timbarra
7.6% 68th pct 17.3% 96th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Drake Village vs Timbarra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11293/drake-village/vs/SAL13885/timbarra