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East Wardell vs Goat Island
Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.5 km apart · East Wardell profile · Goat Island profile
East Wardell Goat Island
East Wardell and Goat Island are neighbouring areas in New South Wales, though they differ greatly in scale. East Wardell has a population of 312 people, while Goat Island is sparsely populated with only 4 residents. The two areas show a stark contrast in housing density; homes in Goat Island are far more crowded, with a typical 5.0 people per home and 2.5 people per bedroom, compared to 2.6 people per home and 0.8 people per bedroom in East Wardell. East Wardell is also more developed, with 4 schools within 3 km and more walkable amenities per resident.
Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining small rural or semi-rural pockets with very few public transport options. They are alike in that their school advantage scores are both high. While East Wardell has a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 17 people, both areas have a similar typical resident age, with East Wardell being slightly older at 44 compared to 43 in Goat Island.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
- First area, 2016: 305
- First area, 2021: 312
- Second area, 2016: 0
- Second area, 2021: 4
- First area, 2016: 45 yrs
- First area, 2021: 44 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 43 yrs
Age structure
Marital status
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
Ancestry
Language
Language used at home
Religion
Religious affiliation
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
Highest qualification level
Field of qualification
Income
- First area, 2016: $552
- First area, 2021: $727
- First area, 2016: $1,145
- First area, 2021: $1,550
- First area, 2016: $1,226
- First area, 2021: $1,674
Personal income distribution
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
Number of long-term health conditions
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
- First area, 2016: 2.7
- First area, 2021: 2.6
- Second area, 2021: 5.0
Family composition
Housing & Dwellings
- First area, 2016: $1,473
- First area, 2021: $1,733
- First area, 2016: 0.80
- First area, 2021: 0.80
- Second area, 2021: 2.50
Transport & Vehicles
How people get to work
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Industries people work in
Occupations people work in
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). East Wardell vs Goat Island [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11368/east-wardell/vs/SAL11691/goat-island