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Emerald Hill vs Ghoolendaadi

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 19 km apart · Emerald Hill profile · Ghoolendaadi profile

Emerald Hill Ghoolendaadi

Emerald Hill and Ghoolendaadi are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ most in how people live and work: 46.0% of Emerald Hill homes are owned outright, compared to just 25.9% in Ghoolendaadi, where renting is much more common at 40.7%. Emerald Hill has a far higher share of people born overseas (10.9% versus 0.0%) and those with a bachelor degree or higher (15.7% versus 5.0%). In contrast, First Nations household income is far higher in Ghoolendaadi, at $4,750 compared to $1,375 in Emerald Hill.

Everyday life in both places is very similar, with neither area having any public transport stops or any homes within a short walk of a park or school. They also share a similar typical weekly personal income, around $850 to $860. While Emerald Hill residents are noticeably older on average, Ghoolendaadi has a well higher share of children under 15, at 28.2% compared to 22.6% in Emerald Hill.

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Where they differ most

Renting: 28.7 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi Unemployment: 7.0 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi Owned outright: 20.1 pts higher in Emerald Hill No religion: 13.4 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi Separate houses: 4.0 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi

Demographics & Identity

Population in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +52 larger in Emerald Hill gap narrowing
137 46th pct 85 37th pct
Median age in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +4 yrs older in Emerald Hill gap widening
39 yrs 26th pct 35 yrs 14th pct
First Nations in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +0.1 pts higher in Emerald Hill gap narrowing
3.6% 65th pct 3.5% 64th pct
Aged 65+ in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +5.5 pts higher in Emerald Hill gap widening
16.1% 38th pct 10.6% 18th pct
Under 15 in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +5.6 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi gap widening
22.6% 82nd pct 28.2% 92nd pct
De facto in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +6.4 pts higher in Emerald Hill gap narrowing
19.6% 87th pct 13.2% 58th pct

Age structure

29.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.0 pts 25.9%
22.6% Children (0–14) +5.6 pts ▸ 28.2%
25.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.8 pts 24.7%
16.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.5 pts 10.6%
4.4% Youth (15–24) +2.7 pts ▸ 7.1%

Marital status

51.9% Married ◂ +3.5 pts 48.3%
27.8% Never married +18.9 pts ▸ 46.7%
13.0% Divorced ◂ +6.3 pts 6.7%
2.8% Widowed ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Emerald Hill Ghoolendaadi

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +10.9 pts higher in Emerald Hill gap widening
10.9% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

81.0% Australia ◂ +4.6 pts 76.5%
2.9% India ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.2% England ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% New Zealand ◂ +2.2 pts 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

46.7% Australian +7.4 pts ▸ 54.1%
37.2% English ◂ +5.5 pts 31.8%
10.2% Irish +2.7 pts ▸ 12.9%
9.5% Scottish ◂ +6.0 pts 3.5%
2.9% German ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% Indian ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +2.9 pts higher in Emerald Hill gap widening
2.9% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.3% English only ◂ +7.1 pts 81.2%
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 Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +13.4 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi gap widening
21.9% 11th pct 35.3% 35th pct

Religious affiliation

71.5% Christianity ◂ +24.5 pts 47.1%
21.9% No religion +13.4 pts ▸ 35.3%
11.7% Not stated ◂ +1.1 pts 10.6%
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 Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +4.2 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi gap steady
37.7% 30th pct 41.9% 42nd pct
Bachelor+ in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +10.7 pts higher in Emerald Hill gap widening
15.7% 54th pct 5.0% 12th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

37.7% Year 12 +4.2 pts ▸ 41.9%
30.2% Year 10 ◂ +7.6 pts 22.6%
13.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.4 pts 4.8%
7.5% Year 11 ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

42.1% Certificate III / IV +3.8 pts ▸ 45.9%
13.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +11.2 pts ▸ 24.3%
15.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.7 pts 8.1%
6.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.1% Engineering & related ◂ +2.1 pts 18.9%
7.9% Agriculture & environment +11.0 pts ▸ 18.9%
15.8% Education ◂ +7.7 pts 8.1%
7.9% Health +5.6 pts ▸ 13.5%
9.2% Management & commerce ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
3.9% Architecture & building ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% Society & culture ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +$10 higher in Emerald Hill gap narrowing
$860 68th pct $850 66th pct
Household income in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +$167 higher in Ghoolendaadi gap narrowing
$1,708 60th pct $1,875 69th pct
Family income in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +$208 higher in Emerald Hill gap narrowing
$2,166 67th pct $1,958 55th pct
High earners in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +7.0 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi gap narrowing
13.0% 73rd pct 20.0% 89th pct
High-income homes in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +1.8 pts higher in Emerald Hill gap narrowing
24.0% 72nd pct 22.2% 67th pct

Household income distribution

24.0% $650–$1,499 +9.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
28.0% $1,500–$2,999 +1.6 pts ▸ 29.6%
6.0% $4,000 or more +16.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
20.0% Under $650 ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
18.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

26.9% Under $650 +9.8 pts ▸ 36.7%
31.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +11.5 pts 20.0%
18.5% $1,500–$2,999 +9.8 pts ▸ 28.3%
4.6% $3,000 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 5.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +6.6 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi
20.4% 14th pct 27.1% 41st pct
Mental health in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +5.2 pts higher in Emerald Hill
8.8% 56th pct 3.5% 19th pct
Needs assistance in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +0.3 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi gap narrowing
4.4% 47th pct 4.7% 51st pct

Long-term health conditions reported

6.6% Asthma +8.7 pts ▸ 15.3%
2.2% Arthritis +11.9 pts ▸ 14.1%
5.8% Diabetes +3.6 pts ▸ 9.4%
8.8% Mental health ◂ +5.2 pts 3.5%
7.3% Other condition ◂ +1.4 pts 5.9%
3.6% Cancer ◂ +3.6 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

62.0% None ◂ +13.8 pts 48.2%
13.1% One condition +6.9 pts ▸ 20.0%
5.8% Two conditions ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +3.9 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi gap widening
27.8% 82nd pct 31.7% 87th pct
Unpaid carers in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +6.3 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi gap steady
12.0% 42nd pct 18.3% 87th pct
Unpaid child care in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +6.5 pts higher in Emerald Hill gap narrowing
31.5% 79th pct 25.0% 48th pct
Defence service in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +1.6 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi
4.7% 78th pct 6.3% 87th pct
Housework 15h+ in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +11.5 pts higher in Emerald Hill gap widening
23.1% 44th pct 11.7% 9th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +2 larger in Emerald Hill
5 49th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +12 yrs older in Ghoolendaadi
15 yrs 11th pct 27 yrs 54th pct
Median income in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +$437 higher in Ghoolendaadi
$750 61st pct $1,187 86th pct
Household income in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +$3,375 higher in Ghoolendaadi
$1,375 35th pct $4,750 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +0.2 larger in Ghoolendaadi gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +7.0 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi gap narrowing
2.8% 17th pct 9.8% 44th pct
Living alone in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +4.9 pts higher in Emerald Hill gap narrowing
16.0% 22nd pct 11.1% 10th pct

Family composition

56.1% Couples with children ◂ +2.0 pts 54.1%
42.1% Couples without children ◂ +15.8 pts 26.2%
2.8% One-parent families +7.0 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

48.0% 2 people ◂ +3.6 pts 44.4%
16.0% 1 person ◂ +4.9 pts 11.1%
16.0% 4 people ◂ +4.9 pts 11.1%
14.0% 3 people ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +$50 higher in Ghoolendaadi
$250 40th pct $300 57th pct
Mortgage in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi
$1,686 54th pct —
People / bedroom in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +28.7 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi gap widening
12.0% 34th pct 40.7% 88th pct
Owned outright in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +20.1 pts higher in Emerald Hill gap widening
46.0% 64th pct 25.9% 15th pct
Separate houses in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +4.0 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi gap narrowing
96.0% 49th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +3.5 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi gap steady
78.0% 46th pct 81.5% 55th pct

How homes are owned or rented

46.0% Owned outright ◂ +20.1 pts 25.9%
42.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +42.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% Rented +28.7 pts ▸ 40.7%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

96.0% Separate house +4.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
8.0% Other dwelling ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

34.0% 3 bedrooms +14.1 pts ▸ 48.1%
34.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +0.7 pts 33.3%
18.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%
10.0% 5 or more ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $350–$549 +36.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +0.4 pts higher in Emerald Hill gap narrowing
25.4% 73rd pct 25.0% 72nd pct
PT commute in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

49.3% Car (driver) +16.6 pts ▸ 65.9%
25.4% Worked at home ◂ +0.4 pts 25.0%
11.3% Walked ◂ +11.3 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%

Motor vehicles per home

52.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +15.0 pts 37.0%
26.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +14.9 pts 11.1%
6.0% 4 or more +16.2 pts ▸ 22.2%
14.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +2.9 pts 11.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +7.2 pts higher in Emerald Hill gap widening
27.5% 37th pct 20.3% 16th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +7.0 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 7.0% 83rd pct
Participation in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +5.9 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi gap widening
65.7% 68th pct 71.7% 86th pct
Full-time in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +11.6 pts higher in Ghoolendaadi gap widening
63.4% 74th pct 75.0% 92nd pct

Industries people work in

45.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +8.7 pts 36.4%
5.6% Education & training +3.5 pts ▸ 9.1%
7.0% Mining ◂ +0.2 pts 6.8%
7.0% Manufacturing ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.6% Construction ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Professional & technical ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Administrative & support ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

31.0% Managers +12.2 pts ▸ 43.2%
21.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +5.2 pts 15.9%
9.9% Labourers +6.0 pts ▸ 15.9%
9.9% Professionals ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
9.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
4.2% Community & personal service +4.9 pts ▸ 9.1%
8.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 29th pct
Types ≤15 min in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 32nd pct
15-min city in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +11.8 more in Ghoolendaadi
0.0 0th pct 11.8 46th pct
Intersections/km² in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi even
0 20th pct 0 15th pct
Mean slope in Emerald Hillin Ghoolendaadi +0.9 pts higher in Emerald Hill
3.3% 18th pct 2.5% 4th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Emerald Hill vs Ghoolendaadi [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11415/emerald-hill/vs/SAL11615/ghoolendaadi