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Eucumbene vs Rocky Plain

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Eucumbene profile · Rocky Plain profile

Eucumbene Rocky Plain

Rocky Plain (NSW) and Eucumbene are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ sharply in age and wealth, with Eucumbene being far older, as the typical resident is 59 compared to 41 in Rocky Plain (NSW). Eucumbene has a much higher share of university degrees at 41.4% and a higher percentage of people born overseas at 21.4%. In contrast, Rocky Plain (NSW) has a far higher typical weekly household income of $1,812, while Eucumbene's is $849.

Both areas sit near the national figure for people who identify as having no religion, at around 35%. They share a car-dependent way of life, with no public transport stops and no shops or schools within walking distance. While Rocky Plain (NSW) has more people in de facto relationships and more unpaid carers, Eucumbene has seen a much higher proportion of people move into the area in the last five years.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +41 larger in Rocky Plain gap narrowing
28 18th pct 69 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 12
  • First area, 2021: 28
  • Second area, 2016: 64
  • Second area, 2021: 69
Median age in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +18 yrs older in Eucumbene gap narrowing
59 yrs 91st pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 60 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 41 yrs
First Nations in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +5.8 pts higher in Rocky Plain
0.0% 0th pct 5.8% 77th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%
Aged 65+ in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +28.4 pts higher in Eucumbene
42.9% 98th pct 14.5% 31st pct
  • First area, 2021: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.5%
Under 15 in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +5.2 pts higher in Rocky Plain
10.7% 18th pct 15.9% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 10.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.9%
De facto in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +24.4 pts higher in Rocky Plain
0.0% 0th pct 24.4% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.4%

Age structure

42.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +28.4 pts 14.5%
35.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.2 pts 27.5%
10.7% Youth (15–24) +11.0 pts ▸ 21.7%
10.7% Young adults (25–44) +6.7 pts ▸ 17.4%
10.7% Children (0–14) +5.2 pts ▸ 15.9%

Marital status

37.9% Married +4.0 pts ▸ 41.9%
24.1% Never married +14.6 pts ▸ 38.7%
31.0% Divorced ◂ +24.6 pts 6.5%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Eucumbene Rocky Plain

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

  • 85+ in Eucumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Rocky Plain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Eucumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Rocky Plain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Eucumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Rocky Plain: 5.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Eucumbene: 17.9% males, 15.4% females; 70–74 in Rocky Plain: 0.0% males, 7.2% females
  • 65–69 in Eucumbene: 10.3% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Rocky Plain: 5.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Eucumbene: 10.3% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Rocky Plain: 5.8% males, 13.0% females
  • 55–59 in Eucumbene: 0.0% males, 12.8% females; 55–59 in Rocky Plain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Eucumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Rocky Plain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Eucumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Rocky Plain: 0.0% males, 5.8% females
  • 40–44 in Eucumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Rocky Plain: 4.3% males, 7.2% females
  • 35–39 in Eucumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Rocky Plain: 5.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Eucumbene: 0.0% males, 12.8% females; 30–34 in Rocky Plain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Eucumbene: 12.8% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Rocky Plain: 5.8% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Eucumbene: 0.0% males, 7.7% females; 20–24 in Rocky Plain: 7.2% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Eucumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Rocky Plain: 7.2% males, 5.8% females
  • 10–14 in Eucumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Rocky Plain: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Eucumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Rocky Plain: 0.0% males, 5.8% females
  • 0–4 in Eucumbene: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Rocky Plain: 7.2% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +15.6 pts higher in Eucumbene
21.4% 79th pct 5.8% 24th pct
  • First area, 2021: 21.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.8%

Country of birth

64.3% Australia +29.9 pts ▸ 94.2%
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

32.1% English +22.9 pts ▸ 55.1%
0.0% Australian +30.4 pts ▸ 30.4%
28.6% Scottish ◂ +2.5 pts 26.1%
10.7% Irish +13.9 pts ▸ 24.6%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German 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 Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +17.9 pts higher in Eucumbene
17.9% 86th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain 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

67.9% English only +29.2 pts ▸ 97.1%
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 Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +0.9 pts higher in Eucumbene
35.7% 36th pct 34.8% 34th pct
  • First area, 2021: 35.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.8%

Religious affiliation

32.1% Christianity +18.6 pts ▸ 50.7%
35.7% No religion ◂ +0.9 pts 34.8%
17.9% Not stated ◂ +9.2 pts 8.7%
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 Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +23.5 pts higher in Eucumbene
69.0% 90th pct 45.5% 51st pct
  • First area, 2021: 69.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 45.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.5%
Bachelor+ in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +23.6 pts higher in Eucumbene
41.4% 94th pct 17.7% 61st pct
  • First area, 2021: 41.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.7%
Schools ≤3 km in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

69.0% Year 12 ◂ +23.5 pts 45.5%
10.3% Year 10 +11.5 pts ▸ 21.8%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

40.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +22.0 pts 18.9%
36.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +12.0 pts 24.3%
31.8% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +7.5 pts 24.3%
13.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.8 pts 10.8%
0.0% Certificate I / II +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

27.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +19.2 pts 8.1%
22.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%
22.7% Management & commerce ◂ +9.2 pts 13.5%
13.6% Engineering & related ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
13.6% Society & culture ◂ +0.1 pts 13.5%
0.0% Health +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Creative arts +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Architecture & building +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +$163 higher in Rocky Plain gap widening
$687 38th pct $850 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: $575
  • First area, 2021: $687
  • Second area, 2016: $695
  • Second area, 2021: $850
Household income in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +$963 higher in Rocky Plain gap widening
$849 8th pct $1,812 66th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,024
  • First area, 2021: $849
  • Second area, 2016: $1,312
  • Second area, 2021: $1,812
Family income in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +$500 higher in Rocky Plain
$1,749 41st pct $2,249 71st pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,749
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $2,249
High earners in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +4.8 pts higher in Rocky Plain
0.0% 0th pct 4.8% 30th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%
High-income homes in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain
22.7% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.7%

Household income distribution

44.4% Under $650 ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
16.7% $650–$1,499 +1.5 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

55.2% Under $650 ◂ +21.3 pts 33.9%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +22.6 pts ▸ 22.6%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +21.1 pts higher in Eucumbene
42.9% 93rd pct 21.7% 19th pct
Mental health in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +10.6 pts higher in Eucumbene
17.9% 98th pct 7.2% 41st pct
Needs assistance in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +7.2 pts higher in Rocky Plain
0.0% 0th pct 7.2% 76th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

25.0% Asthma ◂ +20.7 pts 4.3%
17.9% Arthritis ◂ +4.8 pts 13.0%
17.9% Mental health ◂ +10.6 pts 7.2%
10.7% Diabetes ◂ +4.9 pts 5.8%
0.0% Other condition +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Lung condition +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Cancer even 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

42.9% None +22.4 pts ▸ 65.2%
25.0% One condition ◂ +17.8 pts 7.2%
10.7% Two conditions ◂ +6.4 pts 4.3%
10.7% Three or more ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +17.8 pts higher in Rocky Plain
24.1% 73rd pct 41.9% 95th pct
  • First area, 2021: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.9%
Unpaid carers in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +19.4 pts higher in Rocky Plain
0.0% 0th pct 19.4% 89th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.4%
Unpaid child care in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +27.4 pts higher in Rocky Plain
0.0% 0th pct 27.4% 61st pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.4%
Defence service in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +0.9 pts higher in Rocky Plain
10.3% 7th pct 11.3% 8th pct
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +4 larger in Rocky Plain
0 0th pct 4 46th pct
42 yrs 80th pct
$874 72nd pct
Household income in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain
$1,625 47th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +1.1 larger in Rocky Plain gap narrowing
1.6 3rd pct 2.7 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.0
  • First area, 2021: 1.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
14.8% 72nd pct
  • Second area, 2016: 16.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.8%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Family composition

108.3% Couples without children ◂ +82.4 pts 25.9%
41.7% Couples with children +17.6 pts ▸ 59.3%
0.0% One-parent families +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

61.1% 1 person ◂ +61.1 pts 0.0%
22.2% 2 people +18.7 pts ▸ 40.9%
0.0% 4 people +31.8 pts ▸ 31.8%
27.8% 3 people ◂ +14.1 pts 13.6%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$280 50th pct
Mortgage in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +$1,011 higher in Eucumbene
$1,800 61st pct $789 9th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,800
  • Second area, 2016: $1,000
  • Second area, 2021: $789
People / bedroom in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +0.40 higher in Rocky Plain gap narrowing
0.50 0th pct 0.90 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.30
  • First area, 2021: 0.50
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 0.90
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
59.1% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 45.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.1%
Separate houses in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain
100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
68.2% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 68.2%

How homes are owned or rented

72.2% Owned outright ◂ +13.1 pts 59.1%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Other tenure +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

55.6% Separate house +44.4 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

44.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +8.1 pts 36.4%
22.2% 4 bedrooms +9.6 pts ▸ 31.8%
22.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
8.1% 20th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.1%
0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

76.5% Car (driver) ◂ +25.1 pts 51.4%
17.6% Worked at home ◂ +9.5 pts 8.1%
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

44.4% 2 vehicles +5.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
22.2% 1 vehicle +0.5 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% 4 or more +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
16.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +32.7 pts higher in Eucumbene
55.6% 94th pct 22.9% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 55.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.9%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Participation in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +1.1 pts higher in Rocky Plain
58.6% 43rd pct 59.7% 46th pct
  • First area, 2021: 58.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 90.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 59.7%
64.9% 78th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 63.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 64.9%

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +40.5 pts ▸ 40.5%
35.3% Education & training ◂ +24.5 pts 10.8%
0.0% Construction +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Accommodation & food +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Professional & technical +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Public administration & safety +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing 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%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +37.8 pts ▸ 37.8%
23.5% Professionals ◂ +1.9 pts 21.6%
0.0% Community & personal service +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Technicians & trades +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
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 Eucumbenein Rocky Plain even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +14.5 more in Rocky Plain
0.0 0th pct 14.5 52nd pct
Intersections/km² in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +6 higher in Eucumbene
7 71st pct 0 40th pct
Mean slope in Eucumbenein Rocky Plain +14.5 pts higher in Eucumbene
23.2% 100th pct 8.7% 74th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Eucumbene vs Rocky Plain [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11456/eucumbene/vs/SAL13402/rocky-plain