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Firefly vs Tipperary

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.5 km apart · Firefly profile · Tipperary profile

Firefly Tipperary

Firefly and Tipperary (NSW) are neighbouring areas in New South Wales, though they differ in population and demographics. Firefly is more populous and has a higher share of seniors, with 27.1% aged 65 and over compared to 11.8% in Tipperary (NSW). Firefly also has a higher typical weekly household income of $1,375, while Tipperary (NSW) is much lower at $849. Education levels are also higher in Firefly, where 39.8% of residents completed Year 12, compared to 16.7% in Tipperary (NSW).

Both areas are car-dependent, with walkability scores near zero. They also share a similar proportion of adults who are working or looking for work, sitting at around 54%. Despite this similarity, Tipperary (NSW) is a more transient place, as 42.9% of residents moved there in the last five years, compared to 22.1% in Firefly. Health outcomes also differ, with long-term health conditions far more common in Tipperary (NSW) at 47.1%, while 33.2% of people in Firefly have such a condition.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 23.1 pts higher in Firefly One-parent: 22.3 pts higher in Tipperary Needs assistance: 9.3 pts higher in Firefly Population: 213 larger in Firefly Recent movers: 20.8 pts higher in Tipperary

Demographics & Identity

Population in Fireflyin Tipperary +213 larger in Firefly gap narrowing
247 58th pct 34 21st pct
Median age in Fireflyin Tipperary +1 yrs older in Tipperary gap narrowing
51 yrs 74th pct 52 yrs 77th pct
First Nations in Fireflyin Tipperary +5.7 pts higher in Firefly gap narrowing
5.7% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Fireflyin Tipperary +15.4 pts higher in Firefly gap narrowing
27.1% 80th pct 11.8% 22nd pct
Under 15 in Fireflyin Tipperary +3.9 pts higher in Tipperary gap widening
13.8% 29th pct 17.6% 54th pct
De facto in Fireflyin Tipperary +17.3 pts higher in Firefly gap widening
17.3% 81st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

29.6% Older adults (45–64) +11.6 pts ▸ 41.2%
27.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +15.4 pts 11.8%
19.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%
13.8% Children (0–14) +3.9 pts ▸ 17.6%
7.7% Youth (15–24) +1.1 pts ▸ 8.8%

Marital status

52.1% Married ◂ +21.8 pts 30.3%
29.1% Never married +19.4 pts ▸ 48.5%
6.1% Divorced +9.0 pts ▸ 15.2%
9.4% Widowed ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
2.3% Separated +6.7 pts ▸ 9.1%

Age & sex structure

Firefly Tipperary

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Fireflyin Tipperary +2.5 pts higher in Tipperary gap narrowing
9.3% 40th pct 11.8% 52nd pct

Country of birth

84.6% Australia ◂ +5.2 pts 79.4%
4.9% England ◂ +4.9 pts 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

55.1% Australian ◂ +16.8 pts 38.2%
40.9% English +0.3 pts ▸ 41.2%
13.8% Scottish +3.9 pts ▸ 17.6%
6.9% German +1.9 pts ▸ 8.8%
7.7% Irish ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
2.4% Dutch ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.6% Chinese ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Fireflyin Tipperary +7.6 pts higher in Tipperary gap widening
1.2% 35th pct 8.8% 74th pct
Limited English in Fireflyin Tipperary even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

96.4% English only +3.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
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 Fireflyin Tipperary +4.5 pts higher in Tipperary gap narrowing
51.4% 82nd pct 55.9% 89th pct

Religious affiliation

51.4% No religion +4.5 pts ▸ 55.9%
42.9% Christianity ◂ +1.7 pts 41.2%
6.5% Not stated ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
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 Fireflyin Tipperary +23.1 pts higher in Firefly gap widening
39.8% 36th pct 16.7% 0th pct
Bachelor+ in Fireflyin Tipperary +11.7 pts higher in Firefly gap widening
11.7% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Fireflyin Tipperary +1 more in Firefly
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Fireflyin Tipperary
40 14th pct —
ICSEA in Fireflyin Tipperary
908 13th pct —

Highest year of school

40.3% Year 10 +13.0 pts ▸ 53.3%
39.8% Year 12 ◂ +23.1 pts 16.7%
10.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.4 pts 10.0%
4.5% Year 11 ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

43.4% Certificate III / IV +6.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
16.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.8 pts ▸ 18.2%
15.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
4.9% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.8% Health +8.0 pts ▸ 22.7%
14.8% Society & culture +8.0 pts ▸ 22.7%
6.6% Creative arts +11.6 pts ▸ 18.2%
16.4% Engineering & related ◂ +2.8 pts 13.6%
15.6% Management & commerce ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
9.8% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.8 pts ▸ 13.6%
5.7% Architecture & building ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Education ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
2.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Fireflyin Tipperary +$188 higher in Firefly gap widening
$662 34th pct $474 10th pct
Household income in Fireflyin Tipperary +$526 higher in Firefly gap widening
$1,375 38th pct $849 8th pct
Family income in Fireflyin Tipperary +$374 higher in Tipperary gap widening
$1,625 34th pct $1,999 58th pct
High earners in Fireflyin Tipperary +4.4 pts higher in Tipperary gap narrowing
4.7% 30th pct 9.1% 56th pct
High-income homes in Fireflyin Tipperary
13.3% 42nd pct —

Household income distribution

31.6% $650–$1,499 +15.4 pts ▸ 47.1%
26.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +26.5 pts 0.0%
15.3% Under $650 ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%
10.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
3.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

41.8% Under $650 +0.6 pts ▸ 42.4%
34.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.4 pts 30.3%
1.4% $3,000 or more +7.7 pts ▸ 9.1%
7.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Fireflyin Tipperary +13.9 pts higher in Tipperary
33.2% 71st pct 47.1% 99th pct
Mental health in Fireflyin Tipperary +3.3 pts higher in Tipperary
8.5% 54th pct 11.8% 81st pct
Needs assistance in Fireflyin Tipperary +9.3 pts higher in Firefly gap widening
9.3% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

6.9% Asthma +10.8 pts ▸ 17.6%
12.1% Arthritis ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
7.3% Diabetes +4.5 pts ▸ 11.8%
8.5% Mental health +3.3 pts ▸ 11.8%
10.1% Other condition ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
6.9% Cancer +1.9 pts ▸ 8.8%
6.5% Heart disease ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
2.4% Stroke ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
2.0% Lung condition ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.2% Dementia ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

63.2% None ◂ +16.1 pts 47.1%
17.0% One condition +24.2 pts ▸ 41.2%
11.3% Two conditions ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
3.2% Three or more ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Fireflyin Tipperary +8.7 pts higher in Tipperary gap widening
15.5% 37th pct 24.2% 74th pct
Unpaid carers in Fireflyin Tipperary +5.5 pts higher in Firefly gap widening
14.6% 69th pct 9.1% 21st pct
Unpaid child care in Fireflyin Tipperary +12.5 pts higher in Tipperary gap narrowing
17.8% 19th pct 30.3% 74th pct
Defence service in Fireflyin Tipperary +4.8 pts higher in Tipperary
4.3% 74th pct 9.1% 94th pct
Housework 15h+ in Fireflyin Tipperary +15.4 pts higher in Firefly gap narrowing
30.5% 80th pct 15.2% 12th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Fireflyin Tipperary +14 larger in Firefly
14 63rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Fireflyin Tipperary +25 yrs older in Tipperary
28 yrs 57th pct 53 yrs 89th pct
Median income in Fireflyin Tipperary +$375 higher in Firefly
$725 58th pct $350 12th pct
Household income in Fireflyin Tipperary +$2,601 higher in Firefly
$3,250 89th pct $649 6th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Fireflyin Tipperary +0.5 larger in Firefly gap widening
2.5 50th pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Fireflyin Tipperary +22.3 pts higher in Tipperary
12.7% 61st pct 35.0% 100th pct
Living alone in Fireflyin Tipperary
18.4% 31st pct —

Family composition

48.6% Couples with children +6.4 pts ▸ 55.0%
38.7% Couples without children ◂ +13.7 pts 25.0%
12.7% One-parent families +22.3 pts ▸ 35.0%
1.4% Other families ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Household size

50.0% 2 people ◂ +2.9 pts 47.1%
18.4% 1 person +16.9 pts ▸ 35.3%
12.2% 4 people +17.2 pts ▸ 29.4%
8.2% 3 people ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
5.1% 6 or more ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% 5 people ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Fireflyin Tipperary +$120 higher in Firefly
$380 78th pct $260 43rd pct
Mortgage in Fireflyin Tipperary +$73 higher in Tipperary gap narrowing
$1,600 48th pct $1,673 53rd pct
People / bedroom in Fireflyin Tipperary +0.10 higher in Tipperary gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Fireflyin Tipperary
6.1% 14th pct —
Owned outright in Fireflyin Tipperary
48.0% 70th pct —
Separate houses in Fireflyin Tipperary
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Fireflyin Tipperary
79.6% 50th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

48.0% Owned outright ◂ +12.7 pts 35.3%
37.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +37.8 pts 0.0%
6.1% Rented +11.5 pts ▸ 17.6%
5.1% Other tenure ◂ +5.1 pts 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

48.0% 3 bedrooms +10.9 pts ▸ 58.8%
11.2% 2 bedrooms +24.1 pts ▸ 35.3%
0.0% 1 bedroom +29.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
20.4% 4 bedrooms ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%
11.2% 5 or more ◂ +11.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

50.0% $350–$549 ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
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 Fireflyin Tipperary
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Fireflyin Tipperary
18.4% 56th pct —
PT commute in Fireflyin Tipperary
5.3% 91st pct —
PT stops in Fireflyin Tipperary +1 more in Firefly
1 64th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Fireflyin Tipperary +4.05 more in Firefly
4.05 74th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Fireflyin Tipperary +20.2 more in Firefly
20.2 59th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Fireflyin Tipperary +1 more in Firefly
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Fireflyin Tipperary
68 90th pct —

How people get to work

18.4% Worked at home +43.1 pts ▸ 61.5%
60.5% Car (driver) ◂ +14.4 pts 46.2%
5.3% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Bus ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

44.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +14.9 pts 29.4%
20.6% 3 vehicles +8.8 pts ▸ 29.4%
0.0% No vehicle +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
17.5% 1 vehicle +0.1 pts ▸ 17.6%
14.4% 4 or more ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Fireflyin Tipperary +20.8 pts higher in Tipperary gap narrowing
22.1% 20th pct 42.9% 84th pct
Recent arrivals in Fireflyin Tipperary
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Fireflyin Tipperary
4.3% 61st pct —
Participation in Fireflyin Tipperary +0.6 pts higher in Tipperary gap steady
54.0% 29th pct 54.5% 31st pct
Full-time in Fireflyin Tipperary
50.9% 18th pct —

Industries people work in

13.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +25.3 pts ▸ 38.5%
14.9% Health care & social assistance +23.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
13.2% Construction ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
13.2% Retail trade ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
7.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Education & training ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
5.3% Professional & technical ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.4% Manufacturing ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Public administration & safety ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.5% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.6% Media & telecommunications ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

12.3% Professionals +64.6 pts ▸ 76.9%
19.3% Community & personal service +19.2 pts ▸ 38.5%
15.8% Labourers +15.0 pts ▸ 30.8%
17.5% Managers ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%
15.8% Technicians & trades ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
7.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
6.1% Sales workers ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
5.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Fireflyin Tipperary +0.1 higher in Firefly
0.1 33rd pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Fireflyin Tipperary even
0.0 33rd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Fireflyin Tipperary even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Fireflyin Tipperary even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Fireflyin Tipperary +2.2 pts higher in Firefly
2.2% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Fireflyin Tipperary even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Fireflyin Tipperary even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Fireflyin Tipperary even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Fireflyin Tipperary +4.0 more in Firefly
4.0 26th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Fireflyin Tipperary +0 higher in Firefly
1 43rd pct 0 15th pct
Mean slope in Fireflyin Tipperary +4.0 pts higher in Tipperary
9.2% 77th pct 13.2% 89th pct

Compare Firefly with nearby areas

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Compare Tipperary with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Firefly vs Tipperary [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11524/firefly/vs/SAL13898/tipperary