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Fords Bridge vs North Bourke

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 71 km apart · Fords Bridge profile · North Bourke profile

Fords Bridge North Bourke

North Bourke and Fords Bridge are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. North Bourke is larger, with 200 people, while Fords Bridge has just 30. There are stark differences in their demographics and home lives: North Bourke has a far higher share of children under 15 (14.0% compared to 0.0%) and more residents with a Year 12 qualification (48.4% versus 25.0%). Fords Bridge is much older, with a typical resident aged 52, and a far higher proportion of people working from home (50.0% compared to 18.6%).

These two areas are almost identical when it comes to typical weekly household income, which is around $1,800 for both. They also share a very similar landscape, with nearly the same average terrain slope. While Fords Bridge has seen a far higher shift toward working from home, North Bourke has more people who have moved into the area in the last five years (32.4% compared to 0.0%).

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Where they differ most

Population: 170 larger in North Bourke Work from home: 31.4 pts higher in Fords Bridge Recent movers: 32.4 pts higher in North Bourke Year 12: 23.4 pts higher in North Bourke Mortgage: $1,620 higher in Fords Bridge

Demographics & Identity

Population in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +170 larger in North Bourke gap narrowing
30 19th pct 200 53rd pct
Median age in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +10 yrs older in Fords Bridge gap widening
52 yrs 77th pct 42 yrs 38th pct
First Nations in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +2.8 pts higher in Fords Bridge gap steady
13.3% 88th pct 10.5% 87th pct
Aged 65+ in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +1.5 pts higher in Fords Bridge gap narrowing
20.0% 56th pct 18.5% 49th pct
Under 15 in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +14.0 pts higher in North Bourke gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 14.0% 30th pct
De facto in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +17.6 pts higher in Fords Bridge gap widening
25.0% 94th pct 7.4% 19th pct

Age structure

46.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +17.7 pts 29.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +28.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
20.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.5 pts 18.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
13.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.8 pts 8.5%

Marital status

70.4% Married ◂ +16.2 pts 54.2%
11.1% Never married +16.6 pts ▸ 27.7%
18.5% Divorced ◂ +12.5 pts 6.0%
0.0% Widowed +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Separated +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Age & sex structure

Fords Bridge North Bourke

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +5.0 pts higher in North Bourke gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 5.0% 21st pct

Country of birth

83.3% Australia ◂ +2.3 pts 81.0%
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

70.0% Australian ◂ +25.0 pts 45.0%
26.7% English +5.3 pts ▸ 32.0%
10.0% Irish +9.0 pts ▸ 19.0%
0.0% Scottish +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% German +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Italian +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Chinese 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 Fords Bridgein North Bourke +2.5 pts higher in North Bourke gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 2.5% 42nd pct
Limited English in Fords Bridgein North Bourke even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

83.3% English only +1.7 pts ▸ 85.0%
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 Fords Bridgein North Bourke +14.0 pts higher in North Bourke gap widening
10.0% 0th pct 24.0% 13th pct

Religious affiliation

56.7% Christianity +7.3 pts ▸ 64.0%
10.0% No religion +14.0 pts ▸ 24.0%
13.3% Not stated ◂ +1.8 pts 11.5%
0.0% Hinduism +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Islam 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 Fords Bridgein North Bourke +23.4 pts higher in North Bourke gap widening
25.0% 8th pct 48.4% 59th pct
Bachelor+ in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +3.3 pts higher in North Bourke gap widening
14.8% 51st pct 18.1% 62nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +1 more in North Bourke
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Fords Bridgein North Bourke
— 3 0th pct

Highest year of school

62.5% Year 10 ◂ +38.6 pts 23.9%
25.0% Year 12 +23.4 pts ▸ 48.4%
12.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.7 pts 8.8%
0.0% Year 11 +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%

Highest qualification level

100.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +70.6 pts 29.4%
50.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +25.5 pts 24.5%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

62.5% Engineering & related ◂ +50.7 pts 11.8%
0.0% Management & commerce +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Health +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Education +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Society & culture +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Architecture & building +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
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 Fords Bridgein North Bourke +$201 higher in North Bourke gap narrowing
$900 73rd pct $1,101 87th pct
Household income in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +$94 higher in Fords Bridge gap narrowing
$1,875 69th pct $1,781 64th pct
Family income in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +$333 higher in North Bourke gap narrowing
$2,250 71st pct $2,583 85th pct
High earners in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +2.1 pts higher in North Bourke gap narrowing
14.8% 79th pct 16.9% 85th pct
High-income homes in Fords Bridgein North Bourke
— 18.5% 58th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +29.6 pts ▸ 29.6%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +27.2 pts ▸ 27.2%
0.0% $4,000 or more +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Under $650 +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Personal income distribution

11.1% $650–$1,499 +24.4 pts ▸ 35.5%
29.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +8.5 pts 21.1%
25.9% Under $650 ◂ +8.5 pts 17.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +5.7 pts higher in Fords Bridge
26.7% 39th pct 21.0% 16th pct
Mental health in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +8.5 pts higher in North Bourke
0.0% 0th pct 8.5% 54th pct
Needs assistance in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +3.5 pts higher in North Bourke gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.5% 37th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.0% Arthritis ◂ +3.5 pts 6.5%
10.0% Diabetes ◂ +8.5 pts 1.5%
0.0% Mental health +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Other condition +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Heart disease +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Asthma +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Cancer +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.0% None +3.5 pts ▸ 63.5%
0.0% One condition +17.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
0.0% Two conditions +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Three or more +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +10.6 pts higher in North Bourke gap widening
11.1% 16th pct 21.7% 66th pct
Unpaid carers in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +11.4 pts higher in North Bourke gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.4% 37th pct
Unpaid child care in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +10.5 pts higher in North Bourke gap narrowing
14.8% 13th pct 25.3% 50th pct
Defence service in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +1.8 pts higher in North Bourke
0.0% 0th pct 1.8% 40th pct
Housework 15h+ in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +13.0 pts higher in North Bourke gap widening
11.1% 8th pct 24.1% 49th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +17 larger in North Bourke
4 46th pct 21 69th pct
Median age in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +17 yrs older in Fords Bridge
57 yrs 92nd pct 40 yrs 78th pct
Median income in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +$218 higher in North Bourke
$1,074 83rd pct $1,292 88th pct
Household income in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +$375 higher in Fords Bridge
$2,250 71st pct $1,875 57th pct
Indigenous language in Fords Bridgein North Bourke
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +0.1 larger in North Bourke gap narrowing
2.3 29th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in Fords Bridgein North Bourke
— 9.0% 39th pct
Living alone in Fords Bridgein North Bourke
— 35.8% 86th pct

Family composition

94.1% Couples with children ◂ +33.0 pts 61.1%
29.4% Couples without children +1.1 pts ▸ 30.6%
0.0% One-parent families +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

42.9% 2 people ◂ +15.7 pts 27.2%
35.7% 1 person +0.1 pts ▸ 35.8%
0.0% 4 people +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% 5 people +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% 3 people +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% 6 or more +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Fords Bridgein North Bourke
— $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +$1,620 higher in Fords Bridge
$2,500 88th pct $880 11th pct
People / bedroom in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +0.10 higher in North Bourke gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Fords Bridgein North Bourke
— 29.6% 78th pct
Owned outright in Fords Bridgein North Bourke
— 34.6% 32nd pct
Separate houses in Fords Bridgein North Bourke
— 93.8% 41st pct
3+ bedrooms in Fords Bridgein North Bourke
— 75.3% 39th pct

How homes are owned or rented

57.1% Owned outright ◂ +22.6 pts 34.6%
0.0% Rented +29.6 pts ▸ 29.6%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +21.0 pts ▸ 21.0%
0.0% Other tenure +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Not stated +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +6.2 pts 93.8%
0.0% Other dwelling +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

28.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +2.6 pts 25.9%
21.4% 3 bedrooms +7.0 pts ▸ 28.4%
21.4% 5 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 21.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% 1 bedroom +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Fords Bridgein North Bourke
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +31.4 pts higher in Fords Bridge
50.0% 98th pct 18.6% 56th pct
PT commute in Fords Bridgein North Bourke even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Fords Bridgein North Bourke even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Fords Bridgein North Bourke even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Fords Bridgein North Bourke even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Fords Bridgein North Bourke even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

16.7% Car (driver) +41.8 pts ▸ 58.5%
50.0% Worked at home ◂ +31.4 pts 18.6%
12.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +8.3 pts 4.2%
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

45.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +23.4 pts 22.1%
27.3% 2 vehicles +10.4 pts ▸ 37.7%
27.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +6.5 pts 20.8%
27.3% 4 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 23.4%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +32.4 pts higher in North Bourke gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 32.4% 56th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Fords Bridgein North Bourke even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +17.8 pts higher in Fords Bridge gap widening
88.9% 100th pct 71.1% 84th pct
Full-time in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +6.2 pts higher in North Bourke
66.7% 83rd pct 72.9% 91st pct

Industries people work in

50.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +30.5 pts 19.5%
0.0% Public administration & safety +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Education & training +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Retail trade +11.9 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
0.0% Other services +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Construction +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Wholesale trade +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Accommodation & food +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Administrative & support +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

50.0% Managers ◂ +17.8 pts 32.2%
0.0% Community & personal service +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
16.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +13.3 pts 3.4%
0.0% Professionals +14.4 pts ▸ 14.4%
0.0% Labourers +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Technicians & trades +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Sales workers +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +0.5 higher in North Bourke
0.3 46th pct 0.8 57th pct
Types ≤15 min in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +0.8 more in North Bourke
0.3 45th pct 1.1 60th pct
15-min city in Fords Bridgein North Bourke even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Fords Bridgein North Bourke even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Fords Bridgein North Bourke even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Fords Bridgein North Bourke even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +52.8 pts higher in North Bourke
3.6% 43rd pct 56.3% 66th pct
Walk to health in Fords Bridgein North Bourke even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +41.7 more in Fords Bridge
66.7 86th pct 25.0 68th pct
Intersections/km² in Fords Bridgein North Bourke even
0 1st pct 0 3rd pct
Mean slope in Fords Bridgein North Bourke +0.1 pts higher in Fords Bridge
2.7% 7th pct 2.6% 5th pct

Compare Fords Bridge with nearby areas

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Compare North Bourke with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Fords Bridge vs North Bourke [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11543/fords-bridge/vs/SAL12995/north-bourke