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Fordwich vs Gouldsville

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Fordwich profile · Gouldsville profile

Fordwich Gouldsville

Fordwich and Gouldsville are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Fordwich has a higher typical weekly family income of $2,166, compared to $1,125 in Gouldsville. It also has a larger share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (16.9% versus 0.0%) and a higher proportion of people aged 65 and over at 13.3%, while Gouldsville has none. In contrast, Gouldsville has a far higher share of people with no religion at 75.0%, compared to 38.9% in Fordwich, and more people providing unpaid childcare (50.0% versus 21.1%).

Both areas have tracked similarly over time as car-dependent locations with no residents living within a 15-minute walk of a school or grocery store. They also share the same proportion of children under 15, at 16.7%. While Fordwich has a larger First Nations population and more people earning over $2,000 a week, both areas remain very small and largely non-residential.

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Where they differ most

No religion: 36.1 pts higher in Gouldsville Unpaid child care: 28.9 pts higher in Gouldsville Household size: 2.3 larger in Gouldsville First Nations: 7.8 pts higher in Fordwich Population: 66 larger in Fordwich

Demographics & Identity

Population in Fordwichin Gouldsville +66 larger in Fordwich gap narrowing
90 39th pct 24 16th pct
Median age in Fordwichin Gouldsville +4 yrs older in Fordwich gap narrowing
40 yrs 29th pct 36 yrs 17th pct
First Nations in Fordwichin Gouldsville +7.8 pts higher in Fordwich
7.8% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Fordwichin Gouldsville +13.3 pts higher in Fordwich
13.3% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Fordwichin Gouldsville even
16.7% 47th pct 16.7% 47th pct
De facto in Fordwichin Gouldsville
15.0% 71st pct —

Age structure

21.1% Young adults (25–44) +20.6 pts ▸ 41.7%
14.4% Youth (15–24) +23.1 pts ▸ 37.5%
25.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.7 pts 20.8%
16.7% Children (0–14) even 16.7%
13.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

29.6% Never married +29.5 pts ▸ 59.1%
56.3% Married ◂ +24.5 pts 31.8%
4.2% Divorced +9.4 pts ▸ 13.6%
8.5% Widowed ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Fordwich Gouldsville

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Fordwichin Gouldsville +3.3 pts higher in Fordwich
3.3% 15th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

71.1% Australia +53.9 pts ▸ 125.0%
3.3% South Africa ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
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%

Ancestry

26.7% English +35.8 pts ▸ 62.5%
45.6% Australian +0.3 pts ▸ 45.8%
17.8% Irish ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
8.9% Scottish ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
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 Fordwichin Gouldsville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Fordwichin Gouldsville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

80.0% English only +45.0 pts ▸ 125.0%
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 Fordwichin Gouldsville +36.1 pts higher in Gouldsville
38.9% 45th pct 75.0% 100th pct

Religious affiliation

38.9% No religion +36.1 pts ▸ 75.0%
35.6% Christianity ◂ +35.6 pts 0.0%
15.6% Not stated +13.6 pts ▸ 29.2%
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 Fordwichin Gouldsville
45.1% 50th pct —
Bachelor+ in Fordwichin Gouldsville +16.9 pts higher in Fordwich
16.9% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Fordwichin Gouldsville +2 more in Fordwich
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Fordwichin Gouldsville
25 7th pct —
ICSEA in Fordwichin Gouldsville
837 8th pct —

Highest year of school

18.3% Year 10 +40.5 pts ▸ 58.8%
45.1% Year 12 ◂ +27.4 pts 17.6%
4.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

27.7% Certificate III / IV +43.8 pts ▸ 71.4%
25.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%
25.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

23.4% Engineering & related ◂ +23.4 pts 0.0%
10.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
10.6% Management & commerce ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
8.5% Creative arts ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
6.4% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
6.4% Architecture & building ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
6.4% Health ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Fordwichin Gouldsville +$231 higher in Fordwich gap widening
$756 51st pct $525 14th pct
Household income in Fordwichin Gouldsville +$250 higher in Gouldsville
$1,625 56th pct $1,875 69th pct
Family income in Fordwichin Gouldsville +$1,041 higher in Fordwich
$2,166 67th pct $1,125 10th pct
High earners in Fordwichin Gouldsville +23.9 pts higher in Fordwich
23.9% 93rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Fordwichin Gouldsville
24.1% 72nd pct —

Household income distribution

37.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +37.9 pts 0.0%
24.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
20.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
13.8% Under $650 ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

38.0% Under $650 +7.4 pts ▸ 45.5%
22.5% $650–$1,499 +22.9 pts ▸ 45.5%
16.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
14.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Fordwichin Gouldsville +3.3 pts higher in Gouldsville
30.0% 56th pct 33.3% 72nd pct
Mental health in Fordwichin Gouldsville +3.3 pts higher in Fordwich
3.3% 18th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Fordwichin Gouldsville +4.4 pts higher in Fordwich
4.4% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

5.6% Asthma +11.1 pts ▸ 16.7%
14.4% Arthritis ◂ +1.9 pts 12.5%
12.2% Diabetes ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
12.2% Heart disease ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
6.7% Other condition ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.4% Lung condition ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
3.3% Cancer ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
3.3% Mental health ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

48.9% None +13.6 pts ▸ 62.5%
14.4% One condition +18.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
8.9% Two conditions ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
8.9% Three or more ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Fordwichin Gouldsville +16.6 pts higher in Gouldsville
19.7% 58th pct 36.4% 91st pct
Unpaid carers in Fordwichin Gouldsville +12.7 pts higher in Fordwich
12.7% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Fordwichin Gouldsville +28.9 pts higher in Gouldsville
21.1% 30th pct 50.0% 100th pct
Defence service in Fordwichin Gouldsville +16.7 pts higher in Gouldsville
0.0% 0th pct 16.7% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Fordwichin Gouldsville +2.9 pts higher in Fordwich
21.1% 32nd pct 18.2% 19th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Fordwichin Gouldsville +7 larger in Fordwich
7 54th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Fordwichin Gouldsville +14 yrs older in Fordwich
27 yrs 54th pct 13 yrs 9th pct
Median income in Fordwichin Gouldsville
$649 51st pct —
Household income in Fordwichin Gouldsville
$1,874 57th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Fordwichin Gouldsville +2.3 larger in Gouldsville gap widening
2.3 29th pct 4.6 100th pct
One-parent in Fordwichin Gouldsville +9.7 pts higher in Fordwich
9.7% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Fordwichin Gouldsville
24.1% 52nd pct —

Family composition

54.8% Couples with children +25.2 pts ▸ 80.0%
37.1% Couples without children ◂ +2.1 pts 35.0%
9.7% One-parent families ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
4.8% Other families ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

44.8% 2 people ◂ +44.8 pts 0.0%
24.1% 1 person ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
13.8% 4 people ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
10.3% 3 people ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Fordwichin Gouldsville +$48 higher in Fordwich
$345 70th pct $297 56th pct
Mortgage in Fordwichin Gouldsville +$1,700 higher in Fordwich
$4,300 100th pct $2,600 88th pct
People / bedroom in Fordwichin Gouldsville +0.20 higher in Gouldsville
0.80 43rd pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Fordwichin Gouldsville
65.5% 99th pct —
Owned outright in Fordwichin Gouldsville
37.9% 41st pct —
Separate houses in Fordwichin Gouldsville
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Fordwichin Gouldsville
75.9% 40th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

65.5% Rented ◂ +65.5 pts 0.0%
37.9% Owned outright ◂ +37.9 pts 0.0%
20.7% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 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

44.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +44.8 pts 0.0%
17.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
13.8% 2 bedrooms ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
13.8% 5 or more ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Fordwichin Gouldsville
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Fordwichin Gouldsville
37.8% 89th pct —
PT commute in Fordwichin Gouldsville
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Fordwichin Gouldsville even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Fordwichin Gouldsville even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Fordwichin Gouldsville even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Fordwichin Gouldsville even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Fordwichin Gouldsville +14 longer in Fordwich
141 88th pct 127 85th pct

How people get to work

40.5% Car (driver) +9.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
37.8% Worked at home ◂ +37.8 pts 0.0%
10.8% Walked +24.9 pts ▸ 35.7%
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

44.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +44.8 pts 0.0%
24.1% 4 or more ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
20.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
17.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Fordwichin Gouldsville +4.9 pts higher in Fordwich
38.3% 74th pct 33.3% 59th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Fordwichin Gouldsville
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Fordwichin Gouldsville +11.5 pts higher in Gouldsville
52.1% 26th pct 63.6% 61st pct
Full-time in Fordwichin Gouldsville
54.1% 29th pct —

Industries people work in

0.0% Retail trade +57.1 pts ▸ 57.1%
21.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
21.6% Mining ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
10.8% Accommodation & food +10.6 pts ▸ 21.4%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +21.4 pts ▸ 21.4%
18.9% Manufacturing ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
13.5% Other services ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
10.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
8.1% Education & training ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

8.1% Sales workers +27.6 pts ▸ 35.7%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +35.7 pts ▸ 35.7%
18.9% Technicians & trades +9.7 pts ▸ 28.6%
18.9% Labourers ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
16.2% Managers ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
8.1% Professionals ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Fordwichin Gouldsville +0.1 higher in Fordwich
0.1 39th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Fordwichin Gouldsville +0.1 more in Fordwich
0.1 38th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Fordwichin Gouldsville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Fordwichin Gouldsville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Fordwichin Gouldsville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Fordwichin Gouldsville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Fordwichin Gouldsville +9.7 pts higher in Fordwich
9.7% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Fordwichin Gouldsville even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Fordwichin Gouldsville +22.2 more in Fordwich
22.2 64th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Fordwichin Gouldsville +1 higher in Fordwich
2 58th pct 1 43rd pct
Mean slope in Fordwichin Gouldsville +0.2 pts higher in Fordwich
5.7% 50th pct 5.5% 48th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Fordwich vs Gouldsville [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11544/fordwich/vs/SAL11732/gouldsville