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Fordwich vs Hambledon Hill

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Fordwich profile · Hambledon Hill profile

Fordwich Hambledon Hill

Fordwich and Hambledon Hill are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Fordwich is much younger, with a typical resident aged 40, while the typical person in Hambledon Hill is 70. This age difference is reflected in the homes; Fordwich has more people per home (2.3) and a higher number of people per bedroom (0.80) compared to Hambledon Hill, where the typical home has only 1.7 people. Fordwich also has more infrastructure, including two schools within 3 km, whereas Hambledon Hill has none.

Since 2011, both areas have remained very similar in their lack of local services. Both are car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, or health services. They also share a similar distance to the city, with drive times around 140 minutes. While typical weekly incomes differ, both areas now see typical monthly home-loan payments of around $4,000.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 30 yrs older in Hambledon Hill Population: 76 larger in Fordwich People / bedroom: 0.30 higher in Fordwich Household size: 0.6 larger in Fordwich Personal income: $193 higher in Hambledon Hill

Demographics & Identity

Population in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill +76 larger in Fordwich gap steady
90 39th pct 14 10th pct
Median age in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill +30 yrs older in Hambledon Hill gap widening
40 yrs 29th pct 70 yrs 100th pct
First Nations in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
7.8% 85th pct —
Aged 65+ in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
13.3% 26th pct —
Under 15 in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
16.7% 47th pct —
De facto in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
15.0% 71st pct —

Age structure

13.3% Seniors (65+) +22.4 pts ▸ 35.7%
25.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +25.6 pts 0.0%
21.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
16.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
14.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

56.3% Married ◂ +13.5 pts 42.9%
29.6% Never married ◂ +8.1 pts 21.4%
8.5% Widowed ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
4.2% Divorced ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
3.3% 15th pct —

Country of birth

71.1% Australia ◂ +28.3 pts 42.9%
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

45.6% Australian ◂ +9.8 pts 35.7%
8.9% Scottish +26.8 pts ▸ 35.7%
26.7% English ◂ +5.2 pts 21.4%
17.8% Irish +3.7 pts ▸ 21.4%
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 Hambledon Hill
0.0% 0th pct —
Limited English in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

80.0% English only +20.0 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 Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
38.9% 45th pct —

Religious affiliation

35.6% Christianity +28.7 pts ▸ 64.3%
38.9% No religion ◂ +38.9 pts 0.0%
15.6% Not stated +5.9 pts ▸ 21.4%
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 Hambledon Hill
45.1% 50th pct —
Bachelor+ in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
16.9% 58th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill +2 more in Fordwich
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
25 7th pct —
ICSEA in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
837 8th pct —

Highest year of school

45.1% Year 12 +4.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
4.2% Year 9 or below +38.6 pts ▸ 42.9%
18.3% Year 10 ◂ +18.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

27.7% Certificate III / IV +16.8 pts ▸ 44.4%
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

6.4% Architecture & building +60.3 pts ▸ 66.7%
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% 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 Hambledon Hill +$193 higher in Hambledon Hill gap narrowing
$756 51st pct $949 77th pct
Household income in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill +$312 higher in Hambledon Hill gap narrowing
$1,625 56th pct $1,937 72nd pct
Family income in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill +$291 higher in Fordwich gap narrowing
$2,166 67th pct $1,875 49th pct
High earners in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
23.9% 93rd pct —
High-income homes in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
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 ◂ +38.0 pts 0.0%
22.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.5 pts 0.0%
14.1% $1,500–$2,999 +7.3 pts ▸ 21.4%
16.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
30.0% 56th pct —
Mental health in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
3.3% 18th pct —
Needs assistance in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
4.4% 48th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

6.7% Other condition +21.9 pts ▸ 28.6%
14.4% Arthritis ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
12.2% Diabetes ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
12.2% Heart disease ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
5.6% Asthma ◂ +5.6 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 ◂ +20.3 pts 28.6%
14.4% One condition ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
8.9% Two conditions ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
8.9% Three or more ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
19.7% 58th pct —
Unpaid carers in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
12.7% 49th pct —
Unpaid child care in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
21.1% 30th pct —
Defence service in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
21.1% 32nd pct —

First Nations

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

Family & Households

Household size in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill +0.6 larger in Fordwich gap widening
2.3 29th pct 1.7 6th pct
One-parent in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
9.7% 43rd pct —
Living alone in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
24.1% 52nd pct —

Family composition

37.1% Couples without children +62.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
54.8% Couples with children ◂ +54.8 pts 0.0%
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 +5.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
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 Hambledon Hill +$55 higher in Hambledon Hill
$345 70th pct $400 82nd pct
Mortgage in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill +$300 higher in Fordwich
$4,300 100th pct $4,000 100th pct
People / bedroom in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill +0.30 higher in Fordwich gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 0.50 0th pct
Renting in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
65.5% 99th pct —
Owned outright in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
37.9% 41st pct —
Separate houses in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
75.9% 40th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

65.5% Rented ◂ +65.5 pts 0.0%
37.9% Owned outright +2.1 pts ▸ 40.0%
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 ◂ +14.8 pts 30.0%
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 Hambledon Hill
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
37.8% 89th pct —
PT commute in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill +3 longer in Fordwich
141 88th pct 138 87th pct

How people get to work

40.5% Car (driver) ◂ +40.5 pts 0.0%
37.8% Worked at home ◂ +37.8 pts 0.0%
10.8% Walked ◂ +10.8 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

44.8% 2 vehicles +38.5 pts ▸ 83.3%
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 Hambledon Hill
38.3% 74th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
52.1% 26th pct —
Full-time in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill
54.1% 29th pct —

Industries people work in

21.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
21.6% Mining ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
18.9% Manufacturing ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
13.5% Other services ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
10.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +10.8 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%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

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

Walkability

Walk score in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill +0.1 higher in Fordwich
0.1 39th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill +0.1 more in Fordwich
0.1 38th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill +9.7 pts higher in Fordwich
9.7% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill +22.2 more in Fordwich
22.2 64th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill +2 higher in Fordwich
2 58th pct 0 0th pct
Mean slope in Fordwichin Hambledon Hill +1.5 pts higher in Fordwich
5.7% 50th pct 4.2% 31st pct

Compare Fordwich with nearby areas

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Compare Hambledon Hill with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Fordwich vs Hambledon Hill [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11544/fordwich/vs/SAL11844/hambledon-hill