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Glen Allen vs Steeple Flat

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Glen Allen profile · Steeple Flat profile

Glen Allen Steeple Flat

Glen Allen and Steeple Flat are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. There are significant differences in their demographics and incomes. Steeple Flat has a far higher share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (20.0% compared to 0.0% in Glen Allen) and residents are far older, with a typical age of 52 compared to 39 in Glen Allen. Steeple Flat also has a more highly qualified workforce, with 21.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 6.7% in Glen Allen. This is consistent with the typical weekly family income being well higher in Steeple Flat at $1,375, while Glen Allen sits among the lowest at $900.

Both areas have similar patterns in the home, with the same typical number of people per bedroom. They also sit near the national figure for the share of people in de facto relationships. Beyond these similarities, they differ in almost every other way, with the gap in unpaid childcare being far higher in Steeple Flat. These two nearby areas have tracked differently over time, with the share of people who moved in the last five years being far higher in Glen Allen.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +30 larger in Glen Allen gap widening
55 30th pct 25 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 17
  • First area, 2021: 55
  • Second area, 2016: 37
  • Second area, 2021: 25
Median age in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +13 yrs older in Steeple Flat gap widening
39 yrs 26th pct 52 yrs 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 54 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 47 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 52 yrs
First Nations in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +20.0 pts higher in Steeple Flat
0.0% 0th pct 20.0% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%
Aged 65+ in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +1.1 pts higher in Steeple Flat
10.9% 19th pct 12.0% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%
Under 15 in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +16.4 pts higher in Glen Allen
16.4% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
De facto in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +13.6 pts higher in Steeple Flat
12.5% 53rd pct 26.1% 95th pct
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.1%

Age structure

20.0% Older adults (45–64) +28.0 pts ▸ 48.0%
21.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +21.8 pts 0.0%
16.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
16.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
10.9% Seniors (65+) +1.1 pts ▸ 12.0%

Marital status

55.6% Never married +5.3 pts ▸ 60.9%
48.9% Married ◂ +9.8 pts 39.1%
0.0% Divorced +26.1 pts ▸ 26.1%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Glen Allen Steeple Flat

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

  • 85+ in Glen Allen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Steeple Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Glen Allen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Steeple Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Glen Allen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Steeple Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Glen Allen: 14.7% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Steeple Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Glen Allen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Steeple Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Glen Allen: 14.7% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in Steeple Flat: 0.0% males, 50.0% females
  • 55–59 in Glen Allen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Steeple Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Glen Allen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Steeple Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Glen Allen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Steeple Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Glen Allen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Steeple Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Glen Allen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Steeple Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Glen Allen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Steeple Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Glen Allen: 11.8% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Steeple Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Glen Allen: 14.7% males, 8.8% females; 20–24 in Steeple Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Glen Allen: 0.0% males, 23.5% females; 15–19 in Steeple Flat: 28.6% males, 21.4% females
  • 10–14 in Glen Allen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Steeple Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Glen Allen: 11.8% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Steeple Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Glen Allen: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Steeple Flat: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +5.5 pts higher in Glen Allen
5.5% 23rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

45.5% Australia +50.5 pts ▸ 96.0%
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

12.7% Australian +59.3 pts ▸ 72.0%
27.3% English ◂ +11.3 pts 16.0%
0.0% Italian +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
14.5% Irish ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
5.5% Scottish +6.5 pts ▸ 12.0%
7.3% German +4.7 pts ▸ 12.0%
5.5% Greek ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian 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 Glen Allenin Steeple Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat 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

43.6% English only +52.4 pts ▸ 96.0%
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 Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +3.6 pts higher in Glen Allen
23.6% 13th pct 20.0% 10th pct
  • First area, 2021: 23.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%

Religious affiliation

20.0% Christianity +44.0 pts ▸ 64.0%
52.7% Not stated ◂ +52.7 pts 0.0%
23.6% No religion ◂ +3.6 pts 20.0%
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 Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +5.7 pts higher in Glen Allen
45.7% 52nd pct 40.0% 37th pct
  • First area, 2021: 45.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%
Bachelor+ in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +15.1 pts higher in Steeple Flat
6.7% 17th pct 21.7% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.7%
Schools ≤3 km in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

6.5% Year 10 +43.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
45.7% Year 12 ◂ +5.7 pts 40.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

10.3% Bachelor degree +31.3 pts ▸ 41.7%
17.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

20.7% Agriculture & environment +12.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
10.3% Engineering & related ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +$190 higher in Glen Allen gap narrowing
$649 32nd pct $459 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: $900
  • First area, 2021: $649
  • Second area, 2016: $537
  • Second area, 2021: $459
Household income in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +$379 higher in Steeple Flat gap widening
$933 11th pct $1,312 33rd pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,625
  • First area, 2021: $933
  • Second area, 2016: $1,292
  • Second area, 2021: $1,312
Family income in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +$475 higher in Steeple Flat gap narrowing
$900 4th pct $1,375 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: $2,624
  • First area, 2021: $900
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
High earners in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +13.0 pts higher in Steeple Flat
0.0% 0th pct 13.0% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%

Household income distribution

55.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +15.6 pts 40.0%
44.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

15.6% Under $650 +58.4 pts ▸ 73.9%
15.6% $650–$1,499 +10.5 pts ▸ 26.1%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +14.5 pts higher in Steeple Flat
25.5% 33rd pct 40.0% 89th pct
Mental health in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Other condition +16.0 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Arthritis +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
5.5% Asthma ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
5.5% Heart disease ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

18.2% None +61.8 pts ▸ 80.0%
14.5% One condition ◂ +2.5 pts 12.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +12.7 pts higher in Steeple Flat
17.8% 49th pct 30.4% 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.4%
Unpaid carers in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +17.2 pts higher in Steeple Flat
8.9% 19th pct 26.1% 99th pct
  • First area, 2021: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.1%
Unpaid child care in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +39.1 pts higher in Steeple Flat
0.0% 0th pct 39.1% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.1%
Defence service in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +14.7 pts higher in Steeple Flat
24.4% 52nd pct 39.1% 94th pct
  • First area, 2021: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +5 larger in Steeple Flat
0 0th pct 5 49th pct
— 17 yrs 14th pct
— $299 8th pct
Household income in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat
— $2,249 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +0.2 larger in Steeple Flat gap narrowing
2.2 24th pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.2
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
One-parent in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +2.3 pts higher in Glen Allen
26.1% 93rd pct 23.8% 91st pct
  • First area, 2021: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%

Family composition

43.5% Couples with children +23.2 pts ▸ 66.7%
56.5% Couples without children ◂ +23.2 pts 33.3%
26.1% One-parent families ◂ +2.3 pts 23.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

88.9% 2 people ◂ +28.9 pts 60.0%
0.0% 4 people +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% 1 person even 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$300 57th pct —
Mortgage in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +$1,050 higher in Steeple Flat
$1,500 42nd pct $2,550 88th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,500
  • Second area, 2016: $1,476
  • Second area, 2021: $2,550
People / bedroom in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.00
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70

How homes are owned or rented

88.9% Owned outright +1.1 pts ▸ 90.0%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% Rented even 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

33.3% 3 bedrooms +16.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
33.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
33.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +33.3 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 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

25.0% Worked at home ◂ +1.9 pts 23.1%
18.8% Car (driver) +4.3 pts ▸ 23.1%
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

41.7% 2 vehicles +18.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
41.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
33.3% 4 or more ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +30.0 pts ▸ 30.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +18.2 pts higher in Glen Allen
18.2% 13th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +21.0 pts higher in Steeple Flat
35.6% 5th pct 56.5% 37th pct
  • First area, 2021: 35.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 86.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.5%

Industries people work in

18.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +35.1 pts ▸ 53.8%
25.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.9 pts 23.1%
0.0% Construction +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
18.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
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%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

31.3% Managers +22.6 pts ▸ 53.8%
0.0% Technicians & trades +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
18.8% Labourers +4.3 pts ▸ 23.1%
18.8% Community & personal service ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat even
0 29th pct 0 15th pct
Mean slope in Glen Allenin Steeple Flat +0.7 pts higher in Glen Allen
13.9% 90th pct 13.3% 89th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Glen Allen vs Steeple Flat [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11648/glen-allen/vs/SAL13672/steeple-flat