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Goolma vs Mebul

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Goolma profile · Mebul profile

Goolma Mebul

Goolma and Mebul are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Goolma has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 18.9%, compared to 0.0% in Mebul. Goolma also sees more people in de facto relationships (17.6% versus 0.0%) and a much higher share of people doing at least 15 hours of unpaid housework (35.4% versus 14.8%).

While both areas are similar in terms of household size and the lack of public transport, some differences are becoming more pronounced. The gap in the typical age of residents has grown, with people now noticeably older in Goolma, where the typical age is 54 compared to 49 in Mebul. Both areas sit well above the national figure for the proportion of residents aged 65 and over.

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Where they differ most

First Nations: 18.9 pts higher in Goolma Unemployment: 8.5 pts higher in Goolma Housework 15h+: 20.6 pts higher in Goolma De facto: 17.6 pts higher in Goolma One-parent: 12.8 pts higher in Mebul

Demographics & Identity

Population in Goolmain Mebul +34 larger in Goolma gap narrowing
95 40th pct 61 31st pct
Median age in Goolmain Mebul +5 yrs older in Goolma gap narrowing
54 yrs 83rd pct 49 yrs 67th pct
First Nations in Goolmain Mebul +18.9 pts higher in Goolma gap widening
18.9% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Goolmain Mebul +9.6 pts higher in Mebul gap widening
23.2% 69th pct 32.8% 89th pct
Under 15 in Goolmain Mebul +5.4 pts higher in Goolma gap widening
16.8% 48th pct 11.5% 21st pct
De facto in Goolmain Mebul +17.6 pts higher in Goolma gap widening
17.6% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

40.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +17.0 pts 23.0%
23.2% Seniors (65+) +9.6 pts ▸ 32.8%
16.8% Children (0–14) ◂ +5.4 pts 11.5%
12.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.8 pts 9.8%
11.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.1 pts 11.5%

Marital status

56.1% Married +10.6 pts ▸ 66.7%
29.3% Never married ◂ +18.2 pts 11.1%
8.5% Divorced ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
3.7% Widowed ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Goolma Mebul

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Goolmain Mebul +4.2 pts higher in Goolma gap widening
4.2% 18th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

90.5% Australia ◂ +25.0 pts 65.6%
4.2% England ◂ +4.2 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

46.3% Australian ◂ +5.3 pts 41.0%
31.6% English ◂ +5.3 pts 26.2%
23.2% Irish ◂ +16.6 pts 6.6%
23.2% Scottish ◂ +18.2 pts 4.9%
3.2% German ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian 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 Goolmain Mebul even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Goolmain Mebul even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

85.3% English only ◂ +8.2 pts 77.0%
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 Goolmain Mebul +12.4 pts higher in Goolma gap widening
18.9% 9th pct 6.6% 0th pct

Religious affiliation

65.3% Christianity ◂ +6.2 pts 59.0%
18.9% Not stated +17.1 pts ▸ 36.1%
18.9% No religion ◂ +12.4 pts 6.6%
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 Goolmain Mebul +6.5 pts higher in Goolma gap narrowing
32.9% 19th pct 26.4% 9th pct
Bachelor+ in Goolmain Mebul +6.9 pts higher in Mebul gap steady
6.1% 15th pct 13.0% 43rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Goolmain Mebul +1 more in Goolma
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Goolmain Mebul
2 0th pct —
ICSEA in Goolmain Mebul
928 17th pct —

Highest year of school

35.4% Year 10 +2.4 pts ▸ 37.7%
32.9% Year 12 ◂ +6.5 pts 26.4%
22.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +16.3 pts 5.7%
3.7% Year 11 ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

45.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +16.2 pts 29.4%
8.8% Bachelor degree +11.8 pts ▸ 20.6%
14.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.0 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

12.3% Engineering & related +14.2 pts ▸ 26.5%
19.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +19.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Education +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
10.5% Management & commerce ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
8.8% Health ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Society & culture ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
5.3% Architecture & building ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
5.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Goolmain Mebul +$40 higher in Goolma gap narrowing
$514 13th pct $474 10th pct
Household income in Goolmain Mebul +$216 higher in Goolma gap narrowing
$1,291 32nd pct $1,075 18th pct
Family income in Goolmain Mebul +$563 higher in Goolma gap widening
$1,625 34th pct $1,062 8th pct
High earners in Goolmain Mebul even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Goolmain Mebul
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

45.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +45.5 pts 0.0%
36.4% $650–$1,499 +5.7 pts ▸ 42.1%
9.1% Under $650 ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

37.8% Under $650 ◂ +10.0 pts 27.8%
20.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +13.3 pts 7.4%
12.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Goolmain Mebul +4.8 pts higher in Goolma
32.6% 69th pct 27.9% 45th pct
Mental health in Goolmain Mebul +9.5 pts higher in Goolma
9.5% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Goolmain Mebul +1.9 pts higher in Mebul gap widening
6.3% 69th pct 8.2% 83rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

18.9% Asthma ◂ +7.5 pts 11.5%
0.0% Heart disease +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
9.5% Mental health ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
7.4% Arthritis ◂ +2.5 pts 4.9%
7.4% Other condition ◂ +2.5 pts 4.9%
4.2% Cancer +0.7 pts ▸ 4.9%
3.2% Diabetes +1.8 pts ▸ 4.9%
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

50.5% None ◂ +11.2 pts 39.3%
22.1% One condition ◂ +5.7 pts 16.4%
8.4% Two conditions ◂ +3.5 pts 4.9%
4.2% Three or more +2.3 pts ▸ 6.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Goolmain Mebul +10.7 pts higher in Goolma gap widening
29.3% 85th pct 18.5% 52nd pct
Unpaid carers in Goolmain Mebul +3.0 pts higher in Goolma gap narrowing
8.5% 18th pct 5.6% 10th pct
Unpaid child care in Goolmain Mebul +6.5 pts higher in Goolma gap widening
23.2% 39th pct 16.7% 16th pct
Defence service in Goolmain Mebul +3.6 pts higher in Goolma
3.6% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Goolmain Mebul +20.6 pts higher in Goolma gap widening
35.4% 90th pct 14.8% 12th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Goolmain Mebul +18 larger in Goolma
18 66th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Goolmain Mebul +51 yrs older in Mebul
19 yrs 21st pct 70 yrs 100th pct
Median income in Goolmain Mebul +$50 higher in Mebul
$525 36th pct $575 43rd pct
Household income in Goolmain Mebul +$187 higher in Goolma
$1,312 32nd pct $1,125 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Goolmain Mebul +0.1 larger in Mebul gap widening
2.4 43rd pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Goolmain Mebul +12.8 pts higher in Mebul gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 12.8% 62nd pct
Living alone in Goolmain Mebul
24.2% 52nd pct —

Family composition

58.0% Couples with children ◂ +9.3 pts 48.7%
44.9% Couples without children ◂ +14.2 pts 30.8%
0.0% One-parent families +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

33.3% 2 people +8.8 pts ▸ 42.1%
24.2% 1 person ◂ +24.2 pts 0.0%
15.2% 4 people +5.9 pts ▸ 21.1%
0.0% 3 people +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
9.1% 5 people ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Goolmain Mebul +$25 higher in Mebul gap narrowing
$400 82nd pct $425 86th pct
Mortgage in Goolmain Mebul +$789 higher in Mebul
$1,473 40th pct $2,262 84th pct
People / bedroom in Goolmain Mebul even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Goolmain Mebul
15.2% 45th pct —
Owned outright in Goolmain Mebul
66.7% 97th pct —
Separate houses in Goolmain Mebul
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Goolmain Mebul
75.8% 40th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

66.7% Owned outright ◂ +19.3 pts 47.4%
39.4% Owned with a mortgage +2.7 pts ▸ 42.1%
15.2% Rented ◂ +15.2 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

39.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.8 pts 31.6%
15.2% 2 bedrooms +16.4 pts ▸ 31.6%
21.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +0.2 pts 21.1%
18.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +18.2 pts 0.0%
15.2% 5 or more ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

38.5% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Goolmain Mebul
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Goolmain Mebul +8.6 pts higher in Mebul gap narrowing
35.4% 87th pct 44.0% 93rd pct
PT commute in Goolmain Mebul even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Goolmain Mebul even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Goolmain Mebul even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Goolmain Mebul even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Goolmain Mebul even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

43.8% Car (driver) +4.3 pts ▸ 48.0%
35.4% Worked at home +8.6 pts ▸ 44.0%
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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

36.4% 4 or more ◂ +4.8 pts 31.6%
24.2% 2 vehicles +2.1 pts ▸ 26.3%
21.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
21.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +0.2 pts 21.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Goolmain Mebul +1.9 pts higher in Goolma gap narrowing
30.4% 48th pct 28.6% 41st pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Goolmain Mebul +8.5 pts higher in Goolma gap widening
8.5% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Goolmain Mebul +11.0 pts higher in Goolma gap narrowing
57.3% 39th pct 46.3% 14th pct
Full-time in Goolmain Mebul +1.7 pts higher in Mebul gap narrowing
58.3% 51st pct 60.0% 60th pct

Industries people work in

54.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +5.8 pts ▸ 60.0%
0.0% Professional & technical +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
8.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Mining ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Construction ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Retail trade ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +6.3 pts 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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

39.6% Managers +0.4 pts ▸ 40.0%
16.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.7 pts 16.0%
12.5% Professionals ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
10.4% Labourers +1.6 pts ▸ 12.0%
6.3% Community & personal service ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Goolmain Mebul +0.3 higher in Goolma
0.4 49th pct 0.1 37th pct
Types ≤15 min in Goolmain Mebul +0.4 more in Goolma
0.5 51st pct 0.1 41st pct
15-min city in Goolmain Mebul even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Goolmain Mebul even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Goolmain Mebul even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Goolmain Mebul +9.0 pts higher in Goolma
9.0% 60th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Goolmain Mebul +0.9 pts higher in Goolma
12.9% 49th pct 12.0% 48th pct
Walk to health in Goolmain Mebul even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Goolmain Mebul +46.8 more in Goolma
63.2 86th pct 16.4 57th pct
Intersections/km² in Goolmain Mebul even
0 20th pct 0 12th pct
Mean slope in Goolmain Mebul +2.3 pts higher in Mebul
6.5% 59th pct 8.9% 75th pct

Compare Goolma with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Goolma vs Mebul [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11713/goolma/vs/SAL12562/mebul