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Goombargana vs Moorwatha

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 25 km apart · Goombargana profile · Moorwatha profile

Goombargana Moorwatha

Moorwatha and Goombargana are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. There are stark differences in their demographics and wealth. Moorwatha is much older, with a typical resident aged 56, and has a typical weekly household income that is far higher in Moorwatha at $2,250 compared to $1,187 in Goombargana. Education levels also differ, with adults holding a bachelor degree or higher far higher in Moorwatha at 27.8% compared to 12.2% in Goombargana.

Both areas have typical personal weekly incomes that sit near the national figure, though this is higher in Moorwatha at $819 and lower in Goombargana at $634. They share several similarities, such as having no residents who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and identical typical weekly rents around $300. While both are small, Goombargana has a much younger feel, with children under 15 far higher in Goombargana at 35.6% compared to just 10.0% in Moorwatha.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 17 yrs older in Moorwatha Under 15: 25.6 pts higher in Goombargana Work from home: 25.0 pts higher in Goombargana Household income: $1,063 higher in Moorwatha Family income: $1,063 higher in Moorwatha

Demographics & Identity

Population in Goombarganain Moorwatha +1 larger in Moorwatha gap narrowing
59 31st pct 60 31st pct
Median age in Goombarganain Moorwatha +17 yrs older in Moorwatha gap narrowing
39 yrs 26th pct 56 yrs 87th pct
First Nations in Goombarganain Moorwatha even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Goombarganain Moorwatha +8.1 pts higher in Moorwatha gap narrowing
16.9% 42nd pct 25.0% 74th pct
Under 15 in Goombarganain Moorwatha +25.6 pts higher in Goombargana gap widening
35.6% 100th pct 10.0% 16th pct
De facto in Goombarganain Moorwatha +20.8 pts higher in Moorwatha gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 20.8% 88th pct

Age structure

39.0% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +24.0 pts 15.0%
35.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +25.6 pts 10.0%
8.5% Older adults (45–64) +26.5 pts ▸ 35.0%
16.9% Seniors (65+) +8.1 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +13.3 pts ▸ 13.3%

Marital status

65.9% Married ◂ +4.7 pts 61.1%
24.4% Never married ◂ +2.2 pts 22.2%
9.8% Divorced +5.1 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Goombargana Moorwatha

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Goombarganain Moorwatha +5.0 pts higher in Moorwatha gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.0% 21st pct

Country of birth

79.7% Australia +10.3 pts ▸ 90.0%
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

47.5% Australian ◂ +27.5 pts 20.0%
44.1% English +2.6 pts ▸ 46.7%
0.0% Scottish +15.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
8.5% German +6.5 pts ▸ 15.0%
6.8% Irish +4.9 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Italian +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
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 Goombarganain Moorwatha even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Goombarganain Moorwatha even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.5% English only ◂ +1.5 pts 90.0%
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 Goombarganain Moorwatha +18.1 pts higher in Moorwatha gap widening
16.9% 7th pct 35.0% 34th pct

Religious affiliation

69.5% Christianity ◂ +2.8 pts 66.7%
16.9% No religion +18.1 pts ▸ 35.0%
15.3% Not stated ◂ +8.6 pts 6.7%
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 Goombarganain Moorwatha +14.1 pts higher in Moorwatha gap widening
29.3% 12th pct 43.4% 46th pct
Bachelor+ in Goombarganain Moorwatha +15.6 pts higher in Moorwatha gap widening
12.2% 40th pct 27.8% 82nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Goombarganain Moorwatha +1 more in Moorwatha
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Goombarganain Moorwatha
— 216 39th pct
ICSEA in Goombarganain Moorwatha
— 1,074 86th pct

Highest year of school

29.3% Year 12 +14.1 pts ▸ 43.4%
26.8% Year 10 +5.2 pts ▸ 32.1%
12.2% Year 9 or below ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
7.3% Year 11 +0.2 pts ▸ 7.5%

Highest qualification level

40.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +21.1 pts 18.9%
20.0% Bachelor degree +1.6 pts ▸ 21.6%
12.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +4.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.0% Engineering & related ◂ +2.5 pts 13.5%
16.0% Education ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Management & commerce ◂ +2.5 pts 13.5%
12.0% Agriculture & environment +1.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Health +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Architecture & building +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Information technology 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 Goombarganain Moorwatha +$185 higher in Moorwatha gap widening
$634 30th pct $819 62nd pct
Household income in Goombarganain Moorwatha +$1,063 higher in Moorwatha gap widening
$1,187 24th pct $2,250 86th pct
Family income in Goombarganain Moorwatha +$1,063 higher in Moorwatha gap widening
$1,187 11th pct $2,250 71st pct
High earners in Goombarganain Moorwatha +7.3 pts higher in Goombargana gap narrowing
7.3% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Goombarganain Moorwatha
— 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

62.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +39.8 pts 22.7%
25.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
18.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

24.4% Under $650 +8.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
14.6% $650–$1,499 +16.8 pts ▸ 31.5%
7.3% $1,500–$2,999 +7.5 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Goombarganain Moorwatha +3.7 pts higher in Goombargana
22.0% 20th pct 18.3% 12th pct
Mental health in Goombarganain Moorwatha even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Goombarganain Moorwatha even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

6.8% Arthritis ◂ +0.1 pts 6.7%
0.0% Asthma +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%
0.0% Lung condition +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.0% None ◂ +1.0 pts 60.0%
22.0% One condition ◂ +5.4 pts 16.7%
6.8% Two conditions +1.6 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Goombarganain Moorwatha +1.6 pts higher in Moorwatha gap narrowing
31.7% 87th pct 33.3% 89th pct
Unpaid carers in Goombarganain Moorwatha +9.1 pts higher in Goombargana gap steady
14.6% 70th pct 5.6% 10th pct
Unpaid child care in Goombarganain Moorwatha +1.6 pts higher in Goombargana gap narrowing
22.0% 34th pct 20.4% 27th pct
Defence service in Goombarganain Moorwatha even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Goombarganain Moorwatha +1.0 pts higher in Goombargana gap steady
19.5% 24th pct 18.5% 20th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Goombarganain Moorwatha even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Goombarganain Moorwatha +0.5 larger in Goombargana gap narrowing
3.3 91st pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Goombarganain Moorwatha +12.2 pts higher in Goombargana gap widening
12.2% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Goombarganain Moorwatha
— 18.2% 30th pct

Family composition

73.5% Couples with children ◂ +9.5 pts 64.0%
18.4% Couples without children +27.6 pts ▸ 46.0%
12.2% One-parent families ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

25.0% 2 people +20.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
18.8% 4 people ◂ +5.1 pts 13.6%
0.0% 1 person +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% 3 people +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Goombarganain Moorwatha +$5 higher in Moorwatha
$300 57th pct $305 59th pct
Mortgage in Goombarganain Moorwatha +$483 higher in Goombargana
$2,000 72nd pct $1,517 43rd pct
People / bedroom in Goombarganain Moorwatha even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Goombarganain Moorwatha
— 27.3% 75th pct
Owned outright in Goombarganain Moorwatha
— 31.8% 26th pct
Separate houses in Goombarganain Moorwatha
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Goombarganain Moorwatha
— 54.5% 11th pct

How homes are owned or rented

62.5% Owned outright ◂ +30.7 pts 31.8%
25.0% Owned with a mortgage +11.4 pts ▸ 36.4%
0.0% Rented +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
18.8% Other tenure +4.0 pts ▸ 22.7%
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

50.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +22.7 pts 27.3%
18.8% 4 bedrooms +8.5 pts ▸ 27.3%
25.0% 5 or more ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 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 Goombarganain Moorwatha
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Goombarganain Moorwatha +25.0 pts higher in Goombargana gap widening
50.0% 98th pct 25.0% 72nd pct
PT commute in Goombarganain Moorwatha even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Goombarganain Moorwatha even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Goombarganain Moorwatha even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Goombarganain Moorwatha even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Goombarganain Moorwatha even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

27.3% Car (driver) +28.3 pts ▸ 55.6%
50.0% Worked at home ◂ +25.0 pts 25.0%
22.7% Walked ◂ +22.7 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

18.8% 2 vehicles +31.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
31.3% 3 vehicles +14.2 pts ▸ 45.5%
43.8% 1 vehicle ◂ +43.8 pts 0.0%
18.8% 4 or more ◂ +5.1 pts 13.6%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Goombarganain Moorwatha +14.7 pts higher in Moorwatha gap widening
8.6% 3rd pct 23.3% 24th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Goombarganain Moorwatha even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Goombarganain Moorwatha +8.1 pts higher in Moorwatha gap narrowing
58.5% 42nd pct 66.7% 72nd pct
Full-time in Goombarganain Moorwatha +7.1 pts higher in Goombargana gap widening
68.2% 86th pct 61.1% 65th pct

Industries people work in

77.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +46.7 pts 30.6%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +19.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
0.0% Construction +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Retail trade +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Rental & real estate +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Education & training +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Mining 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% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

68.2% Managers ◂ +46.0 pts 22.2%
0.0% Professionals +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% Sales workers +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% Technicians & trades +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Labourers +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Goombarganain Moorwatha even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Goombarganain Moorwatha even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Goombarganain Moorwatha even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Goombarganain Moorwatha even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Goombarganain Moorwatha even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Goombarganain Moorwatha even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Goombarganain Moorwatha even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Goombarganain Moorwatha even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Goombarganain Moorwatha even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Goombarganain Moorwatha even
0 17th pct 0 28th pct
Mean slope in Goombarganain Moorwatha +0.5 pts higher in Moorwatha
4.1% 30th pct 4.5% 36th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Goombargana vs Moorwatha [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11716/goombargana/vs/SAL12727/moorwatha