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Gowang vs Yarragrin

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 28 km apart · Gowang profile · Yarragrin profile

Gowang Yarragrin

Yarragrin and Gowang are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Yarragrin has a far higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 19.1%, compared to 0.0% in Gowang. The two areas also differ in age and family structure; Yarragrin has far more children under 15 (14.9% versus 0.0%) and people aged 65 and over (36.2% versus 0.0%). Typical weekly family income is far higher in Gowang at $1,625, while Yarragrin residents typically earn $899.

Both areas share a typical household income of $762 per week. They are also alike in that no one was born overseas or uses a language other than English at home. While they share these traits, other gaps remain wide; for example, residents are far older in Gowang, where the typical age is 58 compared to 45 in Yarragrin. Health profiles also differ, with long-term health conditions far higher in Gowang.

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Where they differ most

Aged 65+: 36.2 pts higher in Yarragrin Mortgage: $1,009 higher in Yarragrin First Nations: 19.1 pts higher in Yarragrin Housework 15h+: 22.2 pts higher in Yarragrin Median age: 13 yrs older in Gowang

Demographics & Identity

Population in Gowangin Yarragrin +20 larger in Yarragrin gap widening
27 18th pct 47 27th pct
Median age in Gowangin Yarragrin +13 yrs older in Gowang gap widening
58 yrs 90th pct 45 yrs 50th pct
First Nations in Gowangin Yarragrin +19.1 pts higher in Yarragrin gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 19.1% 92nd pct
Aged 65+ in Gowangin Yarragrin +36.2 pts higher in Yarragrin gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 36.2% 92nd pct
Under 15 in Gowangin Yarragrin +14.9 pts higher in Yarragrin gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 14.9% 35th pct
De facto in Gowangin Yarragrin +17.4 pts higher in Yarragrin
0.0% 0th pct 17.4% 81st pct

Age structure

0.0% Seniors (65+) +36.2 pts ▸ 36.2%
14.8% Young adults (25–44) +8.6 pts ▸ 23.4%
0.0% Children (0–14) +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
11.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.6 pts 8.5%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%

Marital status

52.2% Married +14.5 pts ▸ 66.7%
34.8% Never married ◂ +20.9 pts 13.9%
17.4% Divorced ◂ +6.3 pts 11.1%
13.0% Widowed ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Gowang Yarragrin

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Gowangin Yarragrin even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

96.3% Australia ◂ +19.7 pts 76.6%
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

66.7% Australian ◂ +5.0 pts 61.7%
44.4% English ◂ +6.1 pts 38.3%
33.3% Scottish ◂ +24.8 pts 8.5%
18.5% Irish ◂ +18.5 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 Gowangin Yarragrin even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Gowangin Yarragrin even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

96.3% English only ◂ +13.3 pts 83.0%
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 Gowangin Yarragrin +2.0 pts higher in Gowang gap narrowing
29.6% 23rd pct 27.7% 19th pct

Religious affiliation

44.4% Christianity +13.0 pts ▸ 57.4%
29.6% No religion ◂ +2.0 pts 27.7%
0.0% Not stated +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
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 Gowangin Yarragrin +7.9 pts higher in Gowang
45.0% 50th pct 37.1% 29th pct
Bachelor+ in Gowangin Yarragrin +8.3 pts higher in Yarragrin
0.0% 0th pct 8.3% 23rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Gowangin Yarragrin even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

45.0% Year 12 ◂ +7.9 pts 37.1%
45.0% Year 10 ◂ +13.6 pts 31.4%
15.0% Year 11 ◂ +3.6 pts 11.4%
0.0% Year 9 or below even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

60.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +47.5 pts 12.5%
30.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Agriculture & environment +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
30.0% Management & commerce ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education 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 Gowangin Yarragrin +$163 higher in Gowang gap narrowing
$762 52nd pct $599 25th pct
Household income in Gowangin Yarragrin even gap narrowing
$762 4th pct $762 4th pct
Family income in Gowangin Yarragrin +$726 higher in Gowang gap widening
$1,625 34th pct $899 4th pct
High earners in Gowangin Yarragrin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

50.0% Under $650 ◂ +26.9 pts 23.1%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

56.5% Under $650 +10.1 pts ▸ 66.7%
26.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +17.8 pts 8.3%
13.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.7 pts 8.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Gowangin Yarragrin +16.3 pts higher in Gowang
33.3% 72nd pct 17.0% 10th pct
Mental health in Gowangin Yarragrin +11.1 pts higher in Gowang
11.1% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Gowangin Yarragrin even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

25.9% Arthritis ◂ +25.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
14.8% Asthma ◂ +14.8 pts 0.0%
11.1% Heart disease ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% Mental health ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer +6.4 pts ▸ 6.4%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

40.7% None +21.0 pts ▸ 61.7%
33.3% One condition ◂ +9.9 pts 23.4%
25.9% Two conditions ◂ +25.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Gowangin Yarragrin +11.7 pts higher in Gowang
47.8% 100th pct 36.1% 91st pct
Unpaid carers in Gowangin Yarragrin +6.4 pts higher in Yarragrin
13.0% 53rd pct 19.4% 89th pct
Unpaid child care in Gowangin Yarragrin +17.5 pts higher in Yarragrin
13.0% 10th pct 30.6% 75th pct
Defence service in Gowangin Yarragrin
— 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Gowangin Yarragrin +22.2 pts higher in Yarragrin
0.0% 0th pct 22.2% 38th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Gowangin Yarragrin +9 larger in Yarragrin
0 0th pct 9 58th pct
Median age in Gowangin Yarragrin
— 12 yrs 7th pct
Median income in Gowangin Yarragrin
— $1,374 89th pct
Household income in Gowangin Yarragrin
— $2,250 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Gowangin Yarragrin +1.3 larger in Yarragrin gap widening
1.6 3rd pct 2.9 81st pct
One-parent in Gowangin Yarragrin
— 0.0% 0th pct

Family composition

0.0% Couples with children +75.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
53.3% One-parent families ◂ +53.3 pts 0.0%
46.7% Couples without children ◂ +31.0 pts 15.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

57.1% 1 person ◂ +34.1 pts 23.1%
42.9% 2 people ◂ +42.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Gowangin Yarragrin +$38 higher in Gowang
$200 25th pct $162 16th pct
Mortgage in Gowangin Yarragrin +$1,009 higher in Yarragrin
$434 0th pct $1,443 38th pct
People / bedroom in Gowangin Yarragrin +0.20 higher in Yarragrin gap steady
0.50 0th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

42.9% Owned outright +34.1 pts ▸ 76.9%
21.4% Owned with a mortgage +24.7 pts ▸ 46.2%
28.6% Rented ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house +23.1 pts ▸ 123.1%
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

64.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +64.3 pts 0.0%
28.6% 3 bedrooms +33.0 pts ▸ 61.5%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more 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

Work from home in Gowangin Yarragrin
— 65.2% 100th pct
PT commute in Gowangin Yarragrin
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Gowangin Yarragrin even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Gowangin Yarragrin even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Gowangin Yarragrin even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Gowangin Yarragrin even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

50.0% Worked at home +15.2 pts ▸ 65.2%
44.4% Car (driver) ◂ +5.3 pts 39.1%
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

17.6% 2 vehicles +39.5 pts ▸ 57.1%
35.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +13.9 pts 21.4%
35.3% 4 or more ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles +28.6 pts ▸ 28.6%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Gowangin Yarragrin +4.2 pts higher in Gowang gap narrowing
31.8% 53rd pct 27.7% 38th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Gowangin Yarragrin
— 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Gowangin Yarragrin +14.4 pts higher in Gowang
78.3% 92nd pct 63.9% 62nd pct
Full-time in Gowangin Yarragrin
— 65.2% 79th pct

Industries people work in

72.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +11.4 pts 60.9%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

61.1% Managers ◂ +22.0 pts 39.1%
27.8% Labourers ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service 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

Walk score in Gowangin Yarragrin even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 17th pct
Types ≤15 min in Gowangin Yarragrin even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Gowangin Yarragrin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Gowangin Yarragrin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Gowangin Yarragrin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Gowangin Yarragrin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Gowangin Yarragrin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Gowangin Yarragrin even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Gowangin Yarragrin even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Gowangin Yarragrin even
0 14th pct 0 3rd pct
Mean slope in Gowangin Yarragrin +3.0 pts higher in Gowang
7.4% 66th pct 4.3% 33rd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Gowang vs Yarragrin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11734/gowang/vs/SAL14490/yarragrin