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Green Forest vs Rileys Hill

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 8.0 km apart · Green Forest profile · Rileys Hill profile

Green Forest Rileys Hill

Rileys Hill and Green Forest are neighbouring rural areas in New South Wales, though Green Forest is sparsely populated with only 11 residents. Rileys Hill is much older, with a typical resident aged 48 compared to 38 in Green Forest. Rileys Hill also has more infrastructure, including one school and four public transport stops, while Green Forest has none of these. Rent is well higher in Green Forest, where the usual weekly cost is $475, compared to $360 in Rileys Hill.

Everyday life in both places is car-dependent, as neither area has any homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. Both are considered car-dependent in their walkability scores. While Rileys Hill has more amenities, neither place has a 15-minute-city walkshed. The two areas also have very similar home sizes, with about 2.5 or 2.6 people per home.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +170 larger in Rileys Hill gap steady
11 8th pct 181 51st pct
  • First area, 2016: 3
  • First area, 2021: 11
  • Second area, 2011: 227
  • Second area, 2016: 177
  • Second area, 2021: 181
Median age in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +10 yrs older in Rileys Hill gap narrowing
38 yrs 23rd pct 48 yrs 62nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 65 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 38 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 48 yrs
— 9.9% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.9%
— 27.1% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.1%
— 18.8% 62nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.8%
— 10.4% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 15.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.4%

Age structure

27.3% Youth (15–24) ◂ +20.6 pts 6.6%
27.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +10.1 pts 17.1%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +27.1 pts ▸ 27.1%
0.0% Older adults (45–64) +24.3 pts ▸ 24.3%
0.0% Children (0–14) +18.8 pts ▸ 18.8%

Marital status

80.0% Never married ◂ +55.5 pts 24.5%
60.0% Married ◂ +2.7 pts 57.3%
0.0% Divorced +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Separated +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

— 7.7% 32nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +12.2 pts 87.8%
0.0% England +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% New Zealand +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

72.7% English ◂ +25.2 pts 47.5%
54.5% Australian ◂ +17.0 pts 37.6%
45.5% German ◂ +38.3 pts 7.2%
0.0% Irish +22.7 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% Scottish +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Dutch +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Chinese +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

— 2.8% 44th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.8%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +5.5 pts 94.5%
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

— 51.9% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 16.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 51.9%

Religious affiliation

54.5% Christianity ◂ +10.3 pts 44.2%
27.3% No religion +24.7 pts ▸ 51.9%
0.0% Not stated +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Buddhism +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

— 40.1% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 30.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.1%
— 16.8% 58th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.8%
Schools ≤3 km in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +1 more in Rileys Hill
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
— 47 16th pct
— 979 43rd pct

Highest year of school

62.5% Year 12 ◂ +22.4 pts 40.1%
0.0% Year 10 +42.3 pts ▸ 42.3%
0.0% Year 9 or below +11.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% Year 11 +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%

Highest qualification level

75.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +27.2 pts 47.8%
0.0% Bachelor degree +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +16.3 pts ▸ 16.3%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Field of qualification

0.0% Engineering & related +25.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Management & commerce +20.7 pts ▸ 20.7%
0.0% Education +14.1 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Society & culture +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Health +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Architecture & building +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +$137 higher in Rileys Hill gap narrowing
$575 21st pct $712 42nd pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $575
  • Second area, 2011: $436
  • Second area, 2016: $490
  • Second area, 2021: $712
Household income in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +$288 higher in Green Forest
$1,625 56th pct $1,337 35th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,625
  • Second area, 2011: $966
  • Second area, 2016: $1,274
  • Second area, 2021: $1,337
Family income in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +$312 higher in Green Forest
$1,687 37th pct $1,375 19th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,687
  • Second area, 2011: $1,050
  • Second area, 2016: $1,292
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
— 6.3% 40th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.3%
High-income homes in Green Forestin Rileys Hill
— 9.1% 27th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%

Household income distribution

100.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +65.2 pts 34.8%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +47.0 pts ▸ 47.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Under $650 +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

60.0% Under $650 ◂ +21.5 pts 38.5%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +38.5 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

— 32.0% 66th pct
— 8.8% 57th pct
— 9.4% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

0.0% Arthritis +12.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
0.0% Asthma +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% Mental health +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Cancer +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Diabetes +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Heart disease +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Other condition +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Lung condition +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

27.3% None +36.3 pts ▸ 63.5%
54.5% One condition ◂ +37.4 pts 17.1%
0.0% Two conditions +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Three or more +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%

Community Participation

— 28.0% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.0%
— 13.3% 56th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%
Unpaid child care in Green Forestin Rileys Hill
— 34.3% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 31.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.3%
— 2.1% 42nd pct
— 32.9% 87th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 31.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.9%

First Nations

First Nations people in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +18 larger in Rileys Hill
0 0th pct 18 66th pct
— 18 yrs 18th pct
— $1,249 87th pct
— $2,750 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +0.1 larger in Rileys Hill gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.6 57th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.6
— 21.7% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.7%
— 6.1% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 17.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.1%

Family composition

160.0% Couples with children ◂ +120.9 pts 39.1%
120.0% Couples without children ◂ +80.9 pts 39.1%
80.0% One-parent families ◂ +58.3 pts 21.7%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 2 people +51.5 pts ▸ 51.5%
0.0% 3 people +19.7 pts ▸ 19.7%
0.0% 4 people +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% 1 person +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% 5 people +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +$115 higher in Green Forest
$475 90th pct $360 73rd pct
  • First area, 2021: $475
  • Second area, 2011: $280
  • Second area, 2016: $290
  • Second area, 2021: $360
Mortgage in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +$108 higher in Green Forest
$1,408 36th pct $1,300 29th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,408
  • Second area, 2011: $1,517
  • Second area, 2016: $1,625
  • Second area, 2021: $1,300
People / bedroom in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +0.20 higher in Green Forest
1.00 89th pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.90
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
— 16.7% 50th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.7%
— 30.3% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 41.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.3%
— 100.0% 100th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 100.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 92.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 100.0%
— 81.8% 56th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 81.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 92.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.8%

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Owned with a mortgage +54.5 pts ▸ 54.5%
0.0% Owned outright +30.3 pts ▸ 30.3%
0.0% Rented +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
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

0.0% 3 bedrooms +47.0 pts ▸ 47.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +34.8 pts ▸ 34.8%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 6.9% 15th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%
— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +4 more in Rileys Hill
0 0th pct 4 73rd pct
Stops/1k in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +22.10 more in Rileys Hill
0.00 0th pct 22.10 93rd pct
Departures/1k in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +110.5 more in Rileys Hill
0.0 0th pct 110.5 70th pct
PT routes in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +1 more in Rileys Hill
0 0th pct 1 71st pct
— 7 39th pct

How people get to work

166.7% Car (driver) ◂ +98.9 pts 67.8%
0.0% Worked at home +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
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

0.0% 2 vehicles +40.9 pts ▸ 40.9%
0.0% 1 vehicle +33.3 pts ▸ 33.3%
0.0% 3 vehicles +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% 4 or more +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

— 28.5% 41st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.5%

Jobs & Industry

— 0.0% 0th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
— 61.5% 53rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 64.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.5%
— 49.4% 14th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 56.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 48.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.4%

Industries people work in

100.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +87.4 pts 12.6%
0.0% Education & training +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Construction +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Professional & technical +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Public administration & safety +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Wholesale trade +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Retail trade +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Accommodation & food +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Other services +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Occupations people work in

100.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +89.7 pts 10.3%
0.0% Professionals +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades +19.5 pts ▸ 19.5%
0.0% Managers +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Labourers +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Community & personal service +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Sales workers +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Walkability

Walk score in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +1.9 higher in Rileys Hill
0.0 0th pct 1.9 65th pct
Types ≤15 min in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +1.9 more in Rileys Hill
0.0 0th pct 1.9 65th pct
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Green Forestin Rileys Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +64.2 pts higher in Rileys Hill
0.0% 0th pct 64.2% 77th pct
Walk to school in Green Forestin Rileys Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +58.5 pts higher in Rileys Hill
0.0% 0th pct 58.5% 66th pct
Walk to health in Green Forestin Rileys Hill even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +33.1 more in Rileys Hill
0.0 0th pct 33.1 74th pct
Intersections/km² in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +0 higher in Rileys Hill
0 21st pct 1 43rd pct
Mean slope in Green Forestin Rileys Hill +3.0 pts higher in Rileys Hill
4.0% 29th pct 7.1% 63rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Green Forest vs Rileys Hill [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11755/green-forest/vs/SAL13379/rileys-hill